Boa Hancock and her sisters are resting in the forest. They are accompanied by Shakuyaku and Rayleigh. Shakuyaku expresses concern about the safety of their homeland due to Vegapunk's advanced paddle ships. Rayleigh shares his thoughts and admits that he was only able to save Hancock through fortunate circumstances.

A flashback provides context for this conversation. It shows how Blackbeard holds Hancock captive and demands that she reverse the petrification of his crew. Koby, who witnesses the scene, is unsure how to react. Rayleigh arrives just in time, confronts Blackbeard, and ensures everyone escapes unharmed. His presence and actions play a crucial role in de-escalating the situation.

Back in the present, Rayleigh speculates about the new Pacifistas and hints that they may have replaced the Seven Warlords. This raises concerns for Marigold and Sandersonia, especially when they notice a resemblance between one of the Pacifistas and a young Hancock.

Meanwhile, a Marine ship is spotted, transporting the Seraphim back to Egghead Island. The Marines on board discuss how to handle the kidnapping of Koby by Blackbeard.

On Momoiro Island, Ivankov is seen reassuring Koala that Sabo is safe. The tension rises as Dragon questions Bear about his observations, but before Bear can answer, they receive a call from Sabo, who is secretly being monitored by the Marines.

Aboard the Thousand Sunny, Luffy reacts with disbelief to a newspaper article claiming that Sabo killed Vivi's father. Robin supports Luffy's skepticism, explaining that the true enemies of the revolutionaries are the World Nobles, not the kings.

Luffy suggests traveling to Alabasta or Mary Geoise to determine Vivi's whereabouts, but Zoro opposes the idea, sparking a heated debate. Zoro emphasizes that Vivi is capable of taking care of herself but assures the crew they will help her if she needs it. This leads to an argument and the usual Zoro-Sanji brawl.

Robin then points out the significant events in the newspaper, including the dismissal of the Seven Warlords and the rise of the new Emperors. Luffy is overwhelmed by the news and asks Robin to fill him in on the key details later. He firmly believes in Sabo's innocence and fondly recalls their shared dreams and goals. When Luffy openly speaks about his dream, the crew reacts with a mix of shock, skepticism, and support.