While almost everyone on the island is knocked out in the blast, Zoro slashes Kuma with Shishi Sonson, but sees that it is ineffective, as Kuma is a Pacifista, a cyborg whose body is harder than steel. Seeing that he can no longer fight, Zoro offers his life to save Luffy, saying that he cannot hope to become the world's best swordsman if he cannot protect his captain. Sanji attempts to take Zoro's place, but Zoro knocks him out. As part of his agreement with Kuma, Zoro takes in all of Luffy's pain and fatigue, which Kuma says would kill him if he suffered it on top of his already severe wounds. Zoro takes in the pain, and Kuma leaves, remarking on how Luffy has a loyal crew. Luffy regains consciousness, surprisingly energetic, while Zoro emerges from his sacrifice near death.

The brothers are captured by a gang of pirates, and Sabo is handed over to his noble father, where the boy quickly discovers a sinister plot to destroy Gray Terminal forever!

Luffy's recent exploits make their way around the world! The reputation of this mighty pirate begins to grow as all eyes look towards the Straw Hats' next move! Also - German 66 leaves an artifact behind which excites the crew!

Luffy and Komachiyo leave Hitetsu to take Tama to a doctor. At a wasteland, Zoro saves a woman from two Beasts Pirates. After arriving at the wasteland, Luffy reunites with Zoro. However, they are soon confronted by Hawkins.

The drunken Kaido flies above Okobore Town in his dragon form and threatens Shutenmaru and all the people in the town. Luffy, Law, Kin'emon, and Kiku start running towards the town to rescue them. However, Kaido heads towards the ruins of Oden Castle and destroys it with a single attack.

As the Big Mom Pirates approach the Land of Wano, Kaido’s subordinates led by King and Queen try to get rid of them. Meanwhile, in the Flower Capital, another member of the Animal Kingdom Pirates, Page One, attacks every soba restaurant in the city, in search of Sanji.

Nami, Robin, and the others got away from Oden’s Castle and now discuss what they have found out about the enemy so far. Meanwhile, Chopper’s group sets off to rescue Luffy from the Excavation Labor Camp where, at the same time, Luffy is in big trouble.

After claiming responsibility for Kin'emon's secret message, saying it was a prank, and casting doubt in the Rasetsu prison guards, Yasuie meets a brutal end as Orochi and his men shoot him to death. As the Ebisu Town citizens "laugh" over Yasuie's death, Hiyori reveals to Zoro that they were affected by the fruits known as SMILE.

Roger is amazed when he finds out that Oden can read the script on the Ponegliff since he believes it will guide him to the last, undiscovered island where no man has ever been. Roger begs Whitebeard for permission to take Oden with him on a one-year journey. But Oden gives it some thought and speaks his mind as well!

After 20 years since Oden Castle burned down, Oden’s surviving retainers are working hard separately at their own missions, believing in Toki’s prophecy. The day of the Fire Festival has finally come and the whole army is now getting ready to head for Onigashima to raid Kaido!