Another Tale to Tell

This is a black-and-white sketch cover page. Monkey D. Luffy stands centered wearing a long striped coat with circular buttons, a wide-brimmed hat, and carrying a large wrapped weapon over his shoulder. The One Piece logo appears at the top with 'JUMP COMICS'. The background shows a faint map of the Grand Line with location names. The bottom credits the author '尾田栄一郎' and 'EIICHIRO ODA'.

This is a black-and-white sketch page. Monkey D. Luffy stands grinning widely with goggles on his hat, wearing an open shirt, shorts, and carrying a large bag and a club-like weapon. The background is a faint map of the seas. The top right shows the 'JC' Jump Comics logo and Japanese text 'ジャンプ・コミックス 集英社'.

This is the black-and-white volume cover. Monkey D. Luffy is in the center with arms raised and mouth open in excitement. Surrounding him are crew members including Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, and Brook in dynamic poses. A large 'ONE PIECE' logo banner stretches across the top with a small pirate bird on it. Text at the bottom reads 'Volume 56: “THANK YOU”' along with Japanese 'おだ えいいちろう' and the author name '尾田栄一郎'.

The page displays an extensive recap titled THE STORY OF ONE PIECE. It opens with the Four Emperors: Edward Newgate, captain of the Whitebeard Pirates heading to rescue Ace, and Red-Haired Shanks starting his move in the New World. The Marines section lists Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Admiral Aokiji, Admiral Kizaru, Vice Admiral Garp, Vice Admiral Momonga, Commodore Smoker, Captain Black Cage Hina, Captain T-Bone, and Ensign Tashigi assembled at Marine Headquarters. The Royal Shichibukai include Dracule Mihawk, Donquixote Doflamingo, Bartholomew Kuma, Gecko Moria, Boa Hancock, and Marshall D. Teach. A central map shows Marine Headquarters, Enies Lobby, and the Great Prison Impel Down. On the right, Impel Down characters are detailed: Portgas D. Ace held at Marineford, Buggy the Clown, Mr. 3, Magellan the poison man and chief warden, Hannyabal the vice warden, Shiryu of the Rain the head guard, Mr. 2 Bon Clay, Inazuma the South Blue revolutionary, Mr. 1, Jimbei the Knight of the Sea, Emporio Ivankov, and Sir Crocodile. A large diagram of the sea floor prison Impel Down labels Level 1 Crimson Hell through Level 6 Infinite Hell plus Level 5.5 Newkama Land. Narration boxes explain Luffy's infiltration to save Ace, the poison attack by Magellan, the alliance with Mr. 2 and Iva, Ace's transfer to the Marines, and the pursuit by Jimbei and Crocodile.

The page is the table of contents for ONE PIECE vol.56 titled THANK YOU. It lists Chapter 542: Another Tale to Tell on page 7, Chapter 543: Strawhat and Blackbeard on page 27, Chapter 544: Even Hell's Gates Open on page 47, Chapter 545: Out into the Sunlight on page 67, Chapter 546: Captain of the Fishman Pirates, the Shichibukai Jimbei on page 87, Chapter 547: Escape From the Island on page 104, Chapter 548: Thank You on page 125, Chapter 549: The Ship Departs on page 145, Chapter 550: Marine Headquarters on page 165, and Chapter 551: Whitebeard of the Four Emperors on page 185. A decorative chain border and a flintlock pistol illustration appear at the bottom.

SBS corner page featuring reader questions and Oda's answers. Header shows "SBS" with bat-winged characters. Topics include Emporio Ivankov’s eyelashes being real, a Death Wink explanation, Whitebeard Pirates squad leaders, and motivation advice for students. Includes small illustrations of Ivankov and a reader sketch. Ends with Oda encouraging readers to enjoy manga and movies.