Sea Train Battle Game

Back cover of the same One Piece volume repeats the 'ONE PIECE' logo and Straw Hat emblem against a sepia-toned world map. The central character illustration is identical to the front: Luffy, Franky, Usopp, Zoro, and Robin in dynamic poses. Spine text repeats volume number '巻三十九', author '尾田栄一郎', and publisher '集英社'. The map shows oceans labeled 'MAR DE LA', 'TROPICO', 'CAPRICORN', and locations across East Blue, Grand Line, and Calm Belt regions. Jump Comics logo and Japanese publication details appear at the bottom.

Monkey D. Luffy leaps dynamically across the page in a triumphant pose, one arm raised high while gripping a massive rolled banner. His mouth is open wide in an excited shout, eyes sparkling with determination. The banner unfurls to display the bold title "ONE PIECE" in large stylized letters. Above it reads "JUMP COMICS" beside a small skull logo. A tiny bird wearing a pirate hat perches on the banner's edge. Luffy's left arm bears the clear tattoo "Ace" with a crossed-out "Pirate" marking and a Straw Hat skull. At the bottom, Japanese text reads "巻三十八 手拳戦 おだ えいいちろう 尾田栄一郎" identifying volume 38 and author Eiichiro Oda. The entire composition serves as the vibrant chapter title page.

A two-column character profile spread titled with Japanese headers. Left column features the Franky Family: Franky ("カティ・フラム"), Kiwi & Mozu ("スクエアシスターズ"), and CP9 members including Spandam ("指名手配"), Rob Lucci & Hattori, Kaku, Kalifa, and Blueno, plus Marine Vice Admiral T Bone. Right column shows the Straw Hat Pirates under "麦わらの一味": Monkey D. Luffy ("船長"), Roronoa Zoro ("戦闘員"), Nami ("航海士"), Sanji ("コック"), Tony Tony Chopper ("船医"), Nico Robin ("考古学者"), and Usopp ("狙撃手") with the note "そげキング [ヒーロー]". Each entry includes portraits, Japanese names, epithets, and brief descriptions of roles and goals. The page functions as a reference guide for the ongoing arc.

A vertical recap column titled THE STORY OF ONE PIECE recounts the saga: In the Great Pirate Era, the legendary Pirate King Gol D. Roger left behind the ultimate treasure, One Piece, sparking a worldwide race among pirates. Luffy, who admires the Pirate King, sets sail to become the next Pirate King himself. The Straw Hats, having seized the Going Merry, arrive at the greatest shipbuilding island, Water 7. There they commission repairs on the Going Merry from the Galley-La Company, but the ship is declared irreparable and a new vessel is recommended. Enraged, Usopp clashes with Luffy and leaves the crew. Robin is then abducted by CP9, the World Government’s secret intelligence agency whose members include Blueno, the former bartender. The only one who can revive the ancient weapon Pluton, Robin is taken toward Enies Lobby aboard the sea train. Sanji, who had been acting alone, rescues Robin and escapes with her, but they are pursued by CP9. Meanwhile, Luffy and Zoro’s search continues. At the top of the judicial island’s tower, they finally reunite with Robin. Luffy declares he will not let Robin be taken away and that they will escape together. The Straw Hats, allied with the Franky Family, race after the sea train to rescue her.

The table of contents page for One Piece Volume 39 lists the chapters under the heading CONTENTS. Chapter 368 “Sea Train Battle Game” begins on page 7. Chapter 369 “Ramen Kenpo” begins on page 26. Chapter 370 “Not Alone” begins on page 47. Chapter 371 “T Bone the Morning Mist” begins on page 67. Chapter 372 “Parage” begins on page 87. Chapter 373 “Necessary Evil” begins on page 106. Chapter 374 “Struggle for Power” begins on page 127. Chapter 375 “The Superhumans of Enies Lobby” begins on page 147. Chapter 376 “Got It!!!” begins on page 167. Chapter 377 “The Great Decisive Battle on Judicial Island!!” begins on page 186. A decorative chain border and an ornate pistol illustration appear at the bottom.

The title page opens with the large One Piece logo. Below it, the chapter is announced: CHAPTER 368: 「SEA TRAIN BATTLE GAME」. A sprawling splash illustration depicts a tropical island city rising from the sea, complete with buildings, palm trees, and a lighthouse. A massive black-and-white striped parachute canopy descends from the sky, carrying a figure toward the island. In the upper left, a small boat sails through the clouds. Explosions erupt near the city with the sound effect DOKAHHN...! At the bottom of the panel, text reads: THE NAME OF MISS GOLDENWEEK'S STRATEGY: "MEET, BAROQUE" VOLUME 8 "DROPPING IN ON VACATION ISLAND". The author's signature appears: Eiichiro Oda.