Zou Arc

The Zou Arc is the twenty-eighth story arc in the series and the third in the Pirate Alliance Saga of One Piece, continuing from the Dressrosa Arc.

After defeating Doflamingo, the Straw Hats, Trafalgar Law, Kin'emon, and Kanjuro continue to Zou in order to reunite with Sanji and the others. Zou is the third island the Straw Hats encounter in the New World.

Chaos Reigns Across the World
While the Going Luffy-senpai sailed through the treacherous New World, and the Straw Hat Pirates soon discover the Barto Club had little knowledge on how to navigate through the ocean's waters when during a hailstorm.

At Marine Headquarters, Kizaru had just received a report that the Shichibukai Edward Weevil has massacred the A.O Pirates, making them the sixteenth subordinate crew of the Whitebeard Pirates that he has annihilated.

Meanwhile, Bakkin, Weevil's self-proclaimed mother, persuades Weevil to massacre all of Whitebeard's former subordinates to claim Whitebeard's treasure, as he is his only biological son. After learning of Doflamingo's defeat, Weevil and Bakkin decided to go after Luffy to get information on Marco the Phoenix, Weevil's next target.

One week later, the Going Luffy-senpai reached Zou, which to everyone's shock is actually on the back of a giant, one thousand year old elephant. They docked at the elephant's leg alongside the Thousand Sunny, which the Barto Club was excited to see. As the Barto Club bid farewell to the Straw Hats, Kanjuro drew a dragon, Ryunosuke, to carry them up the elephant.

At the Revolutionary Army's base on Baltigo, Dragon received several reports of Revolutionary victories due to the chaos that ensued when Doflamingo fell. Koala reported that the weapons they took from Dressrosa contained a rare steel known as Liquor Iron Ore, and Dragon ordered her to summon the leaders of the Revolutionary Army. Meanwhile, Laffitte received a call from Jesus Burgess, who revealed that he found the Revolutionaries' base.

On Karai Bari Island, the "Pirate Dispatch Organization" celebrated their increase in business due to Doflamingo's downfall. However, Buggy received word that Hajrudin and the other four giants under them had quit.

The Island on an Elephant's Back, Zou
Meanwhile, the Straw Hat Pirates continued the ride up the elephant's leg, and Luffy asked Kin'emon and Kanjuro why they wanted to go to Zou. They revealed that they were looking for their lost comrade, Raizo the ninja. Suddenly, the Straw Hats realized that something was flying toward Luffy.

That thing turned out to be a monkey, and everyone but Kin'emon and Kanjuro, who were distracted, managed to get out of the way, while the pair got knocked off the dragon and into the ocean. The Straw Hats panicked, but Kin'emon told them to keep going. They contemplated around to save the two, but decided to go on without them.

They eventually reached the top of the elephant's back and Ryunosuke becomes a drawing again. The Straw Hats and Law start exploring the island and Luffy separates from the group in search of their remaining crewmates after jumping off one of the guard towers. While exploring Zou the Straw Hats and Law come across a place called Mokomo Dukedom, which appeared to be in ruins. As they explored, wondering what went through the city, a Mink named Carrot spied on them and was shocked that they got inside. The Straw Hats heard her rustling around, and Carrot rushed at them, clashing with Zoro. However, another Mink came and told Carrot to stop, as they had to deal with the intruders in the Whale's Forest. Usopp then noticed with a shock that the Mink was wearing Nami's clothes.

Story Impact

 * Many characters make their first appearances after the time skip. The characters (in the order they were reintroduced) are: Kizaru, A.O, Monkey D. Dragon, Laffitte, Shiliew, Buggy, Mohji, Galdino, Alvida, Cabaji, and Richie.
 * Edward Weevil is the final Shichibukai introduced and claims to be Whitebeard's son.
 * Weevil is targeting the Whitebeard Pirates and allies to acquire the late Yonko’s fortune.
 * The Mink Tribe is said to dwell on Zou. The race was first mentioned during Sabaody Archipelago Arc, as slaves who sell for 700,000.
 * Dragon states his intention to gather all the leaders of the Revolutionary Army.
 * Jesus Burgess has found the Revolutionary Army's main base.

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