Symbols - One Piece Chapter 156, pages 4-12

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The front cover of One Piece Volume 18 displays the title 'ONE PIECE' with the Straw Hat skull logo. Prominent characters include Portgas D. Ace tipping his orange hat, Nami smiling beside him, Luffy in a blue hood sticking out his tongue while holding a staff, Usopp in the background, and Robin at the bottom. Japanese text reads 'Vol. 18 "Ace Appears"' and credits 'Eiichiro Oda'. A map background and barcode with ISBN 4-08-873100-X appear on the back cover along with Jump Comics branding and pricing information '定価本体390円+税'.

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A Jump Comics advertisement page lists numerous manga titles with issue numbers. On the right side, a color illustration shows a young man in a yellow shirt holding a small panda-like creature. English text reads: 'I HEAR THAT SLEEP ACTUALLY REQUIRES QUITE A BIT OF STAMINA AND ENERGY. IF YOU DO IT RIGHT, YOU CAN SUPPOSEDLY WAKE UP COMPLETELY REVITALIZED AFTER A BRIEF POWER-NAP. SO LIKE THE NAME IMPLIES, THE KEY IS TO SLEEP WITH LOTS OF POWER, AND SO, I DECIDED TO GIVE THIS THING A SHOT. I GOT IN MY BED AFTER GULPING DOWN SOME EXTRA-STRENGTH ENERGY AND VITAMIN PILLS, BUT THEN IT HIT ME... HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO SLEEP LIKE THISI' A blue apple logo with 'LOVE J-C' is visible at the bottom.

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A black-and-white line-art version of the One Piece Volume 18 cover shows the same composition: Ace tipping his hat, Nami, Luffy in a cloak with tongue out, Usopp, and Robin. The title 'ONE PIECE' and Japanese text '巻十八 "エース登場"' appear prominently. Author credit '尾田栄一郎' and 'Eiichiro Oda' along with Shueisha publisher marks are present. A faint world map background fills the right side.

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The title page features Monkey D. Luffy in a dynamic pose with fists raised and mouth open in a shout. Above him, the 'ONE PIECE' logo unfurls on a scroll with a small bird perched on top wearing a pirate hat. Large text states 'Vol. 18 "Ace Appears"' and 'Oda Eiichiro'. Japanese disclaimer text appears on the right side.

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A full-page character introduction spread titled "THE STORY OF ONE PIECE" displays the Straw Hat Pirates and key figures. Monkey D. Luffy appears hooded with wide eyes, labeled as the captain dreaming of becoming Pirate King and reuniting with Shanks. Usopp is shown with his slingshot, self-proclaimed "Captain Usopp." Tony Tony Chopper is introduced as the reindeer doctor who studied under Dr. Hiriluk. Roronoa Zoro is depicted with his swords, aiming to be the world's greatest swordsman. Nami smiles confidently as the navigator and "Cat Burglar." Sanji poses with a cigarette, the cook seeking the All Blue. A small panel shows a smiling woman labeled "Vivi." Other panels introduce Mr. 2 Bon Clay, Miss All Sunday (Nico Robin), Nefeltari Cobra the king of Arabasta, and Mr. 0 Crocodile. A long narration box recounts the crew's journey after Drum Island, heading toward Arabasta while carrying the flag of the Sakura Kingdom.

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Volume 18 table of contents page titled "Ace Appears." Lists chapters from 156 "A Nice Weather for an Okama" through 166 "Luffy vs. Vivi," with page numbers. A chain border and small pistol illustration appear at the bottom along with translator credits.

The Going Merry sails across open sea under clear skies. Narration states it has been five days since leaving Drum Island and the ship heads toward Arabasta despite minor troubles. Luffy, Usopp, and Carue fish from the railing. Luffy yells, "THAT WAS ONLY THE ITTY BITTY BITS STUCK TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LID!" Usopp retorts, "But you ate some too." Luffy complains, "HOW DO YOU EXPECT US TO CATCH ANYTHING WITH NO BAIT!I" Nami appears on deck asking, "Luffy! Usopp! Have you caught anything y-" A loud "CARUEEEE!!!" and "QUACK!" erupt as something yanks the line. Usopp and Luffy tumble backward with a "GOGON!!" and "GYAAAA!!" Nami reacts with surprise, "What's thatI"

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A dramatic full-page splash shows the crew lounging atop a massive white whale skeleton arching over the sea. Luffy sits on the highest rib looking ahead. Sanji reclines below him, pouring red wine from a large "Romance Wine" bottle into a glass. Usopp stands ready with his slingshot and a small backpack. Chopper in his reindeer form stands beside him. The chapter title "Chapter 156 'A Nice Weather for an Okama'" is displayed at the top.

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On a bright sea under swirling clouds, the Straw Hats sail aboard a massive skeletal ship built from enormous bones. Sanji lounges in the foreground, casually pouring red wine from an oversized bottle labeled "Grand Cru" into a delicate glass while a cigarette rests in his mouth. Luffy sits cross-legged atop a huge curved bone, grinning widely with his straw hat on his back. In the midground Usopp stands with his slingshot ready, while Chopper in his small form looks up curiously from the deck below. The skeletal structure stretches into the distance beneath a clear sky.

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Thick steam rises from the ocean surface as dramatic sound effects "ドーン!!" and "モワ..." fill the sky. Someone shouts "SMOKE!I". Below deck, Sanji bursts through a door yelling "NAMI, COME QUICK! THERE'S SOMETHING AHEAD!". Luffy sticks out his tongue in confusion while Usopp stares wide-eyed; Luffy wonders "Maybe it's cotton candyI" and Usopp replies "The heckI". In close-up Nami smiles confidently and says "It's nothing but steam. Oh, don't worry."

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Luffy asks "What's a hot spotI" as Nami explains the phenomenon. Chopper exclaims in surprise while Nami continues: "Yes, in fact, there are more volcanoes underwater than there are on land." Chopper wonders "A volcano can exist underwaterI" Nami answers "It's what we call a place that spews magma. Underneath here is an underwater volcano." The narration states "The underwater volcano here will give birth to a new island in some thousands or ten thousands of years from now." Luffy reacts with "Oooohhhh..." while the Going Merry sails through rising steam.

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Nami smiles and says "This is an amazing place, isn't it..." while Sanji gushes "Oh Nami, you're sooo intelligent!" Luffy declares "Not a chance. That is, if you're human." Chopper adds "In some ten thousands of years, huh... Wonder if I'll be alive thenI" A duck quacks "GUAAACK!". Thick steam continues to rise with sound effects "モワ" and the crew coughs; someone notes "IT STINKS OF SULPHUR!". Suddenly a flamboyant figure appears on a nearby ship shouting "MR. 2 BON KUREI!!" as the crew reacts in shock: "SMOKE SIGHTED AT 12 O'CLOCK!", "WHAT IS IT!I", and "PAY NO HEED! SAIL STRAIGHT THROUGH IT! AYE-AYE!" with large impact sound effects.

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The ship barrels through rough seas at full speed. "FULL SPEED AHEAD!" someone yells as waves crash and the vessel surges forward. The crew shouts in relief, "WE'RE FINALLY OUT!" while others panic, "I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING!" and "AHH!" amid the storm and thick clouds. Below deck or on the main deck, chaos erupts as figures search frantically. "HE'S NOT HERE! THAT CAN'T BE!" one cries. "SEARCH THE SHIP!" another orders. The realization hits hard: "MR. 2 BON KUREI'S GONE!I" and "MR. 2 BON KUREI!!!" Voices echo in alarm as the search intensifies, with one man clutching his head in shock near a grand doorway marked with large lettering.

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Luffy and Usopp stare ahead with intense expressions from the ship's railing. A sudden commotion breaks out as a man is flung through the air, screaming "QUAAAAACK!" while clutching a large duck-like creature. "Whatever am I thinking!I" he yells mid-flight. The duck quacks loudly as the man tumbles, "Oh my! Hugging onto the first duck that quacks along my way." Another panel shows him crashing into the sea with a splash, "AH-". On the deck, a voice exclaims, "WE CAUGHT AN OKAMAAA!" as the distant ship rocks in the waves and the crew reacts to the bizarre catch.

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A flamboyant figure in a swan-themed outfit dramatically poses with two swans, apologizing, "Please forgive this foolish little swan. For wandering onto your boat." The scene shifts to the ship's interior where the same person, now revealed as Mr. 2 Bon Kurei, dramatically declares, "Now then... I am a little peekish and a hot bowl of soup right about now would be smashing, if you please. I shall never forget the debt I owe to you!" while bowing. Crew reactions erupt: "OH HELL NO!" and "WE'RE STARRING OVER HERE TOO!" Nami sweats nervously, muttering "WHAT A WEIRDO..." as Sanji reacts with wide eyes, "Such a cute little thing you are, and just my type too!" and "Oh my!"

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Usopp reacts with surprise, "ReallyI Which oneI" as Mr. 2 Bon Kurei explains, "Yes. For you see, I've eaten a devil fruit. So you can't swim, huhI" The flamboyant man strikes a pose, "BEHOLD MY ABILITY!" while declaring, "Allow me to treat you to daisies to a show." Luffy crouches nearby, responding, "HmI Well, since I do have some time to kill until my crew comes looking for me." In a sudden burst of action, Mr. 2 delivers a powerful kick, sending Luffy flying with an impact "OOF!" and dramatic motion lines as the ability activates.

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A massive impact sends Luffy flying backward in a spray of debris as a powerful kick lands. Someone shouts, "LUFFY!" The Straw Hats react in shock: Nami's eyes widen in alarm, Sanji glares furiously, Chopper stares in disbelief, Usopp's jaw drops with a sweat drop, and a fierce man with an X-marked hat snarls, "WHAT'RE YOU-" while gripping a weapon. The same man, now shown with a sword, yells, "WHA...!I" and declares, "Didn't I say I'd treat you to a showI" Luffy, unfazed and pointing forward with an intense glare, snaps back, "HOLD YOUR HORSES!"

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Luffy leans in with a wild, toothy grin and shouts, "JOOOKING AROUND! SO STOOOP." The okama performer, now revealed as Bentham, dramatically transforms with swirling effects and declares, "SurprisedI SurprisedI GAAAHA-HAHA!" Nearby Straw Hats react with confusion and shock: "HE'S IDENTI-CAL!" "WhatI" "It's me!" Bentham explains while posing, "This is the power of the 'Mane Mane Fruit' I ate! And if I touch my face with my left hand... Tada! Back to normal!" A note reads, "*Mane means mimic in Japanese."

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Bentham continues his demonstration with flair, saying, "Of course, there really was no need for me to hit you." Luffy exclaims, "SOOO COOOOL! THAT'S-" Nami and Usopp observe in awe, "Even his body shape was identical...!" "His voice..." Bentham explains his ability in sequence: "I can copy their faces," "Then as you can see," "And touch someone's face," "If I take my right hand..." while demonstrating with sound effects. Someone yells, "QUIT IT!" as the group reacts with surprise and motion lines. Bentham concludes, "As well as their bodies!"

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Bentham strikes a dramatic pose and announces, "FOR MY NEXT ACT..." The excited crowd urges, "SHOW US SOME MORE!" "YOU'RE AMAZING!" Bentham hesitates, "I'm afraid this is all I can risk showing you right n-" An onlooker notes, "Well he's easily convinced." Bentham continues, "I do not forget! A face I've touched once in the past." Luffy cheers, "ALRIIIIGHT! I'LL SHOW YOU MY MEMORY ABILITY!" while striking a pose. Nami and Sanji react with, "Whatever..." "HuhI" as Bentham prepares another transformation with sound effects.

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Mr. 2 Bon Kurei strikes a flamboyant pose on the deck, arms and legs outstretched dramatically as he shouts, "How was itI My hidden talents!I" Below him, Usopp, Chopper, and Sanji lie sprawled on the floor in exaggerated defeat, with Usopp yelling "BRAVO! BRAVO!" and Mr. 2 adding, "This isn't something I ordinarily show to others, you know!" Nami points toward the horizon and asks, "Could that be your shipI" Vivi replies, "Yeah... You guys just keep doing whatever the hell you want." Mr. 2 dances wildly, laughing "STOOOP JOOOKING AROUND!" as the crew reacts in shock. On the ship railing, Mr. 2 waves goodbye, declaring, "Don't cry, my silly billies. Farewells are an inevitable thing if you sail the seas! But remember this!" Luffy and the others stare in disbelief as he continues, "Oh phooie, time to part ways alreadyI What a pity..." A massive "WHAAAAAAT!I" erupts from the crew.

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Mr. 2 Bon Kurei leans in close with a fierce expression, declaring, "Has no bearing on true friendship! The length of time spent together," while flashing a thumbs-up. On the deck, he strikes another dramatic pose with his swan coat, shouting "YES SIR, MR. 2 BON KUREI!!" as the crew cheers "LET US BE OFF!" and "LET'S MEET AGAIN SOMEDAY!" The Going Merry and a smaller ship sail away across the open sea under clear skies, with a large "!!!!I" reaction bubble appearing as the vessels part ways.

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Luffy leans over the railing in shock, yelling "MR. 2!I" as the crew processes the encounter. Vivi exclaims, "VIVI! YOU WEREN'T AWARE OF HOW HE LOOKED LIKE!I THAT WAS... MR. 2 BON KUREI!" Usopp sweats nervously while saying, "I'm afraid not... I've never met Mr. 2 or Mr. 1 and his partner... I also don't know about their abilities..." Nami adds, "You really, really, really should've realized it sooner. That he looks and talks like an extremely flamboyant okama, and wears a swan coat that reads 'Okama Way' on the back..." Sanji and Zoro stand nearby as someone mutters, "But I have heard rumours about Mr. 2..."

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Nami clutches her head in realization, thinking "Just what on earth... Has he been using my father's face for...!I When he was showing off all the faces he memorized, I noticed that one of the people was my father...!" Usopp and Chopper discuss nearby: "He was an enemy...I" "Seems we let a dangerous one slip past our fingers." Sanji concludes, "Then there's a whole lot of damage he could do... If a guy like him could transform into the King of Alabasta." Nami continues, "If he realizes that we were his enemies... Then with that memory skill, he'll be able to change into any one of us... Making us unable to trust each other anymore." She finishes with a determined look, "Yes... He's quite a troublesome enemy to face..."

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Luffy stares in shock, eyes wide and mouth agape. "HuhI" A large impact sound effect crashes above him. "ReallyI" he blurts out. In the next panel Mr. 2 Bon Kurei stands with arms crossed, flanked by two companions. "Gahahaha! I planted myself a small seed of friendship, that's why!" he laughs. Someone remarks, "Mr. 2 Bon Kurei, you seem to be in an awfully good mood." Luffy's face twists into a determined grin as he declares, "Because now, we can set up a counter-measure." Nearby voices debate: "We should consider ourselves lucky for having met him just now." "Hold on just a sec. Even though our captain probably doesn't have any real reason for thinking this way, I don't think he's wrong either. There's no reason to panic already." Another warns, "Don't you realize how serious this is, LuffyI"

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SBS Question Corner header with a large snake-like creature illustration. D begins: "Hey, you guys who always start the SBS!! Have you ever thought of Oda-sensei's feelingsI! Sheesh!!! Oh... sorry, Oda-sensei. Please say, 'Please say "Start the SBS!" today.' Huh... Are you sureI Oh, but I couldn't. Very well, if you insist... START THE SBS!" O replies, "Hey... I didn't say anything." D continues frantically about Oda-sensei's fly being open, then asks about Dr. Kureha's secret to youth. O answers it would be "BEING HAPPY!!" A letter from Grapemint Tanisugi demands: "IF YOU WANT AFRODA-KUN'S LUNCH MONEY BACK, PRINT THIS IN THE SBS." O concludes, "So it was you!!"

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