Chapter Summaries

Charlotte Linlin and Kaido clashed upon his arrival at Totto Land, while Perospero tried to preserve the alliance with the Five Elders. As the Big Mom Pirates watched the confrontation, Katakuri warned that he had glimpsed a dangerous future.

• Charlotte Linlin threatened Nusjuro but agreed to cooperate as long as the Five Elders honored their promises and Kaido did not jeopardize her benefits.
• Kaido arrived in dragon form, and Charlotte Linlin attacked him with Emperor Sword while he countered with Thunder Bagua.
• Perospero urged Smoothie to stop Linlin from upsetting the Five Elders, but Smoothie rebuked him and questioned his ambition.
• Katakuri told Linlin to stop, saying he had seen glimpses of a future fraught with danger.

Katakuri foresaw that the coming operation would leave everyone coughing up blood and warned that it would be extremely dangerous, likely because of Bai Yu. As Charlotte Linlin demanded an explanation, Daps urgently warned Nusjuro that he might capsize in a gutter.

• Katakuri interrupted the clash between Charlotte Linlin and Kaido of the Beasts to announce that he had seen everyone coughing up blood in the future.
• Perospero, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaido challenged Katakuri to explain his vision, while Nusjuro watched with interest.
• Katakuri said he could not see the details but believed the upcoming operation would be extremely dangerous and linked to War Demon Bai Yu.
• Charlotte Linlin angrily confronted Katakuri for embarrassing her, but he stood by what he had seen.
• Daps contacted Nusjuro with an urgent warning, and Nusjuro demanded to know whether he meant that Charlotte Linlin, the others, and Nusjuro would fail.

Daps warned Nusjuro and the gathered pirates that Bai Yu had created the Eight Gates Released, a technique that multiplied strength and threatened the balance of the sea. The Five Elders resolved to kill Bai Yu and planned to lure him to Totto Land by exploiting his love of fighting.

• Daps told Nusjuro that Bai Yu had used the Eight Gates Released to increase his strength seven to eight times, and that Sengoku and Garp had reached the fifth gate after one night of training.
• Smoothie brought urgent intelligence as Kaido learned of the technique and raged that Bai Yu had toyed with him.
• Daps offered to give Nusjuro and the pirates copies of the Eight Gates Released, despite the risk of making them stronger, because Bai Yu had to die.
• Nusjuro questioned why the Five Elders could barely learn the first gate while Sengoku and Garp had reached the fifth, and Daps said Bai Yu's personal instruction helped students progress faster.
• Daps told Nusjuro that the Five Elders had prepared bait to draw Bai Yu to Totto Land, believing his love of fighting would make him come despite the danger.

Bai Yu sailed into Totto Land with Yamakaji, leaving Zoro and the others behind while they continued training. When three pirate ships attacked, Bai Yu destroyed their lead ship with a single slash, and the survivors recognized the blood-red flag of the Fourth Admiral.

• Bai Yu set sail for Kales Island with Yamakaji, explaining that Zoro and the others needed more time to grow stronger.
• Yamakaji warned Bai Yu that they had entered Charlotte Linlin’s territory and suggested handling any pirates himself.
• Three pirate ships opened fire on the Marine warship, hoping to earn Charlotte Linlin’s favor by destroying it.
• Bai Yu cut through the cannonballs and cleaved the leading pirate ship in two, while the resulting waves tossed the other two ships aside.
• The surviving pirates recognized Bai Yu’s blood-red flag and realized they had provoked the Fourth Admiral, War Demon Bai Yu.

Bai Yu and Yamakaji encountered pirates in Totto Land, then faced Charlotte Snack after he arrived to challenge them. Bai Yu killed the pirates who appealed to Snack, leaving Snack and the Marines confronting each other.

• Pirates recognized Bai Yu and tried to flee, but the Marines spotted a Big Mom Pirates ship approaching.
• Charlotte Snack arrived and accused Bai Yu of killing Big Mom Pirates in Totto Land.
• Sailors and Karo appealed to Snack to punish Bai Yu, while Yamakaji worried about provoking another Emperor.
• Bai Yu demanded to know what they had been saying and cut both pirate ships apart, killing Sailors and Karo.

Bai Yu confronted Charlotte Snack after killing pirates under the Big Mom Pirates, and ignored Snack’s threats to demand a fight. He suspected Snack’s arrival was part of a larger plot, while Snack finally threw a saber at him.

• Bai Yu killed pirates under the Big Mom Pirates and dismissed the shock and threats of Snack’s crew.
• Snack rebuked his men and invoked Big Mom’s authority, bounty, and a trump card to threaten Bai Yu.
• Bai Yu taunted Snack and challenged him to fight, despite Yamakaji warning that attacking a Sweet Commander would make the Big Mom Pirates enemies of the Marines.
• Bai Yu suggested Snack’s quick arrival in Totto Land was suspicious, and Yamakaji realized the Big Mom Pirates might have targeted him.
• Snack lost his temper, took a saber from a subordinate, and hurled it at Bai Yu.

Bai Yu rejected Snack’s threat to force him to Whole Cake Island, arguing that the Big Mom Pirates needed him alive while his captors’ survival did not matter. He launched a lightning-fast attack on Snack, leaving their confrontation underway.

• Yamakaji recognized Konpira’s scabbard and warned that Momousagi Gion had fallen into the Big Mom Pirates’ hands.
• Snack threatened to make Gion suffer unless Bai Yu came to Mama’s banquet, and Yamakaji feared a wider war with the Four Emperors.
• Bai Yu dismissed Snack’s hostage threat, tossed aside Konpira’s scabbard, and challenged him to attack.
• Bai Yu used Thunder Breathing: Thunderclap and Flash to rush Snack and slash at him.

Bai Yu destroyed Snack’s ship and killed him after Snack attacked, then learned that Momousagi’s capture might conceal a larger plot. He decided that the danger was no reason to refuse the trip to Whole Cake Island.

• Snack launched a deep-fried attack, but Bai Yu’s slash shattered it, knocked Snack aside, and wrecked the pirate ship.
• Snack flooded the area with oil, but Bai Yu swallowed it with Dark Hole and struck Snack down with Dark Moon: Iai Slash.
• The surviving pirates begged Bai Yu to spare them, and Yamakaji said he had blocked Den Den Mushi signals so news of the fight would not escape.
• Yamakaji warned Bai Yu that Whole Cake Island could hold deadly threats, while Bai Yu suspected the Five Elders might be involved in Momousagi’s capture.
• Bai Yu declared the trip worth making despite the danger from Charlotte Linlin and possibly Kaido.

Bai Yu learned that Momousagi's capture involved Kaido of the Beasts and the Five Elders, but resolved to rescue her alone. After he sped toward Whole Cake Island, Yamakaji called for Marine reinforcements and prepared to ask Sengoku to declare war on the Four Emperors.

• Yamakaji urged Bai Yu to wait while he contacted Sengoku, but Bai Yu said he had to rescue Momousagi because she had been caught up in the storm because of him.
• Bai Yu declared he would face the Four Emperors alone and told Yamakaji to arrange support and receive Momousagi.
• Bai Yu used his Log Pose to set off toward Whole Cake Island in a bolt of lightning.
• Yamakaji rallied the Marines, ordered them to contact nearby branches for aid, and resolved to ask Sengoku to declare war on the Four Emperors.

News that Charlotte Linlin had invited Bai Yu to Totto Land raised suspicions that she and Kaido had allied against him. After learning that Bai Yu had gone alone to rescue hostage Momousagi Gion, the Whitebeard Pirates mobilized for Totto Land, while Shanks reacted with disbelief alongside Mihawk.

• Whitebeard and his crew suspected Charlotte Linlin's invitation was part of an alliance with Kaido, and Jozu guessed Bai Yu might go anyway.
• A report revealed that Charlotte Linlin had taken Momousagi Gion hostage and that Bai Yu had already set out alone for Totto Land.
• Whitebeard ordered the Whitebeard Pirates to enter combat alert and sent the Moby Dick's main fleet toward Totto Land.
• Marco noted that Shanks might also oppose an alliance between Charlotte Linlin and Kaido.
• Shanks read the urgent intelligence in disbelief and looked to Mihawk, whose challenge to Bai Yu was approaching.

Red-Haired Shanks learned that Bai Yu had gone alone to Big Mom’s banquet, where Charlotte Linlin was holding Gion hostage, and agreed to help Mihawk secure a duel. At Marine Headquarters, Sengoku ordered a Buster Call to rescue them, while Tsuru warned that the Five Elders might be behind the trap.

• Shanks learned that Bai Yu had gone to the banquet on Whole Cake Island and suspected that the Emperors’ alliance was part of a larger scheme.
• Benn Beckman reported that Charlotte Linlin had captured Gion, and Mihawk said Bai Yu might rival the Four Emperors if he used all his hidden abilities.
• Mihawk asked Shanks to hold off everyone else so he could duel Bai Yu alone, and Shanks agreed to help.
• Sengoku ordered Marine Headquarters to assemble a Buster Call and said he would lead the force to Totto Land while Garp made trouble elsewhere.
• Tsuru warned Sengoku that the Five Elders might have arranged the trap, leaving the Marines facing the possibility of conflict with the World Government.

Sengoku suspected the Five Elders had helped arrange the trap for Bai Yu and sent Tsuru to investigate while leading a Marine fleet toward Totto Land. At Whole Cake Island, the underground black market kings arrived for Charlotte Linlin’s banquet, where an unexpected late guest caused an uproar.

• Tsuru warned Sengoku that the Five Elders might have helped Kaido and Charlotte Linlin set a trap for Bai Yu.
• Sengoku vowed not to let the Five Elders cover up their actions, sent Tsuru to sound them out, and personally led a fleet toward Totto Land.
• The underground black market kings, including Stussy, Lu Feld, Drug Peclo, Umit, Gibson, and Big News Morgans, arrived at the docks of Whole Cake Island.
• Perospero told the guests that Charlotte Linlin was waiting and that one invited guest had not yet arrived.
• The docks erupted into an uproar as the unexpected late arrival drew everyone’s attention.

Boa Hancock arrived at Charlotte Linlin’s banquet and clashed with the Big Mom Pirates after her attack nearly petrified the underworld kings. Charlotte Linlin revealed Marine Admiral Candidate Gion as a prisoner, leaving the guests to realize the banquet was moving toward an open break with Marine Headquarters.

• Boa Hancock arrived at Totto Land, and her beauty drew the crowd’s attention.
• Hancock used Mero Mero Mellow to petrify hundreds of approaching pirates and nearly trapped the Shipping King and the other underworld kings.
• Charlotte Linlin’s aura shattered Hancock’s attack and freed the underworld kings from its control.
• Hancock insulted Linlin and called the banquet boring, prompting Linlin to say she had prepared entertainment.
• Smoothie brought out Marine Admiral Candidate Momousagi Gion as a prisoner, shocking the guests.

At Charlotte Linlin’s banquet, Big News Morgans revealed that Gion was being held to lure Marine Admiral Bai Yu to Totto Land, and the attendees learned that Bai Yu was coming alone after killing Charlotte Snack. The chapter ended with Sandersonia calling him a fool as Hancock stared in astonishment.

• Big News Morgans questioned Charlotte Linlin about capturing Gion and inviting Bai Yu, while the Kuja Pirates suspected the banquet concealed a trap.
• Hancock concluded that Bai Yu was the true target and that Kaido might be involved, warning that only a fool would come to rescue Gion.
• Charlotte Linlin announced that she had sent Snack to fetch Bai Yu and permitted Morgans to broadcast the banquet live.
• When communications resumed, the guests received reports that Sengoku was leading Marines toward Totto Land and Bai Yu had killed Charlotte Snack before heading there alone.
• Sandersonia turned to Hancock in shock and said Bai Yu really might be a fool.

Bai Yu arrived at Whole Cake Island just in time to stop Charlotte Linlin from killing Gion, despite knowing the island was a trap. Charlotte Linlin turned her fury on Hancock, while the threat of Kaido of the Beasts arriving remained.

• After learning Bai Yu had killed one of her sons, Charlotte Linlin attacked Gion with Napoleon, intending to kill her before Bai Yu arrived.
• Bai Yu used Thunder Breathing: Thunderclap and Nine Flashes to reach the harbor, and his Conqueror's Haki briefly halted Charlotte Linlin's attack.
• Bai Yu collided with Charlotte Linlin's Emperor Sword, knocking it back and blasting her away from Gion.
• Charlotte Linlin accused Hancock of ruining her plans and unleashed her Conqueror's Haki toward her.
• Gion realized Hancock's Haki had bought Bai Yu time to reach her, while the danger of Kaido of the Beasts arriving still loomed.

Bai Yu intervened when Charlotte Linlin attacked Hancock, and their Conqueror’s Haki clashed across the dock. After Charlotte Katakuri joined Linlin to stabilize the contest, Bai Yu unleashed another power that combined with his Haki and killing intent, leaving the battle poised to escalate.

• Charlotte Linlin’s Conqueror’s Haki surged toward Hancock, but Bai Yu intercepted it and matched it with his own.
• Charlotte Linlin intensified her Haki and sent a sound-wave attack at Bai Yu as Hancock prepared to fight.
• Bai Yu stopped Hancock and unleashed his Conqueror’s Haki with Scissor Seven’s killing intent, overpowering Charlotte Linlin.
• Charlotte Katakuri joined his mother’s Haki clash, stabilizing her position against Bai Yu.
• Bai Yu released Gonzui Demonic Pressure, combining it with his other powers and Kenpachi Zaraki’s Spiritual Pressure to manifest Emperor-Level Conqueror’s Haki.

Bai Yu overwhelmed Charlotte Linlin and Katakuri with Emperor-Level Conqueror's Haki, injuring Linlin and drawing a live report from Big News Morgans. Gion warned that Kaido could arrive within two minutes and suspected a third party was involved, while Katakuri said the Big Mom Pirates would keep Bai Yu from escaping.

• Bai Yu unleashed four surges of power that tore through the Haki clash and hurled Charlotte Linlin, Katakuri, and the Big Mom Pirates away.
• Big News Morgans broadcast the clash, calling Bai Yu's power Emperor-Level Conqueror's Haki and then renaming it Conquering Emperor's Haki.
• Charlotte Linlin emerged with torn clothes and blood at her mouth, while Morgans defiantly insisted he was reporting the truth.
• Gion warned Bai Yu that Charlotte Linlin's banquet was a trap, Kaido could arrive within two minutes, and a third party might be involved.
• Katakuri said Peros had already sent for Kaido and warned Bai Yu that the Big Mom Pirates would stop him from escaping.

Bai Yu faced Charlotte Linlin after she revealed that Kaido would join the hunt in two minutes, but he insisted that he could handle the threat. He opened the Fifth Gate of Eight Gates Released and wounded Charlotte Linlin, shattering the reputation of her Iron Balloon defense.

• Bai Yu dismissed the two-minute deadline and challenged his enemies to attack him.
• Charlotte Linlin launched Flame Jet, but Bai Yu countered it with Kendo: Bisection and charged at her.
• Bai Yu struck Charlotte Linlin with Thunder Breathing: Thunderclap and Flash, but her Iron Balloon defense stopped the attack.
• Bai Yu opened the Fifth Gate of Eight Gates Released and struck Charlotte Linlin again, forcing her back nine steps.
• The onlookers saw blood on Charlotte Linlin's wrist and realized Bai Yu had broken through the Iron Balloon defense.

Bai Yu demonstrated the power of the Eight Gates Released against Charlotte Linlin, opening the Sixth Gate and unleashing Morning Peacock. Charlotte Linlin survived the devastating barrage and emerged from the crater, badly wounded but still standing.

• Bai Yu wounded Charlotte Linlin's wrist with the Fifth Gate, proving the Eight Gates Released could pierce her Iron Balloon.
• Charlotte Linlin attacked Bai Yu with Zeus's lightning, but Bai Yu charged forward and traded a series of slashes with her.
• Bai Yu's momentum opened the Sixth Gate, causing his aura to surge and the surrounding ground to shatter.
• Bai Yu unleashed One Sword Style: Morning Peacock, battering Charlotte Linlin with a storm of slashes and blasting her through the cake and ground.
• Charlotte Linlin walked out of the crater with her dress in strips and bloody gashes across her arms.

Bai Yu faced Charlotte Linlin after his Sixth Gate assault failed to do more than wound her, while Katakuri and the approaching Marines feared his strength was running out. Bai Yu dismissed Gion’s warning and prepared to end the fight, and Zephyr insisted that he probably would not lose yet.

• Katakuri stopped Perospero from approaching Charlotte Linlin and judged that Bai Yu had reached his limit as Kaido neared.
• Gion urged Bai Yu to leave, but Bai Yu said the battle would end before Kaido arrived and took a drink.
• Sengoku told Garp that Bai Yu should retreat toward the Marine fleet, while Garp vowed to hunt down anyone who harmed his grandson.
• Zephyr joined the Marines watching the broadcast and said Bai Yu probably would not lose yet.