Chapter 497

Coverstory Summary
CP9's Independent Report vol. 7: "Save Rob Lucci - Kumadori performs to earn Medical Fees"

Kumadori dances at the street corner in the rain for cash.

Plot Points

 * The Mermaid Princess is first mentioned.
 * The World Nobles also known as the Tenryubito appear.
 * If a Noble get harmed by someone, they'll send a Marine army led by an Admiral to eliminate said person.
 * The World Nobles are revealed to be the descendants of the Twenty Kings who created the World Government.