Recaps

Kakarot and the others traveled south across the enormous island to find Little Croc, collecting unfamiliar plants along the way. At the swamp, the fearsome 800-meter Emperor Crocodile surfaced, only to greet Jörmungandr like an affectionate pet.

• Lina formed a cloud for the group to ride and another overhead to cool them as they headed south toward the swamp.
• Lilith excitedly examined unfamiliar plants, while Yueli gathered medicinal herbs she recognized.
• The group reached a vast swamp, where a deep roar sent waves surging across the water.
• An enormous Emperor Crocodile charged out of the water and crawled toward them, while Lina blocked the mud he splashed up.
• Little Croc rubbed his snout against Jörmungandr like a puppy, and Jörmungandr affectionately stroked his jaw.

Kakarot gave Jörmungandr’s younger brother Little Croc an Ancient Giant Devil Fruit, transforming him into a towering, armored giant and making him more intelligent. Before leaving the island, Kakarot asked Little Croc to stay near the giant tree, where his strength could be useful later.

• Kakarot gave Jörmungandr the Ancient Giant Devil Fruit, and she fed it to Little Croc.
• Little Croc transformed into a three-hundred-meter-tall, armored giant and thanked Jörmungandr and Kakarot.
• Lina brought Kakarot and the others up to meet Little Croc, who introduced himself and offered to help them.
• Kakarot led Little Croc to the giant tree and asked him to visit the area and stay there after the group left the island.
• Little Croc agreed to stay, following Jörmungandr’s earlier private instruction, and Kakarot felt reassured by having him near the tree.

Kakarot and his companions spent the next several days training on the mysterious island, sharpening their abilities through battles and sparring. Though Kakarot had planned to leave after seven days to find Ace's mother, he stayed because the others wanted to continue training and there was no urgent news from the Revolutionary Army.

• Slade, Bailing, Baixue, and the other Beast Kings fought the island's fierce beasts, while Hades trained Little Croc in Armament Haki and Observation Haki.
• Athena, Yingyue, and Vian sparred with their swords as Mihawk and Shanks watched, learned from them, and competed against each other.
• After Mihawk and Shanks asked Kakarot why their training had become so effective, he shared his theories about mysterious substances in places like the Calm Belt, and the two returned to training with renewed drive.
• Lilith, Lina, and sometimes Bailing fought Jörmungandr, while Kakarot advised her on developing her darkness abilities; her progress accelerated through the battles.
• Kakarot passed his days flying over the island and spending relaxing nights with his companions, but stayed after they asked to keep training rather than leave for the South Blue to find Ace's mother.

Kakarot and his companions left Zou and boarded a newly assigned ship, where they met its eight crew members. Nasha introduced the vessel and its facilities as everyone explored their new home and prepared for the voyage.

• Kakarot led the group from Zou to the ship, with Iris, Emily, Yueli, and the others flying or using Geppo to reach it.
• Nasha greeted Kakarot and his companions and introduced the crew: Fanny and Fenty, Tara, Tal, Vail, Wick, and Slade.
• Kakarot welcomed the new crew as companions, and everyone exchanged friendly greetings.
• Nasha showed the group the ship’s construction, three decks, supplies, captain’s cabin, and training room.
• Lilith and the other girls eagerly explored the rooms and began choosing the ones they liked.

Kakarot named the ship Yanhuang Dragon Soul, chose a new flag, and set a course for Dressrosa with his crew. On the way, they fought through a storm and powerful currents, escaping the worst of the danger but remaining on guard.

• Kakarot named the ship Yanhuang Dragon Soul and described a red-and-gold flag for it.
• Lilith proposed visiting Dressrosa, and Kakarot agreed after Nasha confirmed they had an Eternal Pose for the island.
• Kakarot ordered the crew to set sail, and everyone took up their duties as the ship left Zou.
• A sudden storm battered the ship, and Nasha guided Slade as he struggled to steer through enormous waves and rain.
• Kakarot used Observation Haki to sense the currents and urged the crew to adjust the sails together, helping the ship break free for the moment.

After the ship strayed from its course, Kakarot identified two Devil Fruits using Observation Haki and arranged to give the Den Den Mushi Fruit to Shu Laibao. The crew began training, and Kakarot pushed himself underwater to strengthen his Vast Sea Fist Intent.

• Kakarot chose to follow the ship’s new course rather than return to the route toward Dressrosa.
• Nasha revealed that Shu Laibao had left two unidentified Devil Fruits in Kakarot’s cabin, and the crew gathered to inspect them.
• Kakarot used Observation Haki to identify a Den Den Mushi Fruit and a Zoan Human-Human Fruit, Giant Form.
• Kakarot called Shu Laibao and offered him the Den Den Mushi Fruit, which Shu Laibao agreed could improve Den Den Mushi.
• Lina and the others went to train, while Kakarot submerged himself in the sea wearing five thousand jin of weights and practiced his Vast Sea Fist Intent.

Fifteen days after setting out to sea, Kakarot finished tempering his skin and led the crew to explore a dangerous island inhabited by giant beasts. As the group ventured deeper, Yingyue sensed a powerful swordsman to the east and raced off with Vian and the others following.

• Vian and Yingyue tested Kakarot's hardened skin, and Kakarot explained that he needed to improve his Armament Haki further before tempering his muscles.
• Iris spotted an island, and Nasha identified it from her book as Beast Island, or Devil Island, home to Hellfire Demon Ants and prehistoric beasts.
• Kakarot and the crew sailed to the island despite Nasha's warning, then explored its forest while Nasha was advised to stay near the ship or the forest's edge.
• The crew dealt easily with venomous creatures, dinosaurs, and saber-toothed tigers as Iris sensed more powerful beasts deeper on the island.
• Yingyue sensed a powerful swordsman to the east and hurried toward the presence, with Vian and the rest of the group following.

Yingyue fought the Golden Blade Mantis in the forest, breaking through to Great Swordmaster while the intelligent mantis also grew stronger. After they ended the spar peacefully, Kakarot and the others headed toward the volcano, warned that it belonged to the Red Ants and their monstrous king.

• Yingyue found the Golden Blade Mantis eating a Tyrannosaurus rex and challenged it to a fight.
• Yingyue transformed into Sulong form and fought the mantis, whose blades were coated in Armament Haki and whose Observation Haki read her attacks.
• Yingyue broke through to Great Swordmaster as the Golden Blade Mantis developed its own powerful blade intent, and their strongest slashes collided.
• Yingyue and Kakarot conveyed that they meant no harm, and the mantis relaxed and returned to eating.
• The Golden Blade Mantis warned that the volcano belonged to the Red Ants and their monster king, but Kakarot remained eager to face them, and the group set off.

Kakarot and his companions reached the volcano and challenged the Ant King, who sent Hellfire Demon Ants to attack them. Lilith and the others fought the swarm while Kakarot prepared to face the Ant King.

• Kakarot sensed the Ant King's Observation Haki and answered it with his Conqueror's Haki as they approached the volcano.
• The Ant King rose from his throne and sent dozens of Hellfire Demon Ants toward Kakarot and his companions.
• Lilith, Lina, Vian, Iris, Emily, Simba, and Ailik advanced to fight the ants while Yingyue stayed back to recover.
• Lilith's claws cracked an ant's shell, but she transformed into Sulong form to overpower it, and the others also transformed.
• Lina, Vian, Iris, Emily, Simba, and Ailik used their abilities to damage the swarm, gradually pushing the ants into a disadvantage despite their relentless attacks.

Kakarot advanced to the volcano and fought the Hellfire Demon Ant King in a fierce battle. The Ant King endured Kakarot’s Tailed Beast Ball and continued attacking, while both fighters studied each other’s techniques and Kakarot’s Haki grew stronger.

• After Lilith and the others stabilized the fight against the Hellfire Demon Ants, Kakarot continued toward the volcano and confronted the Ant King.
• Kakarot and the Ant King exchanged powerful blows, and their strength proved evenly matched.
• Kakarot hurled a Haki-infused Tailed Beast Ball at the Ant King, but its armor and Armament Haki left it with little damage.
• The Ant King launched a rapid assault, and Kakarot dodged and counterattacked with punches and kicks.
• During their ongoing clash, the Ant King studied Kakarot’s Haki and combat methods, while Kakarot learned from the Ant King’s fighting techniques and refined his own Haki.

Kakarot fought the Ant King for hours, adapting to its increasingly humanlike fighting style before landing a decisive blow on its waist. After his companions celebrated his victory, the Ant King recovered enough to send the Hellfire Ant Colony scattering.

• Yingyue watched the Ant King imitate Kakarot's fighting style, while Lilith and the others arrived and expressed confidence in Kakarot.
• Kakarot and the Ant King exchanged powerful attacks, and both sustained worsening injuries as the battle continued for hours.
• Kakarot noticed the Ant King's shift toward a humanoid stance and struck its exposed waist with Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki.
• Kakarot celebrated his growth as Lilith, Lina, and the others gathered around to congratulate him.
• The Ant King recovered its ability to move and ordered the Hellfire Ant Colony to scatter.

Kakarot invited the Ant King and Golden Blade Mantis to leave the island and join his crew, promising to help them grow stronger. The Ant King accepted a Human-Human Fruit and transformed into a powerful humanoid, while the Golden Blade Mantis agreed to travel with them.

• Kakarot praised the Ant King after their battle and promised to teach him ways to grow stronger once they had recovered.
• The group feasted on the colony's prey around a campfire, and everyone rested together overnight.
• Kakarot invited the Ant King and Golden Blade Mantis to join his adventure, and both accepted despite the Golden Blade Mantis's initial hesitation.
• Kakarot gave the Ant King a Human-Human Fruit, explaining that eating it would prevent him from entering the sea.
• The Ant King ate the fruit and transformed into a five-meter-tall humanoid whose strength Lina said had reached the level of the CP0 Deputy Chief.

Hades gained a Mythical Zoan Titan Giant form and joined Kakarot’s companions, while the Golden Blade Mantis was named Athena. After training and preparing supplies, the group left Devil Island and set sail for Dressrosa.

• Hades revealed his Mythical Zoan powers, including a giant form and the ability to control gravity, and Kakarot named him Hellfire Hades.
• Yingyue and Lilith named the female Golden Blade Mantis Athena, and the group welcomed both new companions with a banquet.
• Kakarot told Shu Laibao to collect Human-Human Zoan Fruits, while the group trained with Hades and Athena over the following days.
• Nasha reported that the Eternal Pose had finished recording Devil Island’s magnetic field, and Kakarot announced their departure for Dressrosa.
• After defeating the other Beast Kings and restocking supplies, Kakarot and his companions left Devil Island for Dressrosa.

Kakarot and his companions arrived in Dressrosa, handed a Devil Fruit to a Mink Tribe messenger, and explored the island while hearing about Kyros’s winning streak. After eating local seafood, they headed to the Corrida Colosseum, eager to see its matches.

• Viola told Scarlet that Kyros had won 999 consecutive matches, and Scarlet admitted she planned to meet him when he left the colosseum.
• Kakarot and his companions arrived in Dressrosa and gave the Devil Fruit to a messenger sent by Shu Laibao.
• The group explored the streets, cooled off at a fountain, and heard locals discuss Kyros’s upcoming thousandth match and the Arena Championship.
• Kakarot decided to visit the colosseum, while his companions agreed to join him.
• The group ate Dressrosa’s Seafood Bake and then reached the Corrida Colosseum, where Emily looked forward to watching the tournament.

Kakarot and his companions watched a gladiator match at Dressrosa’s Corrida Colosseum, then followed a Tontatta who stole Kakarot’s wallet. They secretly listened as the Tontatta, Gan’er, returned to his companions, who scolded him for bringing money instead of useful supplies.

• Kakarot and his companions watched Ska defeat Tie Niu in the Corrida Colosseum and enjoyed the arena’s lively atmosphere.
• Lilith and the others discussed looking forward to Kyros’s thousandth match in three days as they left the arena.
• A Tontatta darted past Kakarot and stole his wallet, while the group noticed him and chose to follow.
• Kakarot led his companions after the Tontatta, Gan’er, to a secluded corner in northern Dressrosa.
• Gan’er showed his brother the wallet he had taken, and his brother scolded him for bringing money instead of useful things.

Kakarot and his companions befriended Gancho and Gan'er, learned about the Tontatta Tribe on Green Bit, and helped treat their sick chief. After crossing the Fighting Fish-infested bridge and visiting the village, they celebrated with the Tontattas before returning to Dressrosa.

• Kakarot got his wallet back from Gancho and Gan'er, then invited them to a meal and learned about their home on Green Bit.
• Gancho told Kakarot that the Tontattas had come to Dressrosa to find medicine for their sick chief, so Yueli bought medicine and the group gathered supplies.
• Kakarot and his companions crossed the suspension bridge while evading or fending off the attacking Fighting Fish, then followed Gancho and Gan'er to the Tontatta village.
• Yueli examined the chief and gave him medicine, after which the Tontattas welcomed Kakarot and his companions with a banquet and dancing.
• Kakarot and his companions said goodbye to the Tontattas and returned to Dressrosa, where they rested at an inn.

Kakarot and his companions attended Kyros's 1,000th duel, a ten-man arena championship, where he met the young Viola and listened as she spoke about Kyros and her sister. The tournament was about to begin as Kakarot and Viola chatted in the stands.

• Kakarot's group entered the crowded arena and joined Nasha and her companions in their saved seats.
• Kakarot noticed Viola sitting beside Slade and switched seats with him to sit near her.
• The announcer introduced the ten gladiators, including Kyros, and the crowd cheered them as they entered the arena.
• Kakarot asked Viola why she was cheering for Kyros, and she claimed her family was nearby.
• Viola relaxed and told Kakarot about Kyros's exploits and her older sister as the tournament prepared to begin.

The ten-man championship began at Dressrosa's Corrida Colosseum as Kyros defeated several gladiators and drew the crowd's attention. The Observation Haki fighter, Talick, and Telas teamed up to surround Kyros, setting up their attack.

• Talick opened the match by striking a gladiator with his greatsword and driving him backward.
• Kyros seized an opening and sent a gladiator flying out of the fighting area with a fast sword thrust.
• Telas wounded a gladiator with a surprise strike, while the Observation Haki fighter defeated another opponent with a counterattack.
• Viola told Kakarot that the Observation Haki fighter had nearly defeated Kyros before, but Kakarot confidently backed Kyros.
• Kyros defeated several gladiators in succession and became the focus of the spectators' cheers.
• The Observation Haki fighter, Talick, and Telas joined forces and surrounded Kyros.

Kyros fought Talick, Telas, and a Gladiator who used Observation Haki in the ten-man championship, struggling under their coordinated attacks until his Observation Haki improved and he turned the battle around. He defeated Talick and the other Gladiator, then disarmed Telas and held his blade to Telas's throat.

• Talick, Telas, and the Gladiator who used Observation Haki attacked Kyros together, wounding him and forcing him onto the defensive.
• Kakarot reassured Viola that Kyros's Observation Haki was about to break through, and Kyros sharpened his perception while searching for an opening.
• Kyros exploited a lapse in the Gladiators' coordination, struck the Gladiator who used Observation Haki, and kicked Talick down when he rushed to help.
• Kyros unleashed his Armament Haki and fought Telas and the Gladiator who used Observation Haki until he knocked the Gladiator's sword away and kicked him to the ground.
• Kyros disarmed Telas and pressed his blade against Telas's throat.

Kyros won his 1,000th consecutive match and was named the Corrida Colosseum’s King of the Arena. As Viola left to tell her sister Scarlet, the Bloodthirsty Pirates abducted her, but Kakarot sensed her despair and caught up with them.

• Kyros won his 1,000th consecutive victory, and the announcer declared him the Corrida Colosseum’s King of the Arena.
• Viola celebrated with Kakarot and his companions, then hurried off to tell her sister Scarlet about Kyros’s victory.
• Mad Blood Fini and the Bloodthirsty Pirates ambushed Viola and dragged her into an alley, planning to ransom her for Dressrosa’s Devil Fruit.
• Kakarot sensed Viola’s despair, pursued the pirates, and ordered them to let her go.
• Kakarot unleashed his Conqueror’s Haki, immobilizing the pirates except for Fini and knocking some unconscious.

Kakarot defeated Bloodmad Fini after shielding Viola and the pirates from Fini’s corrosive blood, then freed Viola and brought her back to the arena. The others comforted Viola and reacted angrily to the kidnapping, while Viola kept looking at Kakarot with gratitude and admiration.

• Bloodmad Fini attacked Kakarot with fists and blades, but Kakarot evaded his strikes and landed a punch on his back.
• Fini cut his arms and sprayed corrosive blood at Kakarot, who raised an Armament Haki shield to protect himself, the pirates, and Viola.
• Kakarot struck Fini with a Tailed Beast Ball and followed up with a blow to the head, knocking him unconscious.
• Kakarot untied Viola and took her back to the arena.
• Lilith, Lina, Vian, Emily, Iris, Yingyue, Nasha, and the others gathered around Viola, comforted her, and expressed anger at the pirates.

Kakarot visited Kyros and warned him that Dressrosa could face a change of royal family, then gave him training materials to prepare for future danger. Kyros accepted the manual and began reading its ideological program after Kakarot left.

• Kakarot found the wounded Kyros resting alone and asked why he stayed in the arena after earning his freedom.
• Kyros explained that King Riku had spared him and that he stayed to become stronger; Kakarot warned that Dressrosa's royal family might be replaced.
• Kakarot overwhelmed Kyros with his Conqueror's Haki and revealed that they were both sixteen, urging Kyros to train with proper methods.
• Kakarot gave Kyros a manual on the Navy's Six Powers, Haki, and Martial Arts Will, and Kyros vowed to grow stronger and remember the favor.
• After Kakarot left, Kyros opened the manual's Ideological Program and read its opening line about comrades sharing the same ideals.

Kakarot joined Viola and his companions on a visit to the royal palace, then met King Riku to warn him that the Donquixote Family would one day overthrow his rule and bring suffering to Dressrosa. King Riku took the warning seriously and asked what Kakarot knew.

• Viola invited Kakarot and his companions to the palace, and they traveled with her to the King's Plateau.
• Kakarot asked Viola to have a guard take him to King Riku while she led the others to the sunflower field.
• Kakarot introduced himself to King Riku and explained that he had met Viola at the Corrida Colosseum.
• Kakarot told King Riku that the Donquixote Family would overthrow his rule and plunge Dressrosa into suffering.
• King Riku grew serious and asked Kakarot what he knew.

Kakarot warned King Riku that Doflamingo would eventually target Dressrosa and offered to help protect it. In the sunflower field, Hades shared his hopes for the future as Kakarot relaxed and felt his Observation Haki deepen.

• Kakarot told King Riku how Doflamingo abandoned his Celestial Dragon status, killed his father, and founded the Donquixote Pirates.
• King Riku realized Doflamingo would target Dressrosa, and Kakarot gave him a Den Den Mushi number and advised him to strengthen Kyros and recruit arena fighters.
• Kakarot joined Hades, Simba, Ailik, and the others in the sunflower field behind the palace.
• Hades said that traveling with Kakarot had shown him more of the world and that he wanted to help build the society described in Kakarot's book.
• Kakarot promised to build a world-famous arena, then relaxed among the sunflowers as his mind grew clear.

After rescuing Viola, Kakarot joined King Riku’s banquet and accepted the Devil Fruit offered in thanks, identifying it as the Stone-Stone Fruit. He directed Scarlet to give it to Kyros so it could help protect Dressrosa.

• Kakarot’s Observation Haki expanded as he relaxed with his companions, and Lilith led everyone to the palace for a meal.
• Scarlet thanked Kakarot for saving Viola and accompanied him to the dining room, where King Riku welcomed him and expressed his gratitude.
• King Riku revealed that the Bloodthirsty Pirates had kidnapped Viola for a Devil Fruit and offered the fruit to Kakarot as thanks.
• Kakarot used his Observation Haki to identify the Devil Fruit as the Paramecia-type Stone-Stone Fruit.
• Kakarot accepted the fruit and asked Scarlet to give it to Kyros, and King Riku agreed.
• Kakarot and his companions feasted with the royal family, eating more than five hundred people’s worth of food.