Chapter Summaries

Xie Wen attended the Reverie and discovered that Pangaea Castle’s walls could suppress Observation Haki. When Saint Charlos tried to seize Shirahoshi, she struck his giant slave, and King Neptune charged at Charlos after deciding to protect his daughter.

• Cavendish resented Xie Wen’s popularity but lowered his head rather than challenge him again.
• Xie Wen and Shalmeow found that Pangaea Castle’s walls weakened their Observation Haki.
• Saint Charlos ordered his giant slave to capture Shirahoshi, while Xie Wen and his companions waited for Fish-Man Island’s delegation to act.
• Shirahoshi hit the giant slave with Fish-Man Karate, knocking him down and sending Saint Charlos sprawling.
• Saint Charlos shot the wounded giant slave and ordered him to seize Shirahoshi again.
• King Neptune charged at Saint Charlos, declaring that he would never bring anyone else from Fish-Man Island to the surface.

Saint Mjosgard stopped Saint Charlos from taking Shirahoshi, ending the confrontation at the Reverie. After Charlos left, Mjosgard apologized to King Neptune, who recognized him as the Celestial Dragon he had once met on Fish-Man Island.

• CP0 agents and Kizaru intercepted King Neptune, the Neptune brothers, Jinbe, and the Sun Pirates as they rushed to protect Shirahoshi.
• Jinbe attacked Saint Charlos but Kizaru blasted him from the air, while Jinx Meow punched Joseph as he charged at Shirahoshi.
• Xie Wen prepared to act but sensed that someone else could resolve the crisis, and Saint Mjosgard arrived and ordered everyone to stop.
• Saint Mjosgard defended the Ryugu Kingdom and tried to strike Saint Charlos, but Guernica stopped him and warned that the Holy Knights might intervene.
• Saint Charlos abandoned his attempt to capture Shirahoshi and left, followed by Kizaru and CP0.
• Saint Mjosgard knelt to apologize to King Neptune, who recognized him and noticed how much his appearance had changed.

Saint Mjosgard promised to protect Shirahoshi during the Reverie, while Xie Wen warned King Cobra about the danger of revealing Queen Lily’s connection to the name D. King Cobra agreed to be cautious, leaving Xie Wen aware that he had likely prevented Cobra from repeating the mistake that would have cost him his life.

• Saint Mjosgard promised King Neptune that he would protect Shirahoshi during the Reverie and offered Xie Wen permission to act if Charlos targeted her again.
• Xie Wen left Klee Meow and Shalmeow with Shirahoshi, Vivi, and the others, then followed King Cobra to speak privately.
• King Cobra told Xie Wen that Queen Lily had returned to Alabasta rather than becoming a Celestial Dragon, and that a family note identified her as Nefertari D. Lily.
• Xie Wen explained that D was associated with the Enemy of the Gods and warned King Cobra not to reveal the royal family’s true name to the World Government.
• King Cobra accepted Xie Wen’s warning, and Xie Wen realized Cobra had likely been planning to ask the Five Elders about Queen Lily.

Xie Wen used a disguised Claw Phone to ask Robin about Nefertari D. Lily and told her that Ohara’s books had survived and might be in Elbaf, along with news that Saul could still be alive. After stopping Klee Meow and Jinx Meow from sneaking out to explore Pangaea Castle, he settled the cats in for the night before the Reverie began.

• Xie Wen called Robin with the disguised Claw Phone and asked whether she knew anything about Nefertari D. Lily.
• Robin said she had found no records, and Xie Wen told her that giants had recovered Ohara’s books and taken them to Elbaf.
• Xie Wen added that the giants’ bandaged captain might be Robin’s friend Jaguar D. Saul, and Robin wept quietly.
• Xie Wen caught Klee Meow and Jinx Meow near the door after they tried to go out and play.
• Xie Wen and Hua Mei Meow stopped the cats from exploring Pangaea Castle at night, then Xie Wen told stories until they fell asleep.

Xie Wen and the cats watched over Shirahoshi and Vivi during the opening of the Reverie, while King Cobra avoided meeting Imu and returned to the conference. Dalton defended his right to rule the Drum Kingdom, and the kings moved on after his account of Wapol’s death.

• Xie Wen was surrounded by nobles seeking his attention and later took the cats to stay near Shirahoshi under Saint Mjosgard’s protection.
• King Cobra used an excuse to avoid the Five Elders, preventing Imu from appearing, then returned to the Reverie.
• Kings questioned Dalton’s right to rule because he lacked royal blood and tried to pressure him into giving up resources to keep his throne.
• Dalton explained that Wapol had turned to stone and starved, while a fight over the succession left Dalton as the only qualified heir.
• The kings reacted with amusement to Wapol’s death, and the presiding king moved the conference to its next topic.

During the Reverie, Saint Charlos and a group of Celestial Dragons attacked Shirahoshi and Xie Wen’s cats, forcing Xie Wen into open conflict with them. Xie Wen knocked Saint Mjosgard aside to protect him from the fallout, then armed himself with Baby 5 and struck at Charlos.

• Saint Charlos, Saint Rosward, Shalria, and other Celestial Dragons arrived with slaves and Cipher Pol agents, and Charlos ordered them to seize Shirahoshi while Shalria targeted Xie Wen’s cats.
• Saint Mjosgard tried to stop the attack, but Xie Wen flung him into a wall and knocked him unconscious.
• Xie Wen warned Chinjao and the others to move away, while Fukaboshi apologized for drawing him into the clash.
• Xie Wen decided to fight the Celestial Dragons and called Baby 5, who transformed into a long sword.
• Xie Wen swung Baby 5 at Saint Charlos with Monster Hunter Style: Heaven-Splitting Ruin.

Xie Wen and his allies fought the World Government’s forces in Saint Mary Geoise after he attacked Saint Charlos, while Kizaru arrived to stop them. Xie Wen’s side quickly gained the upper hand, but Kizaru began a serious assault on Shalmeow.

• Xie Wen left the fleeing Celestial Dragons alone and joined the Felines in freeing the slaves as Kizaru and Guernica’s CP0 group arrived.
• Guernica and Joseph attacked Xie Wen, but he used Mirror Flower Structure and Flurry Rush to severely wound Guernica and cut off Joseph’s remaining arm.
• Xie Wen’s Sakura Spirit Blade caused both CP0 agents to erupt in sword wounds, while the Felines, Sun Pirates, and Neptune’s Three Brothers overwhelmed the other guards and agents.
• Kizaru and Shalmeow clashed in the air, and Kizaru used an Armament Haki-coated kick to attack her after saying she should not rely too much on her Devil Fruit.

Shalmeow outmaneuvered Kizaru with Armament and Observation Haki, keeping him from stopping Xie Wen as he pursued the fleeing Celestial Dragons. Xie Wen deflected Akainu’s magma fist toward the Celestial Dragons, leaving the consequences of his parry unresolved.

• Shalmeow blocked Kizaru’s attack with Armament Haki, then used Observation Haki Killer to hide from his perception and kick him out of Yata Mirror.
• Xie Wen turned his attention to the evacuating Celestial Dragons, aiming to provoke the World Government and learn more about its hidden forces.
• Shalmeow stopped Kizaru from reaching Xie Wen and intercepted his Yasakani no Magatama attacks with Yata Nagi Whip.
• Xie Wen caught up with the Celestial Dragons and attacked them with Flying Slashes, but CP Agents and slaves formed a human shield.
• Akainu launched a massive magma fist at Xie Wen, who used Baby 5 as a shield and deflected the attack toward the Celestial Dragons with Perfect Shield Parry.

Xie Wen fought Akainu in Saint Mary Geoise, first relying on swordsmanship before switching to Monster Hunter techniques to gain the advantage. After Xie Wen wounded Akainu with Empty Soul Possession, Akainu unleashed Meteor Volcano.

• Xie Wen deflected Akainu’s lava attack and cut apart his Dog Biting Crimson Lotus, then greeted him provocatively.
• Akainu attacked Xie Wen, and the two traded blows as Akainu’s Logia abilities forced Xie Wen onto the defensive.
• Xie Wen switched to Red Radiant Meteor and Warrior God's Battle Banquet, driving Akainu back and taunting him about losing the Fleet Admiral position to Aokiji.
• Xie Wen used Empty Soul Possession to obscure his presence and cut Akainu’s chest.
• Akainu, enraged and no longer holding back, launched Meteor Volcano.

Akainu attacked Xie Wen and the other fighters with a barrage of magma, but Klee Meow used explosive flames to stop the attacks and summoned Lunastra above Saint Mary Geoise. As the Admirals and CP0 moved to intercept the summon, Xie Wen unleashed a sudden surge of power against Akainu.

• Akainu hurled giant magma fists at Xie Wen, the Sun Pirates, and the cats, while Baby 5 transformed into a shield to help Xie Wen deflect them.
• Klee Meow used flaming cat heads and then Explosive Sparks to destroy the magma fists targeting the cats.
• King Neptune joined the fight after learning what was happening, further pressuring the World Government's retreating forces.
• Klee Meow summoned Lunastra, and the Marines and CP0 agents rushed to attack the summon and Klee Meow.
• Akainu launched himself toward Lunastra with Great Eruption, but Xie Wen activated Flurry Rush and Valor Style before striking him with Crimson Heaven Dragon Vengeful Slash.

Xie Wen severed Sakazuki’s left leg, then resumed fighting him as Lunastra set fire to the Celestial Dragons’ residential district. With the battle escalating and reinforcements likely on the way, Xie Wen began planning an escape, only to sense that another threat was approaching.

• Xie Wen caught Sakazuki off guard and cut off his left leg, leaving Sakazuki stunned.
• Sakazuki flew into a rage and attacked Xie Wen with Dogtooth Crimson Lotus, while Xie Wen fought back to push himself toward unlocking Bushido Style.
• Jinbe blocked Gismonda from reaching Klee Meow, while Link Meow and Sanji Meow kept Maha occupied.
• Lunastra evaded Kizaru’s attacks, divided into smaller forms, and set roughly a third of the Celestial Dragons’ residential district ablaze.
• Xie Wen led Sakazuki into the Abode of the Gods and wondered why the Holy Knights had not appeared, then sensed a bad feeling as he considered the approaching reinforcements.

Xie Wen faced Garp, Sengoku, Akainu, and the Marines after attacking the Celestial Dragons and burning much of Saint Mary Geoise, rejecting their claims that his actions threatened world stability. As his allies arrived in the Dudu through a lightning strike, Shalmeow summoned a massive lightning beast and unleashed Kirin Meow against the Marines.

• Garp punched Xie Wen, who blocked the blow without injury, while Sengoku warned that the World Government would not forgive his attack on Saint Mary Geoise.
• Xie Wen argued that the Celestial Dragons had started the conflict by threatening his friends and family, and he mocked the Marines for calling their obedience justice.
• A Marine Vice Admiral defended the World Government as necessary for stability, but Xie Wen refused to continue debating the Marines.
• Garp noticed the growing darkness as thick clouds gathered above Saint Mary Geoise, concealing the preparations made by Ai Haibara Meow, Kaido Meow, and Shalmeow.
• The Dudu descended from the clouds in Golden Lion Form, and Akainu charged toward Xie Wen as Sengoku ordered the Marines to attack the thunderclouds.
• Shalmeow summoned a gigantic lightning beast and brought it down with Sage Art: Lightning Release: Kirin Meow.

Xie Wen read conflicting newspaper accounts of the attack on Saint Mary Geoise and learned that he and several cats had received wanted posters. He left Shirahoshi reassured about Fish-Man Island’s immediate safety, while Klee celebrated her bounty and the group discovered Nico Robin’s poster as well.

• Xie Wen read Morgans’s report, which omitted Shirahoshi and the Ryugu Kingdom, and the World Government’s version, which portrayed him as the aggressor.
• Xie Wen explained that the Whitebeard Pirates were near Fish-Man Island and reassured Shirahoshi that the World Government would target easier opponents first.
• Xie Wen found his wanted poster, naming him “Sapphire Star” with a 3 billion Beli bounty, and told Klee that being wanted did not make them pirates.
• Xie Wen and the cats inspected Shalmy’s 2.03 billion Beli bounty and Klee’s 770 million bounty, which specified that she was wanted alive only.
• Klee ran to show her poster to Big Sister Ai, revealing Nico Robin’s 500 million Beli wanted poster beneath it.

Xie Wen and the Felines examined their new Wanted Posters, teasing and consoling those unhappy with their bounties. After Klee helped Dudu feel included with a painted poster, Xie Wen turned to investigate the island that kept moving.

• Xie Wen reviewed the Felines’ Wanted Posters, noting Robin’s high ranking and the bounties assigned to Suika Meow, Link Meow, Meow Jūshirō, and Sanji Meow.
• Sanji Meow and Jinx Meow complained about their low bounties, while Xie Wen pointed out that Hua Mei Meow’s bounty was even lower.
• Jinx Meow calmed down after Shirahoshi comforted her and Xie Wen reminded her that Ai Haibara Meow had only a one-million-Beli bounty.
• Dudu protested that she had no Wanted Poster, so Klee Meow showed her a painted version of her own poster that made her look like Dudu.
• Xie Wen opened the Hunter’s Notes and said they would investigate the island that kept moving.

The World Government tried to discredit Xie Wen after he killed Celestial Dragons and ruined Saint Mary Geoise, but the revelations weakened its authority and stirred reactions among kings and pirates. As the Four Emperors responded to the news, Shanks set out to meet Xie Wen.

• The World Government published accusations against Xie Wen and other Shichibukai, but most ordinary people dismissed the reports while some kings began questioning their support for the Government.
• News that Celestial Dragons had been killed and Saint Mary Geoise destroyed inspired pirates and unsettled the World Government’s power.
• Teach praised Xie Wen’s attack and coveted Shalmeow’s and Klee Meow’s Logia fruits, while Whitebeard grumbled that Xie Wen had not left him any sake.
• Charlotte Linlin expected Xie Wen to seek refuge with her, while Kaido wanted to attack Celestial Dragons until Queen reminded him that it would end their arms trade with the World Government.
• Shanks asked Benn Beckman to pay their bar bill, then set out to meet Xie Wen and discuss several matters.

Xie Wen and the Dudu reached the skies above Shiki’s flying island, where Xie Wen hesitated to attack because the island’s natives would die if it fell. Shiki approached to recruit him as an ally, but Xie Wen pretended not to recognize him.

• Hua Mei Meow pointed out that Gran Tesoro’s location was public and could be reached with an Eternal Pose, but Xie Wen changed course and had the Dudu fly upward to search for Shiki’s islands.
• Xie Wen found Shiki’s small flying island and realized that killing him could send it crashing down on the natives living there, so he abandoned plans to attack or secretly follow him.
• Shiki spotted the Dudu and worried about Xie Wen’s team and its ability to control the weather, which countered his Float-Float Fruit.
• Shiki flew over to Xie Wen and greeted him warmly, hoping to recruit him as an ally against the World Government.
• Xie Wen pretended he did not know Shiki and asked who he was.

Xie Wen met Golden Lion Shiki, who tried to recruit him into a plan to challenge the World Government and revealed that a plant called iq was his real trump card. Xie Wen and Ai Haibara Meow accepted Shiki’s invitation to visit his secret sky base, though Xie Wen had not expected the meeting to reach that point so quickly.

• Shiki introduced himself as the captain of the Flying Pirates, Golden Lion Shiki, after confusingly calling himself a rooster.
• Xie Wen recognized Shiki as the pirate who had escaped Impel Down and learned that Shiki was willing to give him the swords Kogarashi and Oto to secure his alliance.
• Shiki invited Xie Wen to join him in overturning the world, and Xie Wen questioned whether they had enough strength to threaten the World Government.
• Shiki explained that he had recruited pirates for an alliance and revealed that the miraculous plant iq was his true trump card.
• Shiki invited Xie Wen to tour his secret sky base, and Ai Haibara Meow tugged Xie Wen along as he agreed to go.

Xie Wen agreed to follow Shiki to his base, intending to investigate the IQ plant before deciding whether to cooperate with him. Shiki brought the Dudu to Merveille, his floating island base on the edge of the Calm Belt, and offered Ai Haibara Meow access to IQ and his research materials.

• Xie Wen accepted Shiki's invitation, while Klee Meow warned him that she disliked the pirate's voice.
• Xie Wen told Klee Meow he wanted Ai Haibara Meow to inspect the IQ plant before making any decisions about Shiki.
• Xie Wen checked the Hunter's Notes map and realized Shiki was taking them toward the Calm Belt.
• Klee Meow spotted islands in the sky, and Shiki announced that they were the base of his Flying Pirates, Strong World.
• Ai Haibara Meow asked about the IQ plant's growing conditions, and Shiki explained that Merveille had originally been a high-altitude mountainous island.
• Shiki promised Ai Haibara Meow access to IQ and his research materials, privately doubting she could understand Dr. Indigo's work.

Xie Wen and the Felines arrived at Shiki’s floating archipelago, where Shiki openly explained his plans and showed off his engineered army of beasts to win Xie Wen’s alliance. Xie Wen withheld his decision and asked to inspect the beasts first.

• Xie Wen noticed the archipelago’s islands had distinct landscapes and seasons, while Shiki explained that the village’s inhabitants were the island’s original people whom he had abducted for labor.
• The Felines smelled the foul Daft-Green trees, and Ai Haibara Meow questioned why Shiki had planted them around the palace and village.
• As the Ark Maxims landed, Shiki explained that IQ and SIQ had produced fierce animals capable of helping him destroy Marine Base and Saint Mary Geoise.
• Xie Wen said he would inspect the beasts before deciding whether to ally with Shiki, who believed the demonstration would convince him.

Xie Wen and his companions visited Shiki’s laboratory so Ai Haibara Meow could examine IQ, while Klee Meow and Shirahoshi demonstrated their ability to understand Dr. Indigo’s gestures. After seeing Ai Haibara Meow’s advanced analyzers and learning how the group obtained their blueprints, Indigo eagerly urged Xie Wen to join Shiki, leaving Shiki even more keen to ally with him.

• Xie Wen asked Shiki to let Ai Haibara Meow inspect IQ, and Shiki sent Dr. Indigo to guide them to his laboratory.
• Klee Meow and Shirahoshi understood Indigo’s gestures, while Link Meow scorned Indigo’s claim that his gestures were meaningful.
• Ai Haibara Meow examined IQ and collected samples from its leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and stamens.
• Indigo envied Ai Haibara Meow’s five Portable Composition Analyzers, and Xie Wen explained that the group had found their blueprints at Punk Hazard.
• Indigo pleaded with Xie Wen to join Shiki, and Shiki became more eager to ally with Xie Wen.