Summary:
Admiral Kizaru is surprised to learn that Rayleigh is living out her days in the Sabaody Archipelago. Rayleigh jokingly replies that if the Marines would just tear up his wanted poster, he could live out the rest of his retirement in peace. Kizaru tells him that his sins as a pirate will never go away because Rayleigh was a member of the Roger Pirates. He also adds that the Marines would have to make special preparations if they were to capture him right now, so he tells him to stay out of the way, as the Sky Dragons would lose face with the Marines if they fail to capture the Straw Pirates. .
While Kizaru is busy with Rayleigh, Monkey D. Luffy orders Usopp and Brook to grab Roronoa Zoro and escape, informing the rest of his crew that their main priority is to escape. Franky uses the last of his Coke to perform a Coup de Vent on the Pacifist. The Straw Hats then rush off and Luffy thanks the old man for his help and he replies that he is praying for their safety.
Kizaru tries to use his light logic form to catch up with the Straw Hats, but Rayleigh won’t let him as he stops him with his sword. Rayleigh comments that it’s been a while since he’s had to use a sword as Kizaru creates his own sword of light. The two clash swords. Rayleigh manages to cut Kizaru and make his face bleed out. Kizaru is troubled by the turn of events, and Rayleigh replies that life always throws you curveballs.
Sentomaru, watching in the distance, is surprised that someone was able to stop Kizaru. He notices Zoro being carried by Usopp’s group and orders PX-1 to follow them. PX-1 catches up with them and Brook stays behind and tries to prevent him from catching the group. His efforts prove futile when he ends up taking a direct hit from the pacifist’s laser beam. Sanji then appears and attacks the PX-1 from behind. The PX-1 falls flat on its face, but picks itself up again. Sanji comments that his leg is reaching its breaking point and cannot perform any more such attacks. Sentomaru goes after Luffy and quickly gains the upper hand over him. Chopper is surprised that Sentomaru is able to hurt a rubber man like Luffy. PX-1 defeats Sanji. Chopper transforms into his Monster Point form in an attempt to save his friends, but loses control. Robin is surprised to see Chopper in this form for the first time.
Back in Zoro’s group, the real Bartholomew Kuma appears. Kuma is surprised to see that Zoro is still alive and asks him where he would like to take a trip. Zoro doesn’t respond. Kuma then makes Zoro vanish into thin air. Usopp calls out for his crewmate.