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One Piece chapter 409: Bad News Emergency Broadcast — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 22 pages · 34 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 409 opens on a desert scene with an abandoned building.
  • p1Multiple Straw Hat and CP9 fights occur simultaneously inside Enies Lobby.
  • p2Luffy faces Rob Lucci directly in front of a ruined archway near the Gates of Justice.
  • p3Spandam and CP9 react with alarm to the activation of the Golden Den Den Mushi.
  • p4Buster Call request originates from Admiral Aokiji.
  • p4Marine Headquarters is located in the Grand Line.
  • p4Silver Den Den Mushi receives the Buster Call signal.
  • p4Ten warships and five vice admirals are ordered to depart immediately.
  • p5Spandam accidentally triggers Buster Call using baby Den Den Mushi.
  • p5The announcement broadcasts across Enies Lobby.
  • p5Robin is present and reacts with visible distress.
  • p6Spandam is tied up and rolling on the ground.
  • p6Marines attempt to cancel the Buster Call but are unable.
  • p6Robin remains bound and seated nearby during the chaos.
  • p7Spandam claims responsibility for triggering Buster Call to ensure Robin's delivery.
  • p7Robin warns that the Buster Call will not stop at the pirates.
  • p7Enies Lobby is stated to be completely destroyed by the attack.
  • p8Robin directly references the Buster Call and the Ohara incident.
  • p8Spandam confirms Pluton blueprints were burned by Cutty Flam.
  • p8Spandam identifies Robin as the remaining key to obtaining an ancient weapon.
  • p9Spandam openly discusses sacrificing one hundred lives to save one thousand.
  • p9Spandam confirms CP0's role as government secret intelligence.
  • p9Robin directly challenges Spandam's view on the value of human lives.
  • p10The baby den-den mushi broadcast is live and heard by agents.
  • p10Robin publicly reveals that the Buster Call is aimed at Enies Lobby.
  • p10Spandam physically strikes Robin to stop her warning.
  • p11The Buster Call signal is broadcast across Enies Lobby.
  • p11Spandam personally triggers the Buster Call.
  • p11Franky and a woman are present during the activation.
  • p12Buster Call is activated on Enies Lobby.
  • p12Alarms are sounding repeatedly across the fortress.
  • p13Marines are fleeing the island as warships approach.
  • p13Many people remain tied up during the chaos.
  • p14Straw-hatted man faces opponent inside circular government chamber.
  • p14Cross-marked doorway leads to next area.
  • p15Straw-hatted man is knocked back through doorway during fight.
  • p15Visible blood on torso from prior wounds.
  • p16Page shows the final clash and resulting explosion of the chapter.
  • p16Volume 42 concludes on this page.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration introduces Miss Goldenweek's strategy Meet Baroque vol.39 as an abandoned house found in the wilderness.
  • p1Panel labels identify ongoing key battles with specific floor and opponent details.
  • p2Luffy utters STAN... while confronting Rob Lucci at the ruined archway.
  • p3Spandam shouts in panic about pirates intruding deep inside and orders to hurry.
  • p3CP9 agents demand responses from everyone and question what happened.
  • p3Spandam stammers G-GOLDEN... upon seeing the ringing Den Den Mushi.
  • p3Female agent exclaims WAIT...!! THAT'S...! upon recognizing the Golden Den Den Mushi.
  • p4Marine voice urgently requests trigger of Buster Call from Admiral Aokiji with high alarm.
  • p4Command room Marine orders prompt action and confirmation of request.
  • p4Officer commands preparation of ten warships and five vice admirals for immediate departure.
  • p4Marine confirms they can reach destination in thirty minutes.
  • p5Robin expresses horror at having pressed the golden Den Den Mushi.
  • p5Spandam panics realizing he used the baby Den Den Mushi instead of the golden one.
  • p5Spandam wails that he triggered the Buster Call by mistake.
  • p5Marine orders immediate cancellation of the Buster Call.
  • p5Marine questions what has been done upon hearing the announcement.
  • p6Franky yells at Spandam to watch who he is talking to.
  • p6Spandam orders immediate cancellation of Buster Call.
  • p6Spandam declares the Buster Call will have serious consequences.
  • p6Spandam laughs and welcomes the Buster Call while tied up.
  • p6Marine questions what is wrong with the chief's behavior.
  • p7Spandam states he triggered Buster Call to deliver Robin to the government.
  • p7Spandam identifies himself as chief of Cipher Pol No. 9.
  • p7Robin coldly accepts the situation and says it is okay.
  • p7Robin warns that the consequences will not end with the pirates.
  • p7Marine states they will slaughter all pirates present.
  • p7Marine notes the attack will burn down the entire island.
  • p8Robin shouts about the Buster Call and Ohara incident twenty years ago with furious explanatory intent.
  • p8Spandam states that Robin's existence is now the only path to an ancient weapon after blueprint destruction.
  • p8Robin replies that the situation is fine because it shows the case is important to the government.
  • p8Spandam declares that burying threats counts as an unavoidable sacrifice for a glorious future.
  • p9Marines and agents react in panic shouting that they refuse to be sacrifices and questioning Spandam.
  • p9Spandam coldly states they will kill one hundred people without hesitation for true justice.
  • p9Spandam reminds listeners that CP0 is the government's secret intelligence organization.
  • p9Robin shouts questioning what Spandam thinks human lives are worth.
  • p9Spandam laughs and declares useless soldiers are better off dead.
  • p10Agents realize the baby den-den mushi is off the hook and that everyone heard the conversation.
  • p10Robin desperately warns everyone to leave the island because the Buster Call targets Enies Lobby.
  • p10Spandam yells at Robin not to say unnecessary things while striking her.
  • p11Spandam activates the Buster Call via den-den mushi.
  • p11Agents confirm the Buster Call has been triggered.
  • p11Marines express despair that there is no hope left.
  • p11Franky states they are in danger.
  • p11Woman tells Franky not to worry about her situation.
  • p12Masked man laughs about pirate brats born under wild star, mocking tone during alarm.
  • p12Blonde woman shouts that situations like these are familiar, defiant and intense mood.
  • p12Masked man declares it is getting even more interesting, excited laughter continuing.
  • p12Crowd announces Buster Call has been triggered and warships are coming, panicked urgency.
  • p13Goggled man yells about the island being burned down, urgent warning tone.
  • p13Voice questions why marines are fleeing when warships arrive, confused intent.
  • p13Shout orders everyone to get out of Enies Lobby, commanding panic.
  • p13Tied prisoner demands to be untied before escape, desperate request.
  • p13Runner dismisses concern because it is a government island, indifferent mood.
  • p13Cloaked figure comments on responsibility if pirates escape, serious reflection.
  • p13Injured woman notes the nonsense being shouted, weary observation.
  • p14Black-capped man states the target is behind that door, focused intent.
  • p14Straw-hatted man questions where Robin's voice came from, surprised reaction.
  • p14Opponent declares he cannot let the other pass, defiant blocking stance.
  • p15Straw-hatted man grunts from direct hit, pained reaction.
  • p15Opponent shouts in exertion while landing heavy punch, aggressive tone.
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Who appears in chapter 409

  • unidentified desert figures
  • Nami
  • Kalifa
  • Franky
  • Zoro
  • Sogeking
  • Kaku
  • Jyabura
  • Sanji
  • Chopper
  • Luffy
  • Rob Lucci
  • Spandam
  • CP9 agents
  • unidentified female agent
  • Marines
  • Aokiji
  • Nico Robin
  • Monkey D. Luffy
  • Straw Hat Luffy impostor
  • blonde woman
  • masked man
  • Enies Lobby defenders
  • goggled man
  • cloaked figure
  • injured dark-haired woman
  • panicked crowd
  • straw-hatted man
  • black-capped man
  • opponent fighter
  • spiky-haired fighter
  • curly-haired fighter
  • Usopp
  • Robin

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409

Bad News Emergency Broadcast

22 pages

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Chapter 409 opens on a wide desert landscape under a bright sun and circling bird. In the foreground stands a dilapidated two-story wooden building marked with broken signs reading "CACT S" and "S L N". Several silhouetted figures gather outside the structure, one shading their eyes while others stand near a small cart and barrels. The narration box at the bottom reads: "THE NAME OF MISS GOLDENWEEK'S STRATEGY 'MEET BAROQUE' VOL.39: 'AN ABANDONED HOUSE THEY FOUND IN THE WILDERNESS.'"
unidentified desert figures
01
A multi-panel layout maps the ongoing battles inside Enies Lobby. Top left shows Nami (No.3 key) fighting Kalifa (No.2 key) on the 5th floor. Franky (No.4 key) battles outside the tower. A central vertical view reveals the tower's interior with a figure leaping between floors. Right panels depict the Tower of Justice and Enies Lobby exterior. Zoro and Sogeking (No.5 key) clash with Kaku (No.5 key) and Jyabura (No.1 key) on the 4th floor. Sanji fights on the 1st floor VIP area while Chopper clings to the tower wall. Large sound effects "ゴォォ" and "ドンッ" punctuate the chaos as fighters exchange blows.
NamiKalifaFrankyZoroSogekingKakuJyaburaSanjiChopper
02
Panels display key locations around Enies Lobby: the area in front of the "Gates of Justice," the prop interior, and the Bridge of Hesitation. The bottom spread focuses on Luffy standing before a massive ruined archway facing Rob Lucci. Luffy plants his feet firmly as debris falls around him. A speech bubble near Luffy reads "STAN..." while the label states "Luffy vs. Rob Lucci."
LuffyRob Lucci
03
Spandam panics on the stairs, shouting "DAMN IT, WHAT THE HECK! HOW DID THE PIRATES MANAGE TO INTRUDE DEEP DOWN HERE!I" and "HURRY UP!!!" CP9 agents yell "HEY!! RESPOND, EVERYONE!! 'CP9'!!!" and "GUYS, WHAT WERE YOU DOING!!I ONE OF THE PIRATES MARCHED IN HERE!!" A massive "ばーん!!" sound effect erupts as the Golden Den Den Mushi rings loudly. Spandam stares in horror, stammering "G-GOLDEN..." while a female agent gasps "WAIT....!! THAT'S....!" The Den Den Mushi label reads "Golden Denden-mushi."
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04
Explosions and motion lines tear across the sky above Marine Headquarters as the massive fortress stands under stormy clouds. A silver Den Den Mushi blares with an urgent signal. "VEE VEE VEEEEE!!!" A Marine shouts, "REQUEST TO TRIGGER 'BUSTER CALL'!!!" Another voice confirms, "REQUEST TO TRIGGER 'BUSTER CALL' FROM ADMIRAL AOKIJI!!!" Inside the command room, officers scramble. One yells, "ACT PROMPTLY!!!" "YES, SIR!!" A Marine salutes and orders, "PREPARE TEN WARSHIPS TO DEPART IMMEDIATELY!! GATHER FIVE VICE ADMIRALS!!!" Another responds, "WE CAN GET THERE IN 30 MINUTES!!!" A frantic officer adds, "CONSIDERING THE DISTANCE, IT'S PROBABLY FASTER TO HEAD THERE FROM THE HEADQUARTERS!!" The final command rings out: "FIVE VICE ADMIRALS IN THE VICINITY, PLEASE RESPOND!!" A distant voice questions, "LOCATION!I" Someone replies, "IT'S FROM 'ENIES LOBBY'!!"
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Nico Robin stares in horror, sweat on her face. "HOW COULD I HAVE PRESSED THE GOLDEN DEN DEN-MUSHI!!I" Spandam panics, clutching a baby Den Den Mushi. "WHAT HAVE I DONE!I I WAS SO CARELESS!!" He screams, "DAMN IT, I SCREWED UP. THIS IS THE BABY DEN DEN-MUSHI!!!" A small voice answers, "Yes, chiefI" Spandam wails, "I TRIGGERED THE 'BUSTER CALL'~~~~!!!" The broadcast echoes across Enies Lobby's towers and buildings. Marines react in shock. One shouts, "CANCEL IT IMMEDIATELY!!!" Another asks, "...!!! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE...!I" A Marine in a hat wonders, "WHAT IS ITI AN ANNOUNCEMENT!I" Luffy stands with his back turned as a voice cries, "...!!! IT'S ROBIN'S VOICE!!"
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Franky yells at Spandam, "... HEY, HEY, LOOK WHO YOU'RE TALKING TO!!!" Spandam shouts back, "CANCEL IT!I" A Marine cries, "WHAAAT!I" Robin sits bound nearby. Spandam declares, "IT'LL HAVE VERY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES!!" Below, chaos erupts as Marines fire rifles. A voice orders, "WE CAN'T!!!" Another shouts, "HEY, DON'T MOVE." Spandam, now tied up and rolling on the ground, laughs wildly. "WA HA HA HA, BRING IT ON, 'BUSTER CALL'!!" A Marine questions, "WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT!I" Another notes, "THAT'S THE CHIEF'S VOICE, ISN'T IT...I" The Buster Call announcement continues to blare as the island descends into panic.
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Spandam, masked and grinning, declares, "IN ORDER TO DELIVER YOU TO THE GOVERNMENT WITHOUT FAIL, I TRIGGERED 'BUSTER CALL'!!" He adds, "I'M THE CHIEF OF CIPHER POL NO. 9." Robin replies coldly, "THAT'S RIGHT... IT'S OKAY." Spandam laughs, "HA HA... THAT'S A GOOD CAUSE, ISN'T IT...!!I" Robin's face twists in fury. "HOW FOOLISH... I'VE TOLD YOU!!! IT WON'T END JUST THERE." A Marine warns, "AT LEAST WE WILL CERTAINLY SLAUGHTER ALL THE PIRATES!!" Another states, "SO, IN CASE ANYTHING DOES HAPPEN HERE..." Below, officers react to the broadcast. One shouts, "BUILDINGS AND HUMANS!! EVEN THE ISLAND ITSELF...!!!" Another cries, "IT'LL BURN DOWN EVERYTHING ON THIS 'ENIES LOBBY'!!" A final voice questions, "THAT ATTACK DOESN'T INVOLVE ANY HUMAN EMOTION!!" Someone asks, "CHIEF AND... WHO IS THIS FEMALE VOICE...I"
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A furious dark-haired woman glares with sweat flying, shouting, "YOU'RE LIKE THAT BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED 20 YEARS AGO IN OHARA...!!!! THAT IS THE 'BUSTER CALL'!!! IT'LL SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO CARRY OUT THE GOAL; A DIABOLICAL FOCUS-FIRE!!" Below, Spandam stands over a subordinate on stone stairs and declares, "NOW THAT THAT IDIOT CUTTY FLAM HAS BURNED PLUTON'S BLUEPRINTS, YOUR EXISTENCE IS THE ONLY WAY FOR US TO GET THE ANCIENT WEAPON." The woman replies from the stairs, "THAT'S FINE... THAT JUST MEANS THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT CASE FOR THE GOVERNMENT...!!!" In a massive close-up, Spandam grins wildly behind his mask, proclaiming, "MILITARY STRENGTH THAT WILL OVERTURN AN ERA IS DEPENDENT UPON IT...!!!! EVEN IF SEVERAL THOUSAND SOLDIERS DIE IN THE PROCESS OF BURYING THE IDIOTS WHO ARE TRYING TO TAKE YOU AWAY, WE CAN SAY THAT IT'S SIMPLY AN UNAVOIDABLE SACRIFICE FOR THE GLORIOUS FUTURE!!"
Nico RobinSpandam
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On a ruined rooftop, shocked Marines and agents react in panic: "US, A SACRIFICE!I DON'T JOKE AROUND!!!" "EEEEEH!I WHAT IS HE TALKING ABOUT!I" "MOST OF ALL, MY PROMOTION DEPENDS ON THIS, TOO!!" Spandam continues coldly, "THEN WE'LL KILL THOSE 100 PEOPLE ON THE SPOT, WITHOUT HESITATION. FOR TRUE JUSTICE, SACRIFICES ARE NEEDED, TOO. DON'T FORGET. CP0 IS THE GOVERNMENT'S SECRET INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION. IF WE NEED 100 DEATHS IN ORDER TO SAVE 1000 LIVES..." The woman snaps back, "WHAT DO YOU THINK HUMAN LIVES ARE!I" Spandam laughs on the stairs, "EITHER WAY, THOSE USELESS SOLDIERS ARE BETTER OFF DEAD! THEY COULDN'T EVEN STOP THE INTRUDING PIRATES, IDIOT BASTARDS!!!" She stares in stunned silence with "...!!!" and "!I"
Nico RobinSpandamMarines
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Chaos erupts as agents realize, "...B-B-BY THE WAY, THIS IS STRAWHAT LUFFY. WHAT A LIAR!!!" "EVERYONE HEARD THE CONVERSATION JUST NOW!!!" "!!I EH!!!I UGEE!!! SHIT!!!" "THAT BABY DENDEN-MUSHI... IS OFF HOOK." The woman shouts desperately, "IF YOU STAY ON THE ISLAND, YOU WON'T SURVIVE!!! 'BUSTER CALL' IS AIMED AT ENIES LOBBY!!! EVERYONE, PLEASE LEAVE THE ISLAND!!!" Spandam slaps her hard across the face with a loud impact, yelling "DON'T SAY UNNECESSARY THINGS!!!" as she reels from the blow.
Nico RobinSpandamMarinesStraw Hat Luffy impostor
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The Buster Call is activated across Enies Lobby as sirens blare "BEEP BEEP" and a massive "CLICK THUD!!!" sounds. Spandam growls into a den-den mushi, "'BUSTER CALL'..." while agents mutter "... BU..." A broadcast tower echoes the signal. Marines react in horror: "DON'T EVEN HAVE HOPE ANYMORE. POOR DARLING... YOU..." "WHAT IS THAT GUY DOING...I" "IT SEEMS THAT... HE JUST TRIGGERED THE 'BUSTER CALL'..." Franky stands with a woman, saying "... I GUESS WE'RE IN DANGER..." as she pleads, "PLEASE DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT...!!!" A masked agent warns, "I'M IN DANGER!!!"
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At the towering government structure, alarms blare with repeated BEEP sounds. A voice laughs, "NAGAGAGA... THOSE PIRATE BRATS. UNDER WILD STAR... WERE YE BORN...!I" A blonde woman with a scar on her cheek shouts intensely, "SITUATIONS LIKE THESE!! WE'RE USED TO..." A masked figure with a wide grin responds, "EVEN MORE INTERESTIN!!! NGAGAGA. IT'S GETTING..." Suddenly the scene erupts into chaos as the Buster Call is activated. Massive explosions rock the fortress labeled "ENIES LOBBY," with debris flying and figures scrambling. Someone yells, "WARSHIPS ARE COMING!!!" A large caption declares, ""BUSTER CALL" HAS BEEN TRIGGERED!!!" Heavy impact SFX "ドドドドドド" and "ビリビリビリビリ" shake the entire page as warships approach in the distance.
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A long-haired man with goggles yells, "DIDN'T YOU HEAR THAT THE ENTIRE ISLAND WOULD BE BURNED DOWNI" Another voice questions, "...!I WHY ARE THE MARINES RUNNING AWAY WHEN THE WARSHIPS ARE COMINGI" A figure shouts, "GET OUT OF THE ENIES LOBBY!!!" Amid the stampede of panicked people, someone retorts, "HEY, GUYS, IF YOU ARE GONNA RUN AWAY, UNTIE US FIRST!!" A defiant reply comes, "WHO CARES!I THIS IS A GOVERNMENT ISLAND THOUGH." In a quieter corridor, a cloaked figure descends the stairs while a dark-haired woman lies injured on the ground, thinking, "BURSTING OUT WITH ALL THAT NONSENSE..." Nearby voices debate, "IF THE PIRATES REALLY MANAGE TO ESCAPEI HOW WOULD YOU TAKE RESPONSIBILITY." Heavy SFX like "ドドドド" echo through the chaos.
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Inside a vast circular chamber, a man in a black cap stares intently and says, "... BEHIND THAT DOOR." In the center stands a figure wearing a straw hat and black outfit, with a voice asking, "WHAT WAS THAT JUST NOW!I WHERE WAS ROBIN SPEAKING FROM!I" The straw-hatted man turns toward an arched doorway marked with a cross symbol. Suddenly a close-up shows a determined face declaring, ""I CAN'T LET YOU PASS." AT LEAST LET ME SAY THAT." A powerful strike lands with massive impact SFX "ビシャーン!!!" as the straw-hatted fighter clashes violently with an opponent, sending shockwaves through the air. The attacker grimaces with gritted teeth amid the explosive collision.
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The fierce exchange continues with a high-impact punch sending the straw-hatted fighter reeling, hat flying off, accompanied by SFX "ビシャン!!!" and "!!!" Multiple rapid panels show the brutal sequence: a spinning kick, "ドンッ", "キリッ!!!", and "ゴシャッ" as blows connect. The straw-hatted man grunts "NGUH!!" while taking a direct hit. An opponent shouts "OOH!!!" as he lands a heavy punch with SFX "ゴッ". The straw-hatted fighter is slammed backward through a doorway with motion lines "エンッ" and impact effects, blood visible on his torso from earlier wounds. The fight rages with intense speed lines and dramatic angles.
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Two fighters clash violently in midair, their weapons locked as a massive impact erupts. Huge black Japanese characters "ドゴーン!!!" explode across the panel with debris flying. Close-up panels show a man's gritted teeth and strained face, followed by two fists smashing together with impact lines. Another close-up reveals wide, shocked eyes and gritted teeth. The scene erupts into a colossal explosion engulfing a building with barred windows; massive smoke, flying rubble, and shockwaves fill the frame. Enormous stylized text "ドゴーン!!!" dominates the blast. At the bottom, the page ends with "42 VOLUME 42 (END)".
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Color page collage of ONE PIECE fan submissions. Top features Usopp in a car declaring "WE ARE USOPP GALLERY PIRATES" with music notes and the line "MAKE IT BITTER-USOPP GALLERY~ PIRATES~!!" and "YES, YES, YES, ♪ THE COLOR OF A MAN- IS DARK CHOCOLATE~". Large central text reads "GRAND PRIZE!!! AN AUTOGRAPH!!" over crossed-out "ビュッラ剃, 我ら,CP9,". Surrounding panels show reader drawings of characters including Zoro, Franky, Ms. Doublefinger, Sanji, Nami, and Robin with Japanese comments and prefecture labels. Bottom displays page numbers 207 and 206.
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ONE PIECE color fan art page with multiple reader illustrations. Visible drawings include Chopper labeled "CHOPPER One Fine Spring Day", Robin, Sanji, Luffy, Nami, and various chibi-style group shots. Text includes comments like "ある春の日のたそがれトナカイ。", "オシャレマジシャン!", "キリン大好きキャラ", and "我等友情永久不滅". A giraffe-bodied character and tie-wearing Chopper appear. Many panels feature Japanese reader names, prefectures, and enthusiastic messages about the series.
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ONE PIECE fan submission color page filled with reader artwork and letters. Featured drawings include Luffy, Nami, Robin, Sanji, Chopper, and group shots with messages such as "海賊王になる男!!", "チョッパーお供に。", "セクハラです!!", and "いつもちの心にいるぜ!!". A large "SOGEKING" illustration appears. Contact information for Toei Animation and Shueisha is shown alongside anime staff notes and fan addresses. Page numbers 211 and 210 are visible at the bottom.
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