Ch. 21A Fierce Battle, Composure, and the Bearing of a Conqueror!

Naito arrived in time to save Binz from a fugitive and then faced Luna in a battle to test how much they had each improved. The chapter ended with Luna’s Lunarian durability stopping Naito’s rapid attacks without her using Haki.

  • The fugitive crushed Binz and prepared to kill him, but Naito struck him with Rokuogan and Luna intercepted him before the attack could continue.
  • Ain checked on Binz while Naito ordered Rock to carry him away and told Ain to keep her distance and support him with her ability.
  • Luna challenged Naito and charged with her greatsword, but Naito knocked the weapon aside with his iron fist.
  • Naito unleashed a rapid barrage of Shigan attacks, but Luna’s skin remained unharmed, revealing the strength of her innate Lunarian defense.

Ch. 22Fierce battle, composure, the bearing of a conqueror! (continued)

Naito and Luna fought fiercely, but neither could decisively defeat the other before Zephyr arrived. Luna escaped aboard the submerging ship while Weevil knocked Naito away, leaving Zephyr to dive toward the vessel as the escapees tried to flee.

  • Naito battered Luna with Haki-coated attacks and Rokuogan, but her defense withstood them.
  • Ain attacked Luna with flames, and Naito protected her by destroying Luna's flaming slash with White Lightning.
  • Naito and Luna's strongest attacks collided, and Naito survived the resulting blast while Luna's greatsword broke.
  • Buckingham claimed the ship's coating was ready, and Luna flew back to the vessel as Zephyr arrived.
  • Weevil blasted Naito away while Luna returned to the submerging ship, and Zephyr charged down toward it.

Ch. 23Zephyr's Resolve, the Marine Guerrilla Unit

Naito’s attempt to stop the escapees failed, but his Conqueror’s Haki surfaced as they escaped. Zephyr resolved to pursue the dangerous group, and after learning Luna was Lunarian, Sengoku ordered Kuzan back to Marine Headquarters.

  • Naito used the More-More Fruit to bombard Zephyr with giant greatswords while the escapees’ ship submerged and fled.
  • Zephyr landed on shore after the barrage and watched the escapees get away, while Naito questioned whether he was still too weak and released Conqueror’s Haki.
  • Ain and Zephyr reacted to Naito’s Haki, and Zephyr encouraged him to develop it, suggesting Garp could teach him.
  • Zephyr declared that the Marines had to crush the escapees, and Naito told him about Luna’s strength and appearance.
  • Zephyr identified Luna as a member of the Lunarian Tribe, and Sengoku ordered Kuzan to return to Marine Headquarters.

Ch. 24City of Dreams! Major Naito

Zephyr formed the Marine Guerrilla Unit to pursue the escapees and chose Naito as a recruit he intended to train. After training and speaking with Binz, Naito went to sleep and entered the Dream World above a town.

  • Sengoku approved Zephyr's Marine Guerrilla Unit, giving it a Vice Admiral slot and assigning the escapees as its first target.
  • Zephyr asked to select recruits and declared that Naito would become a pillar of the Marines' future.
  • Naito trained while thinking about improving his Haki and Illusion-Illusion Fruit ability.
  • Binz asked Naito whether he was too weak, and Naito told him to compare himself with himself.
  • Naito went to bed and entered the Dream World, appearing above a town.

Ch. 25City of Dreams! Major Naito (continued)

Naito monitored the fugitives enjoying the City of Dreams, then warned Luna to wait until Kizaru left the New World before pursuing the Dark-Dark Fruit on Punk Hazard. The next morning, the Marine recruits graduated, with Ain and Binz both receiving the rank of ensign while Naito’s commission remained to be announced.

  • Naito watched fugitives eat, drink, gamble, and fight in the City of Dreams, and considered adding more cultural entertainment.
  • Luna told Naito that their ship had passed Fish-Man Island; he ordered her to lie low in the New World until Kizaru returned to Marineford.
  • Naito invited Luna to play a game with him in the Dream World.
  • Zephyr led the recruits through the flag-raising and military song before reading the commission orders issued by Sengoku.
  • Rock and the other recruits received their new ranks and equipment, with Ain and Binz both commissioned as ensigns.

Ch. 26Zephyr's Invitation! The Monsters' Covetous Eyes

Naito received the rank of major, then learned that he, Ain, and Binz had been left without ordinary assignments because Zephyr was recruiting them for a new Marine Guerrilla Unit. Naito agreed to join, and the unit prepared to leave for G-1 Base in the New World to pursue Luna and the other fugitives.

  • Zephyr promoted Naito to major, and the newly commissioned officers completed their oath and received their assignments.
  • Zephyr summoned Naito, Ain, and Binz to his office after leaving their postings unannounced.
  • Zephyr explained that he was forming the Marine Guerrilla Unit to hunt pirates and fugitives in the New World, and invited the three recruits to join.
  • Binz and Ain eagerly accepted Zephyr's invitation, while Naito agreed after learning Zephyr would control the unit's operations.
  • Zephyr ordered the new unit to pack and leave immediately for G-1 Base to pursue Luna and the others.

Ch. 27Haki Training, Kizaru

After the Impel Down escapees made headlines, Whitebeard, Kaido, King, and Big Mom reacted to the newly revealed criminals, including a Lunarian woman. On the voyage to G-1 Base, Naito asked Zephyr to teach him advanced Armament Haki, and Zephyr began explaining how its techniques depended on control.

  • The World Economy News Paper reported that over a hundred prisoners had escaped Impel Down, including Byrnndi World, Edward Weevil, and a Lunarian woman.
  • Marco showed Edward Weevil’s poster to Whitebeard, who dismissed the claims about Weevil and Miss Bakkin as baffling.
  • Kaido and King discussed the Lunarian woman, and Kaido considered waiting until Big Mom cornered her before offering her a place with the Beasts Pirates.
  • Big Mom ordered Katakuri to bring the Lunarian woman to her.
  • Aboard the warship, Zephyr trained with a barbell while Naito asked to learn advanced Armament Haki techniques.
  • Zephyr tested Naito’s Hardening and judged him ready to learn flowing and projecting Haki, then demonstrated how control shaped Armament Haki techniques.

Ch. 28Guerrilla Force Assemble! Doll!

Zephyr taught Naito Flow Armament Haki while training him, Ain, and Binz on the voyage to G-1 Base. At the base, Admiral Kizaru greeted Zephyr and reported that Sengoku’s five warships and five thousand soldiers had assembled.

  • Zephyr demonstrated Flow Armament Haki and had Naito try to gather his Haki into his right hand.
  • Naito nearly concentrated the Haki on his first attempt, then tried again while Zephyr praised his progress.
  • Ain and Binz asked Zephyr to train them, so he assigned them to master the remaining Six Powers before beginning Haki training.
  • Zephyr’s group reached G-1 Base, where Kizaru appeared and greeted his former teacher.
  • Kizaru told Zephyr that Sengoku’s five warships and five thousand soldiers were already assembled.

Ch. 29Showing Off in Public!

Zephyr organized the officers and assignments for the Marine Guerrilla Unit, then offered to demonstrate Naito’s strength after senior officers questioned his appointment as adjutant. The chapter ended with Naito and Commodore Doll facing off on the base roof, while Binz and Ain urged him on.

  • Kizaru told Zephyr that he would return to Marine headquarters soon, and the group arrived at the base, where five enormous warships awaited them.
  • Zephyr appointed Vice Admiral Simon deputy commander, assigned Rear Admirals Gavin and Marcus to logistics and military affairs, and put five Commodores in command of the ships.
  • Zephyr named Binz and Ain his assistants and made Naito his adjutant, prompting Gavin and other officers to question whether Naito was qualified.
  • Zephyr praised Naito’s ability and challenged the officers to test him; Naito objected, but Commodore Doll volunteered to spar with him.
  • Zephyr chose Doll as Naito’s opponent, and they faced each other on the base roof as Binz and Ain encouraged Naito.

Ch. 30Showing Off in Public! (Continued)

Naito easily defeated Commodore Doll in a sparring match, astonishing the officers with his speed, Haki, and evasive skills. Zephyr then gathered the Marines at G-1 Base to announce the official formation of the Marine Guerrilla Unit.

  • Zephyr ordered Naito and Doll to begin their match as the officers speculated about who would win.
  • Doll attacked with Soru and Sound Soul Impact, but Naito evaded her with Razor and stopped her Tempest Kick with his Haki-coated arm.
  • Naito dodged Doll’s rapid punches, caught her fist, and knocked her unconscious with a powerful right hook.
  • The officers praised Naito’s strength, and Zephyr ended the match before ordering the troops to assemble.
  • Zephyr prepared to announce the Marine Guerrilla Unit at G-1 Base, while Doll stood on the platform with her face bandaged.

Ch. 31Shirou Emiya, set sail!

Doll watched Naito train relentlessly while the newly formed Marine Guerrilla Unit prepared its soldiers and ships. By evening, Naito was eating after using the Dream World to rest while his body continued training remotely.

  • Doll organized morning training and team-building for her newly assigned detachment.
  • Doll saw Naito run with an enormous barbell, continue strength training, and eat a tableful of food despite his exhaustion.
  • During shipboard coordination exercises, Doll noticed Naito practicing advanced Armament Haki.
  • Doll watched Naito punch an iron block with bloody fists, train Haki, and resume strenuous physical exercises.
  • That evening, Naito ate in the cafeteria after slacking off in the Dream World while remotely controlling his body to train.

Ch. 32Flow!

The Marine Guerrilla Unit set sail and chose Black Axe Leonard and the Leonard Pirates as its first target, with Naito volunteering to confront Leonard. As the Marines began their assault on the Ruins Kingdom, Naito raced ahead while a cannon barrage engulfed the pirate harbor and nearby buildings in fire.

  • Zephyr ended the Marine Guerrilla Unit’s training, and its five warships set sail to hunt dangerous pirates.
  • Zephyr named Black Axe Leonard, whose crew had occupied the Ruins Kingdom, as the unit’s first target and asked Naito if he was confident taking him on.
  • Zephyr outlined a plan to bombard the pirates’ harbor and infiltrate the area to capture Leonard while minimizing civilian casualties.
  • The Marines approached the Ruins Kingdom and opened fire on the harbor as Zephyr and the officers used Geppo to advance.
  • Naito combined Geppo and Soru to race ahead of the others as cannonballs struck the harbor, destroying ships and setting nearby buildings ablaze.

Ch. 33Hero!

Naito fought Black Axe Leonard and awakened the ability to flow Armament Haki, overwhelming the pirate captain. He charged at Leonard again as the battle continued.

  • Leonard ordered his pirates to prepare for battle after the Marines destroyed their ships and harbor.
  • Naito confronted Leonard while Zephyr and the others intercepted the pirate officers.
  • Leonard's Haki-coated attacks sent Naito flying, but Naito realized the clashes had helped him master flowing Armament Haki.
  • Naito caught Leonard's full-strength battle-axe with one hand, then used Soru to rush toward him.

Ch. 34Chapter 34

Naito defeated Black Axe Leonard with a powerful Haki punch, then used Conqueror’s Haki to incapacitate thousands of pirates besieging the Marine officers. After the Marines arrested the pirates and left the island, Naito decided not to involve himself further in protecting its residents.

  • Naito struck Leonard with a Haki-charged Serious Punch, killing him and blasting a long passage through the ruined palace and its surroundings.
  • Zephyr, Doll, and the other officers reacted to Naito’s overwhelming display as they fought the pirates gathering around the palace.
  • Naito used Conqueror’s Haki to knock thousands of pirates unconscious, ending the battle at once.
  • Marine soldiers arrived aboard five warships and arrested the pirates, while the island’s frightened residents fled from Naito and the Marines.
  • Naito declined to take responsibility for the island’s future, and the five warships sailed away after the arrests.

Ch. 35Assault on Punk Hazard! Reinforcements

Naito and the Marines continued toward a G-5 Base, where Naito’s relentless training inspired Doll and Zephyr. Meanwhile, Naito arrived at Punk Hazard with Luna and Anthony, smashed through its gates, and seized a Marine officer who recognized him as Byrnndi.

  • Simon praised Naito’s strength and work ethic, while Zephyr said Naito would become no one but himself and resumed rehabilitation.
  • Doll pushed herself through weighted exercises after watching Naito train, but collapsed beneath the iron block.
  • Naito, possessing World, reached Punk Hazard with Luna and Anthony and blasted open the metal gates with an invisible giant sword.
  • Naito sent the boat flying into Punk Hazard’s port, where it broke through the area’s defenses and threw guards and Marines into chaos.
  • Naito caught a lieutenant commander in an invisible giant hand, and the officer recognized him as Byrnndi.

Ch. 36The Great Hammer Pirates! Caesar Clown!

Naito and the escaped prisoners invaded Punk Hazard, prompting Sengoku to order an evacuation and send Doflamingo to stop them. As Naito’s group advanced into the research base, they reached a sealed gate and were caught in a release of anesthetic gas.

  • Naito forced a Marine lieutenant colonel to lead him to someone who knew where Vegapunk’s collection was kept.
  • Sengoku learned that Byrnndi World’s escaped prisoners had attacked Punk Hazard and ordered Sentomaru to evacuate Vegapunk while requesting reinforcements.
  • Sengoku and Saint Saturn decided to send Doflamingo from nearby Dressrosa to stop the prisoners.
  • Doflamingo reluctantly agreed to Saturn’s order and crossed the sea toward Punk Hazard by attaching strings to the clouds.
  • Sentomaru hurried Vegapunk toward a backup exit while Naito’s group entered the research base.
  • Naito’s group reached a heavy metal gate, and anesthetic gas poured into the corridor as the lieutenant colonel identified it.

Ch. 37Racing to the Rescue! Red Dragon!

Naito and his group fought their way into Punk Hazard’s research base, where they discovered giants frozen in unbreakable ice and encountered Caesar Clown. Meanwhile, Zephyr received orders to support the defense and rushed toward the island as Naito slept aboard his ship.

  • Naito stopped the anesthetic gas, then Weevil blasted the Marines guarding the passage while Naito subdued a Rear Admiral.
  • Naito’s group found giants, including members of the Ancient Giant Tribe, frozen in ice that Naito could neither break nor reach with his Dream-Dream Fruit power.
  • Naito continued through the research base with Buckingham, Anthony, Luna, and their Marine guide, defeating more groups who tried to stop them.
  • Zephyr received Sengoku’s urgent order to support Punk Hazard, changed the Marine Guerrilla Unit’s course, and told Naito to rest.
  • Caesar Clown appeared in the research base, and Buckingham recognized him as Naito’s group approached.

Ch. 38Chapter 38

Naito captured Caesar and forced him to lead the group through the Marine base to a storeroom, where they found Vegapunk’s copy of the Azure Dragon Devil Fruit. Luna ate it and transformed, gaining powerful new abilities, and Naito then ordered Caesar to take them to the real storeroom.

  • Naito put Caesar to sleep, then made him lead the group through the base while killing the guards and destroying the Surveillance Den Den Mushi.
  • Caesar led Naito, Buckingham, Anthony, and Salt to a storeroom containing a copied Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon.
  • Naito gave the fruit to Luna, who ate it despite Caesar’s claim that Vegapunk’s copy was a failure.
  • Luna transformed into a dark-red-scaled dragon-human form and demonstrated her new fire, wind, and lightning abilities.
  • Naito praised Luna’s strength and ordered Caesar to take them to the real storeroom.

Ch. 39Doflamingo Attacks

Naito raided Punk Hazard’s specimen storage room, claimed its inventions and weapons, and escaped with the prisoners. As he headed toward the base’s port, he sensed Doflamingo approaching and flew straight toward him.

  • Naito and the escaped prisoners entered the storage room after defeating the island’s remaining defenses.
  • Naito gave Salt a Devil Fruit-powered black mamba sword and ordered the group to take useful inventions and equipment.
  • Naito told Buckingham to exchange scientific knowledge with Caesar, especially how to make weapons eat Devil Fruits.
  • Naito drilled a passage through the ceiling and carried the prisoners and selected specimens out, leaving Caesar to cover his tracks.
  • Naito sensed Doflamingo approaching Punk Hazard and accelerated toward him.

Ch. 40Incompetent Doffy

Naito ordered Luna to test her new Red Dragon Fruit powers against Doflamingo, who had arrived to stop the escapees. After Luna shrugged off his attacks and unleashed a combined wind-and-fire assault, Doflamingo faced a devastating tornado of flame.

  • Doflamingo arrived over the island and asked Naito to pretend he had not seen him.
  • Naito sent Luna to test her abilities, and she transformed into a gigantic red dragon.
  • Luna blasted the coast with dragon fire, while Doflamingo's Haki-coated string whip bounced harmlessly off her scales.
  • Luna attacked Doflamingo with wind blades and lightning, and he defended himself with his strings.
  • Luna combined her flames with her wind to create a raging tornado of fire that threatened Doflamingo.
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