Chapter Summaries

Plot points and events

• Sabo, Karasu, and Lin MuMu pursue the captured Enel toward Neo Marine Headquarters. Sabo estimates they can catch up in six days, before the ship reaches its destination in about eight.
• Sabo plans to rescue Enel rather than fight Admiral Kizaru: Lin MuMu will use her Conqueror’s Haki to hold Kizaru at a distance while Sabo moves in, with Karasu providing cover.
• Back in Totto Land, Perona takes Kuina shopping and persuades her to try a black-and-red Lolita dress, wig, makeup, and high heels.
• Kuina refuses to let the shop staff handle her heavy Eight Desolations Sword Case, though she eventually leaves it with Perona. Perona struggles to carry it and unsuccessfully tries to open it herself; the case briefly moves, then goes still.
• Two traveling swordswomen, Qin Zi and Meng Zi, notice their swords reacting to Kuina’s sword case. They challenge its owner to a sparring match. Kuina accepts, seeing sparring as useful training.
• After Perona completes Kuina’s makeover, Kuina tries to leave for the duel but repeatedly falls in her high heels. Qin Zi advises her to take them off.

Character developments and interactions

• Sabo remains confident and improvisational, while Karasu questions the lack of a concrete rescue plan. Lin MuMu trusts Sabo but checks that he is not underestimating her; Sabo clarifies that he sees her as capable and assigns her a specific role.
• Kuina is dependable and keeps her promise to Perona, despite feeling uncomfortable in the outfit. Her commitment to training also leads her to accept the sisters’ challenge.
• Perona’s enthusiasm for fashion contrasts with her reluctance to train. Kuina gently reminds her that self-defense matters, while still indulging her makeover plans.
• Qin Zi and Meng Zi approach Kuina through their shared interest in swordsmanship, though Perona initially mistakes their attention for an unwanted interruption.

Significant themes

• Trust and cooperation: Sabo’s rescue plan depends on each ally using their strengths.
• Discipline and growth: Kuina values practical experience against opponents, while Perona is urged to build the ability to protect herself.
• Appearance versus identity: Kuina’s dramatic makeover changes her look but not her discomfort or resolve.
• Promises and commitment: Kuina follows through on her promise to Perona even when the experience proves awkward.

Key plot points and events

• On Lollipop Island, Perona helps Kuina replace painful high heels with boots. Kuina then meets Qin Zi and Meng Zi for a sword fight.
• Kuina defeats Qin Zi using the Juque and Chengying swords, which she controls without holding them. She urges Qin Zi to gain more combat experience.
• Kuina reveals that her sword case contains four swords and says she will only use all four against opponents who can handle fewer. She also reflects on her father, Koshiro, whom she hopes to challenge again someday.
• Before the sisters can begin a team fight against Kuina’s three swords, Katakuri arrives. He attacks Kuina with Candy Bean Bullets and his Mochi-Mochi powers. Kuina’s blades struggle to hit his mochi body, but the Yuchang Sword burns his palm. Katakuri demands to know where Lin Mo is and says he wants to fight him; he challenges Kuina and her companions to defeat him if they want to leave.
• Meanwhile, Red-Hair’s crew holds Sengoku captive on their ship, with Seastone restraints. Red-Hair says he is keeping Sengoku under guard at his godson Lin Mo’s request.
• When three Marine battleships arrive carrying Garp, Admirals Ryokugyu and Fujitora, and many Vice Admirals, Red-Hair decides to leave rather than risk a costly fight. His crew takes the decision lightly, while Sengoku regrets losing a possible chance at rescue.

Character developments and interactions

• Kuina shows calm confidence, tactical skill, and honesty. She wins without underestimating her opponents, acknowledges stronger swordsmen—including her master and captain—and values the chance to test herself against her father.
• Qin Zi is enthusiastic and skilled but lacks experience; she accepts defeat with good humor. Meng Zi is analytical and recognizes that the sisters may need to fight together to challenge Kuina.
• Katakuri is focused on reaching Lin Mo and uses Kuina as a barrier to that goal. His attack shifts the scene from a friendly test of skill to a serious confrontation.
• Red-Hair honors his promise to Lin Mo but avoids a direct clash with the Marines. His crew jokes and follows his order without apparent fear. Sengoku remains resigned to captivity and frustrated that Red-Hair’s retreat may prevent his rescue.

Significant themes

• Skill, experience, and humility: Kuina’s victory demonstrates the value of practice and strategy, while her respect for stronger fighters keeps her from boasting.
• Loyalty and obligation: Red-Hair’s promise to Lin Mo determines how he treats Sengoku, even under pressure.
• Strength versus prudence: The Marines’ arrival poses a formidable threat, and Red-Hair chooses retreat over a potentially devastating battle.
• Freedom and captivity: Sengoku’s former authority contrasts with his present helplessness in Seastone restraints.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garp pursues the Red Hair Pirates after discovering that they are retreating with the captured Sengoku. As acting Fleet Admiral, Garp is desperate to bring Sengoku back so he can hand the position over to him and escape the responsibilities of leadership.
• The Marines chase the Red Force, with Garp personally hurling cannonballs at the ship. Beckman and the rest of the crew deflect the barrage.
• Sengoku admits he does not want to return to Marine Headquarters and deal with the chaos left by Akainu’s death and his own capture. Red-Hair jokingly agrees to take him away, claiming Sengoku as someone he has promised to watch over.
• Fujitora and Ryokugyu block the Red Force with summoned meteors and demand Sengoku’s release. Red-Hair refuses, arguing that he cannot abandon his “son” Lin Mo’s grandfatherly—or godfatherly—connection to him.
• Garp boards the Red Force, accompanied by his old friend Woni, a former government assassin trainer who now runs a martial arts school. Woni agrees to help as a friend but refuses to rejoin the World Government or Marines.
• Garp and Woni bicker over their past rivalry and try to pressure one another into taking responsibility for training the Marines. Sengoku becomes exasperated by their childish arguing.
• Red-Hair unleashes an enormous burst of Conqueror’s Haki, knocking out nearly every Marine present and even many of his own crew. Garp praises the improvement in his Haki, but Woni remains confident that Red-Hair alone cannot protect Sengoku.
• Woni suddenly moves beside Red-Hair and places a hand on Sengoku, signaling that the confrontation is about to escalate.
• In Totto Land, Kuina prepares to fight Katakuri. Perona, Qin Zi, and Meng Zi decide to support her despite recognizing that Katakuri is far stronger.
• Kuina attacks with four swords from her Eight Desolations Sword Case, but Katakuri’s Observation Haki allows him to evade her strikes and trap her in a sticky mochi net.
• Perona abandons her caution and leaves her body to attack Katakuri in Soul Form. Qin Zi and Meng Zi attack from both sides.
• Katakuri creates a mochi barrier that repels the sisters. Perona is unable to pass through it and painfully hits her head, leaving the group in a difficult position.
• Lin MuMu speaks with Sabo and Karasu about Sabo’s repeated help. She worries that she is taking advantage of him and will become too indebted to the Revolutionary Army.
• Sabo reassures her that he helps because he chooses to, not because he expects repayment. He encourages her to remain herself and says he has never blamed her.
• Lin MuMu asks whether Sabo believes in fate. Sabo argues that people shape events, citing how Lin Mo’s arrival changed the fates of Ace, Whitebeard, and Kuina.
• Lin MuMu experiences a sudden pain in her heart, prompting Sabo to insist that she receive a medical examination. They land on an island, visit a clinic, and go shopping while waiting for the results.
• Lin MuMu notices a set of gourd charms resembling ones Kaku had made, hinting at her emotional attachment to her companions and possibly stirring memories of Kaku.

Character Developments

• Garp is shown as desperate to escape the Fleet Admiral position, but his determination to rescue Sengoku also reveals his loyalty and sense of responsibility. His teasing and manipulation of Woni show his familiar, chaotic personality.
• Sengoku is reluctant to resume leadership and openly expresses his desire to avoid Marine Headquarters’ problems. His friendship with Garp and Woni is revealed through his exasperated reactions to their childish rivalry.
• Red-Hair demonstrates both his confidence and his loyalty to Lin Mo. His claim that he is Lin Mo’s godfather is partly humorous but also reflects his willingness to confront the Marines for those he considers family.
• Woni is established as an extremely capable veteran who values personal loyalty over government service. Though he refuses to return to official work, his friendship with Garp brings him into the conflict.
• Kuina fights bravely against Katakuri despite the overwhelming difference in strength. Her determination draws support from Perona, Qin Zi, and Meng Zi.
• Perona overcomes her hesitation and risks leaving her body unattended to protect Kuina, showing her loyalty and courage.
• Qin Zi and Meng Zi begin treating Kuina as an ally rather than a target and willingly intervene despite knowing they may not defeat Katakuri.
• Lin MuMu shows growing self-awareness and concern about exploiting Sabo’s generosity. Her thoughts about fate suggest she is beginning to consider whether she can change her own life and feelings.
• Sabo remains patient, protective, and selfless. His concern over Lin MuMu’s heart pain emphasizes his personal responsibility toward her.

Significant Themes

• Family and chosen bonds: Red-Hair’s defense of Sengoku, his self-proclaimed role as Lin Mo’s godfather, and the support given to Kuina all emphasize family relationships formed through loyalty rather than blood.
• Freedom versus duty: Sengoku wants to escape Marine responsibilities, Garp struggles with forced leadership, and Woni rejects returning to government service in favor of his independent life.
• Friendship and loyalty: Woni helps Garp as a friend, Red-Hair protects Sengoku, and Perona and the others risk themselves for Kuina.
• Fate and personal agency: Lin MuMu and Sabo discuss whether destiny is fixed or can be changed. The altered lives of Ace, Whitebeard, and Kuina demonstrate the story’s belief that individual actions can reshape history.
• Emotional debt and trust: Lin MuMu’s discomfort with Sabo’s generosity reflects her struggle to accept genuine care without assuming hidden obligations.
• Generational strength: The confrontation brings together veterans such as Garp, Sengoku, and Woni with younger figures like Red-Hair, Fujitora, and Ryokugyu, contrasting old rivalries with emerging power.

Important Character Interactions

• Garp and Sengoku: close friends whose opposing desires create the central Marine conflict.
• Garp and Woni: longtime rivals who insult and challenge each other while clearly sharing deep trust.
• Red-Hair and Sengoku: Red-Hair protects Sengoku while teasing him about not wanting to return to the Marines.
• Red-Hair and the Admirals: Red-Hair refuses Fujitora and Ryokugyu’s demand, leading to an imminent clash.
• Woni and Red-Hair: Woni dismisses Red-Hair’s Conqueror’s Haki and moves to seize Sengoku, directly challenging him.
• Kuina, Perona, Qin Zi, and Meng Zi: reluctant allies unite against Katakuri, though their first coordinated assault fails.
• Lin MuMu and Sabo: Sabo’s concern and reassurance deepen their emotional connection, while Lin MuMu begins questioning her feelings and future.
• Lin MuMu and Kaku: the gourd charms remind her of Kaku and reveal the continuing emotional importance of her crew relationships.

Plot points and events

• Sabo wants to buy Lin MuMu a small gourd pendant, but admits he has no money. He persuades Karasu to capture bounty hunters and collect their rewards to cover the cost.
• Sabo buys the pendant for Lin MuMu, who is pleased and thanks him. They return to a clinic for the results of her examination; the doctor finds her completely healthy.
• While waiting, the doctor’s wife teases Lin MuMu about her closeness with Sabo and suggests they might become a couple. Lin MuMu denies having romantic feelings, but notices her heart races when she is near Sabo.
• Lin MuMu recalls that Sabo once risked his life to save her. She realizes she may have fallen for him and decides to stop avoiding her feelings. She tells him she wants to “get to know each other all over again” and says she has come to fulfill a promise made on Snow Island.
• Sabo responds that the promise was made under extreme circumstances and shouldn’t be taken seriously. He says he won’t pressure her or expect anything from her.
• Misreading his response as rejection, Lin MuMu becomes distressed and runs off. Sabo follows, apologizing and asking what he did wrong.
• Lin MuMu calls herself meaningless because she is a former clone who no longer has a mission. She says her life belongs to Sabo because he saved her, and insists she will repay him.

Character developments

• Lin MuMu moves from denying her feelings to recognizing her attachment to Sabo and choosing to act on it. His response, however, triggers her insecurity about her identity and worth.
• Sabo shows continued care for Lin MuMu, but his commitment not to pressure her leads him to dismiss her promise, unintentionally hurting her.
• Karasu is reluctantly made to fund Sabo’s gift by capturing a bounty criminal, highlighting his exasperation with Sabo’s schemes.

Significant themes

• Love and misunderstanding: Lin MuMu’s attempt to confess collides with Sabo’s desire to protect her from obligation.
• Identity and self-worth: Lin MuMu struggles to believe her existence matters after losing her purpose as a clone.
• Fate and change: Lin MuMu points to altered events in the future as proof that people can change their destinies—and perhaps her own.
• Debt versus affection: Lin MuMu frames Sabo’s rescue as a debt to repay, while Sabo insists he expects nothing in return.

Character interactions

• Sabo’s generous gift and gentle concern bring him and Lin MuMu closer, while the doctor’s wife openly interprets their bond as romantic.
• Lin MuMu tests her reaction to Sabo’s presence, then tries to discuss her feelings indirectly through their earlier conversation about fate and their Snow Island promise.
• Sabo’s reassurance that he will not force her into anything is meant kindly, but Lin MuMu hears it as rejection. Their contrasting interpretations leave them emotionally at odds.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin MuMu and Sabo resolve a major misunderstanding about their past promise. Sabo had believed Lin MuMu’s commitment to him was only repayment for saving her life, while she reveals that her feelings were genuine.
• Sabo finally confesses that he likes Lin MuMu and asks for another chance. Although embarrassed and uncertain, Lin MuMu admits that she likely loves him and asks him to date her.
• They officially begin a relationship, with Lin MuMu teasing Sabo about his lack of romantic experience. They start cautiously by holding hands while waiting for Karasu.
• Lin MuMu asks Sabo to join the crew aboard the Inkman, but he explains that he cannot yet leave the Revolutionary Army because of his responsibilities. She reassures him that she supports his goals and would never ask him to abandon them.
• They agree to maintain their relationship despite being separated, using the Den Den Mushi to stay in contact. Sabo promises to come to her aid if she is in danger.
• Lin MuMu explains that she plans to rescue Enel and then return to Totto Land to protect Perona and the others.
• Karasu returns with supplies and discovers that Lin MuMu and Sabo are now a couple. Lin MuMu enthusiastically announces the news, embarrassing Sabo.

Character Development

• Lin MuMu: Moves from emotional frustration and resignation to openly acknowledging her romantic feelings. She becomes more willing to prioritize her own happiness while still remaining devoted to Lin Mo, whom she considers her first responsibility. She also shows confidence by taking the initiative in confessing, asking Sabo out, and initiating physical affection.
• Sabo: Overcomes his hesitation and misunderstanding, realizing that Lin MuMu’s feelings were sincere. He openly confesses despite his inexperience with romance and promises to protect and support her. He also begins encouraging her to be less self-sacrificing and to place her own safety first.
• Karasu: Serves as the practical, mildly disapproving observer who interrupts the couple’s private moment and reacts to their sudden relationship.

Significant Themes

• Communication and misunderstanding: Honest confession allows Lin MuMu and Sabo to resolve the emotional distance between them.
• Love versus obligation: Lin MuMu clarifies that she is choosing Sabo because she wants him, not because she owes him her life.
• Independence within relationships: Both acknowledge that love should not require abandoning personal duties. Sabo remains committed to the Revolutionary Army, while Lin MuMu continues her own mission.
• Self-sacrifice and personal priorities: Sabo urges Lin MuMu to protect herself before protecting others, while promising to share her burdens.
• Romantic inexperience: Their awkwardness, teasing, and uncertainty create a lighthearted contrast to the seriousness of their emotional conversation.

Character Interactions

• Lin MuMu and Sabo shift from tense emotional confrontation to mutual confession and playful intimacy.
• Sabo places Lin MuMu’s hand over his racing heart to prove how nervous he is, helping her recognize the sincerity of his feelings.
• They negotiate the terms of their relationship, particularly Lin MuMu’s loyalty to Lin Mo and Sabo’s duties to the Revolutionary Army.
• Their romantic dynamic becomes more relaxed as they hold hands, tease one another, and discuss staying in contact.
• Karasu’s arrival breaks the couple’s awkward silence, and Lin MuMu openly declares their relationship while Sabo reacts with embarrassment.

Chapter 666 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Karasu reacts casually to Sabo and Lin MuMu becoming a couple, revealing that everyone had already recognized their relationship.
• Sabo and Lin MuMu travel with Karasu toward Enel’s location, riding on his back for four days and nights until they reach a deserted island where Kizaru’s Marine battleship is docked.
• The Marines on the ship appear to be asleep, but Sabo realizes something is wrong and investigates instead of allowing Lin MuMu to use Conqueror’s Haki immediately.
• Sabo encounters Kizaru, who has lost his memories and believes he is still a student at the Marine Academy. Kizaru suddenly attacks, forcing Sabo to escape through the ship’s floor.
• Sabo finds Enel imprisoned below deck. Enel is also suffering from memory loss and reacts fearfully, failing to recognize Sabo or Lin MuMu.
• Lin MuMu and Sabo rescue Enel, deciding not to remove his Seastone handcuffs until they understand what happened. Lin MuMu uses Conqueror’s Haki to control him temporarily.
• Lin MuMu identifies a suspicious boy and a magical seahorse as the cause of the memory loss. The seahorse has been consuming the memories of sleeping people.
• Sabo captures the boy and seizes the seahorse. Because the boy was apparently controlled by the creature, Sabo compassionately brings him to a nearby inhabited island rather than abandoning him.
• The group brutally forces the seahorse to vomit out the stolen memories by punching, kicking, and striking it with a stick.
• Enel’s memories return, restoring his arrogant and aggressive personality. He unlocks his handcuffs and electrocutes the seahorse in revenge.
• With Enel recovered and Kizaru likely to regain his memories soon, Sabo and Karasu prepare to return to the Grand Line. Lin MuMu stops them just before they leave.

Character Developments

• Sabo and Lin MuMu: Their romantic relationship becomes openly acknowledged. Lin MuMu is now comfortable embracing Sabo, while Sabo remains shy and easily embarrassed.
• Sabo: Demonstrates caution, leadership, and compassion. He investigates the strange situation carefully, protects Enel from acting while amnesiac, and chooses to help the manipulated boy.
• Lin MuMu: Remains bold, playful, and decisive. She uses her Conqueror’s Haki to control Enel, discovers the seahorse’s role, and enthusiastically participates in recovering everyone’s memories.
• Enel: Initially becomes frightened and helpless because of his memory loss. Once restored, his pride, anger, and violent confidence return immediately.
• Kizaru: Suffers memory loss and behaves like a confused academy student, though his combat instincts remain intact.
• Karasu: Acts as the group’s reliable transportation and voice of caution, though he jokingly complains about carrying everyone.

Significant Themes

• Memory and identity: Kizaru and Enel’s drastically altered behavior shows how deeply memories shape personality and self-understanding.
• Trust and companionship: Sabo and Lin MuMu work naturally as a team, while their developing romance adds warmth and humor to the rescue mission.
• Compassion and responsibility: Sabo refuses to abandon the manipulated boy, believing he should not be punished for actions beyond his control.
• Humor amid danger: The chapter balances threats such as Kizaru’s attack and Enel’s imprisonment with comedic romance, the absurd memory-eating seahorse, and the group’s exaggerated treatment of it.
• Restoration and consequences: Recovering the stolen memories restores the victims’ true selves, while Enel immediately seeks revenge on the creature responsible.

Character Interactions

• Karasu teases Sabo about his relationship with Lin MuMu.
• Lin MuMu playfully teases Sabo about his embarrassment while riding behind him.
• Sabo cautiously confronts the amnesiac Kizaru and protects the frightened Enel.
• Lin MuMu supports Sabo’s decisions, though she also pushes for quicker and more forceful solutions.
• Sabo, Lin MuMu, and Karasu cooperate to recover the stolen memories, ultimately defeating the seahorse together.
• Enel responds to the restored memories by angrily punishing the seahorse, while Sabo and Lin MuMu prepare to separate from him.

Chapter 667 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin MuMu surprises Sabo by kissing him on the cheek, embarrassing him and shocking Enel. She then convinces Enel to postpone his plan to visit Wano Country and retrieve its Poneglyph until after they rescue Kuina and Perona from Totto Land.
• Sabo and Karasu depart for the Grand Line, while Enel and Lin MuMu head toward Totto Land.
• On Baterilla Island, Marco cares for an unconscious Ace. Ace eventually awakens, enthusiastically reunites with Marco, and begins telling him about his strange journey.
• On Kuraigana Island, Mihawk challenges Zoro to demonstrate the progress he has made during his “five years” of training—though Zoro realizes only a short time has passed from his perspective.
• Carrot wakes up on Zou after mysteriously remaining unconscious for many days, relieving the worried Mink Tribe.
• Lin Mo completes the subworld mission and receives two rewards: a summoned Flerken and one wish. He uses the wish to send Lu Qi back to the world where his wife and daughter live, fulfilling his promise to him.
• The Flerken is revealed to be Big Orange, an old acquaintance of Kaku’s. Little White immediately tries to eat it, leading to a destructive fight between the White Dragon and the Flerken. Lin Mo stops them, and Big Orange settles into Kaku’s clothing.
• Lin Mo and Kaku discover that the Red Force has been badly damaged after a battle with Garp, two Admirals, and Woni. Red-Hair and several crew members are injured, and Sengoku has escaped.
• Red-Hair apologizes for failing to hold Sengoku, but Lin Mo reassures him that Sengoku can be captured again and thanks him for his help. Lin Mo announces that he and his crew will now pursue their own adventures, promising to challenge Red-Hair to a one-on-one battle the next time they meet.
• Lin Mo leaves on a small boat with Kaku, Big Orange, and Little White. He later uses Little White’s White Dragon form to travel quickly and reunites with Shusuke and Herald, then Ace and Marco.
• In Totto Land, Kuina and Perona have been imprisoned by Katakuri after losing their battle with him. Qin Zi and Meng Zi attempted to help but were injured and released.
• Enel and Lin MuMu attempt a rescue but are captured by Big Mom. Lin Mo arrives the following day, causes chaos throughout Whole Cake Island, rescues everyone, and releases the Inkman from System Space.
• The reunited group escapes Totto Land with Enel at the helm. Big Orange quickly becomes popular with Perona, who feeds it fresh fish soup, while its conflict with Little White ends peacefully.

Character Developments

• Lin Mo demonstrates loyalty and maturity by using his wish to fulfill Lu Qi’s final desire rather than keeping it for himself. He also begins asserting independence from Red-Hair while maintaining their familial bond.
• Kaku continues acting as a stabilizing influence and has a strong bond with Big Orange, which trusts him because of his past care.
• Little White remains impulsive and predatory but ultimately obeys Lin Mo after being stopped from fighting Big Orange.
• Big Orange is introduced as an unusual Flerken with two stomachs, one containing a vast universe. It becomes integrated into Lin Mo’s crew and forms a close relationship with Kaku and Perona.
• Red-Hair suffers a rare defeat or setback, but his relationship with Lin Mo deepens. He considers Lin Mo family and offers support while respecting Lin Mo’s wish to become independent.
• Ace awakens with renewed energy and excitement, strengthening his reunion with Marco.
• Enel remains boastful and overconfident, insisting he is no longer afraid of the Four Emperors, though Lin MuMu pragmatically restrains his recklessness.
• Lin MuMu shows concern for Kuina and Perona and acts as the practical counterbalance to Enel’s arrogance.
• Perona quickly becomes attached to Big Orange, treating it affectionately.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and chosen family: Lin Mo’s bond with Red-Hair, Kaku, and the rest of his crew is emphasized, especially through Red-Hair’s declaration that family does not keep score.
• Keeping promises: Lin Mo fulfills his promise to return Lu Qi to his family and commits to challenging Red-Hair in the future.
• Independence and growth: Lin Mo chooses to leave Red-Hair’s protection and lead his own crew, marking an important step toward independence.
• Reunion and gathering: Much of the chapter centers on characters awakening, escaping captivity, and reuniting with allies after separate adventures.
• Clashing personalities: Little White and Big Orange’s fight provides comic relief while highlighting the difficulty of integrating new members into the group.

Character Interactions

• Lin MuMu teases and embarrasses Sabo, then persuades Enel to prioritize rescuing Kuina and Perona.
• Marco warmly welcomes the awakened Ace and listens to his story.
• Lin Mo mediates the violent conflict between Little White and Big Orange.
• Red-Hair and Lin Mo openly discuss failure, family, debt, and their future rivalry.
• Kaku serves as Big Orange’s trusted caretaker, while Perona later adopts it affectionately.
• Lin Mo reunites scattered companions—Shusuke, Herald, Ace, Marco, Kuina, Perona, Enel, and Lin MuMu—bringing the crew together again.

Chapter Summary: The Pirate Who Refused Red-Hair’s Invitation

Key Plot Points and Events

• As the Inkman prepares to leave for Baterilla Island, the crew discovers an unconscious young girl drifting in a small wooden boat.
• Kuina insists on rescuing her, despite Enel’s objections. The crew brings the girl aboard, intending to leave her at the nearest inhabited island.
• After awakening, the girl calmly reveals that she has been searching for people strong enough to help her. Before anyone can stop her, she activates a mysterious golden power and declares that she will meet them “in the world one year from now.”
• Everyone aboard is transported away. Lin Mo remains briefly, attacks the girl with Conqueror’s Haki, and demands to know where his companions were sent. He is then transported as well.
• Shusuke and Herald disappear after following Lin Mo, while the girl escapes in her wooden boat. Marco later emerges from the cabin and finds the ship inexplicably empty.
• Lin Mo and the crew reappear in Dressrosa’s Corrida Colosseum, where the contestants are competing for the Flame-Flame Fruit.
• The announcement reveals that this world follows the original timeline: Ace died during the Paramount War, and Doflamingo is offering Ace’s Devil Fruit as the tournament’s prize.
• Lin Mo concludes that they have been sent to a parallel world two years after the Paramount War, possibly through an awakened Time-Time Fruit.
• The crew watches the introduction of Doflamingo’s officers and begins arguing about their alternate-world counterparts and how different their lives became.

Character Developments

• Lin Mo remains calm and analytical despite the crisis. He quickly recognizes Dressrosa and deduces that they are in a parallel spacetime rather than their own future. His anger surfaces when the girl separates him from his companions.
• Kuina demonstrates her compassion and willingness to help strangers, while also being forced to confront the bizarre possibility that her alternate self died as a child.
• Enel remains arrogant, impatient, and easily provoked. He mocks the weakness of the alternate versions of himself and Kuina, while Kaku repeatedly tries to restrain him.
• Kaku acts as a practical mediator, supporting Kuina’s decision to rescue the girl and warning Enel not to create unnecessary conflict.
• Ace is shocked to learn that his alternate counterpart died and that the Flame-Flame Fruit is being used as a tournament prize.
• Perona is curious about her alternate fate, while Shusuke shows caution and suspicion toward the mysterious girl.
• The crew’s reactions to their alternate selves—Enel being defeated by Luffy, Kaku becoming a street performer, Perona possibly returning to Thriller Bark, and Kuina dying young—add humor and highlight how differently their lives unfolded in this world.

Significant Themes

• Parallel worlds and alternate destinies: The crew encounters versions of the world where their histories followed the original story rather than their altered lives.
• The consequences of time travel: The mysterious girl’s ability to send people through time—or possibly across dimensions—creates uncertainty about whether the crew can return home.
• Identity and fate: Ace must confront the fact that another version of himself died, while the others learn that their alternate selves lived drastically different lives.
• Trust and danger: The seemingly helpless girl is revealed to possess overwhelming and mysterious power, emphasizing the danger of judging someone by appearances.
• Comedic contrast: The crew’s powerful reputations in their own world contrast sharply with the humiliating or tragic fates of their counterparts.

Character Interactions

• Kuina and Enel clash over rescuing the girl, with Kaku supporting Kuina’s compassion.
• Perona and Lin MuMu distrust the girl and argue against keeping her aboard.
• The girl calmly manipulates the entire crew, provoking Lin Mo’s anger and leaving Shusuke suspicious.
• Lin Mo explains the parallel-world situation to the others, prompting disbelief and questions about their alternate selves.
• Enel mocks Kuina’s alternate death, causing her embarrassment, while Kaku attempts to keep the group focused and prevent Enel from provoking trouble.
• Enel recognizes Doflamingo’s officers from a previous encounter and dismisses them as weak, while Kaku warns him to control his temper.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Mo allows the group to explore Dressrosa, but orders them to stay together, avoid interfering with the Straw Hat Pirates, and return before nightfall.
• Kaku and Little White are assigned to supervise Enel, who wants to leave but is suspected of seeking trouble. Little White reluctantly agrees after Kaku convinces him that obedience will earn Lin Mo’s approval.
• Ace chooses to remain at the Corrida Colosseum to watch the alternate-world Luffy compete for the Flame-Flame Fruit. Lin Mo tells him that, in this timeline, Ace died protecting Luffy from Akainu, devastating both Luffy and Sabo. Sabo later regained his memories, entered the competition in Luffy’s place, and won the fruit.
• Wanting to see Luffy directly, Ace disguises himself as a contestant by knocking out another fighter, taking the name “Saito,” and wearing armor to hide his identity.
• Ace encounters Luffy in the contestants’ preparation area. Neither recognizes the other, and they bond immediately over the appearance of their armor and Luffy’s cape.
• Cavendish introduces himself arrogantly and explains that the tournament’s spectators crave blood and violence. The competition begins with 137 fighters in Block A, where contestants must eliminate one another by defeat, expulsion from the arena, or death.
• Luffy and Ace are forced to remove most of their heavy armor because they exceed the tournament’s weight limit. They then argue childishly over Luffy’s cape.
• When asked who he is, Luffy confidently declares that he is “Luffy, the future Pirate King,” drawing the attention of everyone nearby.

Character Developments

• Lin Mo acts as the group’s practical leader, setting boundaries and managing the personalities around him. He also reveals painful information about Ace’s alternate fate with blunt honesty.
• Kaku demonstrates his ability to control difficult companions through teasing and psychological insight, especially in persuading Little White to obey.
• Little White shows strong attachment to Lin Mo and jealousy toward others, but ultimately obeys when convinced that doing so will earn Lin Mo’s affection.
• Enel remains rebellious and proud, resisting the idea that he needs supervision, though he agrees not to cause trouble.
• Ace is deeply affected by learning how his death devastated Luffy and Sabo. He accepts that Sabo inheriting the Flame-Flame Fruit is the best possible outcome and chooses to observe Luffy rather than avoid the emotional encounter.
• Kuina becomes uncertain about her connection to the alternate-world Zoro and agrees to meet him, despite knowing that this world’s Kuina died as a child.
• Luffy remains energetic, innocent, and determined. His immediate friendliness toward the disguised Ace highlights his trusting nature, while his declaration about becoming Pirate King reveals his unwavering ambition.
• Cavendish is established as vain, self-admiring, and convinced that natural talent and beauty have carried him to success.

Significant Themes

• Alternate lives and grief: Ace confronts the consequences of his death in another timeline and must emotionally separate himself from the fate of his counterpart.
• Family and brotherhood: Ace’s concern for Luffy and Sabo emphasizes their bond, while his desire to see Luffy reflects both love and unresolved sorrow.
• Identity and disguise: Ace hides behind armor and a false name, while Luffy competes under the alias “Lucy.” The disguises create dramatic irony as the brothers interact without recognizing one another.
• Freedom versus responsibility: Lin Mo grants his companions freedom but insists on rules, showing the balance between personal independence and group discipline.
• Violence as entertainment: Cavendish’s commentary exposes the Colosseum as a place where spectators consume suffering as spectacle, revealing the cruelty beneath public excitement.
• Ambition and destiny: Luffy’s open declaration that he will become Pirate King contrasts with the characters’ attempts to escape or conceal the expectations attached to their identities.

Character Interactions

• Lin Mo manages Enel and Little White, while Kaku mediates between them and uses Big Orange’s obedience as an example.
• Lin Mo and Ace discuss the alternate timeline, especially the emotional impact of Ace’s death on Luffy and Sabo.
• Lin Mo reassures Kuina indirectly by offering to let her meet the alternate Zoro.
• Ace and Luffy quickly develop a playful connection while discussing their armor and fighting over Luffy’s cape, creating an emotionally ironic reunion.
• Cavendish acts superior toward Luffy and Ace, but the two largely ignore his arrogance while focusing on their costumes.
• The chapter ends with Luffy openly identifying himself and proclaiming his dream, setting the stage for the tournament’s battles.

Key plot points and events

• Ace steals Luffy’s cloak, exposing the “Lucy” name tag. The pair bluff their way through the confusion, with Ace pretending to be “Saito,” an Ace superfan, and Luffy insisting he will win the Flame-Flame Fruit because it belonged to his brother.
• Cavendish reveals his resentment toward the rookies who eclipsed his fame after the Paramount War. He vows to kill them and win the tournament, but Luffy and Ace simply ignore him.
• Luffy and Ace meet Rebecca near a statue, then witness Jesus Burgess win Block A. Luffy recognizes him as one of the men connected to Ace’s capture and reacts with visible distress.
• Bellamy confronts Luffy. He says he no longer holds a grudge, has changed after visiting Sky Island, and intends to join Doflamingo’s crew. Luffy still treats him warily and says they may have to fight again.
• Block B begins. Luffy wants the Flame-Flame Fruit for his crew if he wins, naming Sanji, Zoro, Usopp, or Nami as possible recipients. Ace is moved by his brother’s devotion and secretly decides to enter the tournament to help him.
• The tournament attendant summons Ace under his false name, and Ace joins Block B. Luffy watches with Cavendish, who explains the contestants and their abilities.

Character developments

• Luffy shows how deeply he values Ace’s memory and has grown into someone determined to protect what mattered to his brother. He remains impulsive and easily distracted, including by a contestant’s crown.
• Ace is touched by Luffy’s loyalty and recognizes that his younger brother has grown up. Though he keeps his identity concealed, he chooses to compete to clear obstacles from Luffy’s path.
• Cavendish exposes his vanity and bitterness, framing violence against rookies as a way to reclaim public attention.
• Bellamy appears changed: he claims to have abandoned his old mockery of Luffy and now seeks a place under Doflamingo, though his evasive answer about what happened on Sky Island leaves his character uncertain.

Significant themes

• Brotherhood and remembrance: Luffy’s determination to claim Ace’s fruit is an expression of love and loyalty.
• Identity and disguise: The “Lucy” and “Saito” names create comic misunderstandings while allowing Ace to remain hidden.
• Fame and resentment: Cavendish’s hostility stems from losing the spotlight to a new generation.
• Change and uncertainty: Bellamy claims to have changed, but his past and ambiguous behavior make that claim difficult to trust.

Character interactions

• Luffy and Ace trade jokes and argue over the cloak, while their warmth and familiarity underscore their bond.
• Luffy’s calm dismissal of Cavendish’s threats frustrates the boastful pirate.
• Luffy and Ace discuss what should happen to the fruit, prompting Ace’s emotional realization about Luffy’s maturity.
• Luffy and Bellamy meet again with guarded respect: Bellamy says he no longer resents Luffy, but Luffy remains ready to fight.
• Cavendish later talks with Luffy about Block B’s contenders, though Luffy has to ask him to repeat the information.

Plot points and events

• After Lin Mo’s group splits up in Dressrosa, its members become separated while shopping, searching, or following their assigned routes. Kaku searches for Enel but cannot find him.
• Kaku encounters Robin, Usopp, Caesar, and Law on the bridge to Green Bit. Fighting Fish attack them, and Robin, Usopp, and—after Usopp unlocks his cuffs—Caesar fend them off. Law controls Caesar by holding his heart.
• The bridge collapses, leaving the group stranded before a fog-covered gap. Though wary of Kaku because of their past experience with his counterpart, Robin and Usopp hear him offer help. Kaku knocks back an attacking Fighting Fish and offers to carry them across, then returns to town.
• Zoro, lost while trying to reach the Flower Field, runs past Lin Mo and Kuina. Kuina recognizes him and offers to guide him, asking him to do one thing for her afterward. He protests but follows.

Character developments and interactions

• Kaku tries to make amends for the distrust Robin and Usopp show him, explaining that he no longer works for the World Government. He demonstrates goodwill by protecting the group, though they remain suspicious.
• Robin and Usopp work together against the Fighting Fish; Usopp also reluctantly frees Caesar so he can help. Caesar fights while complaining, and Law keeps him in line by threatening him through control of his heart.
• Kuina takes charge of helping Zoro despite his resistance. Zoro is startled by her resemblance to Kuina, whom he believes is dead, and briefly compares her to Tashigi. Lin Mo allows Kuina to approach him.

Significant themes

• Trust and redemption: Kaku’s attempt to help clashes with the crew’s memories and suspicion.
• Cooperation under pressure: The group combines their abilities to survive the Fighting Fish attack.
• Companionship and guidance: Kuina offers Zoro practical help, even when his pride makes him difficult to deal with.
• Separation and disorientation: The group’s scattered routes, Zoro’s poor sense of direction, and the collapsed bridge create obstacles throughout the chapter.

Key plot points and events

• Kuina explains her Eight Desolations Sword Case, which releases swords according to its user’s skill, but refuses to let Zoro inspect it. She offers to help him and proposes visiting Shimotsuki Village together to see her father, Koshiro.
• Lin Mo lets Kuina and Zoro go on ahead. He reflects on how Ace’s presence might affect Dressrosa’s events, then decides to stop worrying about the consequences and enjoy his time there.
• In Block B of the Colosseum tournament, Ace competes under the alias Saito and initially avoids drawing attention. When he sees an old man confronting Luffy in the waiting area, he unleashes Conqueror’s Haki, knocking out more than forty contestants.
• Ace continues fighting while reflecting on how he learned to control his Haki aboard Lin Mo’s crew. Bellamy attacks him, and Ace defeats other challengers with a spear and another burst of Haki.
• Luffy escapes Cavendish’s attack by stretching to another windowsill. In the arena, the field narrows to Ace, Bellamy, Bartolomeo, Elizabello II and Dagama, and a masked swordsman.
• Bartolomeo’s ability proves impenetrable: the masked fighter’s sword strikes an invisible barrier. Meanwhile, Elizabello finishes charging his King Punch and unleashes it, apparently clearing the ring.
• The crowd assumes Elizabello has won, but Ace calls out from above, revealing that the match is not over.

Character developments and interactions

• Kuina shows loyalty and compassion: she wants to see Koshiro again, while also hoping Zoro will reunite with his former teacher and spar with her.
• Zoro is puzzled by Kuina’s familiarity and her offer to help, but her commitment to him reflects their deep childhood bond.
• Lin Mo shifts from cautious concern about altering events to a more carefree resolve to live as he chooses.
• Ace remains protective of Luffy, risking exposure of his strength to keep an eye on him. He also recognizes that his Conqueror’s Haki needs further refinement.
• Luffy avoids fighting the old man and Cavendish, relying on his agility instead.
• Bartolomeo is openly crude and unconcerned with public opinion, while his barrier ability frustrates the masked swordsman.
• Elizabello and Dagama work together: the king charges his devastating punch as Dagama shields him.

Significant themes

• Family and belonging: Kuina’s longing to see Koshiro underscores that family bonds endure across worlds.
• Loyalty and protection: Kuina promises to look after Zoro, and Ace intervenes when Luffy appears to be in danger.
• Personal agency: Lin Mo rejects the pressure to preserve the expected course of events.
• Power and its limits: Ace’s Haki can overwhelm a crowd but weakens when spread too broadly; Elizabello’s immense punch requires long preparation, while Bartolomeo’s barrier appears difficult to penetrate.
• Identity and secrecy: Ace hides behind an alias, even as his actions make him the center of attention.

Key plot points and events

• Ace defeats Bartolomeo in Block B by using Conqueror’s Haki to create an opening, then restraining him with Seastone-alloy handcuffs and weakening him with water. Ace wins as Saito, though Bartolomeo protests.
• Back in the waiting area, Cavendish tries to attack Luffy but is stopped by staff. Ace confronts Cavendish afterward and declares that he is Luffy’s brother.
• Block C is about to begin. Chinjao is introduced as a feared fighter who blames Garp—and, by extension, Garp’s grandchildren—for ruining his chance to retrieve his buried treasure. He has also come to investigate Doflamingo’s arms trade.
• On Green Bit, Law waits with Caesar for Doflamingo, but Marine Admiral Fujitora arrives first. Doflamingo soon follows, and Enel appears, disrupting the planned standoff.
• Doflamingo attacks Enel, who retaliates with lightning but is dodged. Fujitora confronts Law over his alliance with the Straw Hats. Law confirms they are allies, prompting Fujitora to revoke Law’s Shichibukai title and summon a massive meteorite. Enel prepares to intervene.

Character development

• Ace shows growing tactical judgment. Rather than relying on strength alone, he adapts to Bartolomeo’s defensive ability and uses observation, Haki, and equipment strategically.
• Ace’s loyalty to Luffy is made explicit: he identifies himself as Luffy’s brother and takes Cavendish’s hostility toward Luffy personally.
• Law is thrown off balance as his carefully arranged plan collapses, but he chooses to state the truth about his alliance rather than deny it.
• Fujitora emerges as a decisive, formidable Marine who acts immediately once Law confirms the alliance.

Significant themes

• Adaptation and learning: Ace’s time around Kaku and Enel has taught him to think beyond direct confrontation.
• Brotherhood and loyalty: Ace’s bond with Luffy motivates him to defend Luffy and support him.
• Conflicting agendas: Law, Doflamingo, the Marines, and Enel all arrive with different purposes, turning a planned exchange into a volatile confrontation.
• Grudges and inherited conflict: Chinjao’s hatred of Garp extends to Garp’s descendants, placing Luffy in danger because of his family ties.

Character interactions

• Ace outmaneuvers and defeats Bartolomeo, then encourages Luffy before his Block C match.
• Cavendish threatens Luffy; Ace confronts him and claims Luffy as his brother.
• Chinjao’s resentment toward Garp sets up a potential conflict with Luffy.
• Law, Doflamingo, and Fujitora face off on Green Bit, while Enel’s arrival—and clash with Doflamingo—upends their standoff.

Key plot points and events

• Enel intervenes in the confrontation between Doflamingo, Law, and Fujitora by destroying the falling meteor with a 200-million-volt strike. He introduces himself as the Thunder God and declares loyalty to Lin Mo, though he and Kaku insist they are travelers rather than pirates.
• Kaku reveals that he has the Calm-Calm Fruit, explaining why the others could not sense his presence. He tries to remove Enel from the conflict, then uses a modified magnet to pull him back when Enel attempts to flee. Kaku also admits he secretly planted tracking Sensors on every member of their group.
• Doflamingo attacks again, but his strings pass through Enel’s elemental body, while Kaku evades them. Kaku persuades Enel to come into town by promising food, spending money, and amusement-park rides. Enel agrees but insists on giving Doflamingo a lesson first.
• Elsewhere, Perona and Lin MuMu are forced out of a clothing shop for having no money. They encounter Zoro and Kuina, whose resemblance and shared name unsettle Zoro: the Kuina he knew died as a child.
• Lin MuMu quickly pulls Perona away before she can reveal too much. She explains that this is another world, where a different Perona spent two years with Zoro. Zoro, meanwhile, grows suspicious of the Kuina traveling with them.

Character developments and interactions

• Enel remains boastful and combative, but Kaku’s teasing, inventions, and offers of treats show their familiar, bickering relationship. Enel resents being controlled yet is ultimately swayed by the promise of food and fun.
• Kaku acts as the group’s practical handler, trying to keep Enel from attracting attention. His hidden Sensors and magnet reveal both his inventiveness and his willingness to prepare for emergencies.
• Zoro is shaken by Kuina’s appearance and begins questioning her identity after hearing she has known Perona for a year—a timeline that conflicts with his memories.
• Lin MuMu is quick-thinking and protective, diverting Zoro before Perona can expose the group’s origins. Perona is initially carefree but becomes alarmed when told a major battle is imminent.
• Doflamingo, Law, and Fujitora react with confusion and concern to Enel’s unfamiliar power and Kaku’s unexplained presence. Fujitora chooses not to attack the travelers, while Doflamingo remains hostile.

Significant themes

• Alternate worlds and disrupted identity: Familiar people have different histories, and Zoro struggles to reconcile the Kuina before him with his memories.
• Loyalty and belonging: Enel rejects being labeled a pirate but openly identifies himself as being on Lin Mo’s side.
• Power and control: Enel’s immense strength contrasts with Kaku’s ability to restrain him through clever technology and personal familiarity.
• Comedy amid danger: The group’s squabbling, shopping troubles, and amusement-park plans provide humor against the looming battle.

Chapter Summary: The Pirate Who Refused Red-Hair’s Invitation

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin MuMu and Perona spot Sabo and Koala in a restaurant. Lin MuMu predicts that Sabo will soon enter the Colosseum, replace Luffy in the Flame-Flame Fruit competition, and win. He and Perona joke and playfully chase each other through the streets.
• Sabo briefly senses that someone is watching him but dismisses it and returns to eating.
• Lin Mo visits a tavern and attracts the attention of a woman attempting to seduce and manipulate him. He ignores her until she mentions a rare wine prize at a nearby Wine God Competition.
• After confirming through Observation Haki that the contest is genuine, Lin Mo agrees to participate. His frugality is emphasized when he finishes his wine and packs his leftover peanuts and beef rather than wasting them.
• The woman registers Lin Mo for the contest, secretly intending to take advantage of him once he becomes drunk. Lin Mo rejects her attempts at friendship and flirtation, intimidating her with a single look.
• Enel agrees to leave with Kaku but first attacks Doflamingo. Doflamingo appears to fight back, but Enel quickly realizes that he is only a String Clone.
• Enel destroys the clone after mocking Doflamingo’s technique. Luo realizes that the real Doflamingo is elsewhere and cannot be sensed. Enel, disappointed by the lack of a real opponent, leaves with Kaku to get ice cream.
• At the Colosseum, Luffy wins the Group C elimination match. Chinjao relentlessly pursues him because of his hatred for Garp, but Luffy ultimately restores Chinjao’s flattened, pointed head with a punch.
• Chinjao attempts to thank Luffy afterward, but Luffy runs away from him. Ace catches up with Luffy, though Luffy selfishly eats all of Rebecca’s food before Ace can have any.
• Rebecca explains to Luffy and Ace how Doflamingo’s rule transformed the Colosseum into a place of endless, deadly forced combat. She entered the tournament hoping to win the Flame-Flame Fruit and use its power to defeat Doflamingo.

Character Developments

• Lin MuMu remains playful, confident, and seemingly knowledgeable about future events. His teasing relationship with Perona becomes more apparent.
• Lin Mo is shown as extremely reserved, practical, and intimidating. His refusal to engage with the woman’s flirtation reinforces his independence and blunt personality, while his refusal to waste food highlights his frugality.
• Enel continues to display arrogance and confidence in his overwhelming power. He dismisses Doflamingo’s clone and refuses Kaku’s advice to train in swordsmanship.
• Kaku acts as a practical foil to Enel, calmly criticizing his wild fighting style and offering to teach him proper swordsmanship.
• Luffy remains impulsive and evasive, avoiding Chinjao despite Chinjao’s attempt to thank him. His enormous appetite and unwillingness to share food are played for humor.
• Chinjao begins shifting from hostility toward gratitude after Luffy restores his head.
• Rebecca is established as a determined but tragic figure who seeks the Flame-Flame Fruit to oppose Doflamingo and free Dressrosa.

Significant Themes

• Fate and foreknowledge: Lin MuMu treats events as predetermined by the plot, while Perona questions whether knowing the future removes the excitement of life.
• Power versus technique: Enel relies on raw strength and lightning, whereas Kaku emphasizes discipline and swordsmanship. Doflamingo’s use of a clone also shows the value of deception over direct confrontation.
• Cruelty and oppression: Rebecca’s account reveals how Doflamingo has corrupted the Colosseum and forced people into endless violence, reflecting the wider suffering under his rule.
• Freedom and resistance: Rebecca, Luffy, and the imprisoned gladiators represent different responses to oppression, from despair to active rebellion.
• Comedy amid danger: Food jokes, Enel’s demand for ice cream, Lin Mo’s leftover packing, and Luffy’s selfish eating contrast with the serious political and personal stakes.

Character Interactions

• Lin MuMu and Perona share a teasing, playful friendship, with Lin MuMu deliberately provoking her by revealing plot information.
• Sabo and Koala have a relaxed, familiar interaction, with Koala teasing Sabo for imagining that someone is watching him.
• Lin Mo rejects the woman’s flirtatious advances, reversing the usual seduction dynamic and leaving her intimidated and frustrated.
• Enel and Kaku bicker throughout the confrontation with Doflamingo, with Kaku criticizing Enel’s lack of technique and Enel dismissing him.
• Fujitora reassures the Marines that he will intervene if Enel and Doflamingo’s battle endangers the island, while Caesar panics over the potential destruction.
• Luffy and Chinjao’s relationship begins to soften after their battle, although Luffy remains wary of Chinjao.
• Ace and Luffy interact casually, with Ace congratulating him and complaining humorously about Luffy eating all the food.
• Rebecca shares her tragic history with Luffy and Ace, creating a more serious emotional connection between them and strengthening their shared opposition to Doflamingo.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rebecca prepares to compete in Block D of the Corrida Colosseum, determined to obtain the Flame-Flame Fruit and challenge Doflamingo despite her limited strength and years of mistreatment.
• Ace warns Rebecca that the fruit alone will not be enough. Luffy initially hopes Rebecca will win, but realizes that what she truly needs is for Doflamingo to be defeated. He therefore vows to defeat Doflamingo because Rebecca once fed him.
• Ace reminds Luffy that he won Block B and will be one of Luffy’s opponents in the finals. Their exchange establishes a friendly but serious rivalry between the brothers.
• Zoro and Kuina reach the Tontatta’s underground Flower Field base, where the rebels are organizing an attack against Doflamingo. The Tontatta regard the Straw Hats as heroes, largely because of Usopp’s exaggerated stories.
• While watching the arena broadcast, Zoro complains that Luffy entered the tournament without him. Kuina recognizes Ace despite his disguise and reflects on the bonds she has formed with her own crew.
• The Toy Soldier explains the rescue and rebellion plan. He is Rebecca’s father, transformed into a toy by Sugar, causing everyone—including Rebecca—to forget him.
• Zoro, Kuina, and a Tontatta depart to rescue Nami and the others aboard the Thousand Sunny. They meet Sanji and Kin’emon, who join the mission after learning that Nami’s group is in danger.
• On the Sunny, Nami, Chopper, Brook, and Momonosuke encounter Jora, a high-ranking subordinate of Doflamingo who possesses the Art-Art Fruit.
• Lin Mo, having completed the Wine God Competition, encounters the rescue group. Kuina approaches him to ask permission to spar with Zoro, but Sanji immediately objects to Zoro fighting a woman, leading to another argument and physical clash between Sanji and Zoro.

Character Developments

• Rebecca: Her determination becomes clearer. Though she knows she may be outmatched, she is willing to risk everything to protect Dressrosa.
• Luffy: He shows compassion and loyalty, shifting his focus from winning the Flame-Flame Fruit to defeating Doflamingo for Rebecca’s sake. His confidence and brotherly rivalry with Ace remain intact.
• Ace: He acts as a practical mentor to Luffy and Rebecca, emphasizing that defeating Doflamingo—not merely gaining the fruit—is the real solution. His playful challenge to Luffy highlights their close relationship.
• Kuina: She reveals that traveling with Lin Mo’s crew changed her view of strength. She once believed a swordsman had to grow alone, but now recognizes that companionship makes her stronger.
• Zoro: He remains competitive, direct, and loyal to his crew. He accepts Kuina’s challenge and openly admits that, despite their chaotic nature, Luffy’s crew are the best companions he could have.
• Sanji: His exaggerated romantic reaction to Kuina immediately rekindles his rivalry with Zoro, but he quickly becomes serious when he learns Nami and the others need rescuing.
• Lin Mo: He is portrayed as increasingly connected to his companions, though still detached and practical. Kuina’s respect for him reflects his growth as a captain.

Significant Themes

• True strength and responsibility: The Flame-Flame Fruit cannot solve Dressrosa’s problems by itself; real change requires confronting Doflamingo and the system supporting him.
• Companionship versus isolation: Both Kuina and Zoro acknowledge that bonds with comrades provide strength and purpose.
• Loyalty and selflessness: Luffy chooses to fight for Rebecca rather than pursue his original personal goal.
• Forgotten identities and injustice: The Toy Soldier’s transformation represents the way Doflamingo’s regime erases people’s histories and separates families.
• Rivalry as mutual respect: The exchanges among Luffy and Ace, and Zoro and Kuina, show that competition can strengthen relationships rather than divide them.

Important Character Interactions

• Luffy and Rebecca: Luffy listens to Rebecca’s resolve and decides to defeat Doflamingo for her.
• Luffy and Ace: The brothers tease and challenge each other while maintaining clear affection and respect.
• Zoro and Kuina: Their discussion centers on swordsmanship, equality, and the value of companions. Kuina’s familiarity with Zoro hints at a deeper connection between their histories.
• Zoro and Sanji: Their habitual insults and fighting continue, especially when Sanji misinterprets Zoro’s sparring match with Kuina.
• Kuina and Lin Mo: Kuina seeks her captain’s approval, demonstrating her loyalty and the importance of his leadership.
• The rebels and the Straw Hats: The Tontatta, Toy Soldier, and Straw Hats unite around a coordinated plan to rescue their allies and overthrow Doflamingo.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Mo agrees to let Kuina challenge Zoro but expands the idea into a nine-on-nine sparring match between his group and the Straw Hat Pirates.
• Sanji leaves the others to rescue Nami, while Lin Mo, Kuina, Zoro, and Kin’emon go to the Colosseum to contact Luffy.
• Outside the locked Colosseum, Zoro and Kuina repeatedly suggest reckless ways to enter, frustrating Kin’emon. Bartolomeo recognizes Zoro and eagerly agrees to deliver their message to Luffy.
• Luffy arrives with Ace in disguise. Despite Kin’emon’s concerns, Luffy immediately accepts Lin Mo’s proposed team battle. Zoro follows his captain’s decision, while Kuina confidently accepts the challenge.
• During a group call, the Straw Hats decide to help Dressrosa, the Tontatta, and the people transformed into toys by Sugar, meaning they must ultimately defeat Doflamingo.
• Lin Mo notices that Doflamingo, Law, and Fujitora have not appeared as they did in the original sequence of events. He realizes that outside interference—possibly from his own companions—has altered the timeline.
• Sanji’s group suddenly encounters Big Mom’s ship. Enel then attacks it with lightning, forcing Sanji, Nami, Chopper, Brook, and Momonosuke to flee and regroup with Luffy at Zou.
• Enel and Kaku reveal that Enel recognized people aboard Big Mom’s ship from a previous encounter, and Enel appears to have attacked after realizing the ship was pursuing another group.

Character Developments

• Lin Mo remains calm, pragmatic, and detached. He prioritizes his companions’ safety and shows little concern for how altered events affect the wider world.
• Kuina displays determination and confidence by challenging Zoro and supporting the larger team battle.
• Zoro remains straightforward and loyal to Luffy. Although he initially prefers a one-on-one fight with Kuina, he accepts the team match once Luffy agrees.
• Luffy demonstrates his impulsive, trusting nature, accepting the challenge simply because it sounds fun and Lin Mo denies being aligned with the Marines or World Government.
• Kin’emon acts as the cautious voice of reason, objecting both to the dangerous infiltration plans and to Luffy’s reckless acceptance of the battle.
• Bartolomeo is shown as an intensely devoted Straw Hat fan, becoming emotional upon recognizing Zoro and eagerly helping him.
• Enel acts independently and impulsively, using his powers against Big Mom’s ship after recognizing its occupants. His actions unintentionally—or possibly deliberately—disrupt the expected course of events.

Significant Themes

• Free will and altered destiny: The absence of Doflamingo, Law, and Fujitora suggests that Lin Mo’s group and their companions have changed the original timeline.
• Trust versus caution: Luffy trusts Lin Mo immediately, while Kin’emon suspects deception and worries about the consequences.
• Rivalry and camaraderie: The planned team battle turns Kuina’s personal rivalry with Zoro into a broader, friendly competition between two groups.
• Consequences of outside interference: Enel’s unexpected attack and the newcomers’ actions continue to destabilize events that were supposed to follow a known pattern.
• Loyalty to one’s group: Lin Mo’s primary concern is protecting his own people, while Luffy and Zoro prioritize their crew’s decisions and shared goals.

Important Character Interactions

• Lin Mo and Kuina discuss her desire to fight Zoro, leading to the proposed team battle.
• Zoro, Kuina, and Kin’emon argue over how to enter the Colosseum without alerting its occupants.
• Bartolomeo recognizes Zoro and becomes overwhelmed with admiration before agreeing to carry his message.
• Luffy casually accepts Lin Mo’s challenge, despite Zoro and Kin’emon questioning the decision.
• Sanji coordinates with the others by Den Den Mushi as the groups discuss rescuing Dressrosa and confronting Doflamingo.
• Lin Mo and Kuina privately clarify that the Enel involved is their own crewmate, not the version from the world’s original history.
• Enel and Kaku discuss their memory of Big Mom’s subordinates, establishing why Enel chose to attack the pursuing ship.

Plot points

• Enel ignores Kaku’s caution and attacks Big Mom’s pursuing ships, then boards the Thousand Sunny to demand thanks. Sanji mistakes him for a threat, but Lin Mo calls Enel back and promises to buy him ice cream.
• Worried about Luffy’s crew, Sanji and Brook leave to help Luffy. Nami, Chopper, and Momonosuke stay aboard the Sunny; Chopper is anxious, while Nami insists Luffy will be fine.
• At Dressrosa, Lin Mo’s crew appears before Luffy and Zoro, alarming them. Lin Mo proposes a nine-round, one-on-one team match after Luffy and the others have settled their current trouble and recovered. There are no stakes beyond the friendly contest.
• Luffy accepts, despite Zoro’s reservations. Sanji and Brook arrive and learn the terms. Enel suggests matchups involving Kuina, Perona, and Lin MuMu, including the women in the Straw Hat crew.
• Lin Mo’s group prepares to buy food and ice cream, then wait by the sea for the match.

Character developments and interactions

• Enel shows a grudgingly helpful side by rescuing the Sunny’s crew, though his arrogance and childish fixation on ice cream remain prominent. He obeys Lin Mo, and their exchanges suggest a close captain–crew relationship.
• Lin Mo stays calm and authoritative, calling Enel back and negotiating the match with Luffy.
• Luffy is unusually composed and trusts Lin Mo’s assurances, accepting the contest without hesitation.
• Zoro remains suspicious of Lin Mo’s group and worries the match could put weaker crewmates at risk.
• Sanji protects Nami and Chopper, then leaves with Brook to aid Luffy. He is unsettled by the proposed match and by Enel and Kaku’s presence.
• Nami and Chopper stay behind together with Momonosuke; Chopper wants to help but agrees to guard them.
• Kaku acts as a cautious mediator, warning against trouble and trying to restrain Enel.

Significant themes

• Loyalty and trust: Crew members act on behalf of their captains and protect one another, while Luffy’s trust in Lin Mo overrides Zoro’s doubts.
• Restraint and responsibility: Kaku and Lin Mo try to prevent unnecessary conflict, even as Enel favors force.
• Humor amid danger: Enel’s grandiose self-image and ice-cream obsession lighten tense confrontations.
• Courage and protection: Sanji and Brook rush toward danger, while Nami and Chopper accept responsibility for those left behind.

Key plot points and events

• Lin Mo invites Kuina to join his group. She agrees, believing Zoro no longer needs her help. Ace, disguised as Saito, promises to find Lin Mo after the tournament.
• Luffy learns that Saito is a finalist in the Corrida Colosseum and hurries to leave for the fight against Doflamingo. Worried about the Flame-Flame Fruit, he is reassured when Ace offers to win it for him.
• Sabo appears, reveals his connection to Luffy, and offers to compete in Luffy’s place. Luffy joyfully recognizes his supposedly dead brother and gives Sabo his blessing to claim the fruit.
• Ace recognizes Sabo but keeps his own identity hidden. He withdraws from the tournament, entrusting the Flame-Flame Fruit to Sabo because he trusts him to keep it from falling into the wrong hands. Sabo wins the competition.
• As Doflamingo’s Birdcage closes around Dressrosa, Lin Mo’s group reaches the Thousand Sunny, where Nami, Chopper, and Momonosuke are waiting. Nami is suspicious of the newcomers, especially former enemies Enel and Kaku, but Lin Mo’s lavish gifts quickly persuade her to let them stay.
• Nami secretly drugs the drinks, but Kaku’s unusual friendliness and attentiveness leave her unsure whether he noticed. The group settles aboard the ship while the Straw Hats’ battle for Dressrosa begins.

Character developments and interactions

• Kuina chooses to move forward with Lin Mo rather than remain behind to support Zoro.
• Ace acts selflessly toward Luffy and Sabo, prioritizing their bond and the fruit’s safe ownership over winning it himself. His farewell—“I’m glad you’re alive”—reveals his deep affection for Sabo.
• Luffy is overwhelmed with happiness at finding Sabo alive and readily trusts him with the fruit.
• Sabo steps in to help his brothers, both by taking Luffy’s place in the contest and by claiming the fruit.
• Nami shifts from defensive suspicion to enthusiastic hospitality when offered treasure, though she remains wary enough to tamper with the drinks.
• Kaku behaves more warmly and considerately than Nami expects, while Enel remains blunt and intimidating. Their changed manner leaves Nami uncertain about them.
• Chopper and Momonosuke remain frightened of Lin Mo’s powerful group and are pressured into helping serve them.

Significant themes

• Family and reunion: Luffy and Sabo’s joyful reunion, alongside Ace’s hidden feelings, anchors the chapter.
• Trust and sacrifice: Ace gives up his chance at the fruit because he trusts Sabo and wants what is best for Luffy.
• Changing relationships: Former enemies’ presence aboard the Sunny—and Kaku’s unexpectedly gentle behavior—complicates the crew’s assumptions about friend and foe.
• Practical self-interest and power: Nami’s rapid change of heart over treasure contrasts with the group’s formidable strength and the danger closing around Dressrosa.

Key plot points and events

• Nami and Chopper wait aboard the Thousand Sunny with Lin Mo’s crew while Luffy and the others battle Doflamingo in Dressrosa. Lin Mo assures them the Straw Hats will return safely and confirms he wants a friendly team match between the two crews, with no serious injuries or stakes.
• The Birdcage falls, and the battered Straw Hats make it back to the ship. Luffy collapses from exhaustion before the match can begin. Sanji and Franky prepare the Sunny to escape.
• Fujitora pursues the Straw Hats, but Chinjao, Bartolomeo, and other pirates block the Marines so the crew can get away. Fujitora halts falling meteorite fragments rather than endanger the civilians among them. The pirates’ defense prevents the formation of Luffy’s grand fleet in this version of events.
• The crews land on a deserted island to rest. At dinner, Kaku asks Sanji for cooking lessons as a possible match wager, but Sanji refuses to commit.
• The two crews begin choosing opponents. Zoro confirms he will fight Kuina, honoring an earlier promise; Brook agrees to face Kaku, and Usopp is assigned Perona. Franky first targets Enel, but Sanji warns him that only Luffy is likely to counter Enel, so Franky changes his choice.
• Sabo arrives and joins Lin Mo’s team. He asks to fight Ace, who agrees. Chopper is also expected to compete, and Lin MuMu suggests he face one of the animal-like crew members. Little White transforms from dragon into human, startling the Straw Hats; the chapter ends as Sanji wonders whether he is a Devil Fruit user.

Character developments and interactions

• Lin Mo remains calm and in control, leaving the match’s opponent selection largely to the Straw Hats.
• Nami and Chopper are shaken by Lin Mo’s crew—especially Enel—but are unharmed. Chopper is reassured by Zoro that he can surrender if necessary.
• Zoro treats his promise to fight Kuina as binding. Brook shows good sportsmanship by accepting Kaku’s challenge, while Usopp is reluctant to participate.
• Sanji’s cooking impresses Kaku, but their former-enemy status makes the exchange awkward. Sanji also protects Franky from underestimating Enel.
• Sabo’s return brings Luffy’s two brothers together: he and Ace agree to face one another in the match.
• Fujitora’s restraint contrasts with the danger posed by the Marines: he protects civilians even while pursuing the pirates.

Significant themes

• Honor and promises: Zoro follows through on his commitment to Kuina.
• Loyalty and gratitude: Dressrosa’s people and allied pirates risk standing up to the Marines to repay Luffy’s crew.
• Restraint and justice: Fujitora avoids harming civilians, distinguishing his approach from harsher Marine justice.
• Friendly rivalry and respect: The proposed match mixes competition with camaraderie, though the crews remain cautious about one another.
• Alternate outcomes: Lin Mo’s intervention changes the Straw Hats’ route and prevents the grand fleet from forming.