Chapter 597

Chapter 597 is called " 3D 2Y." ("3D" is crossed out with an X through it)

Cover
Whitebeard and Gol D. Roger standing side by side with their own respective Jolly Roger Behind them.

Short Summary
Zoro has defeated all the humandrills but returns to Mihawk's castle and begs him to train him. Mihawk, at first disgusted and bewildered, agrees when he realises the reason is not for Zoro's own benefit. Meanwhile Luffy starts training with Rayleigh on Rusukaina and learns about the three forms of Haki.

Long Summary
Zoro begins begging to Mihawk to teach him the ways of the Sword. Mihawk, who rather disgusted by Zoro begging, wishes to get rid of him thinking he overestimated his abilities. Zoro informs Mihawk that he defeat all the humandrills and that he only needs to defeat him. Mihawk, who is rather surprised of all this, still is a little reluctant to teach the swordsman that wants to surpass him someday. Zoro again informs him that he wants to get stronger not for his own ambitions. Mihawk now decides to begin training him once his body is healed. Now Zoro, who is nowed at bandaged up again, tells Perona what Luffy's tattoo means. The tattoo read 3D2Y(with the 3D crossed out. Zoro explains the original plan was the Straw Hats to meet up in 3 days but now it's in 2 years(and that's what the 2Y means). So all the Straw Hat Pirates in their various locations all get the message and understand they will meet up 2 Years at Sabaody Archipelago.

Now a few days earlier in the Calm belt on an island called Rusukaina, Luffy and Reyleigh along with the Amazon Lily tribe and Jinbei have arrived. Jinbei departs from luffy and thanks him for all the help and tells he'll be waiting at Fishman Island. Hancock, wishes to give Luffy food as he begins a 2 year training session with Reyleigh on the island but Reyleigh turns down the offer informs Hancock that island is solely for Luffy to learn survival skills on the 48 season island. So Hancock, a little upset at Reyleigh, departs the island with the Amazon Lily tribe. Reyleigh then explains the island is unhabitat but once at a civilization that died off and now only has 500 or so animals. So Reyleigh explains the ability of Haki and why Luffy must learn to strengthen it. He explains the Color of Observation (which is known as Mantra) or ability sense the opponents presence and their next move. He explains the Color of Armaments which is the power to inflict pain especially against those with Devil fruit powers (as Reyleigh could flick Luffy's nose and make him feel pain on his rubber body). And he finally explains third type called Color of Conquerors which is the power to intimidate or Haōshoku Haki. This power is rare only select few can learn it. Reyleigh explains that this power Luffy must control since he could intimidate innocent people if he doesn't. So Reyleigh decides in 2 years with Luffy's potential, he is going to make learn the basics of all 3 colors of Haki and as Luffy get's stronger, he'll decide which one to strengthen on his own. Luffy then leaves his straw hat behind and vivre card and claims the Staw Hat is going on vacation.

Quick Reference

 * Zoro figures out that Luffy's message on his shoulder means the Straw Hats will not meet after 3 days but 2 years. That is why the title is 3D 2Y with 3D crossed out.
 * This is the beginning of the second longest time skip in One Piece history. The first being the skip from when Luffy was 7 to the time he was 17.
 * This is also the beginning of the longest manga break of One Piece, 4 weeks.
 * Haki is further explained.

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