Recaps

Chen Yu sent his generals to conquer the West Blue, while Liu Bei brought the region’s Marine branches under Hua Country’s control. The World Government prepared a major operation against Hua Country as its armies continued expanding.

• After the military examination, Chen Yu appointed Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, and Lü Bu to invade five kingdoms, and their armies captured capitals and strongholds across the West Blue.
• As the Five Elders, the Marines, and the Four Emperors reacted to Hua Country’s rise, Chen Yu launched further campaigns led by Gan Ning, Ma Chao, and Zhou Yu.
• Gan Ning, Ma Chao, and Zhou Yu defeated fleets and armies across the western islands, northern kingdoms, and Thousand Sails Alliance, prompting many rulers to surrender.
• Chen Yu ordered Liu Bei to bring the remaining West Blue Marine branches under Hua Country’s rule, offering amnesty to those who submitted and force against those who refused.
• Liu Bei secured X113 Branch after Zhao Yun helped free the officers’ families from Cipher Pol Aigis Zero agents, and Bastille swore the branch’s loyalty to Hua Country.
• Liu Bei defeated the corrupt officers at X115 and overcame X187’s resistance, then absorbed the remaining West Blue Marine branches into Hua Country.
• The Five Elders ordered the Holy Knights and Admirals to move against Hua Country, while Sengoku readied Marine Headquarters and secretly warned the Vice Admirals not to enter Hua Country’s waters or fire first.

Hua Country faced the World Government’s Three Admirals and Holy Knights in a massive battle near the former Ballywood Kingdom. The fighting left the major duels unresolved as Guan Yu and Shamrock continued their exhausting clash.

• Chen Yu postponed calls to proclaim himself emperor and ordered Hua Country’s armies to gather as Guo Jia reported that the Three Admirals, Cipher Pol Aigis Zero, and the Holy Knights were moving against them.
• Gan Ning attacked the Marine fleet from beneath the water, and Guan Yu intervened when Akainu struck him, declaring that Sakazuki was his opponent.
• Saint Figarland Shamrock arrived with the Holy Knights, and Hua Country’s generals fought the Marines as both sides unleashed their strongest powers.
• Ma Chao defeated several Vice Admirals before Sengoku intervened, while Huang Zhong killed Manmaiya with Time-Reversing Hakai.
• Chinjao battled Sommers until both were critically injured, and Zhou Yu treated Chinjao as Sommers was teleported away, and Dian Wei then forced Killingham to retreat through spatial power.
• Lü Bu and Akainu fought with their awakened powers, ending their clash wounded and promising to continue their battle another time.
• Guan Yu and Shamrock traded devastating attacks as Zhang Fei fought Aokiji and Zhao Yun fought Kizaru, with Shamrock briefly abandoning his duel to ambush Zhao Yun.
• Guan Yu countered Shamrock’s attempt to exploit his apparent fury after Zhang Fei was injured, and the two separated after another exhausting exchange.

After defeating the World Government’s forces in West Blue, Chen Yu founded the Kaiyuan Empire and prepared for the threats its rise would bring. He sent Guan Yu to conquer Sky Island, where Guan Yu defeated Enel and brought the island under imperial rule.

• Kaido’s arrival interrupted Guan Yu and Figarland’s duel, and battles across the N-7 Sea Area ended in a ceasefire recognizing Hua Country’s rule over West Blue.
• Chen Yu established Kaiyuan, proclaimed himself its Martial Emperor, and appointed officials and generals to govern and command the expanding empire.
• The World Government issued enormous bounties to provoke unrest, so Chen Yu ordered Level-One Combat Readiness and authorized garrisons to kill unauthorized poster carriers.
• Chen Yu chose Sky Island as Kaiyuan’s next target and appointed Guan Yu to secure it, protect its artifacts, and capture or kill Enel.
• Guan Yu flew to Sky Island, overwhelmed its inhabitants with his presence, and defeated Enel and the Four Priests.
• Enel’s Raigo failed against Guan Yu, who declared Sky Island Kaiyuan territory and ordered its residents to submit to imperial law.
• Guan Yu found a Poneglyph concerning Poseidon and sent its inscription to Chen Yu, then rang the Golden Bell and organized the island’s garrison and administration.
• Imperial forces secured Sky Island’s resources and restored order, and Chen Yu ordered Guan Yu to bring Enel back under Wyper’s escort.

Zhou Yu and Ma Chao helped Vivi expose Baroque Works, defeat Crocodile, and restore King Cobra to the throne. After Ma Chao drove off Kizaru and helped secure Alabasta, the Straw Hat Pirates, Ace, and Smoker arrived, clashed, and were briefly imprisoned.

• Chen Yu stopped Smoker in Loguetown, met Dragon, and let Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates sail away while ordering investigations into Dragon and the Will of D.
• Zhou Yu and Ma Chao uncovered Baroque Works’ plots in Alabasta, rescued Vivi, gathered evidence, and battled Crocodile at Rain Dinners before escaping with proof of his plans.
• Vivi and her allies crossed the desert as Mr. 2 impersonated King Cobra, but Zhou Yu, Pell, and the Wind-Listening Guard helped them expose the impostor and reunite Vivi with the real king.
• Ma Chao killed Crocodile at Yuba, while Zhou Yu and the others exposed Bon Clay’s deception and presented evidence of Baroque Works’ crimes at court.
• Ma Chao fought Admiral Kizaru to protect the royal family, reached a new level of power, and forced Kizaru to withdraw with Mr. 2.
• Zhou Yu and King Cobra began rebuilding Alabasta, while Ma Chao suppressed armed resistance and Pell and Chaka arrested conspirators.
• Luffy, Ace, and Smoker arrived in Alabasta and fought at a restaurant, but Ma Chao defeated them and ordered them held for three days before they departed or resumed their journeys.