Chopper and the dugong make an attempt to go against Breed, but Breed orders the other animals to attack them. At that point Law, Caesar and Luffy enter the room and Luffy knocks the animals out.
The world learns about Doflamingo's sudden resignation from the Shichibukai. Law explains his plan for the destruction of the factory. Meanwhile, Buggy is revealed to have become a Shichibukai during the time-skip.
After the blind man departs, the people in the bar start exclaiming over missing possessions, among which is Zoro's Shusui, the treasure of Wano Country.
As Zoro searches for his missing katana, Sanji finds himself meeting a beautiful and stunning dancer named Violet who requires the services of Sanji in a dire matter.
Luffy signs up for the tournament, and Franky requests him to not let anyone discover who he is. Meanwhile, Sanji is seen with Violet, wandering around Dressrosa.
The famous beautiful pirate Cavendish makes an entrance and proceeds to explain to Luffy (not realizing his identity) the rules of entertainment in the Colosseum.
Luffy meets an unexpected acquaintance from the past, Bellamy. Meanwhile, the Caesar handover team learn about Green Bit, and on the Sunny, the four who remained to watch the ship hear noises from inside.
The Block B battle begins. Bartolomeo is heckled by the crowd as he enters the colosseum. Cavendish tells Luffy about the competitors and reveals why he hates the new super rookies.
Seeing that his true identity is exposed, Luffy tries to defend himself from Chinjao's devastating headbutts and Cavendish's irrational hatred while trying in vain to convince them he's "Lucy"
With Hack defeated and the remaining fighters reduced to 24, the battle royale is nearly over. Bellamy faces off Bartolomeo while at the same time Blue Gilly defeats Ricky.
Upon their arrival to Green Bit, the group discovers a Marine ship that crashed and believed that the Marines had landed on the island. Robin and Usopp begin to scout the island as Law takes Caesar to the meeting point.
Robin found herself captured by dwarves after they knocked her and Usopp unconscious. At the Colosseum, the C block battle royale has started, and Luffy is excited to win this for the prize.
Sanji learns the truth about what happens before their arrival in Dressrosa and warns Law to get out of Green Bit. Unfortunately, it was too late as the Marines, Issho, and Doflamingo get to the exchange point as well.
Admiral Issho and Donquixote Doflamingo prepare to fight Trafalgar Law, who is trying to stall them long enough for the Straw Hat Pirates to accomplish their missions. In the Colosseum, Luffy tames the Fighting Bull.
The Straw Hat Pirates on-board the Thousand Sunny find themselves in a predicament as they are under attack by the Donquixote Pirates lead by Giolla who transformed the crew as well as the ship into abstract art.
The battle Colosseum heats up as more fighters continue to drop one after another and the strongest and most infamous fighters begin to face each other.
Sanji and Kin'emon are watching Luffy's fight while observing in disguise the numerous marines surrounding the Colosseum waiting to arrest any criminal that exits the stadium.
As Luffy leaves the ring after winning Block C of the tournament, he is attacked by Cavendish. Bartolomeo reveals his connection to Luffy, and Chinjao attempts to thank Luffy for restoring his head.
Rebbecca's mother leaves her in the Flower Field to go back to town and bring back foot but is killed in the process. The Thunder Soldier carries her mother back and promising that he will protect her forever.
At Green Bit, Doflamingo reveals the founding of the World Government and informs Law that the royal family that ruled Dressrosa before the Riku Family was the Donquixote Family.
Sanji attacks Doflamingo but is defeated and saved by Law who brings him back to the Thousand Sunny. With Caesar Clown back in their control, Law orders the Straw Hats to head to Zou immediately.
Bartolomeo searches for Luffy while he stumbles upon the infirmary with the losers of Block C. In the Colosseum, the crowd continues taunting the talented Rebecca.
After some conversation, Ricky reveals himself to be Riku Doldo III, the former king of Dressrosa and Rebecca's grandfather. In the flower fields, Gancho reveals the cruelty of the Donquixote Family from 800 years ago.
While Doflamingo continues to control Riku Doldo III, his subordinates manage to take control of the castle with the help of an inside spy, who also took princess Viola hostage.
While Admiral Fujitora arrives at the shores of Dressrosa, there is a big ruckus in the city, with explosions and buildings being cut in half. Doflamingo finishes his fight with Law, shooting him three times.
Bartolomeo saves Bellamy from Dellinger who is called to guard the Toy House. Thunder Soldiers explains "Operation SOP". As Luffy looks for the Colosseum's exit, he is approached by Sabo.
At the Flower Field, the Dwarf army and the Straw Hats begin to move out, with Franky taking the front entrance via the toy house while the rest of the army take the secret underground tunnel that leads to the harbor.
Viola shows Luffy's group a secret emergency lift, and the group boards it. In the Toy House, the battle between Franky and Senor Pink rages on, but they are then interrupted by the Marines.
The contenders of the final round, Burgess, Bartolomeo, Lucy, Rebecca, and Diamante make their way in the Colosseum. Doflamingo questions why Luffy is in the tower when he should be in the Colosseum.
Leo prepares to plant the Tatababasco grape in Sugar's bowl. Meanwhile, Kin'emon disguises himself to elude the Donquixote Pirates while Zoro has Luffy and Viola move on while he fights Pica.
Zoro's battle with Pica continues as Luffy and Viola move forward. Meanwhile, the tower elevator makes it to the palace first floor as Lao G continues to attack Thunder Soldier.
While the situation of the rebellion is getting more and more critical, Leo reveals to Usopp an important secret about their captain and the reason why their plan must not fail.
Thunder Soldier, Kabu and Rampo progress through the castle. In the trading port, Leo tries once again to poison Sugar but her toys attack him and the dwarf army.
Usopp faces Trebol, the Thunder Soldier recalls his time as Kyros. After much time as a gladiator, Kyros manages to become King Riku's captain of his guard and later marries his eldest daughter Scarlett and they together conceive Rebecca.
Ten years ago, when Dressrosa is attacked by the Donquixote Pirates, Kyros rushes to the palace to see what's happening. He is ambushed by the pirates and chained to the ground as Doflamingo presents himself.