Volume 9 of the cover serial shows two shadowy intruders approaching Chocolat Town in Whole Cake Island. Fans widely speculated these could be Reiju and Ichiji returning to rescue their siblings, though some theorized they might be members of the Blackbeard Pirates.
, titled "Raizo," serves as a critical transitional chapter during the climax of the Wano Country Arc, focusing heavily on resolving the immediate environmental threat to Onigashima while the final battle between Luffy and Kaidou reaches its peak. Core Plot Developments One Piece 1046
: Yamato warns Momonosuke that Kaidou is reaching his limit, causing the "flame clouds" holding the island aloft to fail. Momo must now produce his own flame clouds to prevent the island from crashing into the Flower Capital. The Luffy vs. Kaidou Duel Volume 9 of the cover serial shows two
: The chapter concludes with a "banger" final page showing Luffy grabbing a bolt of lightning, ready to use it as a weapon against Kaidou. Core Plot Developments : Yamato warns Momonosuke that