Chapter Summaries

Mu Chen revealed that he was Thunder, the Revolutionary Army’s second-in-command, and persuaded Judge to make Germa 66 join the Revolutionary Army. To secure their cooperation, Mu Chen took the hearts of Judge and his three children, leaving them alive but in shock.

• Mu Chen identified himself as Thunder and explained that the World Government would discard Germa 66 once it no longer needed their cloning technology.
• Mu Chen promised Germa 66 independence from being treated as tools if Judge followed orders from Dragon and him.
• Judge agreed to join the Revolutionary Army, on the condition that Mu Chen not interfere with Germa’s clone modifications, and Mu Chen forbade experiments on living people.
• Mu Chen said he would take collateral because they did not trust one another, then used his abilities to remove the hearts of Judge, Ichiji, and the others without spilling blood.

Mu Chen forced Judge and the others to accept cooperation by holding their hearts with the Op-Op Fruit, then refused to explain how he could wield two Devil Fruit powers. He asked Judge to make a hundred clones with different faces, intending to give Sengoku something to show for his work.

• Mu Chen warned Judge and the others that he could hurt or kill them by controlling their hearts, and Judge swore the Vinsmoke Family would honor their agreement.
• Judge admitted defeat and asked why Mu Chen needed their cooperation; Mu Chen replied that strength alone could not accomplish everything.
• Judge questioned how Mu Chen could wield both the Op-Op Fruit and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, but Mu Chen declined to explain.
• Mu Chen asked Judge to provide a hundred clones with different faces, or living pirates, so he could give Sengoku something to show for his work.

Mu Chen gathered genetically modified clones and captured pirates to build a covert Revolutionary Army force, while Jia Zhi questioned how he would control them. Mu Chen awakened the clones’ conviction with his Blood Sharingan and Copper Tree power, then removed their control chips with the Op-Op Fruit.

• Mu Chen ordered Jia Zhi to gather people of varied appearances, and Jia Zhi sent Vinsmoke Ichiji, Vinsmoke Reiju, and two others to capture pirates discreetly.
• Three days later, Jia Zhi presented nearly thirty modified clones and seventy-two captured pirates, explaining that the clones had reconstructed identities and behavioral chips.
• Jia Zhi challenged Mu Chen to control the pirates, while Mu Chen approached the clones without answering their doubts.
• Mu Chen activated his Blood Sharingan and Copper Tree power, causing the clones to proclaim their commitment to freedom and the Revolutionary Army’s cause.
• Mu Chen used the Op-Op Fruit to remove the control chips from the clones’ brains.

Mu Chen used Genjutsu to turn Jia Zhi’s clones and captured pirates into devoted Revolutionary Army members, then took them to Sengoku. Sengoku questioned whether they were genuine, and Mu Chen made a scar-faced man demonstrate his fanaticism.

• Mu Chen removed the control chips and used Genjutsu to make the clones and captured pirates believe they belonged to the Revolutionary Army.
• Ichiji attacked one of the converted men, who charged him for freedom, before Mu Chen froze everyone with his Blood Sharingan.
• Mu Chen dismissed Jia Zhi’s questions and took the Revolutionary Army members into his Kamui Space.
• Mu Chen arrived at the Gates of Justice, where Sengoku questioned whether the hundred people on his warship were truly Revolutionary Army members.
• Mu Chen flashed his Blood Sharingan, and the scar-faced man broke free and struck his head against a justice statue while declaring that he would die for freedom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Chen discovers that the Vinsmoke Family has been providing cloned soldiers to the Revolutionary Army.
• He captures a batch of these clones and presents them to Fleet Admiral Sengoku as evidence.
• Mu Chen seizes three clone cultivation chambers and a batch of Seastone from the Vinsmoke Family, serving as a warning.
• Sengoku is satisfied with Mu Chen's actions and reassured that the Vinsmoke Family will no longer cooperate with the Revolutionary Army.
• Mu Chen plans to visit East Blue to give Ace the Fire-Fire Fruit.

Character Developments

• Mu Chen demonstrates his intelligence and strategic thinking by uncovering the Vinsmoke Family's involvement with the Revolutionary Army and handling the situation diplomatically.
• Sengoku shows trust in Mu Chen's abilities and is pleased with his handling of the matter.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: The Vinsmoke Family's collusion with the Revolutionary Army, a rival of the World Government, highlights the theme of loyalty and betrayal.
• Power and Privilege: The Vinsmoke Family's actions also underscore the theme of power and privilege, as they believe North Blue is their private backyard.

Character Interactions

• Mu Chen and Sengoku: Mu Chen proves his worth to Sengoku, strengthening their professional relationship.
• Mu Chen and Jiaqi: They reunite after a long time, with Jiaqi trying to engage Mu Chen in a sparring match. Their interaction is playful and friendly, showing their close bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tokikake, a Marine Vice Admiral, has fallen in love with a woman named Ali, who owns a Bubble Workshop on the Sabaody Archipelago.
• Mu Chen, a Marine Admiral, agrees to accompany Tokikake to meet Ali to help him impress her.
• They decide to keep their identities secret and travel to the island incognito.

Character Developments

• Tokikake: He shows a new, more romantic side, unlike his usual womanizing self. He's nervous and excited about meeting Ali, planning their first encounter in detail.
• Mu Chen: He's initially amused by Tokikake's behavior but agrees to help, showing a more laid-back and friendly side. He's also curious about Ali.

Significant Themes

• Love and Romance: The chapter explores the theme of love and romance, with Tokikake's infatuation with Ali being the central focus.
• Friendship: Mu Chen's willingness to help Tokikake, despite his initial reluctance, highlights the theme of friendship and camaraderie.

Character Interactions

• Mu Chen and Tokikake: Their dynamic is playful and friendly, with Mu Chen teasing Tokikake about his infatuation while ultimately agreeing to help him.
• Tokikake and Ali (implied): Their interaction is brief but shows Tokikake's eagerness to impress Ali and his nervousness about their meeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tokikake, a Marine Vice Admiral, is smitten with a girl named Ali, whom he's been visiting in the Sabaody Archipelago.
• Mu Chen accompanies Tokikake to meet Ali, hoping to help him confess his feelings.
• Tokikake boasts about Mu Chen's accomplishments to impress Ali, but she seems more interested in Mu Chen than Tokikake.

Character Developments

• Tokikake: He's infatuated with Ali and tries to impress her by exaggerating Mu Chen's achievements. He's eager and nervous but ultimately oblivious to Ali's lack of interest in him.
• Mu Chen: He's patient and supportive of Tokikake, but grows uncomfortable with Ali's admiration. He's calm and collected, unlike Tokikake's excitable nature.
• Ali: She's gentle and kind, but her interest seems to lie more with Mu Chen than Tokikake. She admires Mu Chen's accomplishments and is eager to talk to him.

Significant Themes

• Love and Infatuation: Tokikake's infatuation with Ali drives the plot, showing his eagerness and nervousness in pursuing her.
• Brotherhood: Mu Chen's support and patience with Tokikake highlight their strong bond as 'brothers' in the Marines.
• Admiration and Respect: Ali's admiration for Mu Chen's accomplishments shows the respect and awe people have for high-ranking Marines.

Character Interactions

• Mu Chen and Tokikake: They interact as close friends and brothers, with Mu Chen supporting Tokikake in his pursuit of Ali, despite finding it amusing and slightly annoying.
• Tokikake and Ali: Tokikake is nervous and eager to impress Ali, but she seems more interested in Mu Chen's stories than Tokikake's presence.
• Mu Chen and Ali: They interact briefly, with Ali showing clear admiration for Mu Chen's accomplishments, making Mu Chen uncomfortable.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Chen and Tokikake (Jiaji) visit Ali at the Bubble Parlor.
• Tokikake boasts about Mu Chen's past, embarrassing him.
• Ali gives Mu Chen a gift, a bubble with a red rose inside, which can last three years without bursting.

Character Developments

• Mu Chen: Realizes Ali's feelings for him and decides to reject her gift and any romantic advances to maintain professionalism and avoid complications.
• Ali: Develops feelings for Mu Chen, tries to express them through a gift, but is hurt and disappointed when he rejects it.
• Tokikake: Initially excited about Ali's gift, later realizes the tension between Mu Chen and Ali, and tries to mediate.

Significant Themes

• Professionalism vs. Personal Relationships: Mu Chen prioritizes his duty as a Marine and rejects Ali's gift to avoid any perceived favoritism or impropriety.
• Unrequited Love: Ali's feelings for Mu Chen go unreciprocated, leading to disappointment and hurt.

Character Interactions

• Mu Chen and Tokikake: Their friendly banter turns tense when Tokikake's boasting causes Mu Chen discomfort.
• Mu Chen and Ali: Their interaction is initially friendly, but Mu Chen's rejection of Ali's gift creates an awkward and uncomfortable atmosphere.
• Tokikake and Ali: Tokikake tries to smooth things over between Mu Chen and Ali after Mu Chen's rejection, but his efforts are unsuccessful.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Chen realizes Ali is not interested in Tokikake and expects her to dump him.
• Tokikake argues with Mu Chen, accusing him of causing trouble.
• Ali confirms to Tokikake that she doesn't like him, returning his bubble pendant.
• Tokikake runs out of the Bubble Parlor, nearly colliding with Mu Chen, and they walk silently back to the harbor.

Character Developments

• Mu Chen shows understanding and concern for Tokikake's feelings but doesn't interfere too much, allowing him to learn from his experiences.
• Tokikake finally understands Mu Chen's perspective and feels the pain of rejection, leading to his emotional breakdown.
• Ali remains calm and honest about her feelings, not leading Tokikake on.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unrequited love and the pain it causes is explored through Tokikake's experiences.
• The importance of honesty and not leading someone on is highlighted through Ali's actions.
• The concept of learning from one's mistakes and growing is shown through Mu Chen's actions and Tokikake's eventual understanding.

Character Interactions

• Mu Chen and Tokikake's argument highlights their differing views on the situation and their relationship dynamic.
• Ali's calm rejection of Tokikake shows her maturity and respect for his feelings.
• The silent walk back to the harbor emphasizes the emotional distance between Mu Chen and Tokikake after the latter's heartbreak.

Mu Chen treated Tokikake to barbecue after his heartbreak, but Tokikake quickly became interested in a woman at the next table. Mu Chen refused Tokikake’s request to approach her for him, leaving Tokikake disappointed.

• Mu Chen took Tokikake to a sea king barbecue restaurant and listened as Tokikake declared barbecue the cure for every kind of pain.
• Tokikake spotted a young woman at the next table and said he found her more appealing than Ali.
• Tokikake asked Mu Chen to find out the woman’s name and introduce him, claiming a Marine Admiral would get more respect.
• Mu Chen refused to approach the woman for Tokikake, and Tokikake’s face fell.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tokikake asks Mu Chen to introduce him to a girl named Ella, fearing Mu Chen might steal her attention.
• Mu Chen reluctantly agrees and approaches Ella, who seems interested in Tokikake.
• Tokikake attempts to talk to Ella himself but struggles with his approach.

Character Developments

• Tokikake: Shows insecurity about his appearance and Mu Chen's potential interest in Ella. He's eager to impress Ella but lacks social finesse.
• Mu Chen: Remains calm and collected, acting as a mediator between Tokikake and Ella. He shows concern for Tokikake's feelings but maintains his distance from Ella.
• Ella: Appears confident and independent. She's amused by Tokikake's directness but maintains her focus on her goals.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: Mu Chen's willingness to help Tokikake despite his reservations highlights their friendship.
• Self-awareness: Tokikake's lack of awareness about his own appearance and social skills contrasts with Ella's self-assurance.
• Communication: The struggle in communication between Tokikake and Ella emphasizes the importance of understanding and adaptability in social interactions.

Character Interactions

• Mu Chen and Tokikake: Their dynamic shows a mix of camaraderie and exasperation, with Mu Chen acting as a more mature influence on Tokikake.
• Tokikake and Ella: Their interaction is awkward and humorous, with Ella finding Tokikake's directness amusing but ultimately prioritizing her own goals over a potential relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Chen observes Tokikake (Jiaji) and Ella (Charlotte Custard) having a lively conversation at a restaurant, seemingly hitting it off.
• Three days later, Mu Chen receives a call from Ella, who reveals she's Charlotte Custard, a daughter of Big Mom, and has Tokikake captive.
• Custard challenges Mu Chen to a duel at Chocolate Bay, southwest of Dessert Island in the New World, in seven days, threatening to harm Tokikake if he brings help.

Character Developments

• Tokikake: Initially excited about his potential relationship with Ella, he is now a captive, trying to reason with his captors.
• Mu Chen: Initially amused by Tokikake's situation, he becomes serious and concerned when he learns of Tokikake's capture, showing his protective side.
• Ella/Charlotte Custard: Revealed to be a daughter of Big Mom, she uses Tokikake as a bargaining chip to challenge Mu Chen.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty: Mu Chen's concern for Tokikake's safety shows his loyalty as a friend and superior.
• Power dynamics: The challenge from Custard highlights the power struggle between the Marines and the Big Mom Pirates.

Character Interactions

• Mu Chen and Tokikake: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their relationship is highlighted through Mu Chen's concern for Tokikake's safety.
• Mu Chen and Ella/Charlotte Custard: Their interaction reveals the power dynamic between them, with Custard using Tokikake as leverage to challenge Mu Chen.

Mu Chen sailed alone to Dessert Island to rescue Kake, who had been captured by the Big Mom Pirates. He confronted Charlotte Custard, Charlotte Cracker, and Perospero at Chocolate Bay, and began overpowering them with his speed and Conqueror’s Haki.

• After Charlotte Custard taunted him over Kake’s capture, Mu Chen ordered Kong Ming to prepare a ship for Dessert Island and chose to go alone.
• Seven days later, Mu Chen arrived at Chocolate Bay and found Kake imprisoned in a syrup-covered cage while Charlotte Custard, Charlotte Cracker, and Perospero waited for him.
• Charlotte Custard demanded that Mu Chen defeat them before taking Kake, and Mu Chen challenged Big Mom to face him herself.
• Charlotte Cracker attacked with biscuit soldiers, but Mu Chen used Flying Thunder God to appear behind Charlotte Custard before Perospero caught his wrist with a syrup chain.
• Mu Chen broke Perospero’s chain with Conqueror’s Haki, then struck Charlotte Cracker’s biscuit armor and caught Pretzel between two fingers.

Mu Chen defeated Charlotte Cracker and Perospero, freed Tokikake, and watched him pursue Charlotte Custard. Custard called for Charlotte Katakuri, and the ground began to tremble as someone approached.

• Mu Chen used his Flying Thunder God Marks and Conqueror's Haki to shatter Cracker's armor and destroy Perospero's Candy Prison.
• Mu Chen melted Tokikake's syrup cage and freed him.
• Tokikake kicked Cracker down after Cracker got back to his feet, then charged after Charlotte Custard.
• Mu Chen followed Tokikake and found Custard hiding behind a gingerbread rock.
• Custard called for Katakuri, and a tremor shook the ground.

Charlotte Katakuri confronted Mu Chen over his siblings, but Tokikake insisted on fighting him instead. Tokikake quickly discovered that Katakuri’s mochi ability and strength overwhelmed his techniques, leaving him injured and on the defensive.

• Charlotte Katakuri arrived at Chocolate Cliff and challenged Mu Chen over the injuries to his younger brother and sister.
• Tokikake stepped in to fight Katakuri, saying he needed to recover his dignity after Charlotte Cracker had tricked him.
• Mu Chen stepped aside to let Tokikake fight while watching over him.
• Tokikake attacked with Shave and a Blue Walk slash, but Katakuri evaded and struck back with his trident.
• Tokikake’s Paper Pistol passed through Katakuri’s mochi body, and a trident blow left Tokikake’s wrist bruised.

Tokikake transformed into a wild boar and fought Charlotte Katakuri, but Katakuri trapped and nearly killed him. Mu Chen intervened and began fighting Katakuri, leaving their battle underway.

• Tokikake rushed Katakuri with Six Powers attacks, but Katakuri restrained him with mochi and used his future sight to predict his moves.
• Tokikake transformed into a giant black boar, broke free, and charged Katakuri with his tusks coated in Armament Haki.
• Katakuri trapped Tokikake in a spiked mochi cage, then softened it so Tokikake crashed to the ground as Katakuri aimed his trident at his eye.
• Mu Chen struck Katakuri with Conqueror's Haki and accused him of breaking the rules by trying to kill a Marine.
• Katakuri challenged Mu Chen, who attacked with a lightning-fast, Armament Haki-coated punch that shattered Katakuri's mochi shield.

Mu Chen used Flying Thunder God and his Mangekyou Blood Sharingan to outmaneuver Charlotte Katakuri, making Katakuri’s Future Sight show him false predictions. The fight ended with Mu Chen revealing that Katakuri had been trapped in Genjutsu from the moment he saw the future.

• Mu Chen attacked Katakuri with a Conqueror’s Haki-enhanced knee, but Katakuri transformed into mochi to evade it.
• Mu Chen used Flying Thunder God and Mangekyou Blood Sharingan to confuse Katakuri and land a blow that made him spit blood.
• Katakuri’s Future Sight repeatedly led him into traps as Mu Chen’s real attacks came from unexpected directions.
• Katakuri enlarged himself with mochi and attacked Mu Chen, but his fist passed through Mu Chen’s illusory body.
• Mu Chen revealed that Katakuri had been inside his Genjutsu since seeing the future, and Katakuri recognized that his predictions had been illusions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Chen reveals that Katakuri's Observation Haki was manipulated by his Genjutsu, making Katakuri believe he was predicting the future.
• Mu Chen easily breaks through Katakuri's Conqueror's Haki and creates an illusion of a battle, making Katakuri believe he's been fighting for real.
• After the illusion is broken, Katakuri realizes he's still unharmed and that the entire battle was an illusion.
• Mu Chen threatens the Big Mom Pirates, stating he's fought three of the Four Emperors and isn't afraid of a fight.
• Katakuri returns to Whole Cake Chateau and reports his defeat to Charlotte Linlin, describing Mu Chen's ability to control the future.

Character Developments

• Katakuri: Realizes the limits of his Observation Haki and experiences fear for the first time, leading to his defeat and retreat.
• Mu Chen: Demonstrates his superior strength and control over illusions, further intimidating the Big Mom Pirates.

Significant Themes

• The limitations of Observation Haki and the power of Genjutsu.
• The fear and uncertainty caused by the inability to distinguish reality from illusion.
• The intimidation and threat posed by Mu Chen's strength and abilities.

Character Interactions

• Mu Chen vs. Katakuri: Mu Chen manipulates Katakuri's abilities and creates illusions to defeat him, demonstrating his superiority.
• Katakuri vs. Charlotte Linlin: Katakuri reports his defeat to Charlotte Linlin, who is shocked and angered by his description of Mu Chen's abilities.

Charlotte Linlin learned that Mu Chen had defeated Katakuri and fought the other Emperors. In Foosha Village, Ace left to set sail, promising Luffy they would meet again when he grew up; half a month later, Ace’s departure remained unresolved.

• Charlotte Linlin confronted Katakuri about his account of Mu Chen’s abilities, then heard that Mu Chen had fought Kaido, Whitebeard, and Red-Hair.
• Ace told Luffy he was leaving to carry on Sabo’s will and gave him the stone marked with their initials.
• Luffy rejected the stone and begged to go with Ace, but Ace urged him to find him when he was grown.
• Ace sailed away while Luffy chased the boat along the beach and vowed to become Pirate King.
• Makino watched the empty cups from Ace’s farewell gathering and hoped he would stay safe.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points

• Garp arrives at Makino's tavern in East Blue, furious after learning (via Luffy's letter) that Ace has set sail to become a pirate.
• He finds Ace already gone, and his attempt to chase him fails; he vents his frustration on a coconut tree.
• Garp contacts Marine officer Mu Chen via Den Den Mushi, ordering him to intercept and bring Ace back.
• Mu Chen reluctantly agrees, using his Flying Thunder God technique to track Ace across East Blue.
• Mu Chen appears on Ace's small boat at sea, surprising him; Ace instinctively draws his dagger but recognizes Mu Chen.

Character Developments

• Garp: Torn between his Marine duty and personal love for his grandsons; worried about Ace's identity as Roger's son and the danger it poses. His anger masks deep concern.
• Ace: Shown as determined and independent, having set out despite knowing the risks. His defensive reaction shows he has trained and matured, but he still respects Mu Chen's presence.
• Mu Chen: Laid-back and pragmatic, initially reluctant but agrees to help Garp. Has already anticipated Ace's departure and left a tracking mark on him; hints he may not simply force Ace back.

Significant Themes

• Conflict between family loyalty and institutional duty (Marines vs. pirates).
• The weight of inherited identity (Ace as Roger's son) and Garp's fear of Ace repeating his father's path.
• Freedom vs. protection—Garp wants to shield Ace, but Ace chooses his own path.

Character Interactions

• Garp & Makino: She tries to calm him but is brushed aside; she stands protective of Ace.
• Garp & Mu Chen: Phone conversation marked by banter and tension; Garp demands immediate action, Mu Chen negotiates and jokes but ultimately accepts the mission.
• Mu Chen & Ace: A sudden, tense meeting at sea; Ace is startled and guarded, while Mu Chen calmly remarks on his disrespect, suggesting a familiar, teasing relationship from Ace's childhood.