Chapter 597

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

Cover
Whitebeard and Gol D. Roger from 22 years ago standing side by side with their respective Jolly Rogers 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 is disgusted and bewildered but, agrees when he realizes the reason is not for Zoro's own benefit. The swordsman reveals the message Luffy sent his crewmembers: the Straw Hat Pirates will reunite again in 2 years, after getting stronger. 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 is rather disgusted by Zoro's begging, wishes to get rid of him thinking he overestimated his abilities. Zoro informs Mihawk that he defeated all the humandrills and that he only needs to defeat him. Mihawk, who is rather surprised by all this, is still 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 then decides to begin training him once his body is healed. Now Zoro, who is now bandaged up again, tells Perona what Luffy's tattoo means. The tattoo read 3D 2Y. Zoro explains the original plan was for the Straw Hats to meet up in three days but now it is in two years (hence why the 3D, standing for three days, is crossed out), so all the Straw Hat Pirates in their various locations all get the message and understand they will meet up in two years at the Sabaody Archipelago.

Now a few days earlier in the Calm belt on an island called Rusukaina, Luffy and Rayleigh along with the Amazon Lily tribe and Jinbei have arrived. Jinbei departs and he and Luffy thank each other for all the other's help and tells him he will be waiting for him at Fishman Island. Hancock wishes to give Luffy food as he begins a two year training session with Rayleigh on the island but Rayleigh, turning down the offer, informs Hancock that the reason they came here is solely for Luffy to learn survival skills on the 48 season island. This makes Hancock get angry at Rayleigh, but calms down when Rayleigh tells her it is for Luffy's own good. Hancock then leaves the island with the Amazon Lily tribe. Rayleigh then explains that the island is uninhabited but there once was a civilization that died off due to the adversity of the island's natural environment and that the island currently has about five hundred or so animals that Luffy would have a tough time beating. So Rayleigh explains the ability of Haki and why Luffy must learn to strengthen it. He explains all 3 types of Haki as he takes down a giant elephant without physically touching it. He explains the Color of Observation (which is known as Mantra on Skypiea) or the ability to sense the opponent's presence and their next move. He explains the Color of Armaments which is the power to 'armor' one's body with haki, enabling one to attack without touching someone and nullifying some devil fruit abilities. And finally, he explains the third type called the Color of Conquerors which is the power to intimidate or Haōshoku Haki. This power is rare and only a select few people can learn it. Rayleigh explains that this the power Luffy must learn to control since he could intimidate innocent people if he can't control it. So Rayleigh decides that in 2 years, with Luffy's potential, he is going to make him learn the basics of all 3 colors of Haki and as Luffy gets stronger, he will decide which one he should strengthen on his own. Luffy then leaves his straw hat and vivre card behind on a rock and claims that the pirate "Straw Hat Luffy" is going on vacation.

Chapter notes

 * Mihawk is seen laughing for the first time.
 * Zoro figures out that Luffy's message on his right arm 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.
 * Haki is further explained as 3 types: Kenbunshoku, Busoshoku, and Haoshoku.
 * This is also the beginning of the longest manga break of One Piece; 4 weeks.
 * At the moment of the departure of Jimbei, Luffy still has the tattoo in his arm. However, when he and Rayleigh are in the island, Luffy doesn't have it. It is not clear if it's because the tattoo was something drawn on and then later erased, or it's just an mistake from Oda.

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