Arc 2The Brunei Family Under Siege

Zesi defeated Big Mom and revealed the Roger Pirates had left Laugh Tale without taking anything. When the World Government tried to seize the Brunei Family’s wine business, Zesi fought off CP9 and Sakazuki, then held the prisoners and demanded compensation from the Celestial Dragons.

  • Big Mom challenged Zesi for Laugh Tale’s secret, but he defeated her after awakening the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and eventually told her the Roger Pirates had left everything behind.
  • The Marines learned of Zesi’s strength and ordered an investigation into the Roger Pirates’ reported dissolution while postponing action against Zesi and Rayleigh.
  • Kate expanded the Brunei Family’s wine business, and a Celestial Dragon ordered the family to supply wine exclusively to the nobles.
  • Zesi refused Spandine’s demand to surrender the wine trade, and Feiluo and the demon-masked fighters drove back the World Government forces sent to seize the family’s property.
  • Zesi defeated Youpi, Lampkin, and Jason as Marine Headquarters identified him as Wenlai Zesi and ordered the World Government to suspend its operation.
  • Sakazuki attacked Zesi with magma, but Zesi withstood his blows and overwhelmed him in a prolonged fight.
  • Sengoku arrived as Zesi prepared to strike Sakazuki, and Zesi demanded money from the Celestial Dragons, ransom for the prisoners, and compensation for the Brunei Family.
  • Zesi ordered Shadow Wings to cuff the prisoners, and Sakazuki was restrained with Seastone Handcuffs after vowing revenge.
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Ch. 26Big Mom's plan

Big Mom planned to get Laugh Tale's secret from Zesi, even if she had to endanger Totto Land's civilians, but Katakuri warned her about Zesi's tsunami power and the Roger Pirates. Zesi and Feiluo arrived in Totto Land aboard a Big Mom Pirates ship, with Cracker asking Zesi what lay at Laugh Tale.

  • Perospero questioned Big Mom's decision to invite Zesi, and Katakuri warned that his tsunami ability could threaten Totto Land.
  • Big Mom said she would cooperate with Zesi if he revealed Laugh Tale's secret and dismissed the danger to civilians, while admitting she wanted to protect Cracker.
  • Katakuri cautioned that the Roger Pirates might retaliate, but Big Mom said they had disbanded and declared she would become Pirate King.
  • Zesi and Feiluo sailed toward Totto Land aboard a Big Mom Pirates ship, where Homies soldiers served Zesi food and drink.
  • Cracker asked Zesi what was on Laugh Tale, and Zesi said the discovery had made Roger's crew burst into laughter.
  • The ship reached Totto Land without encountering any attackers.

Ch. 27Coming to Blows at the Drop of a Hat

Zesi arrived in Totto Land and met Big Mom, where their Conqueror’s Haki and advanced Haki attacks revealed the full force of their strength. Their discussion turned into a standoff over the secret of Laugh Tale, and Big Mom opened hostilities with a sword attack.

  • Perospero welcomed Zesi and Feiluo to Totto Land, then arranged for them to rest before meeting Big Mom.
  • Zesi and Big Mom greeted each other outside Whole Cake Chateau, then clashed with overwhelming Conqueror’s Haki.
  • Zesi and Big Mom exchanged punches using advanced Haki without touching, while Katakuri explained the technique to Feiluo.
  • Big Mom asked Zesi for the secret of Laugh Tale and threatened to end cooperation with the Brunei Family if he refused.
  • Zesi challenged Big Mom’s threat and suppressed her Conqueror’s Haki, prompting Big Mom to turn Napoleon into a sword and unleash Ikoku.

Ch. 28The warm-up's about over. Time to get serious!

Zesi and Big Mom fought with devastating force across Whole Cake Island, while Zesi warned Perospero not to target his crew. As both fighters released their Haki and escalated the battle, their clash threatened to destroy the island and cracked Whole Cake Chateau.

  • Zesi blocked Big Mom's lightning with Air-Defense Hammer, then met her punches head-on as their battle tore apart the ground.
  • Feiluo watched in disbelief as Zesi and Big Mom's fight shook Whole Cake Island, while Big Mom's crew feared the island would be destroyed.
  • Perospero sent liquid candy toward Feiluo, but Zesi pierced it with a coin and warned Perospero not to attack his people.
  • Big Mom accused Zesi of not taking her seriously, and Zesi declared their warm-up was over as both released their Haki.
  • Zesi and Big Mom traded a Haki-laden slash and punch, opening a fissure over a thousand meters long and cracking Whole Cake Chateau.

Ch. 29Overclocked attacks and berserk state

Zesi used overclocked Tremor-Tremor Fruit attacks to slam Big Mom into the ground and seriously injure her. Big Mom emerged in a berserk state with blood-red eyes and far greater strength, forcing Zesi to defend against a punch powerful enough to nearly injure him.

  • The Charlotte Family watched Zesi and Big Mom's battle devastate the island, while Katakuri warned that neither fighter would stop until one won.
  • Zesi taunted Big Mom, then used Overclocked Wave-Stepping Flash and Overclocked Quake Annihilation Hammer to strike her into a deep valley.
  • Big Mom emerged from the crater, roaring with blood-red eyes and a savage expression that alarmed her family.
  • Zesi realized Big Mom had entered a berserk state after sensing danger and retreating from her attack.
  • Big Mom's punch carried roughly ten times the force of her earlier blows, and Zesi barely neutralized it with his Haki, defenses, and Tremor-Tremor Fruit countershock.

Ch. 30Tremor-Tremor Fruit Awakening

Big Mom unleashed a berserk assault on Zesi, but he survived unharmed by awakening the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and surrounding himself with vibrations. Katakuri recognized the awakening and warned the others as Zesi’s power began affecting everyone nearby.

  • Big Mom focused her berserk fury on Zesi and broke through his Defense-Control Hammer with a torrent of slashes.
  • The Charlotte Family members celebrated Zesi’s apparent defeat, but Katakuri questioned whether the fight was over.
  • Zesi emerged from Big Mom’s attacks completely unharmed, with an invisible vibration wave surrounding him.
  • Perospero noticed the vibrations, and nearby pirates felt them affect the air, space, and their bodies.
  • Katakuri identified the power as the Tremor-Tremor Fruit’s awakening and warned everyone to leave Zesi’s vibration domain.

Ch. 31The power of Devil Fruit Awakening

Zesi revealed his awakened Tremor-Tremor Fruit and used it to send Big Mom crashing through Whole Cake Chateau. He explained that Awakening let him create vibrations directly around his targets, leaving the Charlotte Family stunned by the power.

  • The Charlotte Family reacted with shock when they realized Zesi had awakened the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, while Feiluo wondered what Devil Fruit Awakening meant.
  • Zesi explained that his swordsmanship was usually his greatest strength, but he had no blade and Awakening consumed tremendous energy.
  • Zesi punched from over a hundred meters away and sent Big Mom flying through Whole Cake Chateau with vibrations formed near her.
  • Katakuri sensed the force of Zesi's attack and recognized that he had created vibrations directly in front of Big Mom.
  • Zesi realized that Awakening improved his control over vibrations and let him unleash attacks at extremely high frequencies.

Ch. 32Was This Really Power a Human Could Possess?

Zesi’s newly awakened Tremor-Tremor Fruit power injured Big Mom and sent her into a berserk state, escalating their battle until Whole Cake Chateau began to collapse. As the fighters retreated, the Charlotte Family rushed to prepare a cake that might restore Big Mom’s reason.

  • Zesi realized his awakened ability consumed enormous energy and resolved to train until he could trigger it with a thought.
  • The Charlotte Family learned Big Mom had been injured, with blood at her mouth and her chest caved in, but she soon stood again.
  • Big Mom entered a berserk state that multiplied her strength while making her unable to distinguish friend from foe, Streusen explained.
  • The Charlotte Family sent chefs to make a cake to calm Big Mom and fled Whole Cake Chateau as tremors threatened to bring it down.
  • Zesi and Big Mom continued fighting with devastating force, and Feiluo and the Big Mom Pirates retreated from the battlefield.

Ch. 33On Whole Cake Island as It Crumbled

Big Mom and Zesi continued their exhausting battle across the ruined Whole Cake Island, while the Charlotte family waited for dessert to restore Big Mom’s senses. The chapter ended as Head Chef Streusen arrived with an enormous cake.

  • Big Mom and Zesi fought for more than half a day, devastating Whole Cake Island and leaving Big Mom’s family alarmed by her berserk strength.
  • Zesi deactivated his Devil Fruit Awakening because it consumed too much energy, then continued fighting Big Mom with Overfrequency Vibration.
  • Zesi struggled to keep up with Big Mom and considered whether to reactivate his Devil Fruit Awakening.
  • Charlotte Daifuku told the family that the dessert was on its way, and they discussed avoiding a lasting conflict with Zesi.
  • Head Chef Streusen raced toward the group carrying an enormous cake.

Ch. 34Big Mom...

Zesi unleashed a devastating awakened attack that destroyed Whole Cake Chateau and left Big Mom badly wounded, but she survived and regained her senses. She then tried to recruit Zesi and bargain for the secret of Laugh Tale, while he told her the Roger Pirates had arrived too early and left everything there.

  • Streusen arrived with the cake but could not approach Big Mom and Zesi's battle.
  • Zesi struck Big Mom with Overfrequency Vibration, Awakened Dragon's Roar, creating a massive explosion that destroyed much of Whole Cake Island and the cake.
  • Big Mom survived the attack, though she was badly wounded, and the Charlotte Family feared for her and the Big Mom Pirates.
  • Big Mom proposed joining forces with Zesi, who rejected the idea and said their only cooperation could be through dessert ingredients supplied by the Brunei Family.
  • Big Mom offered to grant any request in exchange for the secret of Laugh Tale, and Zesi told her the Roger Pirates had gone there too early and left everything behind.

Ch. 35His real strength wasn't the Tremor-Tremor Fruit

At Marine Headquarters, Kong reported that Zesi had destroyed Whole Cake Island and defeated Big Mom, shocking the assembled Marine officers. Garp said Zesi’s true strength was not his Tremor-Tremor Fruit, leaving the officers wondering what else made him so dangerous.

  • Kong showed Marine Headquarters officers photographs of Whole Cake Island, where a vast crater had destroyed much of the island.
  • The officers speculated that Golden Lion, Whitebeard, or Roger had caused the destruction, but Kong identified Natural Disaster Zesi of the Roger Pirates.
  • Kong reported that Zesi had defeated Big Mom and badly injured her, prompting astonishment among the Marines.
  • Kong asked Garp to explain Zesi, and Garp said Zesi was known as a Tremor-Tremor Fruit user who could withstand its backlash.
  • Garp declared that Zesi’s real strength was not his Tremor-Tremor Fruit, leaving the Vice Admirals puzzled.

Ch. 36You Didn't Call Us Here for This?

Garp and Kuzan explained how Natural Disaster Zesi combined swordsmanship, Haki, and the Tremor-Tremor Fruit into a dangerous fighting style. Kong then revealed that the Navy’s priority was to investigate Roger’s disappearance and arrest the former Roger Pirates, while delaying action against Zesi and Dark King Rayleigh until the Navy had assembled its forces.

  • Garp warned the Vice Admirals that Zesi had top-level Armament Haki, great-swordsman skill, and a powerful combined technique called Azure Dragon's Roar Swordsmanship.
  • Kuzan explained that the Tremor-Tremor Fruit’s vibrations created shock waves that distorted the air and made Zesi’s sword attacks difficult to dodge.
  • Garp said Zesi had destroyed the old G-5 fortress fleet and sunk more than half of Golden Lion’s Flying Fleet.
  • Kong told the gathered officers that the meeting was not about hunting Zesi or the Big Mom Pirates, but about investigating Roger’s whereabouts and the reported dissolution of the Roger Pirates.
  • Kong ordered the Navy to verify the crew’s disbandment, arrest its members when found, and postpone moves against Natural Disaster Zesi and Dark King Rayleigh until the Navy had assembled its forces.

Ch. 37The Brunei Family's Wine

Zesi's wine became a sensation across the New World, giving the Brunei Family a lucrative new business. Demand far exceeded production, driving prices up and earning the family vast wealth while angering rivals whose interests the wine threatened.

  • Kate tasted Zesi's wine, recognized its business potential, and arranged for a winery to be built and supplied.
  • Zesi guided the winery's construction and production, and the Brunei Family distributed Brunei Blazing Blood and Brunei Tipsy through its shops.
  • Pirates, nobles, merchants, the Big Mom Pirates, and the Marines sought out Brunei Fine Wine, while Whitebeard recognized it as Zesi's brew.
  • Demand outstripped the winery's limited production, so the Brunei Family raised prices and increased output, but the black-market price soared regardless.
  • The Brunei Family gained vast wealth from the wine business and offended people whose interests it threatened.

Ch. 38The Celestial Dragon's Command

Celestial Dragon Saint Arandos visited the Oran Kingdom, where the king introduced him to Brunei Fine Wine. After tasting it, Arandos ordered the Brunei Family to supply wine exclusively to the Celestial Dragons, a scheme welcomed by rival factions hoping to cripple the family and claim its place as Totto Land's dessert supplier.

  • King Dofele XI and the nobles of the Oran Kingdom welcomed Saint Arandos at the harbor.
  • Dofele XI escorted Arandos to the palace and served him Brunei Fine Wine.
  • Arandos praised the wine and ordered his steward to make the Brunei Family an exclusive supplier to the Celestial Dragons.
  • The steward said Cipher Pol would enforce the order and prevent the family from selling wine to anyone else.
  • Rivals at the banquet celebrated their plan to undermine the Brunei Family and take over its place as Totto Land's dessert supplier.

Ch. 39The World Government made its move, the craze for wine.

Spandine led Cipher Pol to the Brunei Family’s headquarters to enforce the Celestial Dragons’ order that Brunei wine be reserved for them. He cleared away the crowds of buyers, leaving the headquarters empty as the wine’s popular sales came to a halt.

  • Spandine arrived at the Brunei Family’s port with Cipher Pol and learned that the family supplied wine to the Big Mom Pirates.
  • Though frightened by the possible consequences of angering Big Mom, Spandine decided he had to obey the Celestial Dragons’ order.
  • Spandine saw crowds clamoring to buy Brunei wine and learned it was scarce, popular, and selling for several times its price on the black market.
  • Spandine ordered his men to drive the buyers away and announced that Brunei wine would be supplied exclusively to the Celestial Dragons.
  • The crowd panicked at the threat of defying the Celestial Dragons and fled the Brunei Family’s headquarters.

Ch. 40Let CP0 and a Marine Admiral Come with a Fleet

Zesi and the Brunei Family refused the Celestial Dragons’ demand for their wine and warned that they would resist any attempt to seize it. After Spandine fled, Zesi prepared Feiluo and Shadow Wings to confront the World Government if it retaliated.

  • Nobles and merchants discussed how the Celestial Dragons’ interest in Brunei wine had brought trouble to the Brunei Family, and one merchant offered his stock at an inflated price.
  • Spandine told Kate that the Celestial Dragons had chosen the Brunei Family to supply their wine, but Kate refused to comply.
  • Zesi entered the reception room and told Spandine that the Celestial Dragons could buy wine in line or send CP0 and a Marine Admiral with a fleet to take it.
  • Feiluo held a knife to Spandine’s throat and threatened him, prompting Spandine to leave in fear.
  • Zesi told Kate that the family had to withstand the World Government’s pressure, then ordered Feiluo and Shadow Wings to test their training and resist any attack.

Ch. 41The Consequences of Defying the Celestial Dragons?

After the Brunei Family refused the Celestial Dragons’ demands, Spandine ordered World Government forces to arrest the family and seize its winery. Feiluo confronted the troops outside the family headquarters, where they raised their rifles and opened fire.

  • Spandine ordered his men to arrest the Brunei Family, seize its factories, and shoot Feiluo if they encountered him.
  • Rival wine merchants discussed how they planned to steal Brunei Wine’s recipe after the family was destroyed.
  • World Government personnel split into groups to seize the winery and surround the Brunei Family’s headquarters.
  • Feiluo walked out of the headquarters and warned the troops not to arrest the family.
  • The World Government personnel recognized Feiluo as a Devil Fruit User, raised their rifles, and fired.

Ch. 42The Brunei Family's Strength

Feiluo used his Control-Control Fruit and newly awakened Observation Haki to devastate the World Government forces attacking the Brunei Family. As Zesi’s masked Shadow Wings joined the fight, Spandine ordered a retreat and called for reinforcements.

  • Feiluo killed more than a dozen World Government personnel who had come to arrest the Brunei Family.
  • Feiluo dodged their gunfire with Observation Haki and used his empowered throwing knives to cut down more of them.
  • Feiluo ordered Zesi’s demon-masked fighters to kill anyone who attacked the Brunei Family, and the fighters drove the World Government forces into a panicked retreat.
  • Spandine learned that his forces had suffered heavy losses and that Feiluo was far stronger than expected.
  • Spandine ordered his men to retreat and contact CP headquarters, the World Government, and Marine Headquarters for reinforcements.

Ch. 43Hey, Could You Move Aside?

Cipher Pol sent three CP9 agents to destroy the Brunei Family before the Navy arrived, and Youpi defeated Feiluo in battle. Just as Youpi was about to kill him, someone behind Youpi identified Feiluo as his little brother and told Youpi to move aside.

  • A Cipher Pol superior reprimanded Spandine and ordered Youpi, Lampkin, and Jason to kill the Brunei Family before the Navy arrived.
  • Jason slaughtered the Brunei Family's guards as the three CP9 agents advanced onto the island.
  • Feiluo attacked the agents with flying knives, but Youpi used Tekkai to withstand them and struck Feiluo down.
  • Youpi raised his fist to kill the injured Feiluo, but an unknown voice behind him asked him to move aside, saying Feiluo was his little brother.

Ch. 44Not dead? I have to give you some credit

Zesi arrived in time to stop Youpi from killing Feiluo, then sent Youpi crashing through a building. After Feiluo was carried away, Zesi confronted Lampkin, Jason, and Youpi, who regrouped and attacked him together.

  • Youpi stopped his punch at Feiluo when he sensed danger, but Zesi struck him and sent him flying through a building.
  • Zesi checked on the injured Feiluo and ordered people to carry him away.
  • Lampkin and Jason challenged Zesi, and he mocked their claim that the World Government represented justice.
  • Youpi returned despite his injuries, and Zesi recognized the three as members of CP9 and praised their strength.
  • Youpi, Lampkin, and Jason charged at Zesi together after warning one another to be careful and attack with everything they had.

Ch. 45That would be a foolish thing to do

Zesi effortlessly defeated Lampkin, Youpi, and Jason, while Marine Headquarters learned he was the eldest son of the Brunei Family. Kong and Sengoku moved to warn Sakazuki and protect him from confronting Zesi.

  • Lampkin, Youpi, and Jason attacked Zesi together, but he caught and snapped Lampkin's sword with two fingers.
  • Zesi flicked a broken blade fragment through Youpi's Tekkai and wounded him, then severed one of Jason's fingers.
  • Zesi used the fragment to slash through Lampkin's remaining sword and strike him.
  • An intelligence officer told Kong that Natural Disaster Zesi was Wenlai Zesi, eldest son of the Brunei Family, and explained the family's rise as a supplier to Big Mom.
  • Sengoku revealed he had sent Sakazuki to target the Brunei Family at Cipher Pol's request, prompting Kong and Sengoku to arrange a warning and protection for Sakazuki.

Ch. 46You Should Ask Whether This World Dares to Make an Enemy of Me

Cipher Pol officials learned that Zesi had defeated Youpi, Lampkin, and their fellow CP9 elite, then asked Vice Admiral Sakazuki to rescue them. Sakazuki attacked Zesi with a magma fist, but Zesi tapped it and caused cracks to appear in the air.

  • Spandine and the Cipher Pol officials watched Zesi defeat Youpi and the other two CP9 elites, leaving them stunned and worried about explaining their losses.
  • A World Government staff member reported that Navy reinforcements led by Vice Admiral Sakazuki had arrived, and the senior Cipher Pol official asked him to rescue the three operatives.
  • Sakazuki accepted the request but privately scorned Cipher Pol and left their rescue to his own discretion.
  • Zesi mocked Jason's warning about making an enemy of the World Government, and Jason grabbed the barely breathing Youpi and Lampkin and used Soru to escape an incoming magma fist.
  • Sakazuki's magma fist rushed toward Zesi, who tapped it with one hand and caused cracks to appear in the air.

Ch. 47So We Were Provoking a Monster

Zesi shattered Sakazuki’s magma fist with a light tap, then Sakazuki identified him as Natural Disaster, Roger’s right-hand man and the Brunei Family’s head. The World Government confirmed Zesi’s identity and ordered Cipher Pol to halt its operations against the family, leaving its officials terrified of having provoked a monster.

  • Zesi broke Sakazuki’s magma fist apart with a tap, shocking Jason and the others.
  • Sakazuki arrived and recognized Zesi as Natural Disaster, while Zesi identified Sakazuki as the Marine Magma-Magma Fruit user.
  • Jason realized Zesi was Roger’s feared right-hand man, and he, Youpi, and Lampkin reacted with alarm.
  • A World Government staff member reported that Zesi was the Brunei Family’s current head, Wenlai Zesi.
  • Marine Headquarters ordered the World Government to suspend operations against the Brunei Family, and the senior Cipher Pol official panicked over provoking Zesi.

Ch. 48What gave you the courage to challenge a true natural disaster?

Zesi faced Sakazuki, who tried to arrest him and attacked with a barrage of magma fists. Zesi emerged unharmed and struck Sakazuki, leaving him bleeding as the fight continued.

  • Sakazuki declared that he would arrest Zesi and send him to Impel Down, while Zesi warned him about the consequences of challenging a true natural disaster.
  • Sakazuki launched a barrage of magma fists at Zesi, but Zesi blocked every attack with a punch that fractured the space around them.
  • The lava explosions engulfed Zesi, and Youpi wondered whether he had died, but Zesi emerged completely unharmed.
  • Zesi taunted Sakazuki about his confidence in the Magma-Magma Fruit and called himself a true natural disaster.
  • Zesi vanished, appeared behind Sakazuki, and warped the space around him to hinder his escape.
  • Sakazuki raised his hands to block Zesi's incoming fist, but the blow struck him and made him spit blood.

Ch. 49The clash between tremors and the Buddha's shock wave

Sengoku raced toward the Brunei Family after learning of its connection to Zesi, while Zesi overwhelmed Sakazuki in their hour-long battle. As Zesi prepared to finish Sakazuki, a powerful shock wave struck, and Zesi countered it with a tremor wave.

  • Sengoku transformed into his Buddha Form and used shock waves to fly toward the Brunei Family, arriving in less than an hour.
  • Sakazuki fought Zesi for nearly an hour but was outmatched in speed, strength, and Haki.
  • Sakazuki realized Zesi's power went far beyond the destructive potential of his Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
  • Zesi seized Sakazuki by the neck, slammed him into the ground, and prepared to strike him with a vibrating fist.
  • Someone shouted Zesi's name and sent a shock wave at him, which Zesi countered with a tremor wave that shook the surroundings.

Ch. 50Believe me, I'll always be this composed

Sengoku arrived to confront Zesi and negotiate for Sakazuki’s release, but Zesi demanded thirty-five billion Beli in compensation and ransom. Zesi took Sakazuki, Jason, and the others prisoner while Sengoku went to consult his superiors.

  • Sengoku appeared in his Buddha Form and asked Zesi to release Sakazuki so they could negotiate.
  • Zesi demanded ten billion Beli from the Celestial Dragons, fifteen billion in ransom for the prisoners, and ten billion in compensation for the Brunei Family.
  • Sengoku said he could not approve the demands himself and needed to consult his superiors, while Zesi warned him not to delay.
  • Zesi ordered Shadow Wings to cuff the prisoners, and Jason chose not to resist.
  • Shadow Wings restrained Sakazuki with Seastone Handcuffs, leaving him powerless.
  • Sakazuki vowed to avenge his humiliation, and Zesi replied that he would remain composed.
Arc 2 of 14
Arc 2 of 14