Arc 4Yamato’s Escape and the New World

Naito strengthened his position by training with Garp, confronting Charlotte Linlin, and crushing pirate alliances while arranging allies in Wano. The arc leaves Yamato free and Kaido pursuing her, as Naito races to intervene in King’s assault near the Auguste Kingdom.

  • Naito forced Kawamatsu and the Udon prisoners to serve as his agents, then returned his consciousness to his original body and trained his Conqueror’s Haki with Garp.
  • Naito freed Yamato from her handcuffs, brought her to the City of Dreams, and asked her to help liberate Wano while keeping their connection secret from Kaido.
  • Charlotte Linlin attacked Buckingham and Weevil on Gustav Island, but Naito fought her, rescued them and Stussy, and forced Du Feld to fund Buckingham’s experiments.
  • Naito defeated the pirate alliance on Rekton Island and prepared to act when Kaido left Onigashima to confront Ochoku.
  • Yamato broke out of Onigashima, defeated Jack and Black Maria, took all five Devil Fruits from Kaido’s storeroom, and escaped Wano with Naito.
  • Kaido ordered Jack and King to pursue Ochoku and Paris, while Naito headed toward the Auguste Kingdom after learning Paris was there.
  • King destroyed Paris’s ship and attacked the outskirts of the Auguste Kingdom, but Paris challenged him to a contest of speed.
Chapters 76–100 Vol. 1 Read

Ch. 76Threats, and More Threats! Plans for the Future

Naito defeated Ashura Doji and forced him to join the hub, then took control of the Udon quarry prison by subduing its warden. Kozuki Hiyori and Ashura Doji freed Kawamatsu, who was stunned to find Hiyori alive.

  • Naito used a Haki-infused slash with Enma to defeat Ashura Doji and threatened Kozuki Sukiyaki and Kozuki Hiyori until Ashura agreed to join him.
  • Naito entered the Udon quarry prison unseen, put Babanuki to sleep, and ordered him to gather the officers.
  • Kawamatsu remembered how he had survived four years of imprisonment after being caught stealing food while gathering weapons with Onimaru.
  • Kozuki Hiyori opened Kawamatsu's cell and unlocked his chains, while Ashura Doji urged him to stop sitting in a daze.
  • Kawamatsu recognized Kozuki Hiyori and learned that she had come to rescue him.

Ch. 77Garp!

Naito arranged for Kawamatsu, Hyogoro, Hiyori, Ashura Doji, and the prison staff to work for him in Wano, then prepared to return his consciousness to meet Garp. He left the prisoners hidden in Udon and told his agents to gather daily in the small world to exchange information.

  • Kawamatsu reunited with Hiyori and learned that Sukiyaki, Hyogoro, and other allies were alive and that Babanuki had joined Naito’s side.
  • Naito arrived and used Hiyori and Sukiyaki as leverage to make Kawamatsu and the others accept collars and serve as his agents.
  • Naito ordered Hiyori and Ashura Doji to gather resistance forces and directed the prisoners to remain hidden in Udon and train for the coming battle.
  • Naito took Sukiyaki, the swords, and the chests as he left, and instructed everyone to meet daily in the small world to exchange information.
  • Naito decided to return his consciousness to his original body, which was nearing G-1 Base and its meeting with Garp.

Ch. 78Garp! (Continued)

Naito left Wano after taking control of the prison mine, while the Marine Guerrilla Unit returned to G-1 Base and reunited with Garp and Akainu. Zephyr asked whether Headquarters had learned anything about the people they were pursuing.

  • Naito told Hiyori to follow his orders, then flew away with Kozuki Sukiyaki as the others watched.
  • The Marine Guerrilla Unit docked at G-1 Base after its voyage, and Naito teased Binz and joked with Ain and Doll.
  • Zephyr dismissed the Marines and brought Naito, Binz, and Ain to the base commander's office.
  • Garp greeted Zephyr and said he was glad they could fight together again.
  • Akainu praised the voyage's results, and Zephyr asked whether Headquarters had heard anything about those people.

Ch. 79Conqueror's Haki! And Yamato

Garp began training Naito to control his Conqueror's Haki and explained its three stages, leaving Naito ready to begin practicing with his will. Garp judged Naito to be near the start of the second stage, far from mastering Conqueror's Haki Coating.

  • Zephyr asked Garp to train Naito in Conqueror's Haki, and Garp agreed while warning Naito that becoming Fleet Admiral would leave him little freedom.
  • Garp took Naito to a secluded coast, where Naito released his powerful Conqueror's Haki and then directed it precisely at Garp.
  • Garp praised Naito's talent and control, and Naito explained that Zephyr had advised him despite lacking Conqueror's Haki.
  • Garp described three stages of Conqueror's Haki control and said that only those who reached the third stage could master Conqueror's Haki Coating.
  • Garp told Naito to control his spirit with his will rather than treating Conqueror's Haki like Armament Haki.

Ch. 80She Even Thanked Us

Naito visited Onigashima and removed Yamato’s explosive handcuffs, offering to help her escape. He persuaded her to wait until Kaido went on an expedition, then prepared to take her somewhere.

  • Naito flew invisibly to Yamato’s attic and asked if she wanted to be free.
  • Yamato feared Naito was acting on Kaido’s orders, but he removed her handcuffs and she excitedly thanked him.
  • Naito told Yamato to wait until Kaido went on an expedition rather than risk escaping immediately.
  • Naito revealed they had met during his fight with Hanafuda and said he planned to liberate Wano Country.
  • Yamato agreed to help as Kozuki Oden, and Naito told her not to resist as he took her somewhere.

Ch. 81Yamato's Dream, Monster Hunter, Pleasure District

Naito brought Yamato into the City of Dreams and gave her a contract that let her enter the world at will. After returning to Onigashima, Yamato immediately went back to sleep and began a simulated grand adventure at sea.

  • Naito showed Yamato the City of Dreams and explained that its residents could enter to enjoy themselves.
  • Yamato accepted Naito's contract and gained the ability to contact him and visit the dream world whenever she wanted.
  • Naito returned Yamato to Onigashima, warned her to hide their connection from Kaido, and put her handcuffs back on.
  • After Naito left, Yamato fell asleep again and appeared aboard a ship with a captain's outfit and smiling companions.

Ch. 82Stussy and Stussy! Garp's Strength

Buckingham brought Weevil to the Pleasure District to meet Stussy, whom she claimed was also his mother, and ask her for a favor. Stussy questioned Buckingham’s motives after the two were taken to her residence.

  • Yamato led a ship out to sea, but Kaido appeared as a dragon and confronted her.
  • Salt and Anthony failed to defeat a flame giant in the volcanic zone and discussed their gear and plans to hunt again.
  • Buckingham and Weevil arrived on Stussy’s island, where Weevil caused a disturbance before Stussy took them to her residence.
  • Buckingham told Weevil that Stussy was his mother too, and Stussy objected to being called Mom number two.
  • Buckingham said she had come to ask Stussy for a favor and noted that Stussy had taken over her identity.

Ch. 83Stussy and Stussy! Garp's strength (continued)

Stussy agreed to help Buckingham obtain laboratory equipment, but secretly decided to kill her before her origins could threaten Stussy’s position in CP0. At G-1 Base, Naito asked Garp to demonstrate Conqueror’s Haki Coating and struck him with his strongest punch.

  • Buckingham told Stussy how she had arranged for Vegapunk to create her clone and asked Stussy to help find laboratory equipment.
  • Stussy directed Buckingham to Du Feld’s black market on Gustav Island, then decided to pass along their location and kill Buckingham herself.
  • Naito demonstrated his improved control of Conqueror’s Haki while training with Garp and asked to experience Conqueror’s Haki Coating.
  • Garp challenged Naito to attack with his strongest move, and Naito launched a Haki-charged Serious Punch that struck Garp in the chest.

Ch. 84Charlotte Returns!

Naito demonstrated his growing strength while patrolling the New World with the Marine Guerrilla Unit, and Buckingham traveled to Gustav Island to acquire laboratory equipment. The chapter ended with Buckingham agreeing to wait a week for the equipment.

  • Garp showed Naito how powerful Conqueror's Haki could block attacks and demonstrated Fist Bone: Impact by cleaving through the sea.
  • Naito subdued a pirate crew that had just entered the New World, and the Marine Guerrilla Unit brought the captured pirates aboard.
  • Binz, Doll, and Ain spoke with Naito as he trained, while he considered his plans for Luna, Yamato, and his own progress.
  • Buckingham visited a shop on Gustav Island to buy laboratory equipment, and the shopkeeper offered to obtain it within a week if she paid thirty percent up front.
  • Buckingham agreed to wait a week for the equipment.

Ch. 85Crisis! Rushing to the Rescue!

Stussy arranged for Charlotte Linlin to come to Gustav Island and capture Buckingham and her son, hoping to kill Buckingham during their escape. Linlin arrived in person, and Buckingham realized the danger just as Linlin appeared overhead.

  • Stussy watched Buckingham and Weevil from a nearby room after exposing their disguised identities to draw Linlin to the island.
  • Du Feld told Charlotte Linlin where Buckingham and her son were, and Linlin set out aboard the Queen Mama Chanter.
  • Linlin reached Gustav Island with Perospero, Cracker, and Zeus, then flew toward the harbor and picked up a man sent by Du Feld.
  • Buckingham and Weevil left their inn to collect laboratory equipment, but fleeing islanders warned them that Linlin had arrived.
  • Stussy spotted Linlin above Buckingham and Weevil, and Linlin landed nearby, shaking the ground.

Ch. 86Facing Charlotte Linlin

Charlotte Linlin captured Buckingham and Weevil, badly injuring Weevil with a single slap. Buckingham summoned Lord Night King for help, but while she waited for him to arrive, Linlin’s terrifying aura overcame her again as she tried to protect her son.

  • Charlotte Linlin demanded to know where World was and knocked Weevil into the ground when he attacked her.
  • Linlin seized Buckingham and threatened to take her soul unless she submitted, but Buckingham fainted to escape Soul Pocus.
  • Buckingham called Lord Night King for help through the Dream World, and Naito set off to confront Linlin.
  • In the Dream World, Buckingham drew courage from Whitebeard and woke determined to protect Weevil.
  • Linlin revealed that Weevil was badly injured but still trying to protect his mother, and Buckingham stood up to her before her fear returned under Linlin’s aura.

Ch. 87Toying with Them

Byrnndi World arrived on Gustav Island to rescue Buckingham, Weevil, and the captured pirates from Charlotte Linlin. Charlotte Linlin confronted him and, confident her hostages gave her the advantage, prepared for a fight.

  • Charlotte Linlin had Buckingham, Weevil, and the pirates from their ship tied to crosses while she waited for World.
  • Stussy watched from hiding and resolved to kill the woman she was tracking when an opportunity arose.
  • Naito, controlling Byrnndi World's body, rested and replenished his strength before flying to Gustav Island.
  • Charlotte Linlin spotted World approaching and struck at him with Zeus's lightning, but he dodged and stopped in midair.
  • The captured pirates begged World to save them, while Cracker taunted him and Charlotte Linlin reasoned that he had come prepared.

Ch. 88Playing Around (continued)

Naito tried to make peace with Charlotte Linlin, but she refused and attacked him. Their battle escalated as Naito used his Haki, Enma, and More-More Fruit to counter her strikes and homies, ending with him launching a storm of blades at her.

  • Naito asked Charlotte Linlin to make peace, but she swore to avenge her dead children and declared war.
  • Naito's amplified Haki greatsword clashed with Charlotte Linlin's Mighty Nation, and the collision devastated the town.
  • Charlotte Linlin sent Prometheus after Naito, but he split the homie apart and then struck her with an invisible fist that knocked her down.
  • Naito vanished from Zeus and Prometheus, reappeared behind Charlotte Linlin, and unleashed Ten Thousand Swords at her.
  • Charlotte Linlin answered with Heavenly Fire and Thunder.

Ch. 89Linlin's Impotent Rage

Naito used his speed and defenses to overwhelm Charlotte Linlin, but Cracker threatened Naito’s subordinates with hostages to stop him. Naito protected them and struck Cracker, leaving the fight unresolved.

  • Naito kept changing positions and battered Charlotte Linlin with giant sword attacks, while she struggled to hit him.
  • Charlotte Linlin unleashed homing lightning, but Naito’s Haki barrier carried him through the attack unharmed.
  • Cracker created Biscuit Soldiers and threatened Naito’s subordinates, forcing Naito to stop moving as Charlotte Linlin charged him.
  • Naito appeared beside Cracker and used his projection ability to stop the Biscuit Soldiers from harming the hostages.
  • Naito swung Enma and cut through Cracker’s sword and biscuit armor.

Ch. 90An Unexpected Windfall! Stussy, You Wouldn't Want...

Naito kept Charlotte Linlin occupied while his allies escaped, using his speed and projected matter to avoid her attacks and strike back. He then realized Zeus might be vulnerable to an attack that could affect souls and flew toward the thundercloud.

  • Naito severely wounded Cracker, then transported his allies out of danger as Charlotte Linlin attacked him.
  • Naito sent Buckingham to retrieve the equipment while he stayed behind to distract Linlin, who pursued him in a rage.
  • Perospero led the Charlotte Family toward the harbor, and Stussy slipped through the ruined town, seeing a chance to act while the others were distracted.
  • Naito evaded Linlin's attacks and knocked her off Zeus with an invisible blow, while Zeus's lightning failed to harm him.
  • Naito split Zeus with his sword, then recalled that Zeus had slept before and rushed toward him, suspecting a soul-based attack could work.

Ch. 91An Unexpected Windfall! Stussy, You Wouldn't Want... (Continued)

Naito captured Zeus and drove Charlotte Linlin away before taking Buckingham, her crew, their laboratory equipment, and Stussy from the island. As they escaped, Naito turned his attention to Stussy and tried to discover who she was.

  • Naito used his ability to put Zeus to sleep, captured the cloud, and knocked Charlotte Linlin and Prometheus to the ground.
  • Naito warned Charlotte Linlin that he would go to Whole Cake Island if she pursued him, then vanished while she chased after him.
  • Stussy seized the chance to attack the unconscious Buckingham, but Weevil’s weak shockwave disrupted her strike.
  • Naito appeared, stopped Stussy, and carried her, Buckingham, the pirates, and the laboratory equipment away as Charlotte Linlin arrived too late.
  • After leaving the island, Naito questioned Stussy’s identity and used his power to restrain her.

Ch. 92Du Feld, the aftermath, Sea Circle Calendar 1533

Naito confronted Stussy after exposing her as Buckingham’s clone and a CP0 agent planted by Vegapunk, then traveled to Du Feld’s island to confront him over leaking information to Charlotte Linlin. Du Feld learned that Stussy had supplied him with the information, while Naito prepared to hear his explanation.

  • Naito revealed that Stussy was Buckingham’s clone and an undercover CP0 agent planted by Vegapunk.
  • Du Feld learned that World had rescued his people and fought Big Mom to a standstill, and he feared retaliation for helping Charlotte Linlin.
  • Naito arrived at Du Feld’s island with Stussy and Zeus, startling Du Feld by entering through his office window.
  • Stussy admitted to Lord Night King that she had passed information from her agents on Gustav Island to Du Feld, who informed Charlotte Linlin.
  • Naito told Du Feld he had at least three things to say.

Ch. 93Commodore Naito! The Time Has Come!

After subduing Du Feld, Naito expanded his plans for funding and equipping his forces, while news of World’s clash with Charlotte Linlin drew reactions from powerful figures across the New World. More than half a year later, pirates gathered on Rekton Island to respond to Naito’s campaign against them, and they waited for Aeron, who had summoned them.

  • Naito forced Du Feld to swear loyalty and ordered him to fund Buckingham’s Artificial Devil Fruit experiments.
  • Newspapers reported that World and Charlotte Linlin had fought to a draw, prompting reactions from Whitebeard, Kaido, and the Marines.
  • Naito waited for Kaido to leave Onigashima so he could take Yamato to sea, but Kaido stayed there for more than half a year.
  • Pirates gathered on Rekton Island and nearly fought until an old pirate reminded them that Naito threatened their survival.
  • Baron asked where Aeron was, since Aeron had called the pirates together.

Ch. 94Commodore Naito! The Time Has Come! (Continued)

Commodore Naito crushed a pirate alliance that had gathered to kill him, then prepared to arrest the survivors. As Ain received an urgent call demanding to speak with Naito, the chapter left the caller’s identity and message unknown.

  • Baron and the gathered pirates waited for Sly Fox Aeron, who appeared on the shore and warned them to run as Naito planted him beneath his foot.
  • Naito attacked the fleeing pirates with powerful Haki punches, destroying the coastline and overwhelming the alliance.
  • Binz and Ain discussed Naito’s growing strength as he landed and asked Ain to ensure his actions were photographed for the papers.
  • Naito ordered Ain to summon Ship Six and arrest the survivors, then told Aeron that the chaotic times, not Aeron alone, were to blame for the dead.
  • Naito said the New World would remain troubled by new pirates until he became Fleet Admiral, and Ain’s Den Den Mushi rang with a caller urgently asking to speak to him.

Ch. 95Training! Freedom Just One Step Away

Naito trained to master Armament Haki's Internal Destruction while his Marine crew hurried to intercept the coming war between Kaido and Ochoku. As Naito prepared for Yamato to make her move, Kaido sailed from Wano Country and left Jack in charge of Onigashima.

  • Zephyr warned Naito that Kaido and Ochoku were nearing war over a resource-rich island, and Naito's ship set out to rendezvous with the Marines.
  • Naito practiced Internal Destruction and explained Haki control to Ain, while Binz interrupted and got his arm squeezed.
  • Zephyr reported that Ochoku had left Hachinosu and Kaido was about to move, prompting Naito to tell Yamato to make her move.
  • Kaido departed Onigashima to confront Ochoku and left Jack responsible for the island.

Ch. 96The Dear Son Robbed His Own Home!

Yamato began her escape from Onigashima with Naito’s help, breaking into Kaido’s storeroom and taking five Devil Fruits. As she fled, Jack and Black Maria confronted her.

  • Ochoku learned that Kaido’s fleet was near Barak Island and vowed to challenge him.
  • Zephyr prepared the Marine Guerrilla Unit for the likely clash between Kaido and Ochoku, with Gion and Naito also heading toward the area.
  • Naito met Yamato on Onigashima after she broke her handcuffs, and they set out to retrieve Devil Fruits.
  • Yamato knocked out patrolling pirates with Conqueror’s Haki and defeated Rokki with Thunder Bagua, breaking through the iron door.
  • Yamato took all five Devil Fruits from Kaido’s storeroom and ran into Jack, Black Maria, and other pirates as she headed for the exit.

Ch. 97Kaido's Wrath! Ochoku on the Attack

Yamato escaped Onigashima with Naito’s help and crossed Wano Country’s border, eager to begin her adventure. After she said she wanted to meet Whitebeard and the Roger Pirates, Jack reported her escape to Kaido, who flew into a rage.

  • Black Maria noticed Yamato’s missing handcuffs, and Yamato defeated Jack and Black Maria before escaping Onigashima.
  • Yamato reached the sea, froze a path across its surface, and left Onigashima.
  • Naito carried Yamato over Wano Country’s waterfall border, and she rejoiced at finally being free.
  • Yamato told Naito she wanted to meet Whitebeard and the Roger Pirates and tell them what happened to Oden.
  • Jack called Kaido and reported that Yamato had escaped with every Devil Fruit from the storeroom, and Kaido roared in anger.

Ch. 98Kaido's Fury Again! An Affiliated Nation in Peril

Kaido searched Wano Country for Yamato while Ochoku’s forces drove the Beasts Pirates from Ore Island. As the conflict escalated and Kaido remained absent, he learned Yamato might have fled the country and threatened to break her legs when he found her.

  • Kaido returned to Wano Country and ordered a search for Yamato, while Jack reported that neither the Beasts Pirates nor Orochi’s forces had found her.
  • Ochoku’s forces pursued a fleeing Beasts Pirates ship, and Paris the Sharpshooter sank it with his arrows.
  • Kaido asked Jack whether there was still no sign of Yamato and heard that she might have left Wano Country.
  • Kaido crushed a bottle in anger and threatened to smash Yamato’s legs when he caught her.
  • Kaido asked Jack how things were going on King’s end.

Ch. 99Kaido's Fury Returns! The Affiliated Nation in Peril (continued)

Kaido ordered King and Queen to attack Ochoku’s officers while Naito’s group hurried toward the Auguste Kingdom. One of Ochoku’s top officers, Paris, pursued a battered pirate ship toward the kingdom, leaving its crew desperate to reach shore.

  • Kaido ordered Jack to tell King to have Ochoku’s arms and legs cut off before Kaido arrived.
  • King assigned Queen to deal with Bristone and set out to confront Paris near the Auguste Kingdom.
  • Naito learned from Zephyr that Paris had appeared near the Auguste Kingdom and was ordered to hurry there.
  • Paris pursued a battered pirate ship toward the Auguste Kingdom, while its captain hoped to escape by landing before King arrived.

Ch. 100Chapter 100

Divine Archer Paris destroyed a pirate ship, then clashed with King the Wildfire, who pursued him to Auguste Kingdom. King’s attacks devastated a neighborhood, and Paris challenged him to a contest of speed.

  • Divine Archer Paris sank the battered pirate ship with a Haki-coated arrow, which narrowly missed Vice Admiral Jenice and demolished houses behind him.
  • King the Wildfire arrived and attacked Paris with Fire Dragon Emperor, destroying his ship and forcing him to flee toward Auguste Kingdom.
  • King caught Paris in midair and sent him crashing through houses on the outskirts of the city.
  • King struck the neighborhood with another Fire Dragon Emperor, causing destruction and panic among the residents.
  • Paris appeared on a nearby rooftop with another arrow nocked and challenged King to compete in speed.
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