Recaps

Zoro discovered that Lin Yuan had gathered an enormous force to overthrow the World Government, while Garp and the others tested his strength. Lin Yuan revealed that he had already settled things with Kaido, leaving Zoro worried about Luffy’s plans.

• Garp explained that he had hidden his identity from Luffy and fought Zoro, who was badly outmatched until Redfield intervened.
• Zoro spent five days watching the fighters train and witnessing Redfield, Shiki, and Mihawk clash.
• Lin Yuan arrived, and Kuina slapped Zoro when he demanded to know who the fighters were.
• Lin Yuan told Zoro that the group were members and higher-ups of his chamber of commerce preparing to overthrow the World Government.
• Lin Yuan said he had already settled things with Kaido, and Zoro reacted with disbelief.

Lin Yuan revealed to Zoro that the Red Hair Pirates had been wiped out and that Shanks had helped guide Luffy, then explained the hidden truth about the world. Zoro chose to remain with the Straw Hat Pirates and was set to train with Lin Yuan for a month, while Kuina and Reiju left after scolding him and sending messages for their brothers.

• Zoro asked how Lin Yuan knew he planned to challenge Kaido, and Kuina criticized him for not realizing his fate might be manipulated.
• Lin Yuan told Zoro that the Red Hair Pirates had been wiped out and shared Beckman's account of Shanks paving the way for Luffy.
• Zoro asked Lin Yuan what he should do, and Lin Yuan offered to teach him Ryuo Haki and Conqueror's Haki Coating for a month.
• Lin Yuan told Zoro that Luffy's Gum-Gum Fruit was the Mythical Zoan Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika, and explained Joy Boy, the Ancient Weapons, the World Government, and Imu.
• Kuina revealed that she had been to Laugh Tale and explained that Lin Yuan held the road markers and coordinates, then she lectured Zoro before leaving with her friends.
• Reiju told Zoro to warn Sanji that she would deal with him the next time they met, then left with Kuina and the others.

Lin Yuan trained Zoro for a month before sending him back toward the New World with Kuina. When Zoro asked about Lin Yuan’s strength, Lin Yuan demonstrated a slash that split the sea and claimed it used only half his power.

• Lin Yuan confirmed that Reiju was Sanji’s older sister and joked that he would give Sanji a gift as his brother-in-law.
• Lin Yuan trained Zoro for a month, teaching him Ryuo Haki, Conqueror’s Haki techniques, and swordsmanship, while Zoro learned about the Abyss merchant association’s power.
• Kuina revealed that she had eaten the More-More Fruit, and Zoro realized he still could not match her strength.
• Lin Yuan told Zoro that someone may have tampered with Kuina’s loft and that she could have died if he had not intervened.
• Lin Yuan demonstrated Mandala’s power by slashing through the sea, then calmed the water with Zhu Jiuyin and said he had used only half his strength.

Lin Yuan warned Kuina and Zoro about the powerful enemies and coming war, then sent Zoro back to the Straw Hat Pirates with a battle suit for Sanji. Zoro rejoined the crew and prepared to give Sanji the gift, while Lin Yuan’s whereabouts remained unknown.

• Lin Yuan cautioned Kuina and Zoro that hidden powerhouses and the World Government made the coming war dangerous, and Zoro promised to support him after helping Luffy reach Laugh Tale.
• Lin Yuan gave Zoro a battle suit Reiju had prepared for Sanji and told him the final battle was likely less than a year away.
• A week later, Zoro jumped from Lin Yuan’s concealed Flame Clouds toward the Straw Hat Pirates’ ship and crashed through its deck after slipping on a banana peel.
• Zoro reunited with the crew, but saw no trace of Lin Yuan or his Flame Clouds nearby and kept the details of his return to himself.
• Zoro punched Luffy for leaving the banana peel on deck, then told Sanji he had something for him.

Zoro told Sanji that Reiju was doing well and had promised to deal with him, while Sanji boasted that he could beat her partner. Hidden Emperor Lin Yuan secretly overheard and struck Sanji twice, leaving the Straw Hat Pirates to realize who had attacked him.

• Zoro gave Sanji a black wristband and explained that the woman who had given it to him claimed to be Sanji's sister.
• Sanji asked after Reiju, then boasted that he would beat up her partner if he appeared.
• Lin Yuan and Kuina secretly watched as Kuina recorded Sanji's words and sent them to Reiju.
• Reiju asked Lin Yuan to teach Sanji a lesson, and Lin Yuan agreed while planning to wait for the Straw Hat Pirates near Kaido.
• Lin Yuan struck Sanji with invisible force twice, and Zoro identified the attacker as Hidden Emperor Lin Yuan.

Luffy challenged Lin Yuan, who overwhelmed the Straw Hat Pirates with his Conqueror’s Haki and defeated Luffy in an instant. Lin Yuan and Kuina then left, while the shaken crew remained behind.

• Luffy ignored Fisher and Higgins’s warnings and shouted for Lin Yuan to come out, prompting Lin Yuan to accept the challenge.
• Lin Yuan unleashed his Conqueror’s Haki, darkening the sky and forcing most of the Straw Hat Pirates to their knees.
• Luffy attacked Lin Yuan in Gear Fourth, but Lin Yuan stopped time and knocked him unconscious with a punch.
• Zoro pleaded with Lin Yuan to spare Luffy, and Lin Yuan tossed the unconscious Luffy to Usopp before Kuina slapped Zoro.
• Lin Yuan praised the Straw Hat Pirates and flew away with Kuina on a cloud, leaving Molly to collapse in relief.

After the Straw Hat Pirates escaped Lin Yuan, Zoro explained his connection to him and urged the crew to avoid challenging him. Molly later discovered that Zoro had a chart leading to Laugh Tale and recognized Onigashima as a destination, while Lin Yuan’s plan continued unnoticed.

• Zoro told the crew that Lin Yuan had trained him and that Lin Yuan was far stronger than the other Four Emperors.
• Zoro admitted that Lin Yuan’s daughter was a powerful swordswoman who had defeated him, then the crew decided to challenge Kaido before seeking Laugh Tale and to avoid Lin Yuan.
• Zoro studied the chart to Laugh Tale while drinking, failed to understand it, and fell asleep.
• Molly brought Zoro food, found the chart, and recognized Onigashima among its detailed locations.
• Molly concluded that the crew needed to go to Onigashima, unaware that Nami had drawn the chart as bait for Lin Yuan’s plan.
• A voice behind Molly demanded to know what she was doing and looking at.

Molly discovered that Lin Yuan had given Zoro a chart to Laugh Tale, and Zoro revealed Lin Yuan’s plan to overthrow the World Government and his own promise to join the coming war. After Zoro shared more of what he knew, Molly left his room dazed, unaware that Sanji had overheard them.

• Molly recognized the chart Zoro had as a real route to Laugh Tale and deduced that Lin Yuan had given it to him.
• Zoro asked Molly to keep the chart and its secrets from everyone, including Luffy.
• Zoro explained that Lin Yuan had collected the four Road Poneglyph coordinates but had no interest in becoming Pirate King, and that Kuina and the others had already reached Laugh Tale.
• Zoro told Molly that Lin Yuan intended to overthrow the world and that he had promised to join the battle, then explained the Shodai Kitetsu and what he knew about the coming conflict.
• Molly questioned whether Lin Yuan could defeat the World Government, and Zoro spent half an hour telling her more before she left his room dazed.
• Sanji secretly eavesdropped on Zoro and Molly's conversation.

Zoro told Sanji about his plan to join Lin Yuan after helping Luffy reach Laugh Tale, and Sanji decided to go with him. They agreed to let Luffy make a huge ruckus, while Zoro suspected the World Government might move against Luffy before the final war.

• After Molly left, Zoro revealed that he had detected Sanji despite his combat suit and warned that Admiral-level fighters could still sense him.
• Zoro suggested Sanji ask Reiju about Lin Yuan's special weapons, and Sanji rejected the idea but considered getting a weapon to strengthen his attacks.
• Sanji asked if Zoro's secret was true, and Zoro confirmed it while telling him not to reveal it to anyone.
• Zoro explained that he planned to leave the Straw Hat Pirates after helping Luffy reach Laugh Tale and wanted to obtain the Shodai Kitetsu.
• Zoro revealed that Garp was Luffy's grandfather and worked under Lin Yuan, and Sanji decided to join Lin Yuan after Luffy became Pirate King.
• Sanji proposed that they help Luffy reach Laugh Tale before contacting Lin Yuan, and Zoro agreed to let Luffy make a huge ruckus.

Lin Yuan met Kaido on Onigashima to arrange Kaido’s staged defeat and help the Straw Hat Pirates rise as the new Emperors. He revealed that he had dealt with the Red Hair Pirates and reassured Kaido that the plan would not have him and Big Mom fight Luffy together.

• Lin Yuan and Kuina arrived at Onigashima, where Kaido, King, and Jack were waiting, and Lin Yuan explained that Yamato was training with an Admiral-level sparring partner.
• Lin Yuan praised King’s progress and advised him to develop his Haki and bloodline ability.
• Lin Yuan told Kaido to fake his death in an explosion and leave the Straw Hat Pirates to take his place as the new Emperor, while Kaido agreed but planned to give Luffy a thorough beating.
• Lin Yuan revealed that Beckman had taken the Red Hair Pirates into hiding after Lin Yuan dealt with them, and he recounted their challenge at the Abyss Chamber of Commerce.
• Kaido questioned whether Big Mom would join the plan, and Lin Yuan clarified that he would not have Kaido and Big Mom team up against Luffy.

Lin Yuan prepared Onigashima as the battlefield for the Straw Hat Pirates, planning for Luffy to face Kaido while he watched for a chance to intervene. The Straw Hats sailed toward the island with Lawrence’s battle plan, determined to defeat Kaido and claim the title of Emperor.

• Lin Yuan told Kaido to test Luffy and try to force him to awaken, and Kaido agreed to face the Straw Hat Pirates.
• Lin Yuan reassured Kuina that he would intervene if Luffy threatened to kill Kaido, and they spent the night together.
• Lin Yuan explored Onigashima and confirmed it as the battlefield for the Straw Hat Pirates.
• Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Molly, Lawrence, Fisher, Higgins, and Usopp sailed toward Onigashima aboard a warship flying the Straw Hat Pirates' flag.
• Lawrence assigned Zoro to face King, Sanji to face Jack, and the others to hold off the remaining Beasts Pirates while Luffy fought Kaido.
• Luffy rallied the crew, declaring that they would defeat Kaido and become the new Emperor.

The Straw Hat Pirates arrived at Onigashima to confront Kaido, while Lin Yuan and Kuina followed Molly to watch the battle. The chapter left off as Luffy launched an attack at Kaido.

• Kaido and his officers prepared for the Straw Hat Pirates’ arrival, while King, Jack, and the other Beasts Pirates gathered behind him.
• Zoro told Molly to stay aboard the ship and instructed the crew to find Kaido, fight carefully, and retreat if necessary.
• Lin Yuan and Kuina appeared behind Molly, then used Flame Clouds to carry her into the sky to watch the battle.
• Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates encountered Kaido and his officers, who mocked Luffy and his crew.
• Luffy charged at Kaido in his red, steam-covered form as his companions called out a warning.

Luffy attacked Kaido but was knocked unconscious by a single Thunder Bagua, while Sanji was injured trying to catch him. As Kaido’s crew fought the Straw Hats, Conqueror’s Haki began surging from Luffy, and Lin Yuan said the real show was just beginning.

• Luffy charged Kaido with a Gum-Gum Bullet, but Kaido caught his arm and struck him with Thunder Bagua.
• Sanji caught the flying Luffy but was knocked back with him, and Lawrence confirmed that Luffy was unconscious.
• Kaido ordered King, Jack, and the others to fight the Straw Hats while he sat aside and drank.
• Zoro faced King, Sanji attacked Jack, and Lawrence fought the Flying Six as Usopp carried Luffy to safety.
• Kaido praised the Straw Hats’ strength as Conqueror’s Haki surged from Luffy, and Lin Yuan told Kuina that the real show was beginning.

The Straw Hat Pirates struggled against Kaido’s forces after Luffy was knocked unconscious, with Sanji and Lawrence fighting Jack and the Flying Six while the others remained tied down. The battle grew more dangerous when the All-Stars revealed their Zoan transformations, leaving Fisher and Higgins under increased pressure.

• Lawrence called for Usopp and Sanji to help him against the Flying Six, and Sanji kicked Jack before using his raid suit to attack Page One.
• Jack charged at Lawrence, who turned his body to steel and met him with a rock, but Jack knocked Lawrence flying.
• Sanji helped Lawrence up, and the two decided to hold off Jack and the Flying Six until Fisher and Higgins could assist them.
• Sanji and Lawrence ran while fighting to avoid being surrounded, and Jack and the others pursued them.
• Fisher and Higgins hurried to defeat the All-Stars, but all eight transformed into Zoan users and charged at them.

Molly joined Fisher and Higgins against the All-Stars, knocking two unconscious and helping the pair turn the fight in their favor. The battle remained unsettled when Page One attacked Molly and her companions while Sasaki went after Usopp.

• Molly asked Lin Yuan to let her join the battle, and he sent her down on a Flame Cloud.
• Molly landed a powerful Armament Haki punch that knocked one All-Star unconscious, then kicked another unconscious.
• Molly told Fisher and Higgins to use Haki and focus on their opponents, and the three fought the remaining All-Stars together.
• Fisher and Higgins revealed their Zoan forms and each defeated an opponent, easing the pressure on the group.
• Ulti sent Page One to attack Molly and her companions and Sasaki to deal with Usopp, while Sanji and Lawrence tried to stop them.

Usopp wounded Sasaki with a Haki-coated bullet, while Molly and her companions knocked out the All-Stars and shifted the balance of the battle. The fight erupted into chaos again as both sides clashed, while Kuina watched with Lin Yuan and waited to see the Straw Hat Pirates prove themselves.

• Usopp shot Sasaki, who was wounded and then warned the others that Usopp's bullets were coated in Armament Haki.
• Molly, Fisher, and Higgins seized the distraction to attack and incapacitate the All-Stars.
• Page One transformed into his Spinosaurus form and struck Fisher with his tail, sending him flying into a crater.
• Ulti rushed to avenge Page One, and Lawrence and Sanji hurried to help Molly's group as the other fighters joined the clash.
• Fisher got back up and charged Page One again while the battlefield filled with evenly matched fights between the Straw Hat Pirates and their opponents.
• Kuina asked Lin Yuan whether he had planned Molly's arrival, and he said he had wanted to see the Straw Hat Pirates fight.

Zoro and King fought at full strength, with their Admiral-level swordsmanship and powers devastating Onigashima. After their flames clashed evenly, Zoro launched another attack against King in midair.

• Zoro and King exchanged powerful sword strikes, forcing Jack, Sanji, and the others to retreat from their battlefield.
• Zoro unleashed Three-Sword Style: Hell Enma, and King answered with Blazing Fire Burns Rock, tearing up the ground in their clash.
• King spread his wings, took to the air, and hurled his Flame Emperor fireball at Zoro.
• Zoro countered King's attack with One Sword Style: Flying Dragon Blaze, and their flames collided over Onigashima.
• Zoro sprang into the air and used One-Sword Style: Iai: Black Blade: Death Lion Song as King prepared to face his attack.

Zoro fought King through a day and night on Onigashima, using Soru to evade his flames and learning to counter his silent shockwaves. As the battle continued and Luffy remained unconscious, Zoro prepared a Conqueror’s Haki-coated strike against King’s attack.

• King fired flames at Zoro, who dodged with Soru after recalling Lin Yuan’s teachings instead of wasting stamina on a direct clash.
• King struck Zoro with silent shockwaves, but Zoro countered King’s Tempura Udon with Two-Sword Style: Hawk Wave.
• Zoro and King exchanged attacks for a day and night while the other fighters watched and recovered.
• Zoro noticed Luffy was still unconscious and made a decision as King attacked again.
• Zoro gripped two Kitetsu swords and a Famous Sword, then unleashed a Conqueror’s Haki-coated slash against King’s Dragon Fang Slash.

Zoro defeated King but was too injured and exhausted to face Kaido, who entered the battle. Luffy confronted Kaido, and Kaido attacked him as Lin Yuan watched for Luffy to awaken.

• Zoro unleashed Conqueror's Coating and defeated King with Oni Giri, leaving him unconscious and gravely wounded.
• Kaido arrived, ordered Jack to take King away for treatment, and turned his attention to the battlefield.
• Luffy woke and challenged Kaido, clashing Conqueror's Haki with him as Zoro withdrew to recover with Sanji and the others.
• Lin Yuan told Kuina that Luffy could not yet defeat Kaido and revealed he had asked Katakuri to bring Charlotte Linlin over.
• Kaido appeared in front of Luffy and swung Hassaikai at him.

Luffy fought Kaido with Ryuo Haki but was repeatedly overpowered, then transformed into Gear Fourth: Boundman and began forcing Kaido back. Above the battlefield, Lin Yuan advised Kuina to develop her More-More Fruit before the clash below intensified.

• Luffy struck at Kaido with Ryuo Haki, but Kaido deflected his attacks with Hassaikai and sent him flying.
• Kaido taunted Luffy about his strength while Lin Yuan and Kuina watched from above and discussed how Kuina could improve.
• Lin Yuan advised Kuina to focus on applying the More-More Fruit’s power to herself, and promised to teach her later.
• Luffy transformed into Gear Fourth: Boundman and met Kaido’s next attack without giving ground.
• Luffy used a series of elastic, Haki-coated attacks to force Kaido back and drive him into a frenzy.

Luffy battled Kaido in Gear Fourth, forcing him into his hybrid form but gradually running low on stamina. Zoro, Lawrence, and Sanji joined the fight, and Kaido answered their combined assault with Hakai.

• Kaido and Luffy traded powerful Haki-infused blows, and Luffy wounded Kaido with Supreme King Kong Gun.
• Kaido transformed into his hybrid form and used Luffy’s attacks against him, but Luffy kept fighting and launched Black Mamba.
• Kaido predicted Luffy’s attacks and pointed out that Gear Fourth was draining his stamina.
• Zoro rushed to help Luffy, followed by Lawrence and Sanji, while Molly and the others stayed behind.
• Luffy, Zoro, Lawrence, and Sanji attacked Kaido together, and Kaido unleashed Hakai.

Kaido unleashed Hakai against Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Lawrence, leaving the Straw Hat fighters badly injured as Lin Yuan watched from above. After a brief standoff, Kaido decided to finish them off and charged at Luffy, with Zoro stepping in to protect him.

• Kaido unleashed Hakai, and the shock wave blasted Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Lawrence while shattering Onigashima.
• Lin Yuan told Kuina that Zoro was injured but alive and that Lawrence was in critical condition; Kaido sat down to drink rather than pursue the fighters.
• After half an hour, Kaido stood and charged at Luffy, who could no longer enter Gear Fourth.
• Zoro blocked Kaido's path and attacked with Two-Sword Style: Tiger Hunt, but Kaido shattered the phantom tiger with one punch.
• Kaido's attack continued toward Zoro as someone shouted a warning.

Kaido overwhelmed Zoro and the other Straw Hat Pirates, leaving Luffy to face him alone. After Kaido struck Luffy down, the Drums of Liberation sounded across Onigashima, and Lin Yuan recognized the sound as Luffy’s heartbeat.

• Kaido defeated Zoro with a Conqueror’s Haki clash, leaving him badly injured, and Sanji feared the Straw Hat Pirates could not win.
• Molly, Usopp, Fisher, and Higgins attacked Kaido, but he sent them flying and left them unable to fight.
• Kaido charged Luffy with Thunder Bagua, and Luffy fought back with Gear Fourth while Sanji carried the injured crew to safety.
• Kaido struck Luffy with Thunder Bagua: Kabura and Ikoku, sending him plummeting toward the ground with his presence nearly gone.
• The Drums of Liberation sounded across Onigashima, and Lin Yuan identified them as the sound of a heartbeat.

Luffy awakened the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika, and fought Kaido on equal terms with his bizarre new powers. After half a day of battle, Luffy began to weaken while Kaido launched Hakai.

• Luffy transformed into his white-haired Nika form as the Drums of Liberation sounded.
• Kaido charged Luffy, but Luffy blocked his attacks and sent him crashing to the ground with Gum-Gum White Whip.
• Luffy turned the ground into rubber and attacked Kaido with Gum-Gum Mole Pistol, but Kaido countered and resumed the fight at close range.
• Luffy and Kaido exchanged attacks for five minutes before continuing their battle, with Lin Yuan judging that Luffy could match Kaido but had less stamina.
• After half a day, Lin Yuan noticed Luffy weakening, while enraged Kaido unleashed Hakai.

Luffy recovered from Kaido’s devastating attack and resumed their exhausting battle, while Lin Yuan warned that Luffy’s power consumed his life force. After hours of fighting, Kaido transformed into an azure dragon and Luffy countered by growing nearly as large, then gained the upper hand with his giant-form attacks.

• Kaido’s shockwave sent Luffy flying and left him aged and withered, but the Drums of Liberation sounded and Luffy quickly recovered.
• Lin Yuan told Kuina that Luffy’s ability consumed his life force and might keep him from living past thirty.
• Kaido drank Lin Yuan’s wine, then charged Luffy as they both used Conqueror’s Haki Coating; their clash battered Onigashima and stirred tsunamis.
• Kaido and Luffy fought for hours, evenly matched, until Kaido transformed into an enormous azure dragon.
• Luffy used Gum-Gum Giant to grow nearly as large as Kaido, negated Kaido’s Bolo Breath, and struck the dragon with lightning and other attacks.