Chapter Summaries

Ener defeated Kuro without being harmed and recruited Merry to run a trading business, offering medical care and training for Kaya. Merry agreed to serve Ener, who promised ships and support to get the business started.

• Ener's Iron Body stopped Kuro's blade, and Ener used Shave to appear behind Kuro and knock him unconscious.
• Ener asked Usopp about becoming a pirate, and Usopp denied it while nervously backing away.
• Ener proposed that Merry run a business with his capital and connections, offering him ten percent of the profits and his backing in the East Blue.
• Ener offered to arrange treatment for Kaya at a Marine hospital and medical instruction so she could pursue her wish to become a doctor.
• Merry agreed to serve Ener after learning he was a newly promoted Major and East Blue Inspector General.
• Ener offered his Warship and seized pirate ships for the trading fleet, and Merry said they would be enough to begin.

Ener gave Daniel the resources and personnel to establish an Inspector base, then sailed the Merry to Shells Town with Kaya and his companions. There, Ener saw the town’s frightened residents and encountered Colonel Morgan’s arrogant son as he prepared to confront Morgan.

• Ener gave Daniel sixty percent of the seized valuables, left him most of the Marines, and ordered him to establish an Inspector base on the island.
• Ener sailed for Shells Town with Lina, Zoro, Gin, Kaya, five soldiers, and the captive Kuro, while Gin trained to use Shave during the voyage.
• Ener arrived at Shells Town and ordered Lina to protect Kaya while he, Gin, and Zoro went to visit Colonel Morgan.
• The townspeople reacted fearfully and with disgust to the Marines, and Ener noticed the prosperous town’s residents seemed unhappy.
• An arrogant man led two vicious dogs through the streets as townspeople fled, and Zoro felt tempted to attack him.

Major Ener confronted Helmeppo in Shells Town and ordered Morgan to appear before him. Morgan assumed Ener could be bribed and brought one hundred million Beli, leaving the encounter unresolved.

• Helmeppo arrogantly challenged Ener, and Gin knocked him unconscious while Ener scared off his dogs.
• Ener identified himself as Chief Inspector and ordered two Marines to bring Morgan to him.
• Morgan called an associate, who advised him to prepare Beli and warned him to protect the associate’s share.
• Morgan ordered one hundred million Beli prepared and left the branch with soldiers carrying boxes of money.
• Morgan and his soldiers arrived before Ener, Zoro, and Gin.

Ener confronted Colonel Morgan in Shells Town, arrested him for releasing Kuro and abusing the town, and ordered Gin to defeat him. After Gin overwhelmed Morgan, Ener recognized a familiar newcomer watching them as Nero, a new member of CP9.

• Morgan greeted Ener with chests of treasure, but Ener had Gin bring Kuro forward and accused Morgan of deceiving Marine headquarters and brutalizing Shells Town.
• Morgan offered Ener more wealth, then attacked him with his axe when Ener refused the bribe.
• Gin blocked Morgan's strike and defeated him with a Shave-assisted blow that shattered his ribs.
• A lean man appeared nearby and watched Gin with astonishment, and Ener recognized him as Nero, the new member of CP9.

Nero revealed that CP9 wanted Morgan to work for them, then knocked him unconscious and took him away, leaving Ener suspicious of CP9’s motives. Ener warned Zoro and Gin about CP9’s strength and the powerful figures in the wider world, while a ship linked to Mihawk’s subordinate approached Shells Town and its crew prepared to attack.

• Nero recognized Ener’s knowledge of the Six Powers and asked to speak privately with Morgan, then offered Morgan a place in CP9 in exchange for overlooking his crimes.
• After Morgan refused, Nero knocked him unconscious and carried him away; Gin questioned CP9’s motives, and Ener asked that Morgan receive a fair disposition.
• Ener explained CP9’s capabilities to Zoro and Gin and described Rob Lucci, Mihawk, and the world’s strongest fighters, inspiring Zoro to renew his vow to become the world’s greatest swordsman.
• A mysterious ship approached Shells Town, and Ener identified the tall man aboard as one of Mihawk’s subordinates as the ship’s armed men charged toward them.
• Zoro recalled his childhood promise and swore to become the world’s greatest Master Swordsman while Ener wondered why Nero had taken Morgan.

Nero returned Morgan to Ener after torturing him for information about several corrupt dealings, and Morgan confessed his involvement in them. Ener announced reforms for the East Blue Inspector Headquarters and Shells Town, leaving the townspeople cheering and the Navy soldiers accepting the end of Morgan’s rule.

• Nero returned the battered Morgan to Ener, and Morgan revealed that he had helped conceal the Goa Kingdom king’s murder, taken bribes from the Arlong Pirates, and provided a channel for Germa 66’s attack on Corgia Kingdom.
• Ener recognized Stelly’s likely involvement in the Goa Kingdom affair and had Gin take Morgan away to secure his Germa 66 contact channel.
• Ener announced that the 153rd Branch would become the East Blue Inspector Headquarters, abolish Morgan’s unreasonable taxes, and accept reports of Navy misconduct with rewards for valid evidence.
• Ener promised to expand Shells Town’s port into an East Blue trade center, with fair wages for residents and no construction costs charged to them.
• The townspeople cheered and began to respect Ener, while the Navy soldiers understood that Morgan’s oppressive rule had ended.

Ener discussed the East Blue’s three-billion-Beli payment with Burns, who had secured Ener complete control over the region’s Inspectors. Ener planned to raise the money by baiting pirates and asked Burns to appoint Gin as Deputy Chief Inspector while he was away.

• Burns told Ener that the East Blue Inspectors had complained to the Holy Land and that the East Blue owed three billion Beli this year.
• Burns explained that he had paid extra to give Ener the right to remove any East Blue Inspector, but the rival faction had insisted the first payment was due this year.
• Ener learned that Burns had obtained two more Devil Fruits and considered giving the Zoan to Gin and reserving the Paramecia for Daniel.
• Ener assured Burns he could raise the money and asked him to make Gin Deputy Chief Inspector so Gin could run East Blue in his absence.
• Ener asked Burns to spread word that his ship carried three billion Beli, intending to lure pirates into attacking and claim their treasure and bounties.

Ener convinced Burns to join his plan after revealing the strength of his crew, then set out for the Conomi Islands to confront Arlong. He left Daniel and Johnson in charge of Shells Town and arrived near Arlong’s territory after failing to find Buggy in Orange Town.

• Ener told Burns that he had mastered the Six Powers, reached the Iron-Cutting Realm, awakened Observation Haki, and given the White Tiger Devil Fruit to Lina.
• Ener described Lina, Zoro, and Gin’s abilities, and Burns agreed to join the plan.
• Ener ordered Lina to bring Daniel to manage Shells Town and gave Johnson a chance to take over Daniel’s former duties.
• Three days later, Ener reached the Conomi Islands, where Arlong and Captain Nezire controlled the villages and towns.
• Ener searched for Buggy in Orange Town but did not find him, so he continued toward Arlong.

Inspectors in the East Blue resisted Ener, while three Vice Admirals plotted to have pirates kill him after learning of his strength and the three billion Beli he was carrying. Near Cocoyasi Village, Ener met Nami, who asked whether Marines could truly be reported, and he agreed.

• The East Blue Inspectors chose to limit Ener's authority and report his actions to their superiors.
• Vice Admirals Galad, Bogu, and Uzi learned of Ener's abilities and decided to spread word of his three billion Beli so pirates would target him.
• Ener's ship reached the Conomi Islands, where his Observation Haki detected Nami approaching in a modified boat.
• Lina felt threatened by the way Ener looked at Nami but resolved to secure her place beside him after Arlong was dealt with.
• Nami boarded the ship and asked Ener whether Marines could be reported; Ener confirmed it and suspected someone was spreading news of his actions in Shells Town.

Nami joined Ener’s Inspector Headquarters and led his Marines to Arlong Domain to confront the Arlong Pirates and investigate Captain Nezire. Ener and his crew began fighting Arlong’s men, with Ener facing Arlong as Gin and Zoro attacked the others.

• Nami asked Ener to save Cocoyasi Village and the Conomi Islands, and he welcomed her back as an intelligence agent with authority to investigate Captain Nezire.
• Ener said he had to travel to the Grand Line and ordered the group to resolve the situation quickly; Gin steered the ship to Arlong Domain with Nami guiding them.
• Arlong and his officers saw the Marines arrive, and Ener assigned Gin to fight Chew.
• Gin dodged Chew’s water attack and defeated him with a single blow, prompting Arlong to charge at Gin.
• Ener intercepted Arlong, and their punches collided without either gaining ground; he then ordered his crew to kill the Fish-men.
• Gin attacked Kuroobi while Zoro cut down the remaining Fish-men.

Zoro fought Hachi while Ener battled Arlong during the attack on Arlong Park. Ener overwhelmed Arlong and pierced his heart, while Zoro’s fight with Hachi remained unresolved.

• Hachi attacked Zoro with ink and a flurry of punches, but Zoro countered with Two-Sword Style: Bull Needle.
• Hachi blocked Zoro’s attack with all six hands, then retrieved six swords and launched his Six-Sword Style techniques.
• Zoro blocked Hachi’s sword attacks as Arlong charged Ener with Shark ON DARTS.
• Ener stopped Arlong’s charge with Iron Body, then hurled him into the ground and struck him with a Rankyaku slash.
• Arlong used Fish-Man Jujutsu to throw Ener, but Ener launched himself off a wall and caught up with Arlong.
• Ener pierced Arlong’s heart with Shigan.

Ener defeated Arlong and his Fish-men, helped Nami and Nojiko secure Cocoyasi Village, and recruited Nojiko to lead a new Inspector division. Three days later, he returned to Loguetown with a large haul and met Smoker and Tashigi at the harbor.

• Ener ordered Gin and Zoro to kill the remaining Fish-men after defeating Arlong, then used Shave to bring Nami to Arlong Domain and sent her with Lina to collect the treasure.
• Nami took Ener to meet Nojiko, and Ener apologized for the Marines’ role in allowing Arlong to terrorize the villagers.
• Ener proposed making Arlong Domain Inspector Division Two and placing Nojiko in charge, and Nojiko accepted.
• Ener’s group captured Captain Nezire and collected four hundred million Beli from Arlong and Nezire, leaving them two billion six hundred million short of their goal.
• Three days later, Ener returned to Loguetown, where Smoker and Tashigi were waiting and Smoker recognized his Six Powers ability.

Ener entered Loguetown despite Smoker and Tashigi warning him that powerful pirates had arrived, then claimed Sandai Kitetsu and chose Armament Haki. As an umbrella-wielding woman attacked the weapon shop, Ener recognized her and faced the threat across the street.

• Smoker and Tashigi warned Ener that numerous powerful pirates had reached Loguetown, and Smoker proposed attacking them after they followed Ener out of town.
• Ener refused to leave before retrieving Sandai Kitetsu and rushed into the weapon shop.
• Ener obtained the Sandai Kitetsu sword soul and chose Armament Haki, raising his swordsmanship to Master Swordsman and his overall strength to beginner Vice Admiral level.
• An umbrella-wielding woman stomped a crater into the street as pirates attacked, while the weapon shop owner fled to his courtyard.
• Ener stood across the street and recognized the woman who had appeared.

Ener confronted Baroque Works agents Ms. Valentine and Mr. 5, who demanded three billion from him. He defeated both, but Miss Merry Christmas rescued them before he could finish Mr. 5 off.

• Ener recognized Ms. Valentine and Mr. 5 as Baroque Works partners and assessed their Devil Fruit abilities.
• Mr. 5 attacked Ener with an explosive kick, but Ener dodged and struck him into a shop wall.
• Ms. Valentine used her Ten-Thousand-Kilogram Guillotine, but Ener evaded it and kicked her away.
• Mr. 5 attacked with Nose-Fancy Cannon, and Ener cut the explosive booger apart before his Flying Slash badly wounded Mr. 5.
• Miss Merry Christmas pulled Mr. 5 underground, while Ms. Valentine was also rescued.

Ener bought Sandai Kitetsu and Yubashiri before finding Smoker fighting Gak, a former Marine with the Mud-Mud Fruit. Gak revealed that Akainu had killed his wife and daughter during a pirate rescue, leaving Ener shocked by the story.

• Ener bought Sandai Kitetsu for twenty thousand Beli and agreed to pay thirty million Beli for Yubashiri, plus compensation for the shops damaged in the battle.
• Ener flew toward the harbor and saw Gak trading blows with Smoker using a mud-based Logia power.
• Gak accused the Marines of serving the Celestial Dragons and argued with Smoker about justice and his own defection.
• Gak told Smoker that his wife and daughter had died at the hands of Marines while he fought pirates on the front lines.
• Gak revealed that Akainu had attacked despite learning the captured women were his family, and Ener recognized Akainu as the culprit.

Ener and Gak clashed after discussing the Marines’ failure to protect Gak’s family, and Gak retreated when he discovered Ener had Armament Haki. In Alabasta, Robin and Crocodile learned that Baroque Works’ agents had failed to stop Ener and decided to send stronger officers after him.

• Ener voiced sympathy for Gak’s anger at the Marines, while Smoker silently resolved to change the organization.
• Gak attacked Ener, but their fists collided evenly; Gak was shocked that Ener had Armament Haki and withdrew into the ground.
• Smoker warned Ener that Gak would pursue him, and Ener asked Smoker to deliver payment for the swords and compensation to a Loguetown shopkeeper.
• Miss Christmas reported to Robin that Mr. 5 and Ms. Valentine had been overwhelmed by Ener, and Robin ordered her to return without punishment.
• Robin asked Crocodile who to send next, and Crocodile ordered Mr. 1, Miss Doublefinger, and Mr. 2 to go after Ener.

Ener and his crew reached Whiskey Peak on Cactus Island, where Baroque Works assembled its agents to confront them. Ener ordered his companions to fight while he took on Mr. 1, and the battle began.

• Ener gave Lina Ice Demon and Flame Dragon and presented Zoro with Yubashiri, bringing the crew closer together.
• Three days later, Ener's crew arrived at Cactus Island, intending to take control of Whiskey Peak and obtain the sword Kashu from Mr. 11.
• Ener spotted Princess Vivi among the Baroque Works agents and told Zoro, Gin, and Lina to capture her without hurting her badly.
• Mr. 1 assigned Baroque Works agents to fight Ener, Zoro, Gin, and Lina, and Ener urged his crew to prove their strength.
• Ener used Shave and vanished to begin the fight.

Ener used a feint to draw attention away from Miss Goldenweek while Gin struck her down, and Ener proved stronger than Mr. 1 in their clash. Mr. 3 attacked Gin with a giant wax sword, and Gin met it with a powerful spinning hammer strike.

• Ener sliced through Mr. 3’s Candle Ball and nearly struck him, prompting Mr. 1 to attack Ener with Atomic Spurt.
• Gin used Shave to appear beside Miss Goldenweek while everyone focused on Ener’s feint.
• Gin hit Miss Goldenweek with his tonfa hammer, knocking her unconscious, as Ener blocked Mr. 1’s attack and forced him back three steps.
• Mr. 3 formed a giant wax sword and sent it at Gin.
• Gin spun rapidly and swung his tonfa hammer into Mr. 3’s giant sword.

Ener, Gin, and Lina overwhelmed the Baroque Works officers during their battle, leaving the remaining enemies shaken. Ener captured Mr. 11 and gave Zoro the Fine Skillful Blade Kashu, completing his three-sword set.

• Mr. 3's redirected greatsword was blocked by Mr. 4 and Miss Merry Christmas after Ener used Shave to evade it.
• Lina struck Mr. 4 and Miss Merry Christmas with Ice-Fire Twin Slash, defeating both of them in one attack.
• Ener reappeared holding Mr. 11 by the throat and praised Lina's move as the remaining Baroque Works officers lost confidence.
• Ener took Mr. 11's sword and threw it to Zoro, identifying it as Kashu, one of the Fine Skillful Blades 50 Grades.
• Zoro replaced his ordinary sword with Kashu, completing his set alongside Wado Ichimonji and Yubashiri.

Baroque Works focused its counterattack on Lina while its fighters blocked Gin and Ener from helping her. As Zoro broke through the enemy line, Lina faced the converging attacks and awakened a new connection with her twin swords.

• Mr. 3, Miss Doublefinger, Mr. 5, and Ms. Valentine attacked Lina together while Gin rushed to rescue her.
• Mr. 2 intercepted Gin, and the other Baroque Works agents formed a defensive line in front of Zoro.
• Mr. 1 confronted Ener to keep him from aiding Lina.
• Zoro unleashed Three-Sword Style: Dragon Twister, sweeping away the fighters blocking his path and catching Ms. Valentine in the attack.
• Lina focused on the threats converging on her, felt a powerful connection with her twin swords, and sensed something within her break open.