Summary:
As the Straw Hat Pirates shout over the Den Den Mushi and ask what the commotion is all about, Doflamingo calms the citizens down and blames the Law for the “abdication incident” that happened earlier that day. When Luffy angrily demands to know what the Warlord did, Doflamingo states that it is none of his business and that since Law was his former subordinate, he has the right to “discipline” him.
Zoro then quickly attacks Doflamingo and asks Kin’emon to get Law out of harm’s way. The marines ask Vice Admiral Bastille for permission to detain the pirate hunters, but he orders them to stay put. Samurai quickly informs everyone across the line of what happened while agreeing with Zoro that they should both be on their guard. Doflamingo recognizes Kin’emon and assumes that the boy he saw on the ship was his son Momonosuke.
As Zoro tries to fire at Doflamingo, Admiral Fujitora appears out of nowhere and blocks his attack. Using his ability, the admiral pins Zoro to the ground, but the swordsman responds by sending a flying slash that is deflected fairly easily. At the same time, Kin’emon manages to reach Law, but before the samurai could get him, Doflamingo kicks him back. Luffy tries to help his friends, but only then realizes that the bars on the Colosseum’s windows are made of Seastone. The entire crew is then shocked to discover that the man assisting Doflamingo is actually a naval admiral.
Doflamingo and Issho hover over their opponents using their powers, taking Law with them and planning to head towards the palace. Shichibukai promises to explain everything to the admiral, who replies that he will reserve judgment until their conversation is complete. Zoro and Kin’emon realize that the marines saw through their disguises and decide to make a run for it. Luffy claims he can still hear Law’s voice and Zoro tells him to hurry and find a way out while they distract their pursuers.
It is then that he hears the crew members aboard the Thousand Sunny panicking over Den Den Mushi. Approaching their ship is what appears to be a huge talking ship that belongs to Big Mom’s Pirates, though Sanji can’t tell if the Emperor himself is on board. Pekoms and Tamago confirm that Caesar Clown is on the Sunny and announce their intention to sink the ship and retrieve the scientists. Caesar explains that he once stole research funds from Big Mom in the past, which is probably why he is now the target of his attacks. When the ship opens fire, Franky asks Team Sunny to lead the Emperor away from Dressrosa so that their mission is not compromised.
Nami explains that they need to head to Zou for three reasons: first, to keep Momonosuke and Caesar away from Doflamingo; second, because if they lead the Emperor’s garrison towards Dressros, chaos will destroy the revolution; and finally to ensure that Law’s sacrifice was not in vain and allow Franky, Robin and Usopp to carry out the plan and destroy the SMILE factory.
Luffy approves the plan to head for Zo and gives Sanji permission to fire back at Big Mom’s ship. Franky’s group prepares to head to the SMILE factory while Luffy plans to head to the palace with Zoro and Kin’emon to defeat Doflamingo and gain their allies.