Chapter Summaries

Tesoro stopped bidding on the treasure map, then baited Saint Charlos into driving its price far beyond its value. The Celestial Dragons ended up with the unwanted purchase, and the auction moved on to the next lot.

• Tesoro and several factions competed for a treasure map, while the Celestial Dragons and nobles drove up the bids to spite him.
• Dragon asked Vic for funding to bid, but Vic refused, saying he had a better plan to make money for the Revolutionary Army.
• After Tesoro stopped bidding, Vic spoke to him privately, and Tesoro resumed bidding to draw the Celestial Dragons into the contest.
• Tesoro fell silent after Charlos made a high bid, leaving the Celestial Dragons stuck with the expensive map as the nobles pretended not to notice.
• The host declared that the treasure map belonged to Saint Charlos and introduced the next lot.

Silvers Rayleigh was auctioned as an ordinary old slave while powerful bidders who recognized the Dark King chose not to reveal him. The auction climbed as noblewomen were captivated by the host’s lurid sales pitch, leaving Rayleigh glaring beside him and a female Celestial Dragon tempted to bid.

• The host introduced Silvers Rayleigh as a fit old man and opened the bidding at 100,000 Beli.
• Katakuri, Blackbeard, Queen, Vic, and Dragon recognized Rayleigh but stayed silent, believing he had a plan and fearing his retaliation.
• Minor noblemen and then older noblewomen bid for Rayleigh as the price rose to five million Beli.
• The host enthusiastically praised Rayleigh and made increasingly salacious claims to persuade the noblewomen to bid higher.
• Rayleigh glared at the host while a female Celestial Dragon considered bidding but worried about explaining her choice to her family.

At the auction, Shalria bid on Rayleigh after deciding she wanted him as a mount, while Vic secretly used his awakened Devil Fruit to make her feel overwhelming pleasure when she met Rayleigh’s gaze. Vic then entered the bidding to drive up the price, and Shalria answered with a higher bid as she continued to gaze at Rayleigh tenderly.

• Shalria bid ten million Beli for Rayleigh and told her father and brother that she wanted to try an old mount.
• Rayleigh heard the Celestial Dragons discussing him and looked closely at Shalria, while Vic secretly laughed at their conversation.
• Vic’s power made Shalria feel an intense surge of pleasure when she met Rayleigh’s eyes, leaving a puddle beneath her chair.
• Vic bid fifteen million Beli, drawing the crowd’s attention and the Celestial Dragon father and son’s murderous glares.
• Shalria glared at Vic, bid twenty million Beli, and looked back at Rayleigh with a tender, pained expression.

Vic drove up the bidding for Rayleigh until Saint Shalria bought him for three hundred million Beli. The auction ended with Shalria delighted, Rayleigh resentful and curious about Vic’s intentions, and the Celestial Dragon father and son blaming Vic.

• Shalria became determined to buy Rayleigh after misinterpreting the sensation she felt when she met his eyes, while Rayleigh suspected Vic had caused her interest in him.
• Vic kept bidding on Rayleigh, intending to inflate the price before robbing the auction house rather than pay for the items.
• Saint Shalria outbid Vic and bought Rayleigh for three hundred million Beli.
• The Celestial Dragon father and son grew angry at Vic for driving up Rayleigh’s price, while Shalria began planning to prolong Rayleigh’s life.
• Blackbeard, Queen, and the others watched without bidding and wondered whether Rayleigh would confront Vic after the auction.

The auction introduced the Mirror-Mirror Fruit, prompting Vic, Katakuri, Dragon, Queen, and others to compete for its powerful travel and infiltration abilities. Katakuri was determined to buy it for his sister Brulee, hoping to ease the pain he felt over her facial scar.

• The auction host presented the Mirror-Mirror Fruit and explained how it let its user travel through reflective surfaces into the Mirror World.
• Vic and Katakuri recognized the fruit, and Katakuri recalled that Vic had captured its previous user before Smoothie killed him.
• Vic, Dragon, Queen, Rosward, and Katakuri joined the fierce bidding, while Blackbeard held back and the Underworld representatives dropped out.
• Katakuri bid aggressively because he planned to give the fruit to Brulee and make her more important in their mother's eyes.

Katakuri won the Mirror-Mirror Fruit for his younger sister after a fierce auction against Dragon, Tesoro, and Rosward. He wanted to leave the Sabaody Archipelago with the fruit, but feared the mysterious hooded bidder might target him.

• Katakuri, Dragon, Tesoro, and Rosward drove the Mirror-Mirror Fruit's price past one billion Beli as the other bidders dropped out.
• Rosward forced Dragon out above one billion Beli, then stopped bidding when Tesoro continued to raise the price.
• Dragon rejoined the bidding and pushed the price higher, but later withdrew, leaving Katakuri and Tesoro to compete.
• Katakuri revealed his identity, invoking his mother's power, and Tesoro stopped bidding rather than risk provoking a Four Emperor's crew.
• Katakuri won the fruit for 1.8 billion Beli and considered leaving with his younger sister, but worried the hooded bidder might attack him backstage.

The auction’s final lot was the Warp-Warp Fruit, and Vic let Dragon keep bidding while Tesoro and Saint Rosward competed for it. As the price climbed, Katakuri grew confident that the Warp-Warp Fruit would distract the mysterious man from the Mirror-Mirror Fruit he had bought.

• Vic bid up several lots to encourage buyers to go backstage together, while keeping his Shichibukai status and secret dealings with Dragon in mind.
• The auctioneer introduced the final lot, the Warp-Warp Fruit, and explained its ability to pass through nonliving objects and its potential after Awakening.
• Vic recognized that the auction’s lots included Devil Fruits and people who would later be connected to Tesoro.
• Katakuri felt relieved that the Warp-Warp Fruit might draw attention away from the Mirror-Mirror Fruit he had bought for his younger sister.
• Dragon, Saint Rosward, and Tesoro continued bidding as the price passed 1.6 billion Beli, while Katakuri relaxed when Dragon got carried away again.

Dragon won the Warp-Warp Fruit for 2.1 billion Beli with Vic backing his bids, while Rosward left the auction empty-handed. When the host tried to stop Dragon from leaving without paying, Vic said he would settle the bill for him.

• Dragon outbid Rosward and Tesoro for the Warp-Warp Fruit, winning it for 2.1 billion Beli.
• The host ended the auction and invited successful bidders backstage to complete their transactions.
• Vic told Dragon to go ahead while he collected the Devil Fruit for him.
• The host noticed Dragon heading for the exit and called out to demand payment.
• Vic told the host that he and Dragon were together and that he would pay for Dragon, then continued toward the exit.

Vic used Haki Emission to send the people in line flying, then broke into the auction vault and shut himself inside. Katakuri and Tesoro realized the host’s guards were unlikely to stop him, especially with the Warp-Warp Fruit and Mirror-Mirror Fruit stored inside.

• Tesoro joined the line to collect his Devil Fruit after buying Baccarat, while Katakuri and Brulee waited ahead of him.
• Vic turned toward Tesoro and sent a voice into his mind, telling him to meet at the sea in Area 50.
• Vic blasted everyone in line aside, deliberately knocking Charlos and Rosward unconscious while leaving the others largely unharmed.
• Vic bent apart the metal bars, entered the vault, and shut the door behind him.
• The host ordered guards to be summoned and began arranging to reopen the vault, while Katakuri and Tesoro expected Vic to escape with a Devil Fruit or by force.

Vic stole the Devil Fruits and other auction items from the vault, then escaped using the Rumble-Rumble Fruit and met up with Dragon. He gave Dragon the Warp-Warp Fruit and took him to area 50 to wait for someone.

• The auction host called Doflamingo, who ordered the vault kept shut and told the guests their purchases would be made available later.
• Katakuri lamented losing his chance at the Mirror-Mirror Fruit, while Tesoro remained hopeful about getting the Lucky-Lucky Fruit and went to pay for Baccarat.
• Tesoro saw the female Celestial Dragon leave with the white-haired old man and judged her for ignoring her unconscious family.
• Vic planned to escape through the metal vault walls with his Rumble-Rumble Fruit and use the Dimensional Space to remove everything, leaving Doflamingo with misleading suspects.
• Vic sensed Sabaody Archipelago, found Dragon, gave him the Warp-Warp Fruit, and brought him to area 50 to wait for someone.

Vic gave Dragon the Warp-Warp Fruit for the Revolutionary Army and kept the Mirror-Mirror Fruit for Ban’s intelligence network. He then brought Dragon to meet Tesoro, hoping to secure a wealthy backer who could help the Revolutionary Army grow enough to support revolutions across many countries.

• Vic chose the Warp-Warp Fruit for Dragon and reserved the Mirror-Mirror Fruit for Ban’s intelligence organization.
• Dragon accepted the Warp-Warp Fruit, believing Vic had paid a fortune for it.
• Vic brought Dragon to Area 50 to meet Tesoro, whom he hoped to recruit as a major financial supporter.
• Vic planned to use Fisher Tiger as an intermediary so Tesoro could fund the Revolutionary Army while keeping his involvement concealed.
• Vic concluded that the Revolutionary Army needed more money and strength to support revolutions in every country opposing the World Government.

Vic waited with Dragon at the shore of Area 50 while observing the island with Observation Haki. Meanwhile, Rayleigh helped Shalria explore the secret passage in her home, then disappeared after forcing open its hidden door.

• Vic and Dragon reached the shore of Area 50 and waited without removing their black robes.
• Vic used Observation Haki to check on Tesoro, Baccarat, Katakuri, Brulee, and Rayleigh.
• Rayleigh used Armament Haki to keep his brother upright as they followed Shalria through her dark, slippery secret passage.
• Rayleigh and his brother broke through the hidden door at the passage's end, releasing water from an underground river connected to the sea.
• Rayleigh kept Shalria safe from the rushing water, then vanished before she could suggest another trip through the passage.

Vic met Tesoro on the shore of area 50 with Dragon, displaying his speed and giving Tesoro a Devil Fruit. The chapter ended with Tesoro accepting Vic’s explanation for knocking Baccarat unconscious, while Dragon wondered whether Vic had another fruit to give the Revolutionary Army.

• Vic used Thousand-Li Sound Transmission to guide Tesoro and Baccarat to the shore in area 50.
• Vic struck Baccarat unconscious, and Tesoro adopted a defensive stance after seeing Vic’s speed.
• Vic told Tesoro to use Observation Haki to confirm Baccarat was unharmed and unconscious.
• Vic offered Tesoro a Devil Fruit he had brought in a specially made box.
• Dragon recognized the fruit’s value to the Revolutionary Army and planned to ask Vic about any others after Tesoro left.

Vic returned the Lucky-Lucky Fruit to Tesoro and then confronted him with the trauma of Stella’s enslavement and death, urging him to revive his hatred of the Celestial Dragons. Tesoro denied forgetting Stella, but realized his hatred had weakened and feared becoming like the people he once despised.

• Vic gave Tesoro the Lucky-Lucky Fruit, which Tesoro had lost hope of obtaining at the auction.
• Vic told Tesoro that Stella had been enslaved and killed by a Celestial Dragon while Tesoro was forced to watch in Mary Geoise.
• Dragon sympathized with Tesoro and reflected on the Celestial Dragons’ cruelty and his own goal of overthrowing them.
• Vic argued that Tesoro’s hatred had faded as he gave up on revenge and gained wealth and power.
• Tesoro shouted that he had not forgotten Stella or his hatred, then panicked as he recognized that Vic’s accusation might be true.

Vic revealed Dragon as the leader of the Revolutionary Army and tried to persuade Tesoro to support its fight against the Celestial Dragons. Tesoro agreed to help when the final battle came, and Vic urged him to contribute resources without abandoning his business or joining the Army himself.

• Vic explained that many people and forces opposed the Celestial Dragons and suggested that Tesoro could help unite them.
• Tesoro rejected the idea of building a resistance force himself and cursed Vic for betraying Fisher Tiger.
• Vic revealed that the hooded man was Monkey D. Dragon, founder of the Revolutionary Army.
• Dragon showed his face, and Tesoro recognized him and praised the Revolutionary Army’s cause.
• Tesoro offered to lead his men to help in a future final battle but declined to join the Revolutionary Army outright.
• Vic explained that Tesoro could contribute money and other resources while keeping his business, helping the Revolutionary Army grow.

Vic secured Tesoro’s agreement to secretly fund the Revolutionary Army while keeping his public identity hidden. After Vic left, Dragon and Tesoro began discussing the details of their cooperation.

• Vic persuaded Tesoro that funding the Revolutionary Army would be his major contribution, and Tesoro agreed to provide money through a trusted intermediary while keeping their relationship secret.
• Dragon confirmed the arrangement and considered how the Revolutionary Army could discreetly transport Tesoro’s valuables to its headquarters.
• Vic vanished using the Speed-Speed Fruit and left to find Ban and deliver the Mirror-Mirror Fruit.
• Tesoro asked Dragon who Vic was, and Dragon described him as a hidden trump card who would reveal himself when the Revolutionary Army launched its all-out assault.
• Dragon and Tesoro began discussing the details of their cooperation.

Vic gave Ban the Mirror-Mirror Fruit to improve his escape options and intelligence gathering, then returned to Titan Island. There, he found Rebecca and Yamato fighting with Conqueror's Coating as the others watched.

• Vic gave Ban the Mirror-Mirror Fruit and explained its abilities, instructing him to use it to gather intelligence and watch important people.
• Vic quietly left Sabaody and flew to Titan Island, planning to train and grow stronger.
• Vic arrived on Titan Island and saw Rebecca and Yamato clashing with Conqueror's Coating while their companions watched.
• Ain and Olvia welcomed Vic back, while Uta cheered for the fighters and the others stayed focused on the battle.

Rebecca and Yamato fought to a close match on Titan Island, where the island’s gravity helped Yamato win by a single move. In 1519, Vic continued training in solitude until his crew burst in, prompting an explanation of how people comprehended laws and how Devil Fruits served as Guides to Law.

• Rebecca and Yamato fought on Titan Island, where the gravity hindered Rebecca’s flying swords and Yamato defeated her by a single move.
• Vic held a banquet after the fight, then sent his restless crew out to fight other pirates so they would gain combat experience.
• In 1519, Vic had adapted to Titan Island’s gravity and spent his time training and contemplating laws.
• A crew member burst into Vic’s training room and demanded that he avenge the crew after someone had beaten Rebecca, Kuina, and others.
• Vic explained that people could comprehend laws by separating out a law and studying its tree, or gain an initial understanding through a Devil Fruit, which also brought rejection by the sea and restraint by Seastone.

Vic explained how Devil Fruit users comprehended laws and awakened their abilities, then healed Yamato after she returned badly injured. He found Rebecca and Kuina injured as well and suspected the three women had challenged one of the Four Emperors.

• Vic described how Devil Fruit abilities represented different laws, and how users had to comprehend those laws to awaken their powers.
• Vic woke to find Yamato bruised and swollen, examined her injuries, and healed her with his ability.
• Yamato blushed when Vic touched her chest, then realized he was treating her injuries.
• Vic left with Yamato and saw Rebecca and Kuina battered while the others gathered around them.
• Vic guessed that Yamato, Rebecca, and Kuina had provoked and been defeated by one of the Four Emperors other than Shanks.

Vic healed Rebecca and Kuina after they and Yamato were badly injured in a fight with Kaido. As the group recounted how they encountered him at sea, they revealed that Yamato’s attempt to freeze storm clouds had turned them into a gigantic block of ice falling toward their ship.

• Vic mocked the battered women, then treated Rebecca and Kuina while Yamato watched.
• Vic asked who had defeated them, and Yamato said they had encountered Kaido in his giant-dragon form.
• Rebecca and Yamato explained that Vic had sent them to rob evil pirates, and they had already seized the wealth of two crews.
• When dark clouds gathered over their ship, Yamato transformed into Okuchi no Makami's Human-Beast Form and blasted the clouds with freezing air.
• Yamato froze the clouds into an enormous block of ice, which began falling toward their ship as Rebecca and the crew could not move it out of the way.