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 realizes 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 is rather disgusted by Zoro's 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 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 3D2Y (with the 3D crossed out). Zoro explains the original plan was for the Straw Hats to meet up in three days but now it is in two 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 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 turns 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 lack of resources and now only has five hundred or so animals. So Rayleigh explains the ability of Haki and why Luffy must learn to strengthen 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 inflict pain against anyone especially those with Devil Fruit powers (as Rayleigh could flick Luffy's nose and make him feel pain on his rubber body). And he finally explains 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 "Staw Hat Luffy" 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 as 3 types. The Color of Observation, the Color of Armament, and the Color of Conquerors.

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