Chapter Summaries

Xia Chen found another fragment of a miniature black sword, while Usopp tested his rapidly improving strength against Zoro. After Zoro easily countered Usopp’s new attack, Zoro began a serious spar with Rayleigh.

• Xia Chen examined a partially assembled miniature black sword, stored it in his System Space, and flew toward his next destination.
• Usopp attacked Zoro with his phantom white tiger, but Zoro’s sword slash destroyed it and narrowly missed Usopp.
• Usopp unleashed his new Geng Metal White Tiger Cannon, and Zoro split the energy wave with One Sword Style: Great Dragon Shock.
• Usopp accepted that he still fell far short of Zoro, then asked Rayleigh to thrash him.
• Rayleigh and Zoro drew their swords and prepared to begin their serious spar.

Xia Chen completed the black sword by collecting the final fragment in Gale Valley, though no boss appeared to challenge him. After he left for the King's Palace, the valley's hidden Hundred Arms Giant emerged and spoke with the revived Cerberus and willow tree about whether Xia Chen might earn the king's recognition.

• Xia Chen walked through Gale Valley protected by his Sovereign Safety Shield but found no boss or fragment there.
• A golden object flew from the valley and fused with Xia Chen's collected fragments, forming a complete miniature black sword.
• Xia Chen examined the sword, stored it in System Space, and flew toward the King's Palace.
• After Xia Chen left, the wind blades vanished and the Hundred Arms Giant came out of the valley, relieved that he had avoided a fight.
• Cerberus and the willow tree emerged, and they revealed that they had revived after Xia Chen killed them and had pretended to fight.
• Cerberus asked whether Xia Chen could gain the king's recognition.

The willow tree warned Cerberus and the hundred-armed giant that Xia Chen had briefly revealed power that surpassed even their king. Xia Chen reached Pluton Hades’s palace, entered its bone-filled hall, and approached the motionless figure on the throne, which suddenly moved.

• The willow tree said Xia Chen had a strong chance of meeting the king and had displayed a power that terrified it, but Cerberus and the hundred-armed giant questioned its judgment.
• Xia Chen reached the black palace and used the small black sword to open the door, which vanished after the sword fitted into its central design.
• Xia Chen entered the palace and found an endless sea of bones, while the door reappeared behind him.
• Xia Chen revealed that he had made a clone outside as a backup, then used the Flying Nimbus to reach the throne platform.
• Xia Chen examined the armored figure seated on the throne and sensed no aura from it before it suddenly moved.

Xia Chen met Hades, the King of the Underworld, and learned that Devil Fruits were Divine Authorities created from fragments of Hades's power. Hades recognized a supreme Divine Authority within Xia Chen and suggested that one of this world's strongest powers had absorbed fragments of Zeus and Athena, leaving Xia Chen to realize what he meant.

• Xia Chen watched the imposing figure rise but stayed behind his Sovereign Safety Shield when the figure did not attack.
• The figure introduced himself as Hades, revealed his face, and laughed when Xia Chen said he had imagined the King of the Underworld as an older, more imposing man.
• Hades realized Xia Chen was not from this world, and Xia Chen inferred that Hades was also an outsider.
• Hades explained that Divine Authority could be innate or acquired, and that Devil Fruits granted powers derived from Divine Authority.
• Hades revealed that a fragment of his power had become a Devil Fruit and claimed it was stronger than this world's two strongest native Divine Authorities.
• Hades said one of those powers had absorbed fragments of Zeus and Athena, and Xia Chen recognized what he meant.

Xia Chen learned from Hades that their powers had reached the One Piece world as fragments after a war among the chief gods, and that Hades had projected his consciousness into his fragment after sensing Xia Chen’s status. Hades explained that Xia Chen’s status was only a tiny part of a greater power, leaving Xia Chen eager to explore the world and uncover his system’s secrets.

• Xia Chen asked Hades how he had come to the One Piece world, and Hades explained that fragments of the chief gods’ essences had fallen there during a war about a thousand years earlier.
• Hades said he had used slivers of power to set trials for the people of the world and had only recently projected his consciousness into his fragment after sensing Xia Chen’s supreme status.
• Xia Chen asked why he could not see Hades’s aura, and Hades suggested that Xia Chen’s status was too incomplete to reveal its full abilities.
• Xia Chen reasoned that his status belonged to Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, and decided that even a tiny portion of that power could make him invincible in this world.
• Xia Chen grew excited about reaching the world’s pinnacle, learning the system’s secrets, and discovering whether the wider heavens existed.

Xia Chen received the remaining power from Hades’s origin fragment and unlocked the Ice-Fire Stone Ape form. He learned that Imu was waiting for him to fully inherit Hades’s power, but the fragment had been absorbed by Xia Chen, leaving him in control of when to awaken.

• Hades gave the remaining power in his origin fragment to Xia Chen and dissolved, promising they would meet again.
• The system upgraded Xia Chen’s Devil Fruit ability and unlocked the Ice-Fire Stone Ape form, with ultimate ice and an imitation of Samadhi True Fire.
• Xia Chen concluded that his new abilities made up for not obtaining the Hades Fruit and decided to remain in the One Piece world.
• Xia Chen learned that inheriting Hades’s power required death and resurrection, and that Imu planned to seize it after the inheritance was complete.
• Xia Chen realized Imu did not know the origin fragment had been absorbed by him, so he could choose when to awaken and take his time.

At a Marine World Military Draft site, Stephen George arrived convinced that his strength would make him an Admiral and help defeat the pirates. After his punch registered only 526 Doriki, Momonga opened his eyes to the commotion.

• The World Government backed Sengoku’s recruitment plan with improved Marine benefits, drawing a long line of applicants to the draft site led by Momonga.
• Stephen George told the recruiting Marine he might smash the Doriki testing machine, prompting the Marines and applicants to watch him skeptically.
• Stephen George recalled how pirates had killed his family and decided to join the Marines so he could end the age of pirates and become Fleet Admiral.
• Stephen George charged up and punched the machine, but its display stopped at 526 Doriki.
• The Marines showed only mild surprise, and Momonga opened his eyes after the score was announced.

Momonga recruited Stephen George after knocking him down for his disrespect, then enlisted several other strong candidates. As the line dwindled to one final applicant, Momonga questioned whether the unusually old, scarred man had come to join the Navy.

• Momonga offered Stephen George a place in his fleet, but Stephen complained about Momonga’s lack of praise and insulted the Navy.
• Momonga struck Stephen George and sent him flying, leaving Stephen frightened and ashamed.
• Stephen George recovered and silently joined Momonga’s group, while Momonga felt his mood improve after the beating.
• Momonga recruited several more candidates, including people with Doriki scores near one thousand and above two thousand.
• Momonga questioned the final applicant, whose age, closed eyes, and X-shaped scar suggested he might not be an ordinary recruit.

Issho demonstrated overwhelming strength during the Navy's World Military Draft, convincing Momonga that he had an Admiral's power. Meanwhile, Xia Chen arrived at Amazon Lily to see Hancock, where one of the island's women recognized him.

• Issho told Momonga that he was blind but could still perceive people, then registered for the Navy draft.
• Issho struck the Doriki testing machine with his Cane Sword and destroyed it, leading Momonga to declare that he had an Admiral's strength.
• Xia Chen arrived on Amazon Lily and continued through the forest without visiting Luffy and the others.
• A group of women surrounded Xia Chen, and he said he had come to see Hancock.
• The black-haired woman stopped the yellow-haired woman from insulting Xia Chen and respectfully asked whether he was Lord Xia Chen.

Xia Chen arrived at Amazon Lily and was escorted to Boa Hancock by Kikyo, Boa Marigold, and Boa Sandersonia. Hancock was distracted by Xia Chen’s wanted poster until she finally noticed him, leaving her stunned by his unexpected visit.

• Kikyo recognized Xia Chen, knelt to greet him, and led him toward the palace to see the Empress.
• Boa Marigold and Boa Sandersonia recognized Xia Chen at the palace and escorted him inside to meet their elder sister.
• Xia Chen entered the hall and saw Hancock reclining on a snake while she stared at his wanted poster.
• Boa Sandersonia repeatedly called Hancock until Hancock threatened to punish her and looked toward the entrance.
• Hancock spotted Xia Chen, froze in disbelief, and heard him greet her.

Hancock met Xia Chen, became overwhelmed and fainted, then woke up believing their encounter had been a dream. Granny Nyon and Boa Marigold told her that it had really happened, leaving Hancock stunned.

• Xia Chen asked Hancock to call him by his name, and she blushed before fainting from excitement.
• Xia Chen caught Hancock and reassured Boa Marigold and Boa Sandersonia that she was only unconscious and needed rest.
• Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold carried Hancock to her bedroom, while Xia Chen called Salome over so he could sit on the snake.
• Hancock woke and excitedly told Boa Marigold, Boa Sandersonia, and Granny Nyon that she had dreamed about Xia Chen.
• Granny Nyon and Boa Marigold explained that Hancock had really met Xia Chen and fainted, leaving her shocked.

Hancock’s embarrassment over Xia Chen turned into anger at Sandersonia and Granny Nyon, whom she struck down when they questioned her feelings. She declared that she would marry Xia Chen unless he refused her, and unleashed her Conqueror’s Haki.

• Hancock remembered Sandersonia’s earlier words and threatened to teach her sisterly love by beating her.
• Sandersonia tried to shift Hancock’s anger onto Marigold, but Hancock kicked Sandersonia away, and Sandersonia played dead.
• Hancock blushed and fretted about meeting Xia Chen until Granny Nyon warned her that he was dangerous and could bring disaster to the country.
• Hancock kicked Granny Nyon down and threatened to send her to meet her ancestors, while Sandersonia and Marigold tried to restrain her.
• Hancock declared that she would marry Xia Chen unless he refused her, then released her Conqueror’s Haki.

Hancock refused Granny Nyon’s warning to stay away from Xia Chen, who arrived and argued that the Shichibukai system might soon be abolished after the Paramount War. He offered to protect the Kuja by visiting Marine Headquarters and Mary Geoise, leaving Granny Nyon doubtful and Hancock worried about his safety.

• Granny Nyon warned Hancock that associating with Xia Chen could endanger the Kuja, but Hancock declared she would not stay away from him.
• Xia Chen arrived after sensing Hancock’s Conqueror’s Haki and asked to speak with Granny Nyon.
• Xia Chen reminded Granny Nyon that the Shichibukai had performed poorly during the Paramount War and might lose their status.
• Granny Nyon realized the Marines or World Government might target the Kuja if Hancock lost her Shichibukai position.
• Xia Chen offered to settle the danger by visiting Marine Headquarters and Mary Geoise for tea and conversation.
• Hancock warned Xia Chen not to risk himself for the Kuja, then threatened Granny Nyon for questioning him.

Xia Chen left Hancock to confront the Marines at Marine Headquarters, while Hancock rushed to learn cooking so she could make him a meal. At Marineford, Sengoku decided to create a fourth Admiral position, but Xia Chen appeared in the meeting room and unleashed his Conqueror's Haki.

• Xia Chen told Hancock he would go to Marine Headquarters to speak with Sengoku, and Hancock ordered the country's chefs brought in so she could learn to cook in one hour.
• Sengoku and the Marines discussed Momonga's recruit, with Vice Admiral Yamakaji proposing that the recruit become an Admiral candidate.
• Aokiji and Kizaru declined to offer useful opinions, while Ryokugyu supported Yamakaji's proposal.
• Sengoku announced that he would ask the World Government to establish a fourth Admiral position.
• Xia Chen appeared in the conference room, challenged Sengoku's threat to keep him there, and unleashed his Conqueror's Haki on the assembled Marines.

Xia Chen intimidated the Marines at Marineford, then told Sengoku to summon the Five Elders so he could deliver his message to them. After directly ordering the Five Elders to come to Marineford, Xia Chen turned his attention to the new Admiral Ryokugyu.

• Xia Chen released his Conqueror's Haki, cracking the conference room and shaking the building before he withdrew it.
• Sengoku offered Xia Chen tea, and Xia Chen praised it before saying he had come to inform the Marines of something once everyone relevant had arrived.
• Xia Chen ordered Sengoku to call the Five Elders, then told Jupiter over the Den Den Mushi to come to Marineford quickly or face Xia Chen at Mary Geoise.
• Kizaru praised Xia Chen's domineering way of speaking, while Aokiji teased him; Ryokugyu worried that Xia Chen would notice him.
• Xia Chen addressed the green-haired Ryokugyu as the new Marine Admiral, leaving Ryokugyu convinced he was doomed.

In Marineford, Xia Chen won another card game against Sengoku and Garp as the Five Elders arrived to meet him. The Five Elders had come to discuss business, and Xia Chen turned his attention to them.

• Saturn rebuked Mars for proposing that the Marines arrest Xia Chen and said he would go to Marineford, prompting the other Elders to follow.
• The Five Elders reached Marineford and heard loud arguing from the conference room, fearing the Marines had clashed with Xia Chen.
• They entered and found Xia Chen playing cards with Sengoku and Garp, who had mistaken their cards and lost another round.
• Xia Chen collected Beli from Sengoku and Garp while Aokiji, Kizaru, and Ryokugyu watched.
• Xia Chen stood up, saw the Five Elders at the door, and prepared to discuss business.

Xia Chen summoned the Five Elders to Marine Headquarters and secured a promise that the Marines and World Government would leave Hancock and Amazon Lily alone. He returned to the Kuja palace, where Hancock fainted after realizing he had witnessed her shouting at her sisters.

• Xia Chen made the Five Elders sit and asked Sengoku about plans to abolish the Shichibukai system.
• Xia Chen said Amazon Lily and Hancock were under his protection and warned the World Government and Marines not to enter the Kuja's surrounding waters.
• Saturn and Sengoku promised that their forces would not attack Amazon Lily or enter its waters.
• Hancock worried about Xia Chen's absence and sent Boa Marigold and Boa Sandersonia out to patrol.
• Xia Chen returned to the palace, told Hancock he had taken care of things, and caught her when she fainted.

Six months after the Summit War, Xia Chen lived on Amazon Lily with Hancock, who had become his wife in all but name. Ace called to say Whitebeard had only a day left and wanted to see Xia Chen, so Xia Chen set off to visit him.

• Xia Chen caught a Sea King while fishing in the Calm Belt, and Hancock teased him for secretly catching a much larger one before.
• Hancock told Xia Chen that Ace had called with an important message, and Xia Chen returned Ace’s call.
• Ace told Xia Chen that Whitebeard was near death and wanted to see him before he died.
• Xia Chen agreed to visit Whitebeard, and Hancock offered to cook the fish for him.
• Xia Chen fled the prospect of Hancock’s cooking and flew away on the Flying Nimbus.

Xia Chen arrived at the Moby Dick after Whitebeard summoned him to fulfill a final wish, and he instantly defeated Ace in a sparring match. Whitebeard explained that his request was important and that only Xia Chen could grant it, but he had not yet revealed what it was.

• Xia Chen followed Ace’s Vivre Card to the Moby Dick and crashed through its deck while landing.
• Whitebeard told Marco that he had little time left and wanted to fulfill a final wish.
• Xia Chen challenged Ace, who chose to fight rather than be called a coward.
• Xia Chen knocked Ace out of sight with one Supreme Fist, and Marco flew after him before he could fall into the sea.
• Whitebeard recognized the similarity between Xia Chen’s punch and Roger’s Divine Departure, and Xia Chen said he learned its principle after fighting Red Hair.
• Whitebeard told Xia Chen that he had summoned him for an important final wish only Xia Chen could fulfill.

Xia Chen agreed to Whitebeard’s request for a final fight, and Marco used his Devil Fruit ability to restore Whitebeard to near-peak condition for ten minutes. On an uninhabited island, Xia Chen and Whitebeard began their battle, leaving the Whitebeard Pirates watching from afar.

• Xia Chen misunderstood Whitebeard’s request as a plea to fulfill a dying wish, then agreed to fight when Jozu clarified.
• Whitebeard explained that he wanted to die in battle, and Xia Chen accepted the challenge.
• Marco used his Devil Fruit ability to give Whitebeard a brief return to near-peak condition at the cost of a day of his life.
• Xia Chen and Whitebeard clashed their Conqueror’s Haki on an uninhabited island as the Whitebeard Pirates watched from a distance.
• Xia Chen struck first with a powerful air blade, which Whitebeard blocked and then cleaved apart before charging at Xia Chen.