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, which is why they can get away with anything they want, including slavery.