The Weekly Shonen Jump No. 42 cover bursts with color, headlined by a massive One Piece illustration. Monkey D. Luffy grins wildly in the foreground, straw hat tilted back, red shirt open, clutching a box of round white mochi while surrounded by oversized white rabbits. Sanji in a green suit and goggles kicks beside him, Usopp cheers with a slingshot, and Chopper pops out of a blue barrel. Bold yellow Japanese text and the English ONE PIECE logo dominate the lower half. Smaller insets show other series: a green-haired boy from My Hero Academia and a white-haired man from Black Clover. The date 10/2 and price 260 yen appear near the top.
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A dramatic title page displays ONE PIECE in large white letters, created by Eiichiro Oda and presented by mangastream.com. Below, a lush jungle scene unfolds with a sparkling waterfall. Luffy, wearing his straw hat and blue backpack, stands on a giant mushroom and points forward with a long stick. Beside him, a woman with long dark hair in a pink fur-trimmed jacket smiles and raises her arm. Smaller figures leap through the air in the background. Credit boxes list cleaning by Prostyle, Rainman, Nash, Zero; redrawn by Zero, Mango; typesetting by Jean, Z, Dylan; translated by Voxanimus; provided by Friedrich.
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A vibrant color spread celebrates the Whole Cake Island arc climax. The Straw Hat crew lounges inside a wooden room filled with hanging laundry, a large fan, and scattered watermelon slices. Nami reclines in the foreground wearing a yellow hood and sheer top, smiling while holding watermelon. Sanji flies through the air mid-kick with a plate, Zoro lounges with a sword, Luffy tumbles with his hat, Usopp cheers, and Chopper naps with cats. A white dog and orange cat add to the chaos. Large pink ONE PIECE lettering floats above, with vertical text reading THE WHOLE CAKE ISLAND ARC REACHES ITS CLIMAX! COLOR COVER! Oda's signature appears at the bottom.
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CHAPTER 878: MINK TRIBE, GUARDIANS CHIEF PEDRO. Three vertical panels open the chapter. A massive leopard-mink Pedro snarls with dripping fangs, thinking MAMA-MAMA... A TRUE MAN, I SEE... while speech bubbles declare TRY AND SURVIVE THIS! and LET'S GO WITH 50 YEARS.... The next wide panel shows a candy-striped ship named CANDY sailing stormy seas; a small clown-like figure stands aboard as voices ask HOW OLD ARE YOU NOWI and reply WELL DONE, PERORIN. The bottom tier features close-ups of an older bandaged mink and a sharp-faced man in a top hat. Dialogue continues: THE NOX IN THE NOX PIRATES... I'LL MAKE SURE TO AT LEAST CHOOSE WHERE I DIE. WITH 50 YEARS OF YOUR LIFE TAKEN AWAY, YOU'VE NOW, IN EFFECT, LIVED 77 YEARS. Sound effects include DRIP, CLANK, and KUKU-KU-KU....
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In a striped tower overlooking the clouds, a leopard-mink named Pedro stands with a serious expression. A voice remarks, "THAT'S A PRETTY DEPRESSING NAME!" Another asks, "DOES IT REFER TO THE NIGHTI" A translator note reads "t/n: NOX = NIGHT IN LATIN." Pedro replies firmly, "BOY! YOU'VE GOTTA STAY ON STANDBY FOR NOW!" The long-haired mink Carrot responds, "THAT THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS AN ENDLESS NIGHT. I GUESS IT MEANS..." A fierce tiger-mink with a sword roars, "ROGER! LORD ODEN! ALLOW ME TO ACCOMPANY YOU!" Pedro explains with intensity, "IN OTHER WORDS, NOX, THE NIGHT, REALLY MEANS THIS:" as Carrot cries out in shock, "PEDRO! THEY SAY... ROGER'S DEAD!" Pedro declares, "LISTEN UP. EVERYONE, SOONER OR LATER, GETS THEIR OWN TIME TO SHINE! MY TIME IS LIMITED!"
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Pedro continues with resolve, "WELL, I COULDN'T ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE. IF I CAN SERVE AS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE WORLD THAT THE MASTERS AWAIT, AND I SHOULD HAVE TIME ENOUGH TO DO JUST THAT." The narration states, "THE DARK BEFORE THE DAWN." A massive explosion erupts from the sea near candy-shaped ships, sending black smoke and debris flying. Pedro's voice echoes desperately, "PE-DRO!"
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Luffy stares in disbelief, sweat flying, muttering "NO WAY... BROTHER PEROS!" Carrot screams with tears streaming, "PEDRO!" Luffy shouts again, "PEDRO!" A massive blast rocks the area with "GOBB!" and "GBB!" sounds as a mink is engulfed in smoke. Someone yells, "HIS CANDY'S MELTING AWAY!" The explosion continues violently with "Z!!" and "GGLU HHH!" effects as a spotted figure is hurled through the air.
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A massive splash erupts as a ship and figures tumble into the sea amid "DORO!!" and "SPLASH!" effects. Perospero stares in shock, "WHAT CRAZY... PEDRO!" Onlookers cry, "LORD PEROS-PERO! THE FIRST-BORN, WAS HE BROUGHT DOWN WITH THE EXPLOSIONI!" Carrot screams desperately, "PEDROOO!!" while waving her arms, "NO, CARROT!" Luffy surfaces coughing and laughing, "BUWAAAH! I THOUGHT I WAS GONNA DIE! BUHEHO! GAHGAH! YOU GUYS!"
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Preparations are complete! Can we fly, Nami! Luffy dashes across the deck as the ship begins to lift. Nami and Carrot stare in shock and relief. Until just now, the chance we would get out of this safely was 0%! He saved us! The Thousand Sunny rises into the air amid clouds and scaffolding. We're off, men! A massive polka-dotted figure looms below, roaring, If we let this second go to waste, as the ship pulls away from the island structures.
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Luffy's face fills the panel, eyes blazing. We'll never be able to face Pedro again! Tell me what to do! I'll do it! Set bearings to northwest! Fire Coup de Burst! Chopper, Brook! You guys consciousI Leave the sails as they are! HuhI! JinbeI! The Sunny rockets forward over the sea. Getting all fired up... Every last one of you bastards... Uuugh... as Luffy powers up with mochi-like energy swirling around him.
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Enemy ships close in. How dare you hurt Lord Perospero! All ships, aim for the enemy vessel, and prepare to fire! Carrot clashes with a swordsman. Carrot will become a great swordswoman under me, Pedro! Don't butt in, Pedro! She isn't cut out for the sword. Get out of here, Big Mom Pirates! Electrical! Carrot transforms, crackling with electricity. And wait! Everyone, sooner or later, gets their own time to shine! Doesn't matter how you do it, become a strong warrior, as the leopard mink and others react.
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Carrot! As long as I'm here, you won't be going anywhere! Luffy clashes violently with a cloaked figure. This ship will set sail! Gomu Gomu no... It will only if you can manage to drive me out. I'm its captain! Luffy declares with fierce determination as the battle rages across the deck and the Sunny surges forward.
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Luffy stretches his arm back and unleashes a massive black fist, shouting "ELEPHANT GUN!" The enormous attack hurtles forward amid flying debris and impact lines. Big Mom's massive face fills the panel as she reacts with wide eyes. Below, the sea battle rages with ships exchanging fire and massive "ズ" sound effects shaking the air. In a close panel, Big Mom glares intensely and declares, "I SEE... YOU'RE RIGHT; IF YOU DO THAT, I WON'T BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING ELSE!" Luffy's determined face appears as the giant fist collides with her, sending shockwaves and motion lines across the page.
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Explosions rock the flying ship as crew members shout "WAAH!", "WAH!", "YAHOO!", "STOP STOP!", "GYAAH!", and "WHOOA!" while "FIRE!" rings out. A voice warns, "UNDERSTANDING IT ISN'T GONNA HELP YOU DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT!" The vessel tilts wildly through clouds and waves. Big Mom's massive form clings to the side as she yells "WEEE EEEEDDI IIIING... BIG MOM!" A woman with a bun hairstyle shouts "WAIT! WHERE IS IIIIITI!" while the ship continues its chaotic flight.
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Nami stares in shock as "PED-" and "THAT IS..." appear amid smoke and debris. A massive explosion erupts with "MK..." and "ZA..." effects. Big Mom's candy-covered face twists in rage, shouting "THAT BLOODY PEDRO!" and "DAMN..." as her armor cracks. Nami cries out "NAMI!" in alarm while Big Mom's destroyed candy armor drips and shatters completely. The narration reads "BLAST! I'M SHOCKED... MY CANDY ARMOR'S BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED..." as the ship reels from the blast.
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The Straw Hats react in panic: "BROOK!", "WHAT IN THE WORLD IS-", "JINBE!", "LET GO OF ME!", "CHOPPER!", and "CARROT!" Brulee appears terrified, shouting "BRULEEI!" Carrot leaps into action. Luffy stands firm in the foreground, declaring with fierce determination, "I'M LEAVING THE REST TO YOU! I PROMISE I'LL BE BACK!" as "WHA-I!" echoes from the others. The crew watches him go amid the ongoing chaos on the crumbling ship.
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The Straw Hats' ship is under heavy cannon fire as Brook shouts in panic, "WHO AAA!" A massive explosion rocks the vessel while someone yells, "COUP DE... GAH!" The crew scrambles with cries of "HERE WE GO!" as the ship lurches violently. "THE CANNON-FIRE'S GETTING CLOSER TO US!" a voice warns while the vessel is blasted skyward amid smoke and debris. A woman with long blonde hair declares, "AMANDE HERE." The ship rockets upward as narration states, "INTO THE SKIES." Below, shocked onlookers react with "THE SKIESI!" and "THE ENEMY VESSEL HAS ESCAPED." In a dramatic splash, the ship bursts free with a huge "BURST!" effect, flying into the clouds.
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In a new location, a character with short light hair cries out, "WHERE'S LUFFYI!" and "WAIT!" as glitter effects sparkle. Below, chaos erupts with shouts of "IT'S STRAW HAT!" amid swirling smoke and attacks labeled "MIRROR WORLD." A massive impact SFX "ザンッ" shakes the area. Luffy lands dramatically in a crouched pose, facing a large, menacing figure with sharp teeth and flowing hair. The scene pulses with tension as the two sides confront each other across the broken, checkered landscape.
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Luffy stands ready and declares, "HERE WE CAN FIGHT ALL WE PLEASE!" His opponent replies, "WELL DONE." The air crackles with intensity as the two glare fiercely at each other in extreme close-up. Luffy's eyes blaze with determination while the scarred, stitched-faced fighter returns the stare. The word "GLARE" dominates the panel. A small box notes "...CH. 878 /END" and "WHO WILL DECIDE THE FUTUREI!" as the standoff reaches its peak.
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Discussion
p8The Thousand Sunny begins to lift off the ground.
p8Luffy is on deck moving toward the front of the ship.
p8Nami and Carrot are positioned together showing emotional reactions.
p9Luffy activates a power-up with visible energy aura.
p9The Sunny is moving at high speed over the sea.
p9Nami is giving directional and attack commands.
p10Enemy ships are closing in on the Sunny.
p10Carrot undergoes an electrical transformation during combat.
p10Pedro is present and interacting with Carrot on the battlefield.
p11Luffy is engaged in direct combat on the Sunny's deck.
p11A cloaked opponent is attempting to stop the ship from leaving.
p11Luffy activates Gomu Gomu no attack during the confrontation.
p12Luffy uses Elephant Gun against Big Mom during sea battle.
p13Ship flies chaotically while Big Mom clings to its side.
p14Big Mom's candy armor is completely destroyed by explosion linked to Pedro.
p15Luffy leaves the remaining task to the crew while promising to return.
p16Straw Hat ship is launched airborne by cannon fire.
p16Amande is shown observing the event from below.
p16Thousand Sunny ascends rapidly amid smoke and explosions.
p17Luffy enters the Mirror World and lands facing Katakuri.
p17Katakuri stands as the primary opponent in the broken checkered area.
p18Luffy and Katakuri enter a direct staring contest.
p18Chapter 878 ends on the Luffy versus Katakuri standoff.
What is said, page by page
p3Pedro thinks MAMA-MAMA... A TRUE MAN, I SEE... with intense expression.
p3Perospero declares TRY AND SURVIVE THIS! and LET'S GO WITH 50 YEARS... on stormy seas.
p3Voice asks HOW OLD ARE YOU NOW and replies WELL DONE, PERORIN near CANDY ship.
p3Bandaged mink mentions THE NOX IN THE NOX PIRATES... and choice of death location.
p3Top-hatted man states WITH 50 YEARS OF YOUR LIFE TAKEN AWAY... and questions remaining years.
p4Unseen voice comments on a depressing name possibly referring to night, casual tone.
p4Pedro orders boy to stay on standby, firm commanding intent.
p4Carrot states there is no endless night and guesses the meaning, thoughtful mood.
p4Tiger-mink shouts to Roger and Lord Oden asking to accompany, excited and loyal.
p4Pedro explains NOX the night really means his time is limited, resolute delivery.
p5Pedro states he could not ask for more if serving as foundation for the masters' world, resolved tone.
p5Narration declares the dark before the dawn, ominous mood.
p5Pedro's voice cries out PE-DRO! in desperation during explosion.
p6Luffy mutters NO WAY... BROTHER PEROS! in disbelief.
p6Carrot screams PEDRO! with tears, desperate grief.
p6Luffy shouts PEDRO! again in shock.
p6Onlooker yells HIS CANDY'S MELTING AWAY! amid chaos.
p7Perospero exclaims WHAT CRAZY... PEDRO! in shock.
p7Onlookers shout LORD PEROS-PERO! WAS HE BROUGHT DOWN WITH THE EXPLOSION?!
p7Carrot screams PEDROOO!! desperately.
p7Luffy surfaces yelling BUWAAAH! I THOUGHT I WAS GONNA DIE! while coughing and laughing.
p8Luffy calls out to Nami asking if they can fly now after preparations complete, excited intent.
p8Nami and Carrot react with shock noting the escape chance was zero percent until now and that Luffy saved them, relieved mood.
p8Big Mom roars that they cannot waste this second as the ship pulls away, threatening intent.
p9Luffy declares they will never face Pedro again and demands orders to act, determined mood.
p9Nami issues navigation commands to set bearings northwest and fire Coup de Burst while checking on Chopper and Brook, urgent intent.
p9Jinbe reacts with surprise at the sudden orders.
p9Luffy states he is getting fired up against the enemies with aggressive energy.
p10Big Mom Pirates shout to aim all ships at the enemy vessel and prepare to fire, aggressive intent.
p10Pedro tells Carrot she will become a great swordswoman under him and tells others not to interfere, protective mood.
p10Carrot yells for Big Mom Pirates to get out while transforming electrically, defiant intent.
p10Pedro states everyone gets their time to shine and become a strong warrior regardless of method.
p11Luffy shouts Carrot's name while clashing and declares the ship will set sail, determined intent.
p11Cloaked figure states the ship will only sail if Luffy drives him out, challenging tone.
p11Luffy asserts he is the captain with strong resolve.
p12Big Mom acknowledges attack power with serious glare stating that the move prevents her from doing anything else.
p13Multiple crew members shout panic sounds including WAAH, WAH, YAHOO, STOP STOP, GYAAH, WHOOA during explosions.
p13Voice warns that understanding the situation will not help stop it.
p13Big Mom yells WEEE EEEEDDI IIIING BIG MOM while clinging to ship.
p13Woman with bun hairstyle shouts WAIT WHERE IS IIIIIT in alarm.
p14Big Mom shouts THAT BLOODY PEDRO and DAMN in rage as armor cracks.
p14Nami shouts NAMI in alarm during blast.
p14Narration reads BLAST I'M SHOCKED MY CANDY ARMOR'S BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED.
p15Crew shouts BROOK WHAT IN THE WORLD IS JINBE LET GO OF ME CHOPPER CARROT in panic.
p15Brulee shouts BRULEE in terror.
p15Luffy declares with determination that he is leaving the rest to the crew and promises to return.
p16Brook screams in sudden panic during the intensifying cannon barrage.
p16Crew members shout encouragement as the ship is violently jerked skyward.
p16Amande calmly announces her arrival while watching the escape.
p16Narration states the enemy vessel has escaped into the skies.
p17Short-haired character calls out for Luffy's location in alarm.
p17Onlookers shout recognition of Straw Hat's sudden appearance.
p17Mirror World is labeled as the chaotic setting of the clash.
p18Luffy declares the location is suitable for unrestricted fighting.
p18Katakuri acknowledges the arrival with a short approving phrase.
p18Narration box questions who will decide the future.