Chapter Summaries

Leo urged the Revolutionary Army to recruit and arm oppressed people who wanted change, while warning that the Marines would remain stronger for years. After Leo handed the stage to Dragon, Dragon praised Leo’s intelligence and commitment to the revolution.

• Leo called on the Revolutionary Army to distinguish among ordinary people and recruit those with perseverance and a desire for change.
• Leo warned that the Marines would keep the advantage for five to ten years, and an officer affirmed that the army could endure the struggle.
• Leo ended his speech and handed the stage to Dragon before going to Hancock, who gave him water and wiped his sweat.
• Dragon told the officers that Leo’s intelligence and devotion to the revolution had impressed him, and he reflected on the misery that might have shaped Leo.

Dragon announced the merger of the two armies and began restructuring the Revolutionary Army based on Leo’s advice. The chapter left the members considering a plan to abandon headquarters and wage guerrilla warfare from ships.

• Dragon praised Leo’s maturity, joked with Sabo, and urged the Revolutionary Army members to seize love despite the dangers of their work.
• Dragon announced that the two armies would merge as equals, and Leo, Sabo, Betty, Kuma, and the others applauded the decision.
• Dragon declared that the Revolutionary Army would undergo internal reform to address its problems and keep pace with changing times.
• Dragon reassigned the Four Seas commanders, moved Lindbergh to lead Research and Development, and appointed Crow as deputy intelligence chief.
• Dragon ordered Haki-trained fighters transferred into the main force and proposed abandoning headquarters so the army could wage guerrilla warfare from ships.

The Revolutionary Army set its leadership and five-year strategy at the Whiskey Peak Conference, reorganizing its forces under Leo and Dragon. On the meeting’s third day, Leo proposed to Hancock, who accepted before fainting in his arms.

• Leo and Dragon led the Revolutionary Army in planning a five-year strategy centered on coordinated uprisings and a powerful main force.
• The Revolutionary Army appointed Moria, Betty, Lindbergh, and Crow to new roles in its departments and units.
• Smoker and Hina remained with the Revolutionary Army to learn more, conflicted about the Marines’ coming defeat.
• On the third day of the meeting, Leo proposed to Hancock with a bouquet of roses.
• Hancock accepted Leo’s proposal and fainted, and Leo caught her as the Revolutionary Army celebrated.

After their celebration, Leo and the Empress set out on a honeymoon trip while the Revolutionary Army’s commanders returned to their bases to implement the reforms. Leo traveled with the Kuja Pirates and the Revolutionary Army’s main forces, who needed to find a hidden research base for Lindbergh.

• The Revolutionary Army cadres teased Clara and Sabo as they left their tent, then applauded Leo and the Empress when the newlyweds emerged.
• Leo earned the cadres’ respect for his willingness to risk his life for the revolution.
• At dawn on the fifth day, the revolutionaries departed to return to their bases and put the meeting’s reforms into practice.
• Leo began his honeymoon trip with the Kuja Pirates and the Revolutionary Army’s main forces, leaving Kuma behind.
• Leo and his companions set out to find a research base for Lindbergh that would be difficult to discover.

Leo and the Revolutionary Army landed on Drum Island in brutal cold, intending to seize the Munch-Munch Fruit from King Wapol before it could reach the World Government. The chapter ended with Ace and Enel bringing back animals to pull the group through the deep snow.

• Leo and the Revolutionary Army arrived at Drum Island and distributed fur clothing to withstand the cold.
• Leo sent Hancock and the other Kuja warriors back to Jaya Island while he and the Revolutionary Army continued on.
• Leo ordered Dragon’s group to build sleds and sent Ace and Enel to find animals.
• Ace returned with a huge black bison, while Enel brought back a reindeer after struggling to track animals in the snow.

Dalton woke to find Leo and a powerful group of visitors on Drum Island, and learned they wanted to meet the king. He agreed to lead them to the palace after asking them not to hurt the king.

• Dalton recalled his work protecting Drum Kingdom’s villagers from dangerous animals and passed out after a sudden pain in his neck.
• Dalton watched the group subdue a reindeer before Leo approached and identified him as the guard captain.
• Leo introduced himself, and Dalton revealed his name and shifted into his hybrid form.
• Leo asked Dalton to guide them to the king, and Dalton agreed while pleading that they spare him.
• The group continued preparing sleds as Dalton transformed into a black bull and led the way.

Leo's group traveled to a remote mountain country to establish a hidden research base for Lindbergh, but Dalton recognized Dragon and turned against them. He destroyed the cable car with the group aboard, leaving their fate unclear.

• Leo and his companions rode sleds through the snow toward a secluded country suitable for Lindbergh's research.
• Leo told Dragon they would establish research bases there and on Sky Island to compete with the World Government.
• Dalton led the group to the cable car that climbed the mountain, concealing that he knew Dragon's identity.
• At a deadly height, Dalton confronted Dragon and declared he would not let the Revolutionary Army take the country.
• Dalton transformed into a gigantic bison, causing the cable car to break apart.

Leo and the Revolutionary Army persuaded Dalton that they intended to protect the people of Drum Kingdom, though they needed his cooperation to overthrow Wapol without exposing their presence. Dalton faced a choice between preserving the people and defending the kingdom’s current rule, while Leo assigned Sabo to act and fight.

• Dragon used a controlled hurricane to keep the crushed cable car aloft, and Dalton lost his will to fight.
• Leo explained that the Revolutionary Army wanted the people to become their own masters, and Dalton stood after accepting Leo’s help.
• Leo told Dalton they planned to capture Wapol and rule through Dalton’s name, warning that exposing the Revolutionary Army could bring the World Government down on the kingdom.
• Leo asked Dalton to cooperate in exchange for keeping the kingdom safe, leaving Dalton conflicted over his duty to its people.
• Leo ruled out Zoro and Tashigi because of their injuries and visibility, then chose Sabo to act, while Ace eagerly offered to test Sabo’s progress.

Dark King Rayleigh arrived on Jaya Island after Hachi delivered a message, curious about the old friend of the Pirate King who wanted to meet him. As he admired the island’s rapid growth, a powerful intruder threatened the city but was killed before Rayleigh could act.

• Hachi brought Rayleigh from the Sabaody Archipelago to Jaya Island and then returned to the water.
• Rayleigh wondered who Leo’s mysterious old friend was and was impressed by Jaya Island’s prosperity and development.
• A burly man lifted a building and threatened to destroy the city unless the Pirate Empress appeared.
• The burly man’s head suddenly exploded, and the falling building crushed his body.

Van Augur killed Jesus Burgess with a two-kilometer shot, and Rayleigh raced toward the snipers to find the shooter. Michael spotted Rayleigh approaching but held off on ordering another shot because Rayleigh had seemed ready to intervene against Burgess.

• Van Augur shot and killed Jesus Burgess from two kilometers away, stunning Rayleigh, who had not detected the attack.
• Rayleigh expanded his Observation Haki, inferred the direction of the shot, and raced across rooftops toward the snipers.
• Van Augur admired his rifle while the narration described how he and Michael had coordinated the long-range shot.
• A corpse collector surveyed the ruined house and headed to the security bureau to report another cleanup job for Leo's group.
• Michael spotted Rayleigh approaching and told Van Augur to wait, since Rayleigh had appeared ready to stop Burgess.

Leo explained why he wanted Dalton to replace Wapol, citing Wapol’s unusual Devil Fruit powers and the danger they posed. After reaching the palace summit unnoticed, Dalton announced that he would challenge Wapol and asked the guards to stay out of their duel.

• Sabo questioned Leo’s haste in choosing Dalton as a spokesperson, and Leo said Wapol’s abilities would make the reason clear.
• Dragon pushed the cable car to the mountaintop, and the Revolutionary Army reached the palace without alerting anyone.
• Palace guards approached Dalton and asked who the newcomers were.
• Dalton gathered the guards and declared that he would overthrow Wapol because he could no longer tolerate the king’s rule.
• Dalton told the guards he did not need their support and asked them to stand aside while he fought Wapol.

Dalton openly called for Wapol to abdicate, and Sabo defeated the king after Wapol attacked him. The Revolutionary Army captured Wapol, while Dalton’s staged explanation concealed the group’s role in the coup.

• Dalton told Wapol to abdicate, and Wapol initially laughed before realizing the crowd supported Dalton.
• Wapol accused Dalton of betrayal and fired a cannon at Sabo, who charged him.
• Sabo survived the blast and knocked Wapol unconscious with Dragon Fist.
• Dalton told Chess and Kuromarimo to surrender, claiming he had hired the Bounty Hunters for ten million Beli.
• Sabo put Seastone shackles on Wapol and announced his capture.

Rayleigh met Michael and Van Augur at the mountain after Leo sent him to meet an old acquaintance from the Pirate King's ship. They escorted him into the encampment, where Rayleigh was astonished by the fighters' Haki training.

• Rayleigh approached Michael and Van Augur with his hands raised and explained that he had come to see who fired the distant shot.
• Michael and Van Augur identified themselves as Kuja Pirates snipers, and Rayleigh said Leo had sent him to meet an old acquaintance from the Pirate King's ship.
• Michael recognized Rayleigh's connection and led him toward the encampment while sending two subordinate snipers to take over the surveillance posts.
• Rayleigh observed Michael and Van Augur's combat skills and wondered what organization they served.
• Rayleigh entered the encampment and found twenty-two fighters training with Armament Haki, impressing him with their discipline.

Sandersonia told Rayleigh that Roger had a son, Ace, and that Garp had raised him, prompting Rayleigh to leave and gather old companions to protect him. Meanwhile, Leo remained occupied with the troublesome Wapol on Jaya Island.

• Michael and Van Augur left Sandersonia to handle Rayleigh and returned to their lookout over Mock Town.
• Sandersonia told Rayleigh that Roger had a son named Ace, whose mother was Portgas D. Rouge and who had been raised by Garp.
• Rayleigh laughed with uncontrolled Conqueror's Haki, then decided to gather old companions to protect Roger's son.
• Rayleigh left the military camp before meeting Leo, while Sandersonia worried that she had disrupted Leo's plans.
• Leo continued dealing with the troublesome Wapol on Jaya Island.

Dalton took control of the Kingdom of Drum while Leo and the Revolutionary Army tried to recruit the captured Wapol for his strategic abilities. After Sabo forced Wapol to cooperate, Wapol began demonstrating the Munch-Munch Fruit’s power, astonishing the group.

• Dalton consolidated his forces and persuaded Chess and Kuromarimo to accept his proposal, then drove them out of town.
• Leo tried to recruit the bound Wapol, but Wapol stubbornly refused to cooperate.
• Enel questioned why Wapol’s abilities were important, while Smoker and Hina stayed at the back of the group and struggled with their situation.
• Leo had Ace remove Wapol’s Seastone handcuffs so Wapol could demonstrate his abilities.
• Wapol tried to swallow Ace, but missed, and Sabo used Armament Haki to hurt him until he agreed to cooperate.
• Wapol followed Leo’s instructions and demonstrated abilities that amazed the Revolutionary Army.

Leo and the Revolutionary Army examined Wapol’s weapons and considered how they could strengthen their forces without rushing into war. The chapter ended with Enel eyeing Wapol’s giant rapid-fire cannon as a powerful addition to his warship.

• Wapol manufactured weapons for the Revolutionary Army, whose members were astonished by his speed and Wapol Metal.
• Dalton asked why Wapol was not resisting, and Smoker explained that Wapol was too weak to oppose them.
• Leo assessed the Revolutionary Army’s lack of top-tier fighters and decided against launching a final assault before they were ready.
• Leo tested a Wapol Metal rifle and considered using Wapol to mass-produce bullets for rapid-fire weapons.
• Wapol showed Leo and the others his fifteen-meter Wapol Giant Cannon, and Enel imagined installing it on his warship.

Leo arranged for Wapol to become a mobile weapons store, then ordered an attack on Enies Lobby to distract the World Government and clear spies away from Water 7. He left with Dragon and the others to retrieve something important, while Smoker and Hina realized he had used them.

• Leo and the others recognized that Wapol could store and transport weapons by eating them, and Wapol tried to attack them after transforming into a cannon before Enel knocked him unconscious with lightning.
• Leo told Ace and Sabo to have Wapol eat every weapon in the country once he woke up, then asked Dalton about Wapol's submarine.
• Leo ordered Dragon to split the Revolutionary Army into two groups: one would attack Enies Lobby with Enel, while the other blocked Marine reinforcements and tried to seize or sink the submarine.
• Smoker and Hina objected to the plan, but Leo explained that the attack would distract the Marines, mislead the World Government, and draw spies away from Water 7.
• Smoker and Hina accused Leo of using them after learning that he planned to go to Water 7 to retrieve something important.

Leo persuaded Smoker and Hina to join the Revolutionary Army’s assault on Enies Lobby, then organized the attack and its support. Dragon and Enel left to prepare, while Leo turned to discuss the future of Dalton’s country.

• Leo told Smoker and Hina they could return to the Marines but urged them to choose the Revolutionary Army, and Smoker declared that he and Hina would join the attack on Enies Lobby.
• Leo assigned Enel to support Dragon and ordered Dragon to leave with wanted Revolutionary Army fighters aboard Wapol’s submarine warship.
• Leo explained how attacking Enies Lobby could damage the World Government’s authority and strain the Marines’ forces.
• Enel turned into lightning and went to find Wapol’s warship after Leo promised it would be finished by the time he returned.
• Leo smiled at the stunned Dalton and began discussing his country’s future.

Leo explained the Revolutionary Army’s plans to Dalton and proposed making Drum Island a prosperous medical nation through public healthcare and free education. Dalton agreed to gather the country’s doctors, while Leo left him considering whether to join the revolution.

• The Revolutionary Army members dispersed, and Leo’s group stayed in the castle with Dalton.
• Leo told Dalton that the Revolutionary Army fought for ordinary people and promised that Drum Island’s next Heavenly Gold payment would be its last.
• Leo proposed using Drum Island as a secret base and promised it would remain safe if Dalton cooperated.
• Leo outlined plans for free healthcare, medical schools, universal medical education, and attracting patients from around the world.
• Leo explained that taxes and Revolutionary Army funding would pay for the reforms, and that educating the people would spread the revolution’s ideals.
• Dalton agreed to gather doctors across the country, though he held back his impulse to join the Revolutionary Army.

Leo announced new medical policies to a gathering of Drum Island doctors, including the end of Wapol’s doctor ban and mandatory standardized assessments. The doctors learned they could practice legally, but their skills would be tested and ranked.

• Guards summoned Kureha to the castle under Dalton’s order, and she set out with them.
• Hiriluk and Chopper heard that Dalton was gathering the doctors and went to the castle.
• A dying doctor who had planned to leave the country turned his horse around and joined the gathering.
• Leo introduced Dalton as the new king and announced that Wapol’s doctor ban would be abolished.
• Leo said doctors would have to pass a standardized medical assessment to be ranked, making Kureha laugh.