Ch. 861Justifiable Defense!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Uchiha Hikaru and Trafalgar Law encounter a shop owner who is a subordinate of Four Emperor Kaido and tries to rob them using Kaido's name.
- Hikaru kills the shop owner in self-defense, and they ransack the shop, taking a Devil Fruit.
- News of Kaido's subordinate's death spreads, causing fear among those associated with Uchiha Hikaru's name.
- Hikaru captures hundreds of pirates and exchanges them for bounties, further stirring the New World.
- Hikaru spreads a rumor that G5 base commander Vergo is a pirate spy, leading to his arrest and investigation by the Marines.
- Hikaru and Law struggle to find a suitable ship to buy, despite their high offers.
Character Developments
- Law starts to understand and appreciate Hikaru's strategic mind and capabilities.
- Hikaru demonstrates his intelligence and cunning by outmaneuvering Vergo and crippling one of Doflamingo's arms.
- Law's confidence in taking down Doflamingo grows due to Hikaru's actions.
Significant Themes
- Self-defense and its interpretation.
- The consequences of offending powerful figures like Four Emperors.
- The power of intelligence and strategy in warfare.
- The struggle to find a suitable ship highlights the challenges faced by the characters.
Character Interactions
- Hikaru and Law work together, with Hikaru taking the lead in decision-making and strategy.
- Hikaru mentors Law, teaching him about principles and strategy.
- Law admires Hikaru's abilities and grows more confident in their alliance.
- The shop owner's attempt to rob Hikaru and Law leads to his death and the ransacking of his shop.
- Vergo's arrest and investigation by the Marines is a result of Hikaru's intelligence and manipulation.