The chapter title page displays "Chapter 418: 'LUFFY VS ROB LUCCI'" in bold lettering. Below it, a vibrant color illustration shows Tony Tony Chopper in his hat and outfit running joyfully across a grassy, rocky landscape filled with palm trees and clouds. Several excited animals in striped vests run alongside him, including a large kangaroo-like creature with arms raised, a smaller one, and an armadillo-like animal on the ground. Chopper waves as he leads the group forward in a lively, celebratory scene.
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A massive impact erupts as a powerful figure is hurled backward through the air, limbs splayed, with debris and smoke filling the ruined interior. Large Japanese sound effects "グォォォ" and "オォォ" emphasize the force of the blow. In the lower panels, a man with a scarred face and black cap breathes heavily, saying "HAA... I HAVE A MESSAGE FROM GALLEY-LA'S YOUNG BOSS." Nearby, another figure lies amid rubble with "HAA... HAA..." and "....!!!" visible. A close-up shows a broken, cracked mask or helmet with the sound effect "シュルル..." as someone gasps "GAH...".
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Close-ups reveal a bloodied, exhausted man with spiky hair muttering "... YOU GUYS ARE" and "FIRED.*" while another man with a cigar replies "PLEASE TELL HIM WHEN YOU SEE HIM." The note clarifies "*IN JAPANESE FIRED USES 'KUBI,' SAME WORD AS NECK." Further panels show the scarred man continuing "... YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE THE ZOO..." and "WON'T BE ABLE TO GET ME ANOTHER JOB..." as an assassin profession is mentioned. Paulie reacts with surprise "PAULIE, HUH...I" and "I SEE... THAT'S A PROBLEM..." A hand holds up a small key as the man coughs "COUGH!!" "UGH..." and laughs "THAT'S FUNNY...!!! WAHAHA..." with "NIOTLE" visible on his outfit.
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A figure lies sprawled on the rocky ground as someone calls out "SORRY ABOUT THAT." Large impact effects "ドンッ!!" and "CHARAN..." accompany the scene. In the city streets below, multiple characters flee in panic. One shouts "RUN--!" and "JUST RUN--!!!" while others yell "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, EVEN THOUGH THAT MIGHT CAUSE..." "GEROO!!!" "IT'S OUR DUTY TO SURVIVE HERE AND NOT WORRY OUR BRO!!!" and "RUN AT FULL SPEED!!!" A character adds "YOUR LEGS TO WUOOOOO!!!" amid motion lines and chaotic expressions of fear and urgency as they dash through the town.
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Two massive giants from Elbaf thunder forward under heavy fire, one roaring "I... I THINK SO, TOO!!!" while the other bellows "WE'RE COUNTING ON YOU, GIANTS...!! RUN...!!!" A striped-hatted giant snaps back "THEN SHUT UP FOR A LITTLE BIT!!!" and "IF YOU GUYS ARE ONLY RIDING ON US, GO, IN THE NAME OF ELBAF." The first giant yells "SHUT UP!!!" as debris and smoke explode around them. Below, a man in a striped shirt stands amid rubble and declares "AH, I JUST GOT IT." From off-panel a voice shouts "HEY, MARIMO!! WHAT HAPPENED TO THE KEY!!I" as mechanical clicks echo with "ガチャ ガチャ" and heavy breathing "HAA...". A massive impact SFX "ドゴゴゴゴ" shakes the right side of the page.
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Sanji glares with intense focus, declaring "LET'S HURRY TO WHERE ROBIN IS!!" Zoro stands holding up a small key and replies "WE'VE GOT ALL OF THEM!" while a suited man questions "WHO CARESI ANYWAY, NOW THAT WE HAVE THIS KEY, BUT THIS TOWER SLID DOWN AGAIN. I WONDER IF IT'LL BE OKAY...!I" Inside a stone corridor a figure races ahead yelling "IMMA OLD 'LREADY. YOU GODDA THINK 'BOUT THAT!! NGA GA GA!!" as another urges "HURRY, HURRY BAA-CHAN, BAA-CHAN!!" with SFX "NYAA NYAA" and footsteps. Outside, massive gates rumble open with enormous SFX "ゴゴゴゴゴ" and "ガラ チャラ チャラ" as the structure shakes violently.
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Laughter echoes across the sky as someone cackles "WA HA HA HA HA HA HA...!!!" and "FINALLY, IT OPENED!!" while another voice admits "I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING...!!!" The massive round tower of Enies Lobby stands revealed beneath the clouds. Below, a Marine reports "AH...!! Y-YES, SIR, RIGHT AWAY!!" as another shouts "SHIT, THOSE FOOLS....HEY, LOOK AT THAT, NICO ROBIN" and a third yells "COME OUT AND SALUTE!!! THE HERO SPANDAM-SAMA IS MARCHING THROUGH!!!" Spandam dramatically poses with "HEY, GUARDS OF THE 'GATES OF JUSTICE'!!!" A huge ornate gate looms with narration "IS THE BORDERLINE OF HEAVEN AND HELL FOR YOU!!!" and "THAT SMALL GATE IS PRACTICALLY THE ENTRANCE...!!!" as Spandam declares "AND IT'S ALSO THE MOMENT WHEN I'LL CARVE MY NAME INTO HISTORY!!!" with impact SFX "ドォーン".
A bloodied woman with a sword pressed to her throat hears "TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH, I DO SYMPATHIZE WITH YOU... YOUR LIFE IS WORTH LESS. BUT WHAT CAN I DOI" as the attacker taunts "HEEEY, HEY, HEY, HEY, HEEEY!!! WHERE ARE YOU TRYING TO RUNI" with SFX "ばッ!!" and "ドクン". She sweats in terror, eyes wide. Elsewhere a figure grabs at her shouting "THAT BITCH!!!" while she cries "A'I!I!!" and struggles "FLAP". An attacker is struck with "WHAA!I" and "UGH!!!" as impacts land. A small creature yells "YOU, CUT IT OUT!!" with "ギャッ!!" while another voice demands "HOLD UP!!!" and a fallen figure groans "HRMM!I WHAT!I SHE'S STUCK!!!" amid chaotic SFX and motion lines.
A frantic voice cries out, "WHAT THE...!I SHE'S BITING INTO THE STONE BRIDGE!!!" Another shouts, "WHAT A BAD LOSER!!! SO IRRITATING!!!" Close-up on a sweating, intense face with "DRIP DRIP" as massive jaws clamp down with a resounding "ダチィッ!!!!" The attacker declares, "I FEEL THE SCARINESS OF 'DEATH' SO MUCH." A desperate inner thought follows: "... I DON'T WANT TO DIE!!!" From the opposing side come taunts: "YOU CAN ONLY MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY BY DYING!!!" "HOW SHABBY TO THE VERY END!!!" "WHAT A SHAMEFUL ATTACHMENT TO LIFE!!!" "YOU'RE PITIFUL AND GREEDY!!! YOU'RE ONLY A CRIMINAL!!!" The battered figure with the straw hat roars back, "HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO SAY IT!I YOU HAVE NO HOPE LEFT!!!" Three thought bubbles appear: "COME TO RESCUE ME!!!" "EVERYONE WILL SURELY" and "I WON'T MOVE FROM HERE."
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Luffy's face twists with fury as he growls, "OOOOOH!!!" A massive impact erupts with "シガン" and a pointing finger technique. The opponent is hurled backward with "HYUU!!" as Luffy launches a spinning kick. The strike lands with explosive force labeled "YELLOW LOTUS FLOWER" and "OUREN*!!!" sending the enemy flying amid heavy motion lines and debris.
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A devastating blow lands with "ドッカアン!" as Luffy is sent flying, someone yelling "STRAW-HAT!!!" and "WHOA!!!" Lucci stands firm while an ally warns, "IT'S NO USE." The mission-driven fighter insists, "NO, NO, MY MISSION IS TO GO THROUGH THAT DOOR!!!" Lucci activates "TEKAI." with a powerful counter labeled "HAMMER!!!" and "STRONG" as the clash erupts in shattering impacts and "GRCHI!"
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Lucci speaks calmly, "I SEE. YOU CAME HERE AFTER DEFEATING FUKUROU..." and "SORRY, BUT MY DOURIKI IS" while the opponent stares in shock: "WHAT THE...!I HE DIDN'T EVEN BUDGE AN INCH!!!" "I'M SURE I COULD BLOW THAT *CHAPAPA* AWAY, ALL RIGHT..." A massive clash follows with "FIVE TIMES HIS." The defeated figure lies broken as Lucci states, "HE REALLY IS INCOMPARABLY STRONG!!!" and "YOU ARE INDEED OF SUPERHUMAN LEVEL." The final line reads, "EXCELLENT JOB ON DEFEATING FUKUROU."
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Lucci lunges forward with a fierce glare, shouting "DIE." Luffy's eyes narrow as he begins his counter, the words "GOMU GOMU NO"... forming on his lips. In a sudden burst of speed, Luffy rockets his fist forward with explosive force. The massive impact strikes Lucci squarely, the attack labeled "JET PISTOL"!!! Lucci's body is blasted backward amid shattering debris and shockwaves, his leopard-patterned form twisting from the blow as smoke and fragments fill the air.
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The devastating blow sends Lucci crashing through the structure in a massive explosion of smoke, debris, and flying wreckage. An onlooker stares in shock, yelling "WHAT DID YOU...!I!" while another voice cries "WHAT IS THAT SMOKE!!I" Amid swirling clouds, Luffy lands in a low stance, steam rising from his body. He declares "GEAR" and "SECOND"!!! as his form bulges with power, the ground cracking beneath him while he pants heavily.
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Luffy's face fills with urgency as he thinks of Robin, shouting "ROBIN'S WAITING!!!" Franky yells back "BUT I'LL STOP HIM. SO I'LL GO FIRST, FRANKY!!" and "IT WON'T LAST LONG," while Luffy insists "I WON'T LET YOU..." Lucci, bloodied and enraged, roars "GWA AAH!! YOU'RE A DEVIL FRUIT USER, TOO!I" and "LET ME FINISH YOU OFF FIRST, FRANKY!!" Franky retorts "ALL RIGHT, STRAWHAT!! I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON," as the fighters clash violently.
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Luffy's enraged expression meets Lucci's as their clash intensifies with a heavy "BAK!!" impact. Luffy then unleashes a spinning leg attack, the technique announced as "JET WHIP"!!! The powerful strike connects with devastating force, sending Lucci reeling amid flying debris and impact lines while Luffy's body stretches and twists with Gear Second-enhanced speed.
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In leopard form, Rob Lucci looms over the battered Straw Hat as Luffy lies sprawled amid rubble. Lucci growls, "DID YOU FORGET THE FACT THAT... I STABBED YOU IN THIS FORMI" Luffy struggles up, bloodied but defiant. Lucci lunges with "SHIGAN"!!! and "SORU"!!, striking fast. Luffy counters with "GOMU GOMU NO" "TEKAI"!! as the leopard-man's claws clash against rubber defenses. A small voice from the side notes, "HAA... STRAWHAT LUFFY, DON'T TELL ME..." Luffy, eyes wide, realizes, "AH... THATI IT HEALED AFTER I ATE MEAT."
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Luffy launches a massive double-fisted strike, roaring "JET BAZOOKA"!!! The impact sends Lucci flying backward in a massive shockwave of debris and smoke. Lucci skids across the ground, laughing wildly, "WA HA HA HA HA HA...!!! WHAT A STUPID FACE....!! YOU TRIED TO PUT UP A USELESS RESISTANCE!!" Luffy stands ready amid the destruction as the leopard-man continues his mocking laughter.
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Luffy shouts with fierce determination, "LET'S GO TO THE BEAUTIFUL, SPARKLING FUTURE!!! I'LL LEAVE ROBIN TO YOU!!!" Franky appears in the background near the massive tower, responding with a powerful pose, "SUPER, LEAVE IT TO ME!!!" The two allies exchange nods as the battle rages on around the towering structure.
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SBS Question Corner page. Reader asks about the "KLABAUTERMANN" from Vol 37 Ch 351 and whether it is based on a real story. Oda explains it comes from German sailor legends of a ship guardian deity called "Funadama" in Japanese. Another reader asks about the pointy-nosed character from Vol 35. Oda identifies him as "KAKUKAKU-SAN!! (PERFECT, AIN'T ITI)" and describes him as "HAKUGAKU" (learned) and "KENKEN" (hotly argue) about controversial topics, then trembling when scared. The page ends with "STAY TUNED FOR MORE SBS NEXT TIME!! (COVER ALREADY!I)" and page number 188.