Luffy and the others arrive at the mysterious land of Zou, and find the Sunny. But when they board, they find the other Straw Hats have already disembarked. Thus, Luffy, Zoro, Robin and the others take on the challenge of climbing the monstrous elephant!

The "perfect future" that Ryuzu yearns for is at hand. In the critical moment, Chrono, Tokoha and Shion face the "final judgment" in order to prevent that future. The battle begins, with the future of Cray and Earth hanging in the balance.

Banagher is despondent now that Full Frontal has learned the final coordinates to Laplace's Box. Marida encourages him, saying that his chance will come if he holds onto his dreams. Meanwhile, Takuya and a few others have secretly called in a Federation Forces patrol ship and are awaiting the opportunity for a counterattack, but they are discovered by Angelo. Taking them hostage, Angelo demands the destruction of the patrol ship, and Captain Otto decides to dissolve the joint front. As fierce fighting unfolds, Banagher confronts Frontal. Mineva also takes a stand against Frontal's plan for a Side Co-Prosperity Sphere, and is joined by Marida. Zinnerman orders Marida to surrender, but her determination overcomes Zinnerman's hatred. Driven back by Banagher and Marida, Frontal and his comrades escape from the Nahel Argama and head for the Box's final coordinates.

Banagher is despondent now that Full Frontal has learned the final coordinates to Laplace's Box. Marida encourages him, saying that his chance will come if he holds onto his dreams. Meanwhile, Takuya and a few others have secretly called in a Federation Forces patrol ship and are awaiting the opportunity for a counterattack, but they are discovered by Angelo. Taking them hostage, Angelo demands the destruction of the patrol ship, and Captain Otto decides to dissolve the joint front. As fierce fighting unfolds, Banagher confronts Frontal. Mineva also takes a stand against Frontal's plan for a Side Co-Prosperity Sphere, and is joined by Marida. Zinnerman orders Marida to surrender, but her determination overcomes Zinnerman's hatred. Driven back by Banagher and Marida, Frontal and his comrades escape from the Nahel Argama and head for the Box's final coordinates.

Tasuku digs deeper into the mystery of Doctor Gara. Gao and Bal encounter a medical student named Kaeru, who has the same Buddy monster as Gara. Kakeru helps treat Ozon B's sickness and challenges Gao to a Buddyfight.