Ch. 861But Moke Was Immediately Stunned
Summary of the Chapter
1. Key Plot Points & Events
- Discovery of Doflamingo’s Treasure Vault: Moke is led by Trebol into Doflamingo’s hidden vault, which contains six legendary Devil Fruits, including:
- Zoan: Mythical Zoan (White Tiger Form)
- Zoan: Ancient Zoan (Emperor Crocodile Form)
- Paramecia: Bouncy-Bouncy Fruit
- Paramecia: Spirit-Eye Fruit
- Logia: Cloud-Cloud Fruit
- Moke’s own Paramecia: Barrier-Barrier Fruit (totaling six).
- Trebol’s Betrayal Attempt: Trebol, initially a loyal follower of Doflamingo, reveals he admires Moke’s strength and considers switching sides. Moke, however, senses his true intentions.
- Encounter with Baby-5: Moke recognizes Baby-5, a maid with an extreme need for validation, who immediately falls under his "need" and offers to serve him.
- Trebol’s Failed Assassination Attempt: Trebol tries to strike Moke but hesitates due to the overwhelming power gap, realizing he cannot defeat him.
- Trebol’s Surrender: After Moke exposes his scheming, Trebol kneels and swears loyalty, becoming Moke’s subordinate.
- Baby-5’s New Role: Moke assigns her to guard the Devil Fruits, ensuring they are distributed strategically to his crew.
- Ninja Ambush: A group of ninjas attacks the vault, seeking the Devil Fruits. Moke and his team (Baby-5, Trebol) fight them off.
- Devil Fruit Monster: A hybrid Devil Fruit monster (likely created by Doflamingo) emerges, combining multiple Devil Fruit powers. Moke and his allies engage in a brutal battle against it.
2. Character Developments
Moke
- Strategic Mindset: Begins planning to distribute Devil Fruits to his crew (Rebecca, Shiryu, Catarina Devon, Vasco Shot, Avalo Pizarro, Carina) while keeping Jinbe without one for flexibility.
- Charisma & Manipulation: Uses psychological tactics (e.g., making Baby-5 believe she is "needed") to gain allies.
- Combat Awareness: Recognizes the ninjas’ threat and the monster’s danger, adapting quickly in battle.
Trebol
- Opportunist Turned Loyalist: Initially follows Doflamingo out of admiration but switches sides after seeing Moke’s strength. However, his true intentions remain suspicious—he may still plot against Moke.
- Self-Preservation: Hesitates before attacking Moke due to fear of failure, showing realistic self-assessment of his abilities.
Baby-5
- Extreme Need for Validation: Her pathological need to be "needed" makes her immediately obedient to Moke, despite being an enemy.
- Combat Utility: Uses her Pistol Legs ability effectively in battle, proving her loyalty (for now).
Ninjas & Monster
- Ninjas: Represent an unknown threat, possibly Doflamingo’s or another faction’s forces, targeting the Devil Fruits.
- Monster: A hybrid Devil Fruit abomination, likely Doflamingo’s creation, demonstrating his power and desperation to protect his treasures.
3. Significant Themes
- Power & Strategy: Moke’s focus on Devil Fruits as a power source for his crew reflects the importance of resources in the One Piece world.
- Betrayal & Loyalty: Trebol’s shifting allegiance raises questions about who can truly be trusted, a recurring theme in One Piece.
- Psychological Manipulation: Moke and Baby-5’s interaction highlights how people’s weaknesses (need for validation, fear, ambition) can be exploited.
- Survival & Adaptation: The ninja attack and monster force Moke to adapt quickly, showing the unpredictable dangers of high-stakes battles.
- Leadership & Vision: Moke’s long-term plan (building a super pirate army) contrasts with short-term survival tactics, setting up his future dominance.