Chapter 650

Two Changes to Be Aware Of
Chapter Info
Volume:	66
Chapter:	650
Japanese Title:	知っておくべき2つの変化
Romanized Title:	Shitteokubeki Futatsu no Henka
Viz Title:	Two Changes to Be Aware Of
Pages:	17
Release Date:	December 19, 2011
WSJ Issue:	2012 Issue 3-4
Anime:	Episode 570 (p. 2-17)
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Chapter 650 is titled "Two Changes to Be Aware Of".

Cover Page

From the Decks of the World Vol. 33 - "Long Ring Long Land - Tonjit Has Grandchildren".

Short Summary

Robin and Neptune continue their talk while Caribou eavesdrops on them and decides to kidnap Shirahoshi. Jinbe tells the Straw Hat Pirates what happened in the world during their absence. He tells them that Akainu and Aokiji battled for the title of fleet admiral and that Akainu was the victor. He also tells them that Blackbeard became the new Emperor. Everyone but Luffy listens to Jinbe. Then Luffy, Zoro and Sanji sense an animal in the palace, so they decide to go to Shirahoshi's room. There they find Caribou trying to kidnap her and right after, Caribou is seen flying down towards Fish-Man Island. Nami finds out that he stole everything from the treasury, so Nami sends Luffy, Zoro and Sanji flying after Caribou. A soldier brings Neptune to Hody's cell where he sees him and all the other New Fish-Man Pirates officers very old. The Minister of the Left is informed that two messengers are coming and they cannot make their monthly candy payment to Big Mom.

Long Summary

Robin and Neptune continue their conversation, and Robin mentions that there are three ancient weapons: Pluton, Uranus, and Poseidon. Then Neptune warned her to not tell anyone about Shirahoshi in fear that the government and pirates would hunt her. Caribou is eavesdropping on their conversation and goes to kidnap Shirahoshi. Meanwhile, Jinbe tells Luffy and Straw Hat Pirates about the major events that took place during the timeskip. The first is Aokiji and Akainu's duel to decide who will become the new fleet admiral, which Akainu won after ten days of fighting. As a result, Aokiji left the Marines. The second is Blackbeard, who conquered all the Whitebeard Pirates' territory and claimed the seat of Emperor in the process and began his hunt of Devil Fruit users to obtain their powers. Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji then leave the conversation to check on Shirahoshi.

The trio find Caribou in the process of kidnapping Shirahoshi and Luffy proceeds to kick him from the tower. After hearing from Neptune that Caribou stole the treasure, he tells Nami that he will give it to them as a reward for saving his country if they can get it back. After Nami finds out that Luffy had kicked Caribou out of the tower, she sends Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji after him so she can have the treasure.

Neptune is then told by one of his soldiers that something has happened to Hody and his crew. When he reaches their prison cell, he finds Hody Jones and the New Fish-Man Pirates have become very old and are planning on taking their revenge against the Straw Hats. The Minister of the Right deduces that the Energy Steroids, which came from inside the Tamatebako (national treasure of Fish-Man Island), are the cause and Hody confesses that he stole them. Neptune then tells them to forget about their intention of seeking revenge against humans considering the state that they are in and says he will have to re-think their punishment.

Meanwhile, a soldier comes to the Minister of the Left, reporting that two of Big Mom's men have come to the island to collect her monthly candy payment. Unfortunately, because the candy factory was destroyed by the New Fish-Man Pirates and the remaining sweets were sent to the party, there is not enough candy for Big Mom this month. The Minister of the Left is then worried about Big Mom's reaction, saying that she is "a monster who would destroy a country for the sake of sweets".

Quick References

Chapter Notes

• Tonjit and Shelly are shown for the first time after the timeskip. Tonjit is revealed to have grandchildren.
• It is revealed that there exist three ancient weapons: Pluton, Poseidon, and the newly revealed Uranus.
• Caribou eavesdrops on Nico Robin and Neptune's conversation before trying to kidnap Shirahoshi for her powers to destroy the world, but is stopped by Luffy.
• Jinbe explains to the Straw Hat Pirates several things that occurred in the past two years.
  • Akainu and Aokiji battled each other for the position of fleet admiral. After ten days, Akainu won the battle and became fleet admiral. Aokiji left the Marines and has not been heard from since.
  • Blackbeard has conquered the islands which were once under Edward Newgate's control and became an Emperor. The Blackbeard Pirates are also hunting Devil Fruit users and taking their powers for themselves if they have strong abilities.
• Roronoa Zoro and Sanji can use Observation Haki.
• The Caribou Pirates are still alive.
• Hody Jones and his men suddenly became old. It is revealed that the Energy Steroids came from inside the Tamatebako, which Hody had stolen ten years ago.
• Two messengers sent by Big Mom reach the island. Unfortunately, this month there is not enough candy for the Emperor, because the New Fish-Man Pirates destroyed the Candy Factory and the few remaining sweets were sent to the party. The Minister of the Left is worried about how Big Mom will react since she is apparently willing to destroy the island over some candy.

Characters

former member

Pirates		Citizens	Marines
Straw Hat Pirates Monkey D. Luffy Roronoa Zoro Nami Usopp Sanji Tony Tony Chopper Nico Robin Sun Pirates Jinbe	New Fish-Man Pirates Hody Jones Dosun Zeo Daruma Ikaros Much Hyouzou Caribou Pirates Caribou Blackbeard Pirates Marshall D. Teach (image)	Ryugu Palace Neptune Fukaboshi Ryuboshi Manboshi Shirahoshi Minister of the Right Minister of the Left Fish-Man Island Camie Pappag Long Ring Long Land Tonjit (cover) Shelly (cover)	Admirals Akainu (flashback) Aokiji (flashback)

Author Comment

Author Comment
Translation Original On the radio program you can listen to on the home page of Sanji's voice actor, Hirata-san, Zoro and Usopp show up too. サンジ声優平田さんのHPで聴けるラジオにゾロウソップも登場してますよ。 —Eiichiro Oda
English translation by Greg Werner. For comprehensive translation credits, see here.

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