Synopsis

The chapter opens with a peaceful scene that's quickly disrupted by the arrival of the "Straw Hat River Pirates" who begin capturing passengers for slavery. The protagonist, initially among the captives, reveals his connection to a pirate captain and displays a new power: a pheromone-based fire attack. It is revealed that his capture was a charade, and he fights back against the pirates, using poison and swords, hinting at inner conflict and a unique fighting style.