Summary:
As the Red Hair Pirates approach the borders of Wano Country, Shanks recalls his experiences with Luffy when he stole the Gomu Gomu no Mi from the CP9 ship, only to be eaten by Luffy. He also remembers that Bartolomeo burned the Red Hair Pirates jolly roger in Shanks territory and replaced him with the Straw Hat Pirate. Everyone except Yasopp who is afraid to face Usopp wants to see Luffy again after so long. But Shanks chooses not to meet Luffy in Wano Country and proceeds towards the ground in search of the One Piece.
At Naval Headquarters, Sakazuki holds a meeting with Kizaru and Criminal Investigation Service Director Kurouma regarding the Revolutionary Army’s invasion of Mary Geoise, which led to the murder of Nefertari Cobra, the disappearance of Vivi, and the freeing of Bartholomew Kuma from slavery. Successfully attacking the World Government, Sabo gained worldwide support among the rebels for his rebel efforts, now dubbed the Flame Emperor. At the end of the meeting, Sakazuki laments the times he has lived in, but vows to destroy all opposition to the World Government.
Meanwhile, as Ryokugyu approaches the Flower Capital, the Nine Red Sheaths detect his presence and confront him. Using Kinniku Mori Mori, Ryokugyu uses his devil fruit to transform into a wooden golem that repels all the samurai’s attacks. Yamato and Momonosuke arrive to help them, but both are stunned as well.