Ch. 221Father and Son Part Ways

Sengoku and Tsuru rushed to the Morris Kingdom after learning Oak had appeared there, while Garp released Dragon and then set out after a call from Zephyr. Oak intercepted Byrnndi World's pirate ship just as its crew prepared to raid the kingdom, and faced the furious captain.

  • Sengoku learned Oak was in the Morris Kingdom and left Marine Headquarters with Tsuru, while Zephyr stayed behind.
  • Garp met Dragon on an island, let him leave, and later sailed out after speaking with Zephyr.
  • Oak spent four days in the Morris Kingdom, noticed he was being watched, and teleported toward the approaching danger.
  • Byrnndi World ordered his crew to loot and destroy the kingdom, but Oak crashed through the ship and landed in its control room.
  • Oak greeted Byrnndi World, who grew furious and prepared to attack him.

Ch. 222Perfect Defense Through Repulsion

Oak fought Byrnndi World aboard the pirate ship, using the Paw-Paw Fruit to repel attacks and defend against World’s extreme speed. The chapter ended as Oak unleashed Paw-Paw Impact, sending a massive shockwave through the ship.

  • Oak repelled Byrnndi World’s tenfold-speed punch with his paw-padded hand, reflecting the force back at him.
  • Byrnndi World accelerated to thirtyfold speed, but Oak used Observation Haki and the Paw-Paw Fruit to block his attacks before slashing at him with the Seven Star Sword.
  • Byrnndi World endured Oak’s slash with Armament Haki, then seized Oak and hurled him into the ceiling at fiftyfold speed.
  • Byrnndi World reached one hundredfold speed and attacked Oak, who formed and launched the powerful Paw-Paw Impact bubble.
  • Oak’s expanding impact struck the pirate ship, shaking the vessel and sending a powerful shockwave through it.

Ch. 223Meteor Shower

Oak and Byrnndi World fought across the World Pirates’ ship, where Byrnndi used his power to magnify attacks and blasted Oak off the deck with an enormous cannonball. Expecting Oak to survive, Byrnndi ordered the ship’s full arsenal to fire a magnified meteor shower at him.

  • The shockwaves from Oak’s attacks devastated the ship and its crew, while Byrnndi World took a hit but recovered and fired magnified bullets at Oak.
  • Oak shrugged off Byrnndi’s bullets and clashed with his magnified sickle, then rebounded two more bullets with his Paw-Paw Fruit ability.
  • Byrnndi tore a cannon from its turret and fired a shell that he magnified and detonated as Oak tried to deflect it, sending Oak flying toward the sea.
  • Byrnndi contacted Byojack and ordered him to activate every weapon aboard the ship.
  • Byrnndi touched the ship’s cannons and used his ability to magnify their shells into a meteor shower aimed at Oak.

Ch. 224Terrifying Collision

Oak and Byrnndi World unleashed a massive clash that shook the sea and threatened the Morris Kingdom. They met amid the explosion shockwaves and began a close-range fistfight, with Byrnndi World’s amplified strength pushing Oak back.

  • Oak survived Byrnndi World’s blast without injury and realized his physique had grown stronger as he approached his peak.
  • Byrnndi World sent more than a hundred enormous cannonballs toward Oak, who countered with repeated Paw-Paw Fruit strikes using both hands.
  • The cannonballs and Oak’s attacks collided in a chain of explosions that shook the sea and caused destruction across the Morris Kingdom.
  • Oak and Byrnndi World charged into the explosion shockwaves and encountered each other in the center.
  • Oak and Byrnndi World exchanged Armament Haki-coated punches, and Byrnndi World’s hundredfold amplification gave him the advantage in their clash.

Ch. 225Basic Stats Were Too Poor

Oak fought Byrnndi World and found that the More-More Fruit could not make up for World’s poor physical abilities. Oak overwhelmed him with a Conqueror’s Haki-infused punch and struck him in the chest with another attack, leaving the battle ongoing.

  • The World Pirates’ officers watched Oak and Byrnndi World clash, while Byojack ordered the ship’s turrets aimed at the fight in case World needed help.
  • Oak assessed that World’s hundredfold boost gave him speed and strength but not enough to match a top-tier fighter.
  • Oak teleported in and landed a Conqueror’s Haki-infused punch that sent the injured World flying.
  • Oak pursued World and swung an Iron Fist as World countered with a flurry of hundredfold punches.
  • Oak ignored the incoming fist shadows and punched World squarely in the chest.

Ch. 226Fire!

Oak pursued the injured Byrnndi World, who used his ship’s cannons and 100-Fold Amplification to keep Oak at bay. Their battle scattered deadly cannonballs across the sea, and one flew toward a Navy warship carrying Sengoku and Tsuru, who recognized Oak’s Paw Bubble.

  • Oak struck Byrnndi World with a Conqueror’s Haki-infused Iron Fist, badly injuring him, and Byrnndi World fled toward his pirate ship.
  • Byrnndi World ordered his crew to fire, then amplified the cannonballs as Oak sliced them apart with the Seven Star Sword and repelled them with Paw-Paw Impact.
  • Oak teleported the cannonballs away with his Paw Bubble, scattering explosions across the sea and creating a dangerous stalemate with Byrnndi World.
  • A giant cannonball inside a Paw Bubble flew toward a Navy warship about six hundred kilometers away, where Sengoku and Tsuru had arrived to answer Morris Kingdom’s request for aid.
  • Sengoku recognized the bear paw-shaped bubble and exclaimed that it was Oak.

Ch. 227Stamina Drain

Tsuru and Sengoku approached the source of the Paw-Bubble-wrapped cannonballs, and Tsuru insisted on facing Oak despite Sengoku’s concerns. Hundreds of kilometers away, Oak and Byrnndi World’s fight became a contest of stamina, with Byrnndi World’s barrage beginning to weaken.

  • Sengoku recognized the Paw Bubble as Oak’s ability, while Tsuru searched for Oak and found no trace of him nearby.
  • Tsuru neutralized the cannonball threatening the Marine warship by turning it into a strip of cloth before it could explode.
  • Tsuru refused Sengoku’s suggestion that she avoid Oak, believing her stronger Armament Haki would protect her from the safeguard Oak had planted in her body.
  • Sengoku and Tsuru continued toward the source of the Paw Bubbles, following the direction of the cannonballs.
  • Oak and Byrnndi World’s clash became a stamina contest as both spent energy using their Devil Fruit abilities.
  • Oak deflected two more cannonballs, and Byrnndi World’s barrage visibly began to thin.

Ch. 228The Final Showdown

Oak overwhelmed Byrnndi World after outlasting the World Pirates’ cannon barrage and severed his arm with a Conqueror’s Haki-infused slash. As Oak unleashed his finishing attack, Byrnndi World’s enlarged scythe broke against the Seven Star Sword.

  • Byrnndi World refused Byojack’s advice to retreat and ordered his crew to fire their remaining cannonballs.
  • Oak used Observation Haki and consecutive Paw-Paw Fruit teleports to cross the thinning barrage and reach Byrnndi World’s ship.
  • Oak struck Byrnndi World with sword attacks, then severed his arm with the Conqueror’s Haki-infused King’s Way Slashing Wave.
  • The World Pirates’ crew rushed to protect Byrnndi World, but Oak’s Conqueror’s Haki knocked out most of them and his sword aura wounded the rest.
  • Oak attacked with Flying Dragon King Slash as Byrnndi World enlarged his scythe a hundredfold, but the Seven Star Sword cut the scythe apart.

Ch. 229Long Time No See

Oak killed Byrnndi World and expected the More-More Fruit to respawn, then headed toward Sengoku and Tsuru’s approaching warship. He confronted them on deck, taunted Tsuru, and challenged Sengoku as their long-standing hatred flared.

  • Oak broke Byrnndi World’s scythe, wounded him with the Seven Star Sword, and crushed his head after Byrnndi World refused to accept defeat.
  • The More-More Fruit respawned in a fruit on a deserted island, though Oak did not know it had happened.
  • Sengoku and Tsuru detected Oak approaching and concluded that he had defeated Byrnndi World.
  • Oak appeared aboard their warship, greeted Tsuru, and ignored Sengoku at first.
  • Tsuru called Oak shameless, while Sengoku threatened to kill him; Oak replied that the outcome of their fight was uncertain.

Ch. 230A Renewed Clash with Sengoku

Oak fought Sengoku and Tsuru aboard a Marine warship, using his Paw-Paw Fruit to repel Sengoku’s attacks and outmaneuver Tsuru. Sengoku was forced back in their clash, and the battle continued with Tsuru joining him to restrain Oak.

  • Oak taunted Sengoku and Tsuru, provoking Sengoku into transforming into a golden Buddha and attacking with a shockwave.
  • Oak repelled Sengoku’s shockwave with his paw pad, destroying the cabin, and Sengoku’s adjutant ordered the Marines to abandon ship.
  • Tsuru attacked Oak from the side with her Wash-Wash Fruit, but Oak teleported behind her and prepared to strike.
  • Sengoku rammed Oak and disrupted his attack on Tsuru, then unleashed a Buddha Palm infused with Conqueror’s Haki.
  • Oak met Sengoku’s palms with both paw pads, reflecting their force and sending Sengoku stumbling back more than ten steps.
  • Tsuru joined Sengoku in a V-shaped formation, while Sengoku recognized that he needed to avoid Oak’s paw pads.

Ch. 231One Against Two

Oak fought Sengoku and Tsuru at once, using his Paw-Paw and Vampire abilities while fending off their coordinated attacks. After Tsuru resisted his Vampire power, Oak unleashed his full strength and shattered the warship’s deck, leaving Tsuru confronted by a barrage of Paw Bubbles.

  • Sengoku concealed a Buddha Shockwave in his palm, but Oak evaded the strike and countered with a Pressure Cannon that collided with Sengoku’s attack.
  • Tsuru attacked Oak while he fought Sengoku, but Oak caught her leg and flung her away as Sengoku tried to protect her.
  • Oak’s Vampire ability caused Tsuru dizziness, but she suppressed its effects with Armament Haki and declared that it would not work on her again.
  • Oak unleashed his full Conqueror’s Haki and drew the Seven Star Sword, striking at Sengoku while firing a Pressure Cannon at Tsuru.
  • Sengoku and Oak collided with Conqueror’s Haki-infused attacks, breaking the warship’s deck; Oak hovered above the sea as Tsuru evaded his cannon and faced a formation of Paw Bubbles.

Ch. 232Top-Tier Talent

Oak battled Sengoku and Tsuru, injuring both Marines and revealing how much his strength had grown. Sengoku transformed into his complete Buddha Form as Oak answered with his complete beast form and launched another attack.

  • Oak teleported past Sengoku’s defenses and wounded him with the Seven Star Sword, though Sengoku struck Oak in return.
  • Oak teleported behind Tsuru and punched her from the sky, but Sengoku intervened before Oak could attack her again.
  • Oak and Sengoku clashed with Conqueror’s Haki-infused fists, and the shockwave sent both men back and Tsuru flying.
  • Tsuru recognized that Oak had reached the pinnacle of his abilities, while Sengoku decided they could not let him escape.
  • Sengoku expanded into his complete Buddha Form, and Oak transformed into his complete beast form before slashing at Sengoku with the Seven Star Sword.

Ch. 233Suppression

Oak overwhelmed Sengoku and Tsuru after two days and nights of fighting, then drove his sword through Sengoku’s chest and knocked him into the sea. Tsuru remained isolated, with Oak between her and her fallen comrade.

  • Oak used the Paw-Paw Fruit to outmaneuver Tsuru and wound her before repeatedly striking Sengoku, keeping both Marines under pressure.
  • After two days and nights of battle, Sengoku and Tsuru were badly exhausted while Oak remained comparatively uninjured.
  • Sengoku urged Tsuru to retreat and offered to hold Oak back, but Tsuru refused to abandon him and chose to keep fighting.
  • Oak teleported in and thrust the Seven Star Sword into Sengoku’s chest, while his Pressure Cannon shockwaves stopped Tsuru from reaching him.
  • Sengoku forced the sword from his body, but Oak kicked him into the sea and his Buddha Form disappeared.

Ch. 234News About Ochoku

Oak defeated Sengoku and Tsuru, took Tsuru away, and later heard that Ochoku had returned to the New World. He considered Ochoku’s past betrayals and wondered why the former Rocks Pirates’ traitor had dared to show himself again.

  • Oak caught Tsuru after defeating her and Sengoku, then knocked her unconscious when she tried to resist.
  • Oak escaped Garp’s attack with Tsuru, while a blood-red figure on the Morris Kingdom coast expressed interest in fighting him.
  • Three days later, Garp told the recovering Sengoku that Oak had taken Tsuru and vowed to bring her back.
  • Oak kept Tsuru captive on an island in the New World and listened to pirates discuss Ochoku’s return.
  • Oak recalled Ochoku’s betrayals and questioned why he had openly reappeared despite the remaining Rocks Pirates’ hostility.

Ch. 235Actions of All Sides

After learning that Ochoku had returned to the New World, Oak planned to avenge himself, while former Rocks Pirates members began moving against Ochoku and pursuing their own rivalries. Ochoku welcomed the attention, and multiple crews started tracking him down.

  • Oak listened for information about Ochoku and resolved to kill him for the sword strike in West Blue, while Tsuru wondered why Ochoku had revealed himself.
  • Ochoku told a subordinate that he wanted his former comrades to pursue him.
  • Shiki learned that Extreme Fierce was in the Baker Sea and ordered the Flying Pirates to set sail after him; Extreme Fierce focused on finding Shiki instead of pursuing Ochoku.
  • John sobered up after hearing Ochoku had returned and set out to learn his location so he could seize his treasure.
  • After his fleet was devastated by John, Ganzui decided to track Ochoku and take control of his followers.
  • Gill Bastar won Sniper Island’s competition and resolved to hunt down Ochoku for betraying the Rocks Pirates.

Ch. 236Extreme Fierce's News

Kaido abandoned his broken boat, flew to a remote island, and went looking for a tavern, while Oak drank with Tsuru and received a call from Linlin about Ochoku and Fierce. After agreeing to help Linlin hunt Ochoku, Oak learned that Fierce was preparing to fight Shiki and decided to head to the Moll Sea.

  • Kaido broke his oar, transformed into an Azure Dragon, and landed on a remote island, where he frightened an islander into pointing him toward a tavern.
  • Kaido drank alone at the tavern and thought that drinking had lost its flavor without Oak beside him.
  • Oak drank with the imprisoned Tsuru and answered a call from Linlin, who asked him to join her in killing Ochoku.
  • Oak agreed to Linlin's proposal, then learned that Fierce and Shiki were likely to clash in the Moll Sea.
  • Oak decided to go to the Moll Sea to watch Fierce and Shiki's fight.

Ch. 237Golden Lion VS Extreme Fierce

Shiki and Extreme Fierce fought a decisive naval battle in the Moll Sea while Oak and Tsuru watched from Shiki’s Floating Island. Shiki’s attack turned the waves into a giant lion’s head that lunged at Extreme Fierce.

  • Shiki and Extreme Fierce exchanged cannon fire, with Extreme Fierce’s fleet positioned among rocky islets to counter Shiki’s control of the sea.
  • Oak brought Tsuru to watch and said he intended to collect Extreme Fierce’s corpse, though he would intervene if Shiki failed to kill him.
  • Shiki opened the duel with a massive Flying Slash aimed at Extreme Fierce’s flagship.
  • Extreme Fierce absorbed the slash’s damage with Karmic Retribution, enlarged his arm, and struck at Shiki with overwhelming force.
  • Shiki countered with Lion: Thousand-World Slice, then used the waves stirred by their clash to form a giant lion’s head with Lion Might: Earth Roll.

Ch. 238Special Battle

Oak took advantage of the isolated rooftop to have a secret encounter with Tsuru while the naval battle raged below. After four hours, Shiki unleashed his Conqueror's Haki and overcame Extreme Fierce's damage-conversion ability, leaving Extreme Fierce badly wounded.

  • Extreme Fierce shattered Shiki's water lion, and their battle devastated the surrounding sea and sky.
  • Oak pulled Tsuru into a secret encounter on the Floating Island rooftop while the naval battle continued below.
  • Four hours later, Oak relaxed beside a furious and embarrassed Tsuru as the fighting at sea still raged.
  • Shiki unleashed his Conqueror's Haki and claimed that his kingly qualities made him superior to Extreme Fierce.
  • Extreme Fierce used Karmic Retribution to turn damage into power and clashed with Shiki, but Shiki broke through the conversion and wounded his fist.

Ch. 239Extreme Fierce's Defeat

Shiki overwhelmed Extreme Fierce after his Conqueror’s Haki-infused slashes began breaking through the Cause-and-Effect Fruit’s conversion limit, then destroyed most of Fierce’s fleet as it tried to escape. Shiki pursued the wounded Fierce, while Oak and Tsuru vanished from Shiki’s headquarters.

  • Shiki struck Extreme Fierce repeatedly with Conqueror’s Haki-infused slashes, leaving him covered in wounds.
  • Oak explained to Tsuru that Shiki’s stronger Haki and Extreme Fierce’s rigid reliance on his Devil Fruit let Shiki suppress him.
  • After four more hours, Extreme Fierce adjusted his fighting style slightly but retreated when he remained outmatched.
  • Shiki dropped two Floating Islands and raised enormous waves, destroying most of Extreme Fierce’s fleet.
  • Shiki chased Extreme Fierce as he fled with a few surviving ships, while Oak and Tsuru disappeared from the headquarters roof.

Ch. 240Shiki's Invitation

Shiki killed his longtime rival Extreme Fierce, then invited Oak to join his fleet, but Oak refused. After they agreed that Ochoku must die, Ochoku returned openly to Hachinosu.

  • Shiki defeated Extreme Fierce in a fierce battle and cut his corpse in two.
  • Oak revealed himself to Shiki and said he had come in case Shiki lost, to collect his body as promised.
  • Shiki invited Oak to join his fleet as vice admiral, but Oak refused despite acknowledging Shiki's past help.
  • Shiki teased Oak about carrying Tsuru, then hosted him on his Floating Island, where they agreed to kill Ochoku.
  • Ochoku returned to Hachinosu, where only small and mid-sized pirate crews remained.
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