Summary:
After Charlos was taken away, Mjosgard promises to protect Shirahoshi during the Levely. Meanwhile, Jewelry Bonney infiltrates the World Nobles area, where he discovers that Bartholomew Kuma is being used as Rosward’s slave. The infiltrating revolutionaries have also seen this and plan to rescue Kuma.
Levely begins and the royal family begins their conference. Meanwhile, the Five Elders talk about the need to cleanse the world as they head towards the Empty Throne that Im sits on. The Elders demand that Im reveal the “light” that needs to be extinguished from history.
The Socializing Plaza fell silent after Charlos’ attempt to kidnap Shirahoshi. Mansherry heals the bruises Shirahoshi suffered and Neptune thanks Mjosgard for his actions and Mjosgard promises to protect Shirahoshi for the duration of the Level. Leo asks if they can beat up anyone who threatens the princess, and Mjosgard agrees to take responsibility if they do. Pell apologizes to Vivi for not being by her side during the incident, and she asks him where her father is. He replies that he is currently meeting with Fujitora and Riku Doldo III after receiving a letter from the Marine Admiral.
Connie, Queen Dowager of the Sorbet Kingdom, goes to the Heavenly Dragon Gate that leads to the World Nobles’ estate. She is stopped by guards at the gate as an injured Charlos is brought inside. Rosward waits for his son on the other side, and when the guards open the gate to let Charlos through, Connie runs through them without anyone noticing. Rosward notes how unusual Mjosgard’s lifestyle is, and Charlos is excited to note that his father has hired the Shichibukai and former king of the Sorbet Kingdom, Bartholomew Kuma, as his slave. Rosward demonstrates how he can do as he pleases to Kuma without the Shichibukai continuing to weaken, and a short distance away Connie is shocked to see Kuma transform into his true self, Jewelry Bonney. Bonney shed a tear for Kuma, calling the way the World Nobles treated him unforgivable. Meanwhile, Morley, Lindbergh, and Karasu try to keep Sabo from getting upset about Kuma as they hide in a cave Morley created under the World Nobles domain. Karasu points out that Kuma would not return to his old self even if rescued, and Lindbergh considers that Kuma’s enslavement, despite having previously been the king of a nation linked to world government, is a message that man’s strength is irrelevant. when they defy the world’s exalted “gods”. Sabo says that if they want to save him, then there will only be two possible outcomes: success or death.
At Pangea Castle, the royals gather in the conference room to begin the Levels. They log in and talk about Luffy’s actions towards Big Mom and Kaido. Ham Burger, who has been named Levela’s chairman for this year, calls for order as they prepare to discuss world affairs. Elsewhere, five elders walk down a corridor. They say that Cobra asked to meet with them during the Levely, noting that his family are traitors for staying on the surface world during the establishment of the World Government and hoping he won’t bring up a complicated matter. Since many great things have happened in the past two years, the elders state that the balance cannot be maintained forever and that a great cleansing may be needed. Inside the Flower Chamber, a servant tells Im that everyone has arrived. I head out, leaving behind torn Luffy and Blackbeard reward posters, as well as a picture of Shirahoshi with a sword stuck into him. Im carrying a picture of Vivi heads towards the Empty Throne that person is sitting on. The five elders kneel before Im and request that the figure share with them the name of the “light” that must be extinguished from history.