Arc 2From Kaido to Thriller Bark

Carl supported the Marines in capturing Kaido, then led independent missions that brought her into conflict with Whitebeard’s pirates and Mihawk. After capturing Roach Thompson in the Florian Triangle, she led her Marines into Thriller Bark to pursue a pirate who had escaped.

  • Carl fought Weevil with Zephyr, killed Miss Bakkin and Weevil, and earned a promotion after Zephyr reported her role to Sengoku.
  • Carl helped Kizaru, Aokiji, Tsuru, and the Vice Admirals wear down and capture Kaido at G-2, then visited Punk Hazard and arranged for Pythagoras to make a weapon using the Raven Model Devil Fruit.
  • Carl took charge of a mission against the Butcher Pirates, fought Whitey Bay and Marco, and let Marco leave with the wounded Whitey Bay when Kizaru arrived.
  • Sengoku promoted Carl and gave her a Warship, and she accepted a mission to capture Roach Thompson before traveling to Water 7.
  • Carl captured White Wolf Wolf on Scrap Island, then fought Mihawk in a duel that left her with a serious sword wound before he departed.
  • Carl pursued Roach Thompson’s Flame Pirates into the Florian Triangle, followed their ship into a hidden sea-wall entrance, and captured Roach after Absalom’s trap left the crew panicking.
  • Carl detected Absalom with Observation Haki but let him escape, then told Nelson to gather the Marines and enter Thriller Bark.
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Ch. 26Awakening

Carl watched Zephyr battle Weevil and joined the fight when Miss Bakkin arrived, but Weevil nearly killed him with a blow from his Dadao. The near-death crisis awakened Carl’s Observation and Armament Haki, and he then cornered Miss Bakkin with Karasu at her neck.

  • Zephyr fought Weevil, while Carl healed Zephyr with Holy Light and assessed Weevil’s brute strength.
  • Miss Bakkin brought her ship near the Training Ship and urged Weevil to defeat Zephyr, so Carl attacked her and used her as a distraction.
  • Weevil struck Zephyr aside and nearly hit Carl, but Carl blocked the Dadao with Karasu before Zephyr kicked Weevil away.
  • Carl recovered with Holy Light and discovered that Observation Haki and Armament Haki had awakened in him.
  • Carl sensed Miss Bakkin hiding nearby, approached her, and held Karasu to her neck while warning her to stay quiet.

Ch. 27Bakkin Is Eliminated

Carl captured Miss Bakkin and used her to make Weevil drop his weapon, but Bakkin’s attempt to provoke Weevil into fighting led Carl to kill her. Weevil mourned her death as Zephyr continued fighting him.

  • Carl threatened Miss Bakkin and made her order Weevil to throw away his Dadao.
  • Bakkin told Weevil to ignore her and kill Carl and Zephyr, but Zephyr kicked Weevil’s weapon into the sea.
  • Weevil flew into a rage and charged Zephyr, leaving Carl to slash Miss Bakkin’s throat and kill her.
  • Carl dodged Weevil’s charge as Weevil reached Bakkin’s corpse and wept over her.

Ch. 28Weevil, Dead

Carl and Zephyr defeated Weevil after crippling both his legs, and Carl killed him despite noticing strange scars on his body. The Recruits returned to the damaged Training Ship, where Carl told them Zephyr was safe and sent them to recover the plundered treasure.

  • Weevil attacked Carl and Zephyr, but they worked together to knock him down and target his weak legs.
  • Carl cut Weevil's right knee, and Zephyr broke that leg and dislocated his left, leaving Weevil unable to fight effectively.
  • Carl and Zephyr noticed three severe scars on Weevil and wondered about his unusual body before Carl killed him; Karasu's blade was left cracked.
  • Carl fired a signal flare, and Zephyr told her to contact Marine Headquarters because the Training Ship might not make it back.
  • The Recruits arrived, learned Zephyr was safe and Weevil was dead, then recovered the treasure from his boat.

Ch. 29Internship Over

After the internship ended, Sengoku promoted Carl to HQ Lieutenant Commander for her performance and newly awakened Haki. Carl received a Raven Model Devil Fruit and stronger daily rewards, then raised her physique to B-; Smoker struggled to accept that she had already caught up to his rank.

  • Carl watched the pirate ship burn and reflected that Zephyr had survived the internship with his students and arm intact.
  • Zephyr gave Sengoku the internship report, and Sengoku praised Carl's leadership, combat ability, and awakening of Two-Color Haki.
  • Sengoku decided to promote Carl to HQ Lieutenant Commander and have her serve under Kizaru before leading a unit.
  • Carl's system awarded her the Raven Model Devil Fruit, activated a new slacking mission, and upgraded her daily rewards after her promotion.
  • Carl used her Attribute Enhancement Cards to raise her physique to B- and decided to focus future improvements on perception.
  • Carl called Smoker to boast about her promotion, and Smoker hung up before later spending the night wondering how she had matched his rank.

Ch. 30Garp

Carl spent her final day at Marine Headquarters with Monica before reporting to Kizaru, while Zephyr introduced her Holy Light Fruit ability to Garp. Garp experienced the Holy Light and urged Carl to make good use of her valuable power.

  • Kizaru told Carl she would leave for her mission the next day, so she spent the day with Monica.
  • Garp visited Zephyr and learned that Carl's Holy Light had healed and strengthened Marines, preventing student deaths during an internship mission.
  • Zephyr explained that Carl had declined Akainu's invitation and was expected to report to Kizaru.
  • Zephyr invited Carl to the training grounds, where she arrived with Monica and met Garp.
  • Carl infused Garp with Holy Light, and Garp urged her to work hard and live up to her ability.

Ch. 31Setting Sail for the New World

Lieutenant Carl joined Kizaru’s mission to use Jack as bait and draw Kaido to G-2, where the Navy planned to confront him. After meeting Staff Officer Tsuru, Carl reunited with Hina and met Gion, who asked to try his healing and enhancement ability.

  • Carl boarded Kizaru’s warship and learned that Staff Officer Tsuru had captured Jack and planned to lure Kaido into a Navy operation.
  • Kizaru explained that he and Aokiji would handle Kaido, while Carl would support them during the mission.
  • Carl’s warship crossed the Red Line and traveled to the New World, where Kizaru said Kaido would likely come alone to rescue Jack.
  • At G-2, Staff Officer Tsuru confirmed that news of Jack’s imprisonment had been released and asked Carl to use his ability during the coming fight.
  • Carl reunited with Hina, met Vice Admiral Gion, and heard her ask him to let her try his ability.

Ch. 32Jack the Drought

Carl visited Gion, then accompanied Kizaru to see the imprisoned Jack the Drought at the G-2 Branch. After threatening Jack, Carl relaxed under Kizaru’s protection and completed his daily slacking mission.

  • Carl healed Gion with Holy Light, which erased her spider tattoo, and she laughed with him until Chaton arrived.
  • Carl left Gion and Chaton and went with Kizaru to the G-2 Branch prison to see Jack the Drought.
  • Carl mocked Jack for being a fish-man who had eaten a Devil Fruit, and Kizaru shot Jack with a light bullet when he threatened Carl.
  • Carl warned Jack that he would kill him if they met at sea, while Jack waited for Kaido to rescue him.
  • Carl drank tea in the lounge with Kizaru, completed his slacking mission, and received attribute and Haki enhancement cards plus fifty days of lifespan.

Ch. 33Small Talk

Carl improved his Haki and turned down requests from female marines who wanted him to heal their scars. As Kaido headed for the G-2 branch to rescue Jack, the marines prepared for his arrival, and Carl noticed Gion’s famous sword, Kompira.

  • Carl used his enhancement cards, raising Armament Haki and Observation Haki to lv2, then tested his newly strengthened Armament Haki on a washbasin.
  • Ain told Carl that female marines wanted him to use Holy Light to heal their scars, but Carl asked her to turn them down for now.
  • Kaido ignored Queen and King’s warnings, left Onigashima in dragon form, and headed for the G-2 branch to rescue Jack.
  • Staff Officer Tsuru told the marines that Kaido was approaching alone and would likely arrive by night, so Kizaru, Aokiji, Gion, Chaton, Momonga, and Onigumo prepared to face him.
  • Carl asked Gion about her sword, and Gion showed him Kompira, a famous blade among the 21 Great Wazamono that she had carried for over twenty years.

Ch. 34Kaido Attacks

Kaido attacked the G-2 Branch, where Carl strengthened the Marines with Holy Light before Kizaru and Aokiji intercepted Kaido’s assault. Staff Officer Tsuru sent Gion and the other Vice Admirals to fight Kaido as training.

  • Carl told Gion that his Famous Blade Karasu had been damaged, and she showed him how Armament Haki could harden a weapon.
  • Chaton interrupted Carl and Gion, then chased after Gion when she left to patrol.
  • As Kaido approached the G-2 Branch, Carl shared Holy Light with Kizaru, Aokiji, and other top combatants.
  • Kizaru attacked Kaido with Yasakani no Magatama, and Aokiji stopped Kaido’s Boro Breath from reaching the base.
  • Kaido landed on the training ground, and Gion and the other Vice Admirals charged at him to gain experience under Staff Officer Tsuru’s plan.

Ch. 35Taking Turns in Battle

Carl watched the Marines battle Kaido and used his Holy Light to keep them healed, while learning from the fight. After Kizaru and Aokiji took over, their powerful attacks appeared to knock Kaido down, but he rose again, eager to continue.

  • Kaido emerged from the pit and fought Gion, whose wounds healed rapidly thanks to Carl’s Holy Light.
  • Gion, Momonga, Onigumo, and Chaton took turns fighting Kaido, with Carl’s healing keeping them free of injuries as they grew exhausted.
  • Kizaru and Aokiji replaced the weary Marines, and Tsuru explained that Kaido’s Roaring Thunder Bagua carried Conqueror’s Haki.
  • Aokiji froze Kaido with Iceblock “Pheasant Beak,” and Kizaru struck him with Yasakani no Magatama.
  • Kaido got back up from the pit, laughed, and demanded another round.

Ch. 36Kaido's Attention

Carl’s Holy Light kept the Marines fighting Kaido, and he healed Momonga after Kaido nearly killed him. The Marines finally defeated Kaido at the devastated G-2 base, leaving Carl with a firsthand understanding of the pirate’s strength.

  • Carl renewed the four Vice Admirals’ Holy Light blessing, and they joined Aokiji and Kizaru in taking turns fighting Kaido.
  • Kaido struck Momonga with a full-force blow, leaving him gravely injured and draining his Holy Light.
  • Tsuru ordered Aokiji and Kizaru to hold Kaido back while Carl treated Momonga, and Carl healed him in three minutes.
  • Momonga returned to the fight, and Kaido realized Carl was responsible for the Marines’ rapid recovery.
  • The four Vice Admirals and two Admirals wore Kaido down until Aokiji knocked him out with an Ice Saber.

Ch. 37Punk Hazard

After Kaido was captured, Kizaru collected his blood and took Carl to the Punk Hazard research facility to deliver it to Vegapunk’s clone. Carl arrived hoping to meet Vegapunk and learn about Devil Fruit research, while Caesar Clown showed jealousy over the blood sample.

  • Carl treated the wounded Vice Admirals as the Marines restrained Kaido, then handed Kizaru a case of medical instruments.
  • Kizaru drew several bags of blood from Kaido before attending a meeting about Kaido and Jack.
  • Kizaru told Carl that Kaido’s blood would go to Dr. Vegapunk at Punk Hazard, where a clone oversaw research into Artificial Devil Fruits and biological modification.
  • Kizaru brought Carl to Punk Hazard, where guards searched Carl and confiscated his Den Den Mushi and other items.
  • Caesar Clown recognized Kizaru’s case as Kaido’s blood sample and grew jealous when Kizaru left to deliver it to Vegapunk.

Ch. 38Pythagoras

Carl met Pythagoras at the research institute and arranged for him to turn her Raven Fruit into an ability weapon using a replica of Shodai Kitetsu. She returned to the warship and asked Kizaru to deliver the fruit to the laboratory.

  • Kizaru introduced Carl to Pythagoras, who showed them the blood samples and explained that his Artificial Devil Fruit project was progressing.
  • Carl asked Pythagoras to make an ability weapon, and he agreed after she offered a Bird-Bird Fruit: Raven Model.
  • Pythagoras gave Carl a replica of Shodai Kitetsu, which she and Kizaru judged to be an unusually fine blade.
  • On the return trip, Carl told Kizaru she had obtained the fruit during her internship, and he accepted her explanation.
  • Carl retrieved the Raven Fruit from her room and asked Kizaru to deliver it to Pythagoras, which he did through the island guards.

Ch. 39New Mission

After Carl’s success during the Kaido operation, Sengoku arranged a mission against the Butcher Pirates to test whether Carl was ready to work independently. Carl understood the plan, and a Marine newspaper publicized his contribution to the Kaido battle, leaving Akainu regretful and Charles proud.

  • Sengoku praised Carl’s role in the Kaido operation and assigned Kizaru to handle the active Butcher Pirates, intending the mission to test Carl.
  • Kizaru realized Sengoku wanted Carl to prove himself in combat, and Carl accepted the assignment after reviewing the intelligence on Captain Oleg.
  • Carl returned to Marine Family Quarters, reunited with Monica, and spent the evening with her before departing the next day.
  • On Kizaru’s warship, Carl explained that Sengoku wanted him to handle some missions independently while remaining Kizaru’s adjutant, and Kizaru confirmed his interpretation.
  • Carl read an internal Marine newspaper that highlighted his contributions to the Kaido operation, while Akainu regretted the news and Charles celebrated Carl’s success.

Ch. 40Witch Pirates

Carl confronted the Witch Pirates after their ship attacked his Warship, and fought their crew alone while waiting for Kizaru to arrive. The chapter ended as the pirates rushed him and Whitey Bay watched, expecting him to be defeated.

  • Carl searched for the Butcher Pirates but found no trace of them at Aviles Island or Trenn Island.
  • Carl spotted Whitey Bay and the Witch Pirates, ordered his Marines to prepare for battle, and contacted Kizaru for help.
  • Whitey Bay ordered the Witch to ram Carl's Warship, while Kizaru told Carl to hold out until he arrived in about an hour.
  • Carl used Geppo to reach the Witch, dodged the pirates' gunfire, and landed on its bow.
  • Carl killed Jerr with a sword strike, prompting the pirates to charge him as Whitey Bay watched from her chair.

Ch. 41The Badass-Looking One Was Actually a Pathetic Loser

Carl cut down Whitey Bay’s pirates and overpowered her in a duel, but he hesitated to kill her because Whitebeard might retaliate. He pinned Whitey Bay to the deck and turned toward the frightened pirates.

  • Carl fought through the pirates with Karasu, Finger Pistol, and Tempest Kick, killing more than thirty and clearing the deck.
  • Whitey Bay stepped in to fight Carl, but he blocked her Ice Assault and struck her with Armament Haki.
  • Carl overwhelmed Whitey Bay with his Haki and abilities, while she called for a pirate to notify Whitebeard.
  • Carl stopped the messenger with Finger Pistol, then hesitated to kill Whitey Bay after she warned that Whitebeard would avenge her.
  • Carl pierced Whitey Bay’s shoulder with Karasu, pinned her down with two curved blades, and faced the surrounding pirates.

Ch. 42Phoenix, Marco

Marco flew to the Witch to rescue Whitey Bay and punish Carl, who had defeated the Witch Pirates. Marco overwhelmed Carl in their fight, leaving her badly hurt against the mast.

  • Marco learned that Carl had defeated Whitey Bay and her crew, so Whitebeard ordered him to rescue Whitey Bay and kill Carl.
  • Carl killed the Witch Pirates one by one while Whitey Bay watched, then kept Whitey Bay alive after Kizaru told her not to harm her further.
  • Marco arrived at the Witch, saw the dead pirates and Whitey Bay pinned to the deck, and attacked Carl.
  • Carl dodged Marco’s first strike with Observation Haki and blocked a punch with Armament Haki, surprising him.
  • Marco battered Carl with a barrage of attacks and kicked her into the mast.

Ch. 43Kizaru Arrives

Carl fought Marco aboard the Witch, using his healing and Rokushiki to withstand the Whitebeard Pirates’ First Division captain until Kizaru arrived. Marco rescued Whitey Bay and withdrew, while Carl returned to his warship acclaimed by the marines and focused on catching up on his rest.

  • Carl traded attacks with Marco, healing from injuries with the Holy Light and improving his Rokushiki skills as the fight continued.
  • Marco prepared to end the fight quickly because Whitey Bay was in danger, but Kizaru arrived and interrupted them.
  • Marco treated Whitey Bay and carried her away, while Kizaru let them leave without pursuit.
  • Carl burned the Witch and returned to the warship, where the marines praised him for defeating the Witch Pirates and standing against Marco.
  • Carl urged the marines to fearlessly uphold justice, then went to the lounge to rest and finish his daily quests.

Ch. 44Prepare to Fly Solo

Carl was promoted to Colonel and received a special ability that let him withstand the ocean, then was assigned a crew and offered missions. He considered investigating Queen Otohime’s assassination, a case complicated by Fish-Man Island’s hostility toward humans.

  • Marco told Whitebeard that he had rescued the wounded Whitey Bay after fighting Carl and withdrawing when Kizaru arrived, and Whitebeard promised to help her take revenge once she recovered.
  • Carl reported his encounter with Whitey Bay and Marco to Sengoku, who praised his performance and promoted him to Colonel with his own Warship.
  • Carl was officially promoted to HQ Lieutenant Commander, received a special skill card, and gained Child of the Sea, which let him breathe underwater and resist water pressure.
  • Sengoku told Carl that his Warship crew was ready and offered him several pirate-hunting missions to choose from.
  • Carl noticed a mission investigating Queen Otohime’s assassination, and Sengoku explained that Fish-Man Island’s hostility toward humans had stalled the case.

Ch. 45Raven

Carl set out for Water 7 to capture Roach Thompson and received a transforming sword named Raven from Kizaru. After arriving, she arranged an ambush and explored the island while using rewards to improve her swordsmanship.

  • Carl accepted the mission to capture Roach Thompson and departed Crescent Bay with Nelson and three Marine warships.
  • Kizaru gave Carl a sword that transformed into a raven, and Carl forced it to submit and named it Raven.
  • Carl told Nelson that their target was Roach Thompson of the Flame Pirates, whose bounty was 87 million Beli.
  • After three days, Carl reached Water 7, posted Marines to watch Scrap Island, and went sightseeing on a rented Bulu.
  • Carl used accumulated rewards, raising her swordsmanship to level 2 and gaining the ability to unleash Flying Slashes.

Ch. 46Water 7

Carl bought Water Water Meat in Water 7, then flew to Scrap Island to confront the White Wolf Pirates. She defeated and arrested their captain, White Wolf Wolf, and left the cleanup to Lieutenant Nelson.

  • Carl bought all the Water Water Meat after drawing five million Beli.
  • After Marines reported that the White Wolf Pirates had landed on Scrap Island, Carl flew there on Raven.
  • Carl announced that the pirates were surrounded, blocked their gunfire with Armament Haki, and cut down most of the crew with a Flying Slash.
  • Carl severed White Wolf Wolf’s forepaws, identified herself as a Marine Headquarters Colonel, and arrested him.
  • Carl told the arriving Marines to put Seastone handcuffs on Wolf and left Nelson to handle the bodies and spoils.

Ch. 47Unexpected Visitor

Carl's Flying Slash drew Hawkeye Mihawk to Scrap Island, where he challenged her to a duel. The mission to avoid fighting him failed, and Carl prepared to face Mihawk with Raven.

  • Mihawk sensed Carl's Flying Slashes near Water 7 and turned his coffin boat toward them.
  • Nelson spotted Mihawk arriving at Scrap Island and warned Carl, who left a café after receiving the news and a mission to avoid fighting him.
  • Mihawk questioned Nelson about the battle, then identified Carl as the source of the Flying Slashes.
  • Mihawk attacked Carl, causing her mission to fail, and she used Raven to counter his Flying Slash.
  • Mihawk challenged Carl to a duel, and she raised Raven and introduced the weapon.

Ch. 48World's Greatest Swordsman

Carl fought Mihawk in a fierce sword duel, revealed her Holy Light ability, and wounded the world’s greatest swordsman with her new technique. Mihawk departed after promising to await Carl’s future challenge, while Carl recovered with Holy Light.

  • Mihawk demonstrated Yoru and challenged Carl to a sword fight, leaving the watching marines amazed by Carl’s skill.
  • Mihawk increased the pressure and wounded Carl, but Carl healed herself with Holy Light and strengthened her attack.
  • Carl used One-Sword Style: Instant Radiance to wound Mihawk, though Mihawk blocked the strike and left Carl with a serious sword scar.
  • Mihawk praised Carl’s potential and promised to wait for her at the supreme seat before leaving in her coffin boat.
  • Carl’s wound began healing, and Nelson and the other marines gathered around her.

Ch. 49Florian Triangle

Carl pursued the Blaze Pirates after they escaped Water 7, tracking them toward the Florian Triangle. She caught up with their ship, the Flame, as ominous weather closed in, leaving both crews on edge.

  • Carl claimed that persistent training had made her strong while Marines praised her duel with Mihawk and one Marine planned to sell a recording of it.
  • Nelson told Carl that the Blaze Pirates had fled Water 7 after civilians exposed the Marines’ presence, so Carl ordered the Warship to pursue them.
  • Carl deduced that the Blaze Pirates were headed through the Florian Triangle and redirected the Warship there.
  • Roach Thompson’s crew hauled aboard a wine cask that released a red signal flare, unknowingly revealing their position to Carl.
  • Carl ordered the Warship toward the flare, and the Flame’s crew spotted the Marines pursuing them as the Florian Triangle grew dark and eerie.

Ch. 50Thriller Bark

Carl followed the Flame Pirates into Thriller Bark’s trap, defeated their crew, and captured Roach Thompson. She then used a supposed escaped pirate as an excuse to lead Marines toward Thriller Bark, while Absalom slipped away to warn Moria.

  • Moria ordered Absalom to capture the pirates and Marines who entered his trap.
  • Roach Thompson steered the Flame into the gap in the massive sea wall, and Carl’s warship followed before the entrance closed behind them.
  • A mysterious force jammed the Flame’s anchor, and its frightened crew panicked at the sight of unseen footsteps.
  • Carl boarded the Flame, killed its pirates, cut off Roach’s arms, and had Nelson lock him in the brig.
  • Absalom escaped unnoticed by Carl, who had detected him with Observation Haki, and hurried back to report to Moria.
  • Carl told Nelson to gather Marines and enter Thriller Bark, claiming that a pirate had escaped her earlier.
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