Chapter Summaries

Nova faced Weevil himself, revealing his power as the two fought with Haki and abilities strong enough to churn the sea. Their battle left the onlookers watching closely as Bakin retreated into her ship.

• Nova floated above the Endless and told Junhe to retrieve the red-glowing object on Weevil's ship.
• Yixiao warned that the object disrupted Observation Haki, while Abona promised to help Junhe and Enel recover it.
• Bakin ordered Weevil to attack the Endless, and Weevil coated his blade with Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki before striking.
• Nova used Infinite Folding to stop Weevil's slash just short of the ship, then vanished and kicked at him.
• Weevil blocked Nova's kick, and their clash sent the sea surging into the Endless while Bakin fled into her cabin.

Nova fought Weevil while the Whitebeard Pirates broadcast their battle, and Whitebeard authorized Marco to assist the Tru Empire. Nova separated Weevil from Bakin’s ship with a spatial barrier, but Weevil began breaking free almost immediately.

• Nova’s attacks sent Weevil away from his ship, but Weevil stayed above the sea on a white cloud-like mass.
• Issho and Abona questioned Marco about Nova and his connection to Whitebeard, and Whitebeard told them to act as they wished.
• Issho ordered Junhe, Abona, and Enel to seize or destroy the red-glowing object aboard Bakin’s ship, while Whitebeard told Marco to assist if needed.
• Nova blocked Weevil from returning to Bakin’s ship with a Folding Barrier and trapped him inside a transparent cube.
• Weevil strained against Nova’s confinement and cracked the space, regaining full movement in less than three seconds.

Nova fought Weevil as Weevil revealed his Mythical Zoan Giant Deer Fruit’s Kirin Form, while Junhe, Abona, and Enel battled Miss Bakkin. Gogoya ordered the Endless to leave the waters as the world’s attention turned to the confrontation, which remained unresolved.

• Nova trapped Weevil with Space Power and attacked him with a Space Blade, but Weevil burned free and his wounds quickly healed.
• Miss Bakkin stepped onto the deck, and Marco warned Junhe, Abona, and Enel that she had served with Whitebeard aboard the Rox Pirates Ship.
• Abona attacked Miss Bakkin, but she caught his slash with one Armament Haki-coated hand; Enel and Junhe joined the fight to hold her back.
• Weevil entered a frenzied state and transformed, revealing scales, kirin horns, and a flaming beard as he unleashed immense heat.
• Gogoya ordered Hailing to move the Endless away from the waters while Nova remained poised against the transformed Weevil.

Nova used his Space Dharma Form to fight Weevil, whose monstrous strength and durability pushed him into a fierce close-combat clash. The battle remained unresolved as their repeated collisions sent powerful shockwaves across the sea.

• Nova enlarged his body to nearly thirty meters and unveiled his Space Dharma Form to face Weevil.
• Weevil, transformed into a mindless beast, charged Nova while Junhe and the other admirals struggled against Miss Bakkin.
• Nova and Weevil collided fists coated in Conqueror’s Haki, unleashing thunder, lightning, and a massive tsunami.
• Nova realized Weevil had the advantage in raw strength, but continued exchanging blows with him.
• The shockwaves from the ongoing fight battered the Endless, while Marco protected the powerless Gogoya.

Nova fought Weevil in a battle that drew the attention of the New World, while Issho and the others watched without being able to intervene. Nova’s apparent combat form was revealed to be a Space Mirror, with the real Nova safely observing from behind it as Miss Bakkin continued evading three opponents.

• Marco, Gogoya, Wild Mountain, and Issho discussed Weevil’s strength and concluded that they could not interfere in Nova’s battle.
• Nova guided Weevil away from the surrounding waters as their powerful attacks and collisions sent shockwaves across the sea.
• Weevil roared and clashed with Nova, but neither apparent fighter suffered an injury.
• The real Nova watched from behind the Space Mirror, seated on a transparent chair and hidden from everyone nearby.
• Miss Bakkin continued outmaneuvering Enel and two other opponents without seriously confronting them.

Nova revealed his royal form and drew the Demon Blade Muramasa as the battle against Weevil intensified. The meteors destroyed Miss Bakkin’s ship, while the onlookers turned their attention to Nova and Weevil’s impending clash.

• After Enel took the red-glowing object from the mast, Issho sensed the enemy ship and launched three meteors at Miss Bakkin’s side.
• Weevil’s eyes glowed red, flames covered his body, and his claws unleashed a strike that shattered the space around Nova.
• Nova deflected Weevil’s attack with Space Power: Distort and declared that he would show Weevil the Tru Empire’s strength.
• Nova emerged from a spatial rift in royal attire as Issho’s meteors destroyed the ship and sent shockwaves across the sea.
• Nova appeared with the sheathed Demon Blade Muramasa, and Gogoya told Gion and Marco that their king was a powerful swordsman.

Nova revealed himself as the real King of Tru and demonstrated that he was a Grand Swordsman while fighting Weevil. His slashes wounded Weevil only slightly, and the battle continued as Nova attacked from another dimension to avoid Weevil’s flames.

• Whitebeard told Jozu that the Nova they had seen before was not the real body and that the one facing Weevil was much stronger.
• Nova summoned the Demon Blade Muramasa and advanced toward Weevil as the blade and swordsman seemed to merge.
• Nova used Space Power and the Flying Dragon Sword Style—Dragon Nest Flash to slash Weevil, knocking off several scales and drawing blood.
• Gion recognized Nova as a Grand Swordsman and was stunned by the gap between their abilities.
• Nova kept striking Weevil from different directions, retreating into another dimension after each attack to avoid the flames.

Nova defeated Weevil in their battle at sea, but Miss Bakkin helped Weevil escape before Nova could seal him away. After returning to the ship in his true body, Nova’s imperial presence left the crew and their guests too intimidated to speak freely.

• Nova wounded Weevil with the Demon Blade Muramasa as Weevil weakened and lashed out blindly.
• Nova tried to seal Weevil with Space Power and Adamantine Chain, but a fissure opened beneath Weevil and took him away.
• Nova suspected Miss Bakkin was responsible for Weevil’s escape, then removed his spatial barriers as the sea grew calm.
• Whitebeard watched the battle from afar and worried about Miss Bakkin’s involvement.
• Nova returned to the ship in his true body, and Junhe and the others bowed before him.
• Gion asked Gogoya what had happened, while the people aboard and Whitebeard silently waited for Nova to speak.

Nova’s uncontrolled Conqueror’s Haki made everyone around him feel oppressed, so he used a mirror image to spare them its effects. News of his victory over Weevil spread across the world, leaving the Tru Empire’s power beyond question.

• Marco asked Nova to leave the Whitebeard Pirates on a small island, but Nova said he would accompany them to meet Whitebeard.
• Nova restored the hole in the Endless’s deck with a wave of his hand and ordered Hailing to set sail.
• Nova entered a spatial rift, leaving a mirror image on the ship and causing the oppressive feeling to vanish.
• News of Nova confronting and defeating Weevil spread within half a day and dominated headlines around the world.
• Major powers reconsidered the Tru Empire’s strength, while the World Government remained unsurprised by Nova’s power.

Big Mom learned that Emperor Tru had entered the New World and ordered Perospero to invite him to Whole Cake Island’s tea party, while Katakuri and Smoothie asked about his character. Perospero sought Katakuri’s impressions to plan how they would approach Emperor Tru.

• Newspapers spread news of the Tru Empire’s power, prompting some pirates to consider joining it.
• Big Mom read that Emperor Tru had surpassed Edward Weevil, whose strength had once surpassed the Big Mom Pirates’ forces.
• Katakuri and Smoothie discussed Emperor Tru’s abilities and the Marines’ and World Government’s wariness of him.
• Big Mom tasked Perospero with inviting Emperor Tru to the annual tea party and Katakuri with gathering unmarried daughters for him to choose from.
• Perospero asked Katakuri what Emperor Tru was like so they could decide how to approach him.

Katakuri warned Perospero that Emperor Tru was exceptionally powerful and difficult to deceive as Perospero prepared to invite him to Big Mom’s tea party. Elsewhere, the Red-Haired Pirates discussed Tru’s swift defeat of Edward Weevil and wondered why the clash had occurred.

• Katakuri recalled meeting Nova and warned Perospero that Emperor Tru seemed able to see visitors’ thoughts and possessed overwhelming strength.
• Katakuri told Perospero that inviting Emperor Tru to the Whole Cake Island tea party should be possible, then left Perospero to decide what to do.
• Smoothie asked Perospero whether Emperor Tru was difficult to approach, and Perospero concealed his unease as he prepared to meet him.
• On Shanks’s ship, Yasopp, Lucky Roo, and Beckman read the newspaper and discussed Emperor Tru’s arrival in the New World.
• Beckman speculated that Big Mom had targeted the Tru Empire for its wealth and noted that Tru had defeated Edward Weevil in only four hours.

After the Tru Empire’s decisive victory over Edward Weevil drew attention from the major powers, Beckman ordered the Red-Haired Pirates to leave the New World and sail for North Blue. Nova’s crew continued toward Dressrosa, where he planned to question Doflamingo about someone imprisoned there.

• Beckman recognized that the Tru Empire’s arrival in the New World could disrupt the balance of power and ordered the Red-Haired Pirates to head for North Blue.
• Nova told Gogoya to notify Doflamingo that the Endless would reach Dressrosa that night.
• Nova said he wanted to ask Doflamingo who was imprisoned there.
• Marco treated the badly injured Mosank after the battle with Weevil, and the Endless continued along its course toward the Whitebeard Pirates.

Nova and the Tru Empire arrived in Dressrosa, where Doflamingo personally welcomed them. Nova hinted that he knew something was wrong in Doflamingo’s country, leaving the king uneasy as he escorted the group to the palace.

• Nova agreed to go ashore at night after Gogoya told him they had reached Dressrosa.
• Doflamingo and the Donquixote Family gathered at the port to receive Nova and his party.
• Nova examined the Donquixote Family and noticed that the little girl he was interested in was absent.
• Nova ordered Gogoya to count everyone who arrived and threatened to kill anyone who questioned their numbers.
• Nova reminded Doflamingo that Dressrosa and the Tru Empire were trading partners, unsettling Doflamingo with his apparent knowledge of the country.

Nova and the Tru Empire arrived in Dressrosa, where Doflamingo received them despite the tension and mockery. Nova dismissed the others and warned Doflamingo that he wanted to speak privately, leaving the two of them to head elsewhere.

• Doflamingo led Nova and the Tru Empire through Dressrosa, where toys charged at them before Gogoya’s companion stopped them with mucus.
• Pica appeared on the palace grounds and spoke with Doflamingo, while Enel laughed at his shrill voice.
• Nova ordered Doflamingo to arrange lodgings for the Tru Empire and said he wanted to speak with him alone.
• Pica insisted he would stay with Doflamingo, so Nova sent him flying with a shockwave and warned the others to leave.
• Doflamingo reassured Nova that his subordinates meant no harm, then led him away to talk privately.

Nova visited Dressrosa and asked Doflamingo about Impel Down, hinting that the answer could threaten Doflamingo’s position and the protector behind him. Doflamingo faced Nova’s question without yet revealing what he knew.

• The Donquixote Family watched Nova and Doflamingo leave, while Pica remained injured on the ground.
• Doflamingo led Nova to the royal plateau as a distant woman watched Nova with interest and disappointment.
• Nova told Doflamingo he had come to ask him something and warned that it could affect Doflamingo’s livelihood and protector.
• Nova asked Doflamingo about the situation in Impel Down, leaving Doflamingo unsure how to respond.

Nova pressured Doflamingo into discussing what he knew about Impel Down, threatening to expose his Celestial Dragon identity and destroy his rule in Dressrosa. Doflamingo agreed to negotiate for benefits before revealing anything, while the Tru Empire's delegation waited elsewhere in the city.

• Nova told Doflamingo that he knew the Donquixote Family had been Celestial Dragons and threatened to expose him and use the toys in Dressrosa against him.
• Doflamingo asked why Nova wanted information about Impel Down, then asked what Nova wanted to know about its overall situation.
• Doflamingo claimed he knew only about Impel Down's six levels, and Nova challenged him by pointing out that he was speaking to a clone.
• Doflamingo demanded sufficient benefits before revealing the truth, and Nova invited him to name his conditions while warning him not to lie.
• The Nosebleed Man guarded the sleeping girl as the Tru Empire's attendants and Admirals explored Dressrosa, where Issho sensed that the toys were not ordinary.

Nova used his Mind-type Devil Fruit to learn that Impel Down held people who should have been dead, then left Dressrosa after speaking with Doflamingo. The next morning, Nova met Sugar, the young Devil Fruit user he had asked to see.

• Doflamingo claimed he knew little about Impel Down, so Nova controlled his mind and extracted more detailed information.
• Nova learned that people who should have been dead were inside Impel Down, then left Doflamingo with hidden alterations to his spiritual world.
• Nova asked Doflamingo to arrange a place for him to stay and send Sugar to meet him the next morning; Doflamingo refused to give her to Nova.
• The next day, Nova met Sugar in the palace hall as she ate snacks.

Nova met Sugar in the royal palace and demonstrated that her Hobby-Hobby Fruit could not turn him into a toy. After examining her, he reassured Doflamingo, reminded him of his instructions, and prepared to leave.

• Nova asked Issho what he thought of Sugar, and Issho said she was no weakling.
• Doflamingo introduced Sugar as one of the Donquixote Family's most important officers.
• Sugar touched Nova's hand, but he remained unchanged, shocking her and the Donquixote Family.
• Nova examined Sugar and secretly made her freeze briefly with a red gleam in his eyes.
• Nova told Doflamingo that what was his would remain his, thanked him for his hospitality, and said it was time to depart.

After leaving Dressrosa, Nova reflected on what he had learned and set sail aboard the Endless with his doubts mostly resolved. Gion wondered about his pensive mood, while Gogoya declined to pry into her king’s thoughts.

• The Tru Empire’s group left Dressrosa’s palace without Doflamingo seeing them off, and Doflamingo told Sugar that Nova was more powerful than Kaido.
• Doflamingo, Pica, and the others discussed Nova’s strength and the future of the Grand Line.
• Nova walked through Dressrosa and, upon reaching the Endless, smiled as he felt more than half of his doubts had been cleared up.
• The Endless set sail, and Nova spent the voyage alone on the upper deck, lost in thought.
• Gion asked Gogoya why Nova seemed different, and Gogoya said they should not pry into his thoughts.

Nova and the Endless sailed into Whitebeard’s territory to meet the Whitebeard Pirates. Nova arranged for the World Economic Journal to keep the meeting secret as the ship locked onto the Moby Dick’s location.

• After roughly two days, the Endless reached Whitebeard’s territory, where Marco said he did not know Whitebeard’s exact location and Jozu estimated the Moby Dick was southwest of them.
• Enel prepared to meet Whitebeard, and Junhe reminded him to wear his Tru Empire vice admiral’s uniform.
• Issho and Abona expressed anticipation and prepared to change clothes for the meeting.
• Nova used his thoughts to tell the seagull following the Endless that the meeting must remain secret.
• The owner of the World Economic Journal promised not to report the meeting, and the seagull flew away.
• The Endless’s navigation system locked onto the Moby Dick and guided the ship toward it.