Chapter Summaries

The Holy Light Cleric Squad captured Krieg and Gin after Krieg resisted their arrest, while Shalkos and Vivi emerged from the captain’s cabin. The clerics hid their rough beating of Krieg from Vivi and gently thanked her for her gratitude.

• The Holy Light Cleric Squad ordered Krieg and Gin to surrender, and a cleric knocked Gin down with his Shield of Courage.
• Krieg tried to negotiate, but when the clerics refused to release them, he attacked and was frozen by a ring of light.
• The clerics put away their weapons and beat Krieg, while Gin and the ship’s guards watched.
• Shalkos came out of the captain’s cabin to investigate and explained to the guards that Vivi was inside.
• Vivi came out looking for Shalkos, so the clerics formed a human wall to hide Krieg’s beating and asked Shalkos to take her back inside.
• Vivi thanked the clerics for saving them, and they smiled at her.

The Holy Church escorted Vivi and her companions toward the Goa Royal Capital, then announced a sweeping crackdown on piracy across the East Blue. Its fleet destroyed the pirate forces attempting to flee into the Grand Line, leaving the East Blue under the Church’s control and major powers shaken by modern warfare.

• The Holy Light Clerics escorted Vivi and her companions toward the Goa Royal Capital, while Kuro watched the fleet depart and decided to put his own plan into action.
• Kumata announced the Holy Church’s Sea-Cleansing Edict and said it would establish Adventurers’ Guild branches so people could explore the sea legally.
• The Holy Church began bombing pirate ships across the East Blue, driving many pirate crews to flee toward the Grand Line.
• The East Blue First Fleet blockaded the Grand Line entrance and annihilated hundreds of pirate crews and more than a thousand armed ships.
• Major powers watched the battle’s broadcast and recognized that the Holy Church had made the East Blue a forbidden zone for pirates.

Ace left the Holy Church to begin his life as an Adventurer at sea, after thanking Mu Le and saying goodbye to Luffy and Sabo. The chapter then showed how the Holy Church had transformed the East Blue into a peaceful, prosperous region, while Garp observed its changes in Windmill City.

• Ace told Mu Le that he was ready to sail and thanked her for helping him understand himself and his dreams.
• Mu Le wished Ace safe travels, while Luffy vowed to become a king-ranked Adventurer and Sabo promised to become a great Priest.
• Ace boarded an Adventurer Guild ship and set off to sea as Mu Le returned to the school with Luffy and Sabo.
• The Holy Church’s reforms and trials weakened the nobility, while the East Blue’s development demonstrated life beyond noble rule.
• Garp walked through the transformed Windmill City and watched tourists photograph tamed Sea Kings called Sacred Beasts.

Garp and Kuzan discussed how the Holy Church and its Adventurers had transformed the New World and shaken the Marines’ faith in their own justice. Kuzan also revealed that Holy Church-linked fighters were aiding Dragon’s rebellions, while Garp was left watching him depart.

• Luffy demanded to go to sea, then used the threat of a teacher’s home visit to make Garp buy him snacks.
• Kuzan told Garp that Adventurers had become a fourth power in the New World under the Holy Church’s protection.
• Kuzan explained that the Holy Church’s influence had caused deep divisions among the Marines and made many officers question their justice.
• Kuzan reported that Dragon’s Revolutionary Army was gaining Holy Church-linked fighters and driving rebellions in World Government member nations.
• Luffy returned with a huge sack of snacks, and Kuzan left as Garp watched him go in thought.

Shiki chose to take the Flying Pirate Crew to the East Blue to secretly build up its strength, but the Holy Church detected his sky island near Cocoyasi Village and dispatched fleets to intercept him. Shiki spotted the wealthy village below, unaware that the Holy Church was already preparing to attack.

• After Whitebeard refused to ally with him, Shiki decided to head to the East Blue and quietly strengthen his crew.
• Axel told Kumata and Mina that the Holy Church had found the Lixing People, a cute, intelligent civilization, and had not yet decided how to contact them.
• The Holy Church command center detected Shiki’s sky island approaching Cocoyasi Village and ordered the First and Second Fleets and the surface-to-air missile corps to intercept it.
• Shiki felt watched as his crew spotted an unusually wealthy village below, and he went to inspect it through the sky island’s observation tube.

Shiki decided to raid Cocoyasi Village, while Bell-mère and her daughters were caught in the evacuation as the Holy Church prepared to defend it. The chapter ended with Yuta heading to the shore and urging Bell-mère to trust the Holy Church to protect the villagers.

• Shiki mistook the prosperous Cocoyasi Village for a town, then agreed to raid it and ordered Blondie to ready the pirates.
• Bell-mère shared a happy dinner with Nami and Nojiko, reflecting on leaving the Navy and finding security and work through the Holy Church.
• An alarm warned that powerful pirates were attacking, and the villagers began evacuating to the Holy Church Shelter as clerics raised a Barrier.
• Bell-mère met Yuta, who told her the enemy was coming from the sky and ordered her to take the children to shelter.
• Bell-mère offered to fight, but Yuta insisted she protect her daughters and trust the Holy Church before riding toward the shore.

Shiki and the Sky-Sailing Pirate Crew attacked Cocoyasi Village, but the Holy Light Clerics and their regiment overwhelmed them with barriers and heavy weapons. After Blondie was killed and Shiki’s men were wiped out, Shiki flew into a rage and prepared to attack the island himself.

• Blondie led the Sky-Sailing Pirate Crew toward Cocoyasi Village, where the regiment commander ordered the Holy Armored Ones to prepare an ambush.
• The Holy forces opened fire, destroying pirate ships and killing many of Shiki’s men; Shiki retaliated by raising a wave toward Cocoyasi Island.
• The Priests’ Super Holy Light Blessing stopped the wave, and Shiki sent a swarm of blades down at the island.
• The Holy Light Clerics raised barriers over nearby homes and fired their cannons and machine guns, damaging Shiki’s sky island and devastating his crew.
• A Holy Light Cleric Sniper shot Blondie as he tried to escape, leaving Shiki with no men and consumed by fury.

Shiki faced the First and Second Fleets and their Holy Knight commanders, Shishu and Hexia, whose powers overwhelmed him. After Shishu struck him with a Golden Arrow while Hexia trapped his senses, Shiki fell toward the sea with a fatal wound.

• The First and Second Fleets arrived and bombarded Shiki with explosive and armor-piercing shells.
• Shiki used waves, a hurricane, and slashes to evade the barrage, while Shishu revealed his Holy Knight armor and Hexia joined him.
• Shiki sent two seawater lion heads toward the fleets, but Shishu and Hexia shattered them with their golden-lit fists.
• Shishu and Hexia introduced themselves, then Shishu used Sagittarius, Golden Arrow, as Hexia used Aries, Five Senses Hypnosis, leaving Shiki helpless in darkness.
• A golden streak pierced Shiki's chest, and he realized he had been fatally wounded before falling toward the sea.

Shishu and Hexia returned to Cocoyasi Village after defeating Shiki and arranged for the Holy Church’s fleets to display their warships and reassure the villagers. As news of Shiki’s death spread, the Five Elders responded to the Holy Church’s growing power by inviting pirates to join a new alliance that would legalize their plundering.

• Shishu and Hexia checked on Cocoyasi Village, confirmed there were no civilian casualties, and ordered compensation for damaged homes.
• Shishu announced that the First and Second Fleets would tour the islands and display their warships to restore public confidence.
• Bell-mère brought Nami and Nos aboard a Holy Church warship, where the clerics’ kindness inspired Nami to dream of sailing the seas.
• News and footage of Shiki’s defeat spread across the New World, alarming powerful pirates and increasing pressure on the World Government.
• The Five Elders summoned powerful pirates and formed the New World Alliance Co-Prosperity Sphere, offering members legal permission to plunder as long as they spared nobles.

The World Government’s decision to cooperate with pirates triggered a revolt within the Marines, leading Zephyr and Sengoku to resign. Sengoku defied the Five Elders’ threats and declared that the World Government was no longer the Marines’ only option.

• Zephyr rejected the World Government’s pirate policy, resigned, and led more than half the gathered senior officers out of the Meeting Room.
• Marine soldiers revolted in the barracks and marched on headquarters to demand an explanation for the new policy.
• Sengoku faced the soldiers, apologized, and resigned as Marine Marshal when he could not explain the decision.
• The soldiers began resigning en masse, and a guard reported to the Five Elders that Sengoku and many senior officers had quit.
• The sword-wielding Elder accused Sengoku of threatening the World Government, but Sengoku answered that the government had betrayed the Marines and challenged it to issue wanted notices.

After the World Government branded the resigning Marine officers as criminals, the Holy Church decided to support local Adventurers and strengthen Dragon’s Revolutionary Army. Sengoku and Zephyr fled toward the East Blue but were intercepted by Akainu, and their clash began as a battle over the Marines’ future.

• The sword-wielding Five Elder ordered Akainu to return from Wano and had bounties placed on Marine officers who resigned.
• Axel and the Holy Church legion commanders agreed to give East Blue Adventurers bandit-suppression missions and send core personnel to support Dragon.
• Sengoku and Zephyr led fleeing Marines toward Reverse Mountain, pursued by Akainu and the New Marines.
• Sengoku and Zephyr argued with Akainu over whether leaving the Marines was betrayal or a necessary response to the World Government’s corruption.
• Akainu sent his soldiers away and attacked Sengoku, who met his punch with his Devil Fruit power.

Sengoku defeated Akainu and led a group of Marines who had resigned from the World Government into the East Blue, hoping to join the Holy Church. Shishu welcomed them and agreed to take them to Holy Church Headquarters, while Sengoku arranged to visit an old friend.

• Sengoku defeated Akainu, who accepted the Marines’ split and returned to the New World with his soldiers.
• Shishu received orders to intercept Marine warships entering the East Blue and led the First Fleet to surround Sengoku’s ships.
• Sengoku explained to Shishu that his group had resigned over the World Government’s collusion with pirates and wished to join the Holy Church.
• Shishu welcomed the Marines and invited them to accompany him to Holy Church Headquarters for the Marshal to decide their future.
• Sengoku asked to visit an old friend from the first battle against the Holy Church, and Shishu said the man might still be in his hometown.

The First Fleet returned to Windmill City while Marine officers observed the Holy Church navy’s discipline and learned about its devastating weapons. The Marines arrived to find Garp’s former village transformed into a bustling city, prompting them to reconsider the effects of noble rule.

• Shishu ordered the fleet back, and Marine officers toured the Ironclad Warship as Tsuru and Yao Tu admired the Holy Light Clerics’ discipline and the people’s warm welcome.
• Shishu told Sengoku and Zephyr the fleet would reach Windmill City in about three hours and demonstrated the range and power of missile destroyers, aircraft carriers, missile cruisers, and defensive guns.
• The First Fleet arrived at Windmill City, where a huge crowd gathered and Holy Light Clerics moved to keep the harbor orderly.
• Shishu explained that Windmill Village had grown into a city after noble restrictions disappeared, and the Marine officers reconsidered the nobles they had once protected.

Garp reunited with Sengoku and Zephyr, who had left the World Government to seek a new path with the Holy Church. As they headed to Holy Church Headquarters, Garp explained why he believed its Holy Light Clerics could eventually shape the world, leaving Sengoku and the other Navy officers resolved to approach the Church.

• Garp welcomed Sengoku and Zephyr, agreed to join them, and left to change into a suit.
• As the group walked toward the fleet, Garp told Sengoku and the Navy officers that the Holy Church was widely admired by ordinary people in the East Blue.
• Garp explained that anyone could become a Holy Light Cleric and grow stronger through firm belief in the Church's ideals.
• Garp described the Church's practice of acting before preaching and its vision of a world with care, education, work, fairness, freedom, and peace.
• Garp explained that clerics lost holy power if their faith in their work faltered, convincing the officers that they were formidable allies and opponents.
• Sengoku set aside his doubts and led the Navy officers toward the Holy Church fleet.

Shishu and Axel explained that Sengoku could not join the Holy Church’s military without giving up his Devil Fruit powers and Haki, but offered him leadership of the Adventurers’ Guild. Sengoku accepted, seeing the Guild as a way to guide people seeking freedom and bring Roger’s era to a close.

• Shishu took Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr through the transformed Windmill City and rejected Sengoku’s request to join the Holy Church’s military under its existing rules.
• Shishu said they could join the military only if they relinquished their Devil Fruit powers and Haki and accepted Holy Power.
• Axel assigned Sengoku to lead the Adventurers’ Guild, explaining that the Church wanted the civilian organization to guide adventurers without excessive military control.
• Axel described the Guild’s rankings and tournaments as a lawful path for people seeking freedom and strength, and said it could counter Roger’s legacy.
• Sengoku accepted the Guild presidency on behalf of himself and the newly appointed members.

The Holy Church’s appointment of Sengoku, Zephyr, and Garp to lead the Adventurers' Guild sparked debate about why powerful non-clerics could not join its military. As the Church’s influence transformed the seas and weakened pirates, Sengoku announced that the Adventurers' ladder tournament would begin in 1520, stirring excitement over its rewards.

• The Holy Church announced that Sengoku would head the Adventurers' Guild, with Zephyr and Garp as vice presidents, and a former Navy rear admiral explained that only Holy Light Clerics could serve in its military.
• Red-Hair Shanks read the news, called the Church’s army terrifying, and wondered what Luffy would become when he set sail in a little over two years.
• Holy Church agents and Dragon's former Revolutionary Army helped spark uprisings across the New World, while Holy Light Clerics defended villages from nobles and pirates.
• Adventurers began hunting powerful pirates, making plundering and resupplying difficult and prompting some pirates to seek ways to abandon their criminal pasts.
• The Holy Church’s stories made pirates less appealing to the public as the Adventurers' Guild grew in popularity.
• Sengoku announced that the Adventurers' ladder tournament would begin in 1520 after a year of preparation, and its promised rewards caused a worldwide sensation.

Ace announced the Ladder Tournament and its wish-granting Holy Grail in a Sabaody tavern, drawing Reilly’s attention and a challenge to spar. Across the seas, people with regrets and powerful figures set their sights on the tournament, while Whitebeard hoped Ace would reach the hundredth floor.

• Ace told the tavern crowd that the Holy Grail could grant wishes, including resurrecting the dead and granting immense wealth or power.
• Reilly recognized Ace as the son of his old captain and asked whether he planned to enter the Ladder Tournament.
• Ace declared that he would become the strongest Adventurer, and Reilly challenged him to trade blows.
• Ace accepted Reilly’s challenge, and the two left the tavern to find a place to fight.
• People across the seas set out for the East Blue, including a man hoping to cure Lucian, Zoro seeking to defeat Kuina, and Hawk-Eye seeking a worthy opponent.
• Whitebeard read about the tournament, reflected on Roger’s era, and hoped Ace would reach the hundredth floor.

The Holy Church’s game pods gave Hidden Stone’s ninja a new way to train, while the Adventurer Guild’s Ladder Tournament drew fighters and intensified tensions with the World Government. As Luffy and Sabo chose their own paths, the tournament approached and the World Government began challenging the Holy Church’s growing influence.

• Ōnoki showed Kurotsuchi a Tower Defense Game Pod and promised to save one for her if she trained hard.
• Ninja across the major villages began training eagerly in the game pods to earn Holy Church contribution points.
• The Ladder Tournament announcement packed East Blue Adventurer registration sites with fighters, keeping Sengoku busy while Garp lounged at the Guild.
• Luffy decided to set sail early so he could enter the tournament and face Ace, while Sabo chose to join the Revolutionary Army as a Holy Light Cleric.
• As the tournament neared, Supernova Adventurers rose in number, and the World Government rejected their legitimacy despite a stern warning from the Holy Church.

The World Government’s crackdown on adventurers escalated into naval clashes, prompting Sengoku to ask Marshal Axel whether the Adventurers’ Guild should intervene. Axel assured him the Holy Church would respond itself, and its three East Blue fleets entered the New World, leaving the Five Elders ordering Akainu to prepare for battle.

• The World Government ordered adventurers to register, take assignments suppressing rebellions, and face arrest by Akainu if they only pretended to carry them out.
• Adventurers resisted the navy at sea, and the destruction of a Supernova Adventurer Group alarmed the Adventurers’ Guild.
• Sengoku and Zephyr discussed the crisis, and Sengoku contacted Marshal Axel to ask whether the Guild should mobilize.
• Axel told Sengoku the Holy Church would handle the conflict and send its forces to the New World, while the Guild focused on the Ladder Tournament.
• The Holy Church ordered its three East Blue fleets into the New World, and adventurers followed them toward its entrance.
• After learning the fleets had arrived, the Sword-Wielding Five Elder ordered Akainu to assemble the navy and prepare for battle.

Akainu ordered the navy to intercept the Holy Church's fleets near Sabaody, despite Kuzan's warning that the mission would be disastrous. Red-Hair failed to stop the standoff, while Whitebeard's group watched as Ace arrived with his new teacher, Reilly.

• Akainu ordered the navy to assemble and sail to Reverse Mountain, then insisted Kuzan and Kizaru join the mission.
• The Holy Church's Three Fleets advanced toward Sabaody, and Akainu led thousands of navy warships out to meet them.
• The navy and the Holy Church faced off twenty kilometers from Sabaody while Shishu waited for more spectators to arrive.
• Red-Hair asked both sides to end the war, but the Holy Church and Akainu rejected his appeal.
• Big Mom concluded that the Holy Church was prepared to challenge the World Government without committing its full strength, and Whitebeard agreed that it showed the bearing of a new era's rulers.
• Ace arrived beside Whitebeard with Reilly, whom he introduced as his new teacher, and the onlookers continued watching the standoff.