Chapter Summaries

Key events

• After the encounter with Aokiji, Werther is so exhausted that he collapses on the floor and sleeps for a day. Ferdinand tries to reach him, then plans to contact Doflamingo about Caesar Clown.
• On waking, Werther briefly suffers his recurring loss of memory after severe injury. He then hears the remnant of the body’s original owner plead with him to protect a girl, surrendering the body and what remains of his consciousness.
• Werther realizes he has finally absorbed the boy’s soul completely. The boy’s only clue to the girl he called his “little sister” is a vague memory of a plush toy.
• Werther wakes the injured girl, Anita, and tells her she will remain aboard until he reaches an agreement with the Marines. When she claims Vegapunk is her father, Werther questions her story and suspects she is concealing her real identity.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther gains a clearer sense of ownership over his body and a new obligation: protect the boy’s little sister, despite knowing almost nothing about her. His rough, threatening manner contrasts with his promise to honor the boy’s final request.
• The original owner of Werther’s body is revealed as a lingering consciousness who gave up his last hold on the body in exchange for Werther’s promise to protect the girl. Werther accepts him as a brother.
• Anita is frightened and evasive. She claims to be Vegapunk’s daughter, but her reaction makes Werther doubt her identity.
• Tuski has treated the girl’s injuries and remains nearby, while Werther uses intimidation and pointed questions to test Anita.

Significant themes

• Identity and ownership: Werther discovers that the body he has inhabited still held another consciousness.
• Sacrifice and obligation: The boy relinquishes his remaining existence to entrust the girl’s protection to Werther.
• Trust and deception: Werther’s suspicions about Anita underline the danger of taking appearances and claims at face value.

Plot points

• Werther struggles to interrogate Anita, unwilling to use violence against a child. Tuski proposes tickling her with a brush made from the Fur-Fur Fruit.
• Bound to the bed, Anita eventually gives in and claims she is Anita from Marineford and Sengoku’s daughter. Werther tests her story with details from an old newspaper; her confused answers expose that she is lying.
• Anita realizes Werther will not hurt her and refuses to cooperate, curling up defensively. Werther abandons the interrogation, satisfied that she is important to the Marines—enough for his purpose of retaliating against them.
• Werther releases the ship from lockdown, bathes, and prepares to eat with Tuski. Anita waits outside the bathroom with toiletries and a change of clothes, then takes her turn, leaving Werther annoyed by her confidence.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther is formidable in battle and interrogation, but his firm refusal to hurt defenseless children limits his options. He is exasperated by Anita’s stubbornness and recognizes she has been manipulating his restraint.
• Anita shifts from frightened and tearful to defiant and crafty. She lies about her identity, catches on to Werther’s reluctance to harm her, and exploits it to resist questioning.
• Tuski acts as Werther’s mischievous partner, devising the tickling method and helping restrain Anita.

Significant themes

• Power and restraint: Werther’s strength is checked by his personal rule against harming children.
• Cunning versus force: Anita’s resistance succeeds not through strength, but by exploiting Werther’s conscience.
• Comedy through contrast: The fearsome swordsman is stymied by a child, while the unconventional interrogation method turns a serious situation into slapstick.

Plot points and events

• Werther cooks a meal for Tuski and Anita. Anita ignores her status as a hostage, eats freely, and pesters Werther for juice.
• Her casual confidence prompts Werther to realize she is one of the Celestial Dragons. Anita is startled when he identifies her, but he assures her he will not hurt her.
• Anita asks why she was captured and what Werther wants from the Marines. He says he plans to trade her for Fleet Admiral Sengoku’s head, threatening to sell her to an “ant nest”—a misunderstanding that alarms her.
• Werther receives a call from Ferdinand, who confirms that Werther has become a Shichibukai, replacing Crocodile. Ferdinand also reports that Luffy has defeated Crocodile in Alabasta.
• Werther warns Ferdinand not to underestimate Luffy, explaining that Luffy’s father is Monkey D. Dragon. Ferdinand immediately decides to avoid the young pirate.
• Werther sails onward and falls asleep on deck. Anita then plays with Tuski, who entertains her with his Fur-Fur Fruit powers.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther remains amused and self-assured, treating the Shichibukai title as less important than the process of obtaining it. He shows a softer side by feeding Anita and promising not to harm her, though he continues to provoke and tease her.
• Anita shifts quickly from frightened hostage to bold, demanding child once she feels safe. She is curious about her captivity but also playful, eventually bonding with Tuski.
• Tuski is quiet and accommodating, allowing Anita to climb on him and playing along despite being an easy target.
• Ferdinand initially sounds pleased by Werther’s success, but becomes cautious when he learns about Luffy’s family connections.

Significant themes

• Power and leverage: Werther’s capture of Anita helps secure his Shichibukai position and gives him bargaining power over the Marines.
• Appearances and mistaken assumptions: Anita’s status is revealed through conversation, while her misunderstanding of “ant nest” turns Werther’s threat into dark comedy.
• Comedic contrast: Werther’s serious schemes and knowledge of dangerous figures contrast with Anita’s childish demands and playful behavior.
• A looming wider conflict: Luffy’s rise and lineage signal that major events in the world are unfolding beyond Werther’s immediate plans.

Plot points and events

• Werther wakes to find Tuski and Anita getting along surprisingly well.
• Ferdinand calls to ask Werther to release Anita, explaining that the Five Elders are pressuring him. Anita speaks to her father directly and is excited at the prospect of being rescued.
• Werther refuses to free her immediately. He says he took her to punish the Marines for what Sengoku did and promises to release her in one month.
• Anita agrees to behave, provided Werther neither hits nor starves her, and holds him to the one-month deadline.
• Werther gets Tuski to train by promising to make Tuski’s favorite carrot cream cake.
• Anita asks Werther to teach her swordsmanship. When she senses something dangerous about his sword, Intent Blood, Werther suspects she has exceptional potential for Observation Haki.
• Werther tests her by confronting her with his swords and intimidating aura. Anita panics and wets herself. Tuski rushes to comfort and protect her, surprising Werther.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther remains determined to use Anita’s captivity to pressure the Marines, despite Ferdinand’s plea. He also recognizes Anita’s unusual sensitivity and possible Haki talent.
• Anita shifts from hopeful excitement about returning to her father to reluctant acceptance of her captivity. She shows initiative by asking to learn swordsmanship, and her relationship with Tuski quickly warms.
• Tuski is reluctant to train but responds eagerly to the promise of cake. Tuski’s instinctive defense of Anita reveals a strong bond forming between them.
• Ferdinand is anxious about the political consequences of Anita’s abduction and tries to negotiate her release.

Significant themes

• Power and political leverage: Werther keeps Anita to retaliate against the Marines and increase pressure on Sengoku.
• Emerging potential: Anita’s instinctive perception of danger suggests a rare aptitude for Observation Haki.
• Unexpected bonds: Anita and Tuski become close quickly, with Tuski’s protective response strengthening their connection.
• Coercion and humor: Werther’s threats and Anita’s cheeky replies create comic tension amid the serious captivity situation.

Key plot points and events

• Anita has spent a week aboard Werther and Tuski’s ship and has grown close to Tuski.
• A violent jolt throws Werther from bed. He finds Tuski and Anita in the control room, where they admit the ship struck something and briefly flew into the air. Werther cannot explain the collision, but reassures Tuski that the sturdy Adam Wood hull is unharmed.
• Werther cooks a large meal to lift Tuski’s spirits. Tuski eagerly joins him, apparently feeling less guilty.
• At Marineford, Sengoku confronts Garp over reports that Luffy is heading to attack Enies Lobby. Garp’s suggestion to send a vice admiral is dismissed: Marines may hesitate because of Garp’s ties to Luffy, and intervention would require World Government approval.
• Sengoku also criticizes Garp for raising another grandson who has joined the Whitebeard Pirates and become a division commander, warning that he could someday lead the crew and become a threat on Roger’s scale. Garp has no answer and smokes in silence.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther remains calm and considerate, choosing to comfort Tuski with food rather than press him about the incident. His engineering background and cooking skills are emphasized.
• Tuski appears unusually ashamed of the collision, though its cause remains unexplained. His closeness with Anita and love of food are clear.
• Anita has settled into shipboard life and readily explains what happened when Tuski stays silent.
• Sengoku is furious but raises practical political and military obstacles to responding to Luffy. He sees Garp’s personal loyalties as a danger to Marine responsibilities.
• Garp is caught between family and duty. Sengoku’s warnings about both grandsons leave him subdued and unable to defend his choices.

Significant themes

• Loyalty versus duty: Garp’s family attachments conflict with his position in the Marines.
• Consequences of personal choices: Sengoku warns that Garp’s decisions could shape the next generation’s greatest threats.
• Care and companionship: Werther’s gentle response and cooking help ease Tuski’s guilt.
• Unanswered mystery: The ship’s strange collision is left unexplained.

Plot points and events

• With the Straw Hats heading toward Enies Lobby, Sengoku decides the Marines need outside help. He issues a compulsory summons to the newly appointed Shichibukai, Thunder Swordsman Werther, ordering him to suppress the pirates and protect Enies Lobby.
• Garp worries that Werther might harm his grandson, Luffy, but cannot openly oppose Sengoku. He points out that Werther is still holding a Celestial Dragon captive, a source of ongoing trouble for Sengoku.
• Werther, short on food and fishing for Sea Kings, answers the Shichibukai Den Den Mushi. When Sengoku threatens his status, Werther counters by threatening to kill his captive, Anita.
• Sengoku avoids provoking him and promises to formally recognize him as a Shichibukai if he accepts the mission. Werther agrees, intrigued by the prospect of confronting the pirates attacking Enies Lobby.
• Werther suspects the attackers are Luffy and wonders whether Luffy can truly die in this world. He abandons the idea of testing that theory because of his ties to Luffy’s future crew: he carries Shusui, entrusted to him by his master, and promised Crocus he would look after Brook.
• Werther changes course for Enies Lobby with Tuski, promising the curious rabbit an encounter with another intelligent rabbit. He expects to arrive ahead of the Straw Hats, unaware that Marine intelligence is wrong. Meanwhile, Luffy and his companions are already charging toward Enies Lobby aboard Rocketman.

Character developments and interactions

• Sengoku acts pragmatically, relying on Werther despite disliking him and resenting the Celestial Dragon crisis. His exchange with Werther shows how little leverage the Marines have over the dangerous Shichibukai.
• Garp is torn between his duty and his fear for Luffy’s safety; he can only try to caution Sengoku.
• Werther remains ruthless and self-interested, but his promises and respect for his master’s wishes restrain him from killing Luffy. He is also amused by the prospect of the coming encounter.
• Tuski is eager and inquisitive, responding with excitement to Werther’s suggestion that another intelligent rabbit may be at Enies Lobby.

Significant themes

• Power and coercion: The Marines try to command Werther, but his captive gives him a powerful counter-threat.
• Duty versus personal loyalty: Garp’s Marine obligations conflict with his concern for Luffy; Werther’s own loyalties keep him from acting on a dangerous impulse.
• Fate and agency: Werther questions whether Luffy’s apparent plot armor still applies in a real world, raising the possibility that established story outcomes may not be guaranteed.
• Miscalculation and suspense: The Marines’ flawed intelligence sets up a potential mismatch between Werther’s expectations and the Straw Hats’ actual arrival.

Plot points

• Werther reaches Enies Lobby hours after setting sail and finds the battle essentially over. Sengoku’s intelligence was badly outdated: the island is already devastated, including Justice Tower, which Werther had promised to protect.
• The battlefield is littered with unconscious Marines, but no one appears to have been killed by Luffy and his crew. Werther mocks their restraint and considers making an example of someone.
• The Franky Family and two giants confront Werther, mistaking him for a threat. When they recognize him as the notorious Thunder Swordsman, they panic.
• Werther gives them a minute to leave. When time expires, he activates Lightning Mode and kills several Franky Family members with a single flying slash.
• One giant attacks, and the other urges the remaining Franky Family to flee, identifying Werther as a newly recruited Shichibukai known as “Thunder Asura.”
• Werther lets the weaker fighters escape and challenges the giants, promising to spare them if they can last five minutes.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther is impatient, ruthless, and contemptuous of weakness. He sees the destruction of Justice Tower as a failure caused by bad intelligence, not his own responsibility. His curiosity about fighting giants briefly overtakes his mission.
• Tuski is surprised that the battlefield contains no corpses, revealing how much Werther’s brutality has shaped Tuski’s expectations.
• Anita watches the aftermath with excitement and naïve fascination. The narration suggests that witnessing Werther’s violence could eventually harden or distort her outlook.
• The Franky Family initially act boldly, then lose their nerve when they realize who Werther is. The giants try to protect them by buying time and directing them to flee.
• Werther’s contemptuous view of Iceburg and Franky is revealed: he criticizes Iceburg for entrusting Franky with the Pluton blueprints, while respecting Franky for having the courage to resist the authorities.

Significant themes

• Power and helplessness: The Franky Family’s confidence collapses when faced with Werther’s overwhelming strength.
• Violence and morality: Werther’s casual willingness to kill contrasts sharply with the restraint shown by Luffy’s crew and the concern shown by the giants.
• Corruption of perspective: Tuski’s expectations and Anita’s fascination suggest that exposure to violence can reshape how people see the world.

Key plot points and events

• Werther confronts the giants Oimo and Kashii at Enies Lobby. He cuts Kashii apart so quickly that the giant cannot react, then uses a lightning-charged punch to strike Oimo.
• The attack draws the attention of the Vice Admirals. Momonga identifies Werther as the new Shichibukai and reveals that Werther killed the Vice Admiral who was meant to be at the gathering. Momousagi, newly assigned and unfamiliar with the incident, realizes the Marines cannot simply treat Werther as an ally.
• Werther continues toward Justice Tower, annoyed that his clothes are covered in giant blood. Tuski notices Anita is frightened and crying, so he carries her in a fur-made seat and comforts her.
• Inside the damaged tower, Werther finds defeated CP9 members Jabra, Kaku, Blueno, Kumadori, Fukurou, and Kalifa. He has Tuski collect most of them, while he carries Kalifa over his shoulder and gropes her while she is unconscious.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther demonstrates overwhelming speed and power, but also impatience, vanity about his height, and a callous, sexually abusive attitude toward Kalifa.
• Tuski shows compassion by stopping to comfort Anita and bring her along, despite Werther’s indifference.
• Anita is so shaken by the violence that she trembles and breaks down in Tuski’s arms.
• Momonga openly resents Werther, whose killing of a fellow Vice Admiral makes him distrust the Shichibukai despite their supposed alignment. Momousagi begins curious but quickly understands the danger and remains confident in her own strength.

Significant themes

• Power and vulnerability: Werther’s speed makes even giant opponents helpless, while the defeated CP9 members are reduced to cargo.
• Distrust beneath political alliances: Werther’s Shichibukai status does not erase the Marines’ hostility toward him.
• Compassion contrasted with cruelty: Tuski’s gentle care for Anita stands against Werther’s indifference and violation of Kalifa.
• Violence and its aftermath: The battle leaves both physical destruction and emotional trauma.

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

• Werther arrives at Enies Lobby as the battle is ending. Luffy has defeated Rob Lucci but is too exhausted to move.
• Werther approaches Luffy, who does not recognize him, then watches the Straw Hats fighting Marines across a collapsed bridge.
• Robin spots Werther—the man whose torture of Crocodile once terrified her—and panics, warning Luffy to run. Her reaction alerts both the crew and the Marines, including five Vice Admirals.
• Usopp realizes the Going Merry has come to rescue them and calls for Luffy to be thrown into the sea. Robin prepares to use her powers, but Werther stops her by pinning Luffy down.
• Werther claims he promised Sengoku he would protect Enies Lobby and intends to capture those responsible. Robin pleads with him, recalling his advice to “wait and endure,” and explains that she now has companions who make her feel safe and give her hope.
• Moved by Robin’s plea and his own admiration for Luffy, Werther lets them go. Robin throws Luffy into the sea and joins the others aboard the Going Merry.
• Werther turns his attention to Lucci and plans to sell CP9’s surviving members to Doflamingo rather than rescue them.
• The Vice Admirals attempt to pursue the Straw Hats, but their warships have been sabotaged. Their ineffective response leaves Werther suspecting that something is happening behind the scenes.

Character developments

• Robin has changed from an isolated, fearful survivor into someone who values her crew and believes she can pursue a life at sea. Yet Werther’s return exposes how deeply his past actions still frighten her.
• Werther appears self-interested and dangerous, but Robin’s appeal prompts him to spare the Straw Hats. His awkward regret over having once advised her suggests a conscience beneath his opportunism.
• Usopp shows quick thinking by recognizing the Going Merry’s rescue and urging the crew to use the sea as their escape route.
• Luffy is incapacitated after defeating Lucci, relying on his crewmates to get him to safety.

Character interactions

• Robin’s terror and warning make the Straw Hats identify Werther as a threat, while the Marines prepare to confront him.
• Robin directly appeals to Werther by reminding him of his own words and describing how her companions have given her a reason to live.
• Werther responds by releasing Luffy, allowing Robin and the crew to escape.
• Werther’s stance toward Lucci and CP9 is transactional: he plans to sell them to Doflamingo.

Significant themes

• Found family and belonging: Robin’s crew has given her safety, care, and a future she once thought impossible.
• The lasting impact of trauma: Werther’s earlier cruelty continues to shape Robin’s reactions even after she has found hope.
• Hope and agency: Robin moves from despair to actively choosing life with her companions.
• Morality and self-interest: Werther’s mercy coexists with his willingness to exploit CP9 for profit, leaving his character morally ambiguous.

Plot points and events

• Werther sends Tuski and the captured CP9 agents back to the ship, ordering Tuski to treat their injuries and restrain them with Seastone.
• He confronts the Marines at Enies Lobby. The Vice Admirals challenge him for letting Luffy escape, but Werther refuses to be provoked. He insults Vice Admiral Momousagi, nearly triggering a fight, until Momonga calms her down.
• Momonga relays Fleet Admiral Sengoku’s request for a private conversation and gives Werther a Den Den Mushi.
• Before leaving, Werther searches the Justice Tower and takes confidential documents, Seastone handcuffs, and Funkfreed—the elephant-fruit-eating sword.
• When a warship brings Spandam back to Enies Lobby, Funkfreed reacts to its former master. Werther, disgusted by the sword’s behavior, cuts it in half and throws it into the sea.
• Aboard his ship, Werther orders Tuski to release the CP9 agents, then places Seastone cuffs on them. Kalifa, who has recovered first, refuses to cuff herself when Werther orders her to.

Character development and interactions

• Werther remains confident and provocative, treating the Marines as negotiable rather than automatic enemies now that he is a Shichibukai. He is also opportunistic, searching Enies Lobby for useful or interesting items, and ruthless toward Funkfreed.
• Tuski shows loyalty and familiarity with Werther, trading insults with him before carrying out his orders. His medical care of the prisoners also shows his practical role aboard the ship.
• Momousagi reacts angrily to Werther’s stare and insult but restrains herself when Momonga reminds her of the political consequences of attacking a Shichibukai.
• Momonga acts as the group’s mediator, keeping the confrontation from escalating and delivering Sengoku’s message.
• Kalifa is wary and cautious. She recognizes how outmatched she is and chooses not to resist, but refuses to surrender her ability to escape by putting on Seastone cuffs herself.

Significant themes

• Power and political status: Werther’s Shichibukai title changes how Marines must deal with him, even when they resent him.
• Control and restraint: Seastone cuffs are used to contain CP9’s Devil Fruit users, while Kalifa’s refusal shows her determination to retain some agency.
• Provocation and self-control: Werther deliberately needles the Marines, while Momonga and Momousagi struggle to keep the encounter from becoming a fight.
• Loyalty and contempt: Funkfreed’s attachment to Spandam strikes Werther as servile, prompting him to destroy it.

• Werther finishes dealing with the other CP9 agents and confronts Kalifa, threatening to hand her and her companions over to Donquixote Doflamingo for sale. Kalifa recognizes the danger and attacks, but Werther dodges her strike and uses an electrical technique to paralyze her temporarily before putting Seastone cuffs on her.
• As the paralysis fades, Kalifa tries to negotiate. She offers herself in exchange for her companions’ freedom, but Werther rejects the offer and briefly removes her cuffs, telling her she can leave. Kalifa stays because she refuses to abandon the people she considers family.
• Kalifa then strips and offers to become Werther’s slave if he releases the others. Though tempted, Werther refuses to free the group. Instead, he proposes that Kalifa make him happy and that she and her companions work under Ferdinand. Knowing Ferdinand’s standing within Cipher Pol, Kalifa accepts. Werther carries her to his bedroom; Tuski watches jealously.

Character developments and interactions

• Kalifa moves from defiant resistance to desperate bargaining, driven by loyalty to her companions. She remains composed despite fear and humiliation.
• Werther is coercive and enjoys teasing Kalifa, but he also shows restraint: he turns down her offer to become his slave and provides an alternative that could secure a future for the group.
• Their relationship is defined by a sharp power imbalance, with Kalifa negotiating under threat and Werther controlling her fate. Tuski’s envy adds a brief note of jealousy.

Themes

• Loyalty and sacrifice: Kalifa risks her freedom and dignity rather than abandon her companions.
• Power and vulnerability: Werther’s authority, abilities, and connections leave the captured agents with few options.
• Bargaining and control: Kalifa tries to turn personal sacrifice into protection for her group, while Werther redirects the bargain toward their service under Ferdinand.

Chapter Summary: “Promise”

Key plot points and events

• Werther contacts Ferdinand and fulfills his promise to turn CP9 over to him. Ferdinand agrees to take them in, explaining that they would otherwise be vulnerable to Spandam and the World Government.
• Rob Lucci accepts Ferdinand’s offer on behalf of CP9, though he insists that the group will serve the World Government rather than Ferdinand personally.
• Werther then calls Sengoku on a private Den Den Mushi. Sengoku proposes working with him because Werther has avoided plundering islands, harming civilians, and pursuing territory.
• Werther demands that Sengoku erase or change his bounty and jokingly threatens Marineford. Sengoku refuses to erase it but says it is inactive while Werther is a Shichibukai.
• Sengoku hints that he wants Werther to take control of an island, but postpones explaining which one or why, leaving Werther confused.

Character developments

• Werther keeps his word to Kalifa and treats CP9’s handover as a promise rather than a bargaining opportunity. He remains independent and suspicious of Sengoku’s motives.
• Ferdinand shows ambition in seeking control of CP9, but offers the agents protection and a place under his authority.
• Lucci accepts the arrangement pragmatically to protect his subordinates, while making clear that their loyalty remains to the World Government.
• Sengoku reveals that he sees Werther as unusually suitable for cooperation among the Shichibukai, despite viewing him as a pirate.

Significant themes

• Promises and trust: Werther follows through on his commitment to Kalifa, while Ferdinand and Lucci negotiate the terms of their new arrangement.
• Pragmatism and loyalty: CP9 accepts a safer position without abandoning its allegiance to the World Government.
• Power and political maneuvering: Sengoku’s proposed partnership suggests that cooperation between Marines and pirates may serve strategic interests.
• Independence: Werther resists being easily directed, questioning Sengoku and demanding concessions of his own.

Character interactions

• Werther and Ferdinand share a familiar, teasing conversation before negotiating CP9’s transfer.
• Ferdinand speaks directly with Lucci, offering protection; Lucci agrees while setting a boundary around CP9’s loyalties.
• Werther and Sengoku’s conversation is wary and somewhat combative: Sengoku praises Werther’s conduct and proposes cooperation, while Werther challenges him and remains uncertain about the plan.

Key plot points and events

• Werther arrives at Water 7 a day later than necessary. He gives Rob Lucci a Den Den Mushi and secretly gives Kalifa another; Kalifa understands his unspoken message, and the two groups go their separate ways.
• While Werther waits for people he expects to meet, Anita asks to explore Water 7. Tuski refuses until Werther tempts him with the island’s famous Water Water Meat. Werther gives them money and gems, and equips Tuski with a gun and Seastone Bullets for protection.
• Werther hopes Iceburg will help refit his ship for the New World, but the Straw Hat Pirates—and Iceburg—do not arrive. He passes the time playing his xun at the docks.
• In Dressrosa, Doflamingo reads about Werther becoming a Shichibukai and discusses his strength with his officers. They consider inviting him to fight at the Corrida Colosseum, but Doflamingo worries he might destroy it. Sugar boasts that she could turn Werther into a toy, while Pica warns her not to underestimate him.

Character developments

• Anita has recovered her spirits and shows she can be playful and manipulative, using flirtation to try to persuade Werther to take her ashore.
• Tuski remains lazy but can be motivated by food. Werther reflects that bringing him off the deserted island has given him the chance to experience a fuller life.
• Werther shows both practical concern and affection for Tuski, giving him money and serious protection. He is also planning ahead for the dangers of the New World by seeking a ship refit.
• Doflamingo respects Werther’s strength and unpredictability, while Pica is particularly wary of him. Sugar remains overconfident.

Significant themes

• Freedom and captivity: Anita’s apparent freedom is limited by her status as Werther’s captive, while Tuski’s life is expanding beyond isolation.
• Protection and preparation: Werther equips Tuski to defend himself and plans to strengthen his ship for the New World.
• Power and reputation: Werther’s strength precedes him, shaping how the Donquixote Family assesses the risks and possibilities of dealing with him.

Character interactions

• Werther and Kalifa communicate discreetly through the Den Den Mushi; Anita tries to charm Werther into taking her sightseeing, but he instead persuades Tuski to accompany her.
• Werther sends Tuski and Anita off together with supplies, money, and weapons, then waits alone at the docks.
• Doflamingo’s officers discuss Werther’s abilities and potential role as an ally; Pica cautions Sugar against provoking him.

Key plot points and events

• The Straw Hats return to Water 7 after burying the Going Merry, still grieving. Franky, furious that Werther killed members of the Franky Family, immediately challenges him.
• Franky attacks with Strong Right, but Werther effortlessly counters with Finger Pistol, piercing Franky’s chest. Werther notes that Franky’s cyborg body keeps him from being seriously hurt.
• Robin grabs Werther and pleads with him not to harm the others. He relents, saying he did not come to kill anyone.
• Werther asks Iceburg to modify his ship. Iceburg refuses, unwilling to help the man who killed Franky Family members.
• Werther threatens to slaughter Water 7 unless Iceburg completes the modifications to his satisfaction within ten days. He invokes his past kidnapping of a Celestial Dragon to make clear that he is serious. Iceburg agrees, but demands that Werther spare the civilians.

Character developments

• Werther shows flashes of restraint, stopping short of killing the Straw Hats, but remains volatile and uses a city-wide threat to force Iceburg’s cooperation.
• Robin risks herself to protect her friends, reflecting her loyalty and compassion. Her view of Werther is complicated: he once hurt her deeply but also gave her words that helped her keep going.
• Franky is driven by grief and anger over his men, but his attack proves ineffective against Werther.
• Iceburg stands firm against helping Werther, then accepts the demand when the lives of Water 7’s people are at stake.

Significant themes

• Protection and sacrifice: Robin and Iceburg put themselves at risk to safeguard their friends and the city’s civilians.
• Power and coercion: Werther’s strength lets him impose his will, turning a ship-repair request into a threat against an entire city.
• Complex influence: Werther has been both cruel and unexpectedly encouraging in Robin’s life, complicating how she understands him.

Character interactions

• Franky confronts Werther over the deaths in the Franky Family and is quickly overpowered.
• Robin physically restrains Werther and appeals to his mercy; he responds by sparing the group.
• Iceburg refuses Werther’s request on moral grounds, but ultimately agrees under the threat to Water 7.

Key events

• Werther leaves Iceburg in charge of repairing his ship, specifying Seastone for the hull and Adam Wood for the structure. Iceburg may take one item from the ship as payment, but Werther warns him not to make unauthorized changes.
• Exploring Water 7, Werther samples the local specialty, Water Water Meat, and enjoys its exceptional tenderness and juiciness.
• Werther rents a Bull to get around the city. The Bulls are terrified of his bloodthirsty aura, but he persuades one to carry him by promising it a feast of Water Water Meat—and keeps his word.
• Following the Bull’s directions, Werther arrives at the lavish Alice Shal Restaurant. The staff offer him a free meal and escort him to a VIP room, leaving him curious about their motives.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther is forceful with Iceburg but also pragmatic: he delegates the repairs, gives clear instructions, and pays him with a choice of shipboard goods.
• Despite his strength, Werther shows restraint and fairness, refusing to push ordinary people aside for food.
• His intimidating aura frightens the Bulls, but he treats his chosen mount kindly and honors his promise, winning its affection.
• Werther is observant and skeptical: he questions the Bull’s choice of restaurant and suspects the free VIP meal may have a catch.
• Iceburg reluctantly accepts Werther’s terms; the barbecue customer and Bull help Werther discover local food and navigate the city.

Significant themes

• Power tempered by restraint: Werther can intimidate others but chooses not to bully them.
• Trust and reciprocity: His promise of food turns a frightened Bull into a willing companion.
• Local culture and ingenuity: Water 7’s distinctive food, transport, and resilient architecture showcase the island’s character.
• Caution amid generosity: The restaurant’s unexpected free offer raises suspicion about hidden intentions.

Plot points and events

• Before Werther enters the restaurant, Gavin Berkeley—a powerful local Underworld figure—learns that the Shichibukai is approaching. Knowing Werther is allied with his boss, Doflamingo, Berkeley panics and orders his staff to give him VIP treatment and the finest food.
• Werther accepts the elaborate meal without knowing why he is being indulged. He enjoys the dishes and jokes to himself about a friend he has not been able to find.
• Berkeley introduces himself as Doflamingo’s subordinate and admits he hopes Werther will recommend him to Joker so he can rise in the New World. Werther sees through the pretense that the visit is purely courtesy, dismisses him, but agrees to put in a word.
• After eating, Werther leaves, escorted by Berkeley. He recognizes that Berkeley’s smile is insincere.
• The meal also highlights Werther’s physical changes: his wounds heal faster, his reflexes and electrical resistance have improved, and his distinctive, controlled lightning powers consume so much energy that his appetite has grown.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther remains casual and focused on food rather than status. He is willing to help Berkeley, but does not promise success or show much respect for an ambitious man he considers weak.
• Berkeley reveals himself as cautious, calculating, and eager to advance. He curries favor through hospitality, then directly asks Werther for a recommendation.
• Their exchange is formally deferential but emotionally distant: Berkeley flatters Werther, while Werther sees through his motives and keeps him at arm’s length.

Significant themes

• Power and vulnerability: Berkeley’s influence in the local Underworld cannot protect him from a far stronger figure; the chapter suggests that weakness is dangerous in pirate society.
• Ambition and patronage: Berkeley seeks advancement through connections, while Werther doubts that social maneuvering alone will be enough in the New World.
• Personal freedom and noninterference: Werther accepts the meal and may offer help, but leaves Berkeley to determine his own fate.
• Bodily cost of power: Werther’s growing abilities come with an increased need for energy, reflected in his enormous appetite.

Key events

• Werther has spent three days searching Water 7 for Tuski and Anita without success. Meanwhile, Iceburg’s work on Werther’s ship is progressing: most of the old hull is removed, and the new design adds a half-deck, strengthens the training room, and expands the bedrooms from one to four.
• Iceburg is impressed by the ancient Adam Wood but shocked by the ship’s huge supply of Seastone. He also criticizes Werther’s electrically powered design as technically nonsensical, though he continues treating the project seriously.
• Werther finally finds Anita and Tuski with Timney, two rabbits—Kumbei and Tuski—and Sanji. Tuski introduces Kumbei as his new friend. Timney invites the group to eat at Grandpa Pengpeng’s, and they head there together.
• Sanji confronts Werther over the deaths of members of the Franky Family, whom the Straw Hats consider comrades. Werther counters by revealing that he knows Sanji is a Vinsmoke and describing the family as a notorious “Family of Killers.” Sanji is shaken and demands an explanation; Werther tells him to learn more when he is strong enough, then invites him to join the meal.
• On the way, Werther asks Timney about her mermaid ancestry. She confirms her grandmother is a mermaid and says she is an excellent swimmer and can communicate with certain fish. The group reaches Grandpa Pengpeng’s boat, where the old man is asleep.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther is relieved to find Tuski, welcomes Kumbei, and shows a protective but casual attitude toward the children. His curiosity about Timney’s heritage reveals his interest in her unusual abilities. He also uses his Underworld background—partly fabricated—to unsettle Sanji.
• Tuski appears happy and socially settled, having made friends with Kumbei and Timney while Werther was searching for him.
• Sanji challenges Werther over the Franky Family, but the revelation about his own family’s reputation catches him off guard. He follows the group mainly because he is concerned for the children and distrusts Werther.
• Timney is cheerful and mischievous, bringing the group together for a meal and openly explaining the abilities she inherited through her mermaid lineage.
• Iceburg remains a committed, technically critical shipwright despite the unease created by Werther’s violent past.

Significant themes

• Found friendship and companionship: Tuski’s new bonds, and the group’s shared meal, bring together people who might otherwise be wary of one another.
• Family history and identity: Sanji is confronted with a disturbing account of his family, while Timney’s mermaid ancestry helps explain her abilities.
• Contrasts between violence and care: Werther’s brutal reputation sits alongside his concern for the children and his willingness to share a meal with Sanji.

Chapter Summary: “The Renovation Is Complete”

Key plot points and events

• Timney and the others try to wake Grandpa Pengpeng and get a meal. Sanji steps in and cooks Italian pasta, explaining that he feeds anyone who is hungry, regardless of whether they are good or evil.
• Grandpa Pengpeng wakes, accepts wine from Sanji, and prepares fried rice that impresses Werther. Sanji becomes determined to discover what makes the dish so good.
• Werther recognizes that Pengpeng is more than an ordinary old man. He asks whether Pengpeng has visited All Blue, prompted by a picture Sanji had seen in the cabin. Pengpeng confirms nothing directly, but says Sanji should find his dream for himself rather than have it handed to him.
• Werther leaves Tuski with the group and waits out several days in Water 7. When Iceburg reports that the renovations are finished, Werther goes to the docks.
• The rebuilt boat is wider, roomier, and more stable, with redesigned living spaces, replacement machinery, and Seastone covering most of its underside. Its speed and range have more than tripled.
• When Werther asks how to pay, Iceburg requests one of the two Devil Fruits aboard the boat. He explains that he needs power to defend Water 7 and fulfill his responsibility as its mayor.

Character developments and interactions

• Sanji shows his defining principle through his kindness toward Werther, despite their hostility. His excellent cooking also earns Pengpeng’s interest, and Pengpeng’s fried rice sparks Sanji’s curiosity.
• Grandpa Pengpeng is revealed to have a mysterious past and possible firsthand knowledge of All Blue. He respects Sanji’s dream enough not to reveal what he may know, preferring that Sanji discover the truth himself.
• Werther recognizes Pengpeng’s unusual depth but chooses not to press him. He is restless in Water 7 and eager to return to traveling. He is also pleased with the upgraded boat and surprised by Iceburg’s choice of payment.
• Iceburg demonstrates his commitment to Water 7: he seeks a Devil Fruit not for personal gain, but to gain the strength to protect the city and its people.
• Timney and Anita compete playfully for a place to sit, with Anita settling on Tuski’s lap while Timney eyes Kumbei as an alternative.

Significant themes

• Pursuing dreams: Pengpeng believes a dream loses something if it is simply handed to someone; discovery matters.
• Kindness beyond judgment: Sanji cooks for Werther despite their antagonism, guided by his identity as a cook rather than by moral distinctions.
• Duty and protection: Iceburg’s request reflects the responsibilities he feels toward his city and its citizens.
• Freedom and restlessness: Werther’s impatience to leave shows that adventure and the wider world now matter more to him than settling in one place.

Key plot points and events

• After hearing Iceburg’s account of the betrayal and assassination attempt, Werther’s opinion of him improves.
• Werther gives Iceburg a choice between two Zoan Devil Fruits. Iceburg eats the one Werther is holding and quickly transforms into a hybrid zebra, revealing it to be the Horse-Horse Fruit, Zebra Model. Werther struggles to hide how funny he looks.
• With their deal complete, Werther prepares to leave Water 7. He considers having Anita eat the remaining Devil Fruit when she returns.
• Werther signals Tuski and Anita, and they reunite with Timney and Kumbei. Werther and Tuski split up to buy provisions before departure.
• Tuski says goodbye to his friends by writing them a note. Werther tells Anita she is no longer his captive and can leave, but she refuses: she does not want to return to Mary Geoise or leave Tuski and her new friends. She boards the ship and clings to the railing.

Character developments

• Werther shows some compassion toward Iceburg and finally offers Anita her freedom, though he remains impatient with her and still thinks of her as a troublesome child.
• Iceburg accepts the Devil Fruit despite its awful taste and discovers his new Zoan ability. His first transformation is awkward and startling, but he feels stronger.
• Tuski is sad to leave Timney and Kumbei, expressing his feelings through a written farewell.
• Anita reveals that her captivity has given way to genuine attachment to the ship and its people. She chooses adventure and friendship over returning to her comfortable but restrictive life at Mary Geoise.

Significant themes

• Freedom and belonging: Anita is technically free, but she chooses to stay because she values her friendships and experiences more than security.
• The cost and unpredictability of power: Devil Fruits bring new abilities, but their taste and effects can be unpleasant or surprising.
• Parting and attachment: Tuski’s farewell and Anita’s refusal to leave emphasize the bonds formed during their time together.
• Adventure versus confinement: Anita sees Mary Geoise as a “cage” and life aboard the ship as exciting and liberating.

Character interactions

• Werther and Iceburg complete their bargain, with Werther offering Iceburg a fruit and teasing him about its zebra form.
• Werther coordinates supplies and departure plans with Tuski.
• Tuski shares an emotional goodbye with Timney and Kumbei, while Anita quietly grieves.
• Werther tries to send Anita home; she protests, explaining that she cannot bear to leave her friends or return to Mary Geoise. The chapter ends as she prepares to use her “ultimate move” to remain aboard.

Key plot points and events

• Anita clings to Werther to avoid being sent back to Mary Geoise, while Tuski joins her and nearly tears Werther’s trousers. Unable to make Tuski let go, Werther allows Anita to remain aboard temporarily—but insists she must leave at Sabaody, since he won’t take a Dragon Person into the New World.
• Anita celebrates staying aboard by kicking Werther and insulting him, then says goodbye to Timney and Kumbei.
• Werther chooses Food Town Buchi as the next destination from his collection of costly Eternal Poses. Anita objects because she wants to visit the City of Love and Flowers, but Werther and Tuski overrule her, joking that her vote is revoked.
• With the deadline to return Anita nearly up, Werther calls Ferdinand for help. Ferdinand is relieved Anita is safe and offers to arrange her pickup, but Werther explains she refuses to leave and has allied with Tuski.
• Ferdinand’s sister Catarina and wife Six overhear the call and tease Werther about being popular with girls—and about his supposed interest in little girls. Werther learns that the three now jointly manage Tutu Island, with Catarina overseeing CP9, Six handling finances, and Ferdinand managing diplomacy.
• Ferdinand says he can contact Anita’s father but doesn’t know how to connect him with Werther at sea. Werther suggests simply placing their Den Den Mushi together, leaving the three island administrators surprised by the obvious solution.

Character developments and interactions

• Werther is exasperated by Anita’s defiance and Tuski’s weight, but his affection for Tuski makes him relent. He takes charge of the route and later seeks help from Ferdinand, though he can’t resist criticizing his friend.
• Anita shows her determination to keep adventuring and her growing attachment to the crew, especially Tuski. She remains rebellious, argumentative, and quick to insult Werther.
• Tuski acts as Anita’s steadfast ally, using his closeness with Werther to help her stay aboard.
• Ferdinand, Catarina, and Six appear to be an effective team in running Tutu Island, though their surprise at Werther’s simple phone-call suggestion adds comic incompetence. Catarina and Six also share an easy, teasing rapport with Werther.

Significant themes

• Found-family loyalty: Tuski’s bond with Werther and Anita’s connections aboard the ship shape the decision to let her stay.
• Adventure versus duty: Anita wants to continue exploring, while Werther must consider the danger and political complications of taking a Dragon Person into the New World.
• Comic camaraderie: Much of the chapter’s humor comes from teasing, misunderstandings, and the group’s affection beneath their bickering.