The color splash cover of One Piece Volume 42 displays the title "ONE PIECE" in large stylized letters with the Straw Hat skull logo. Prominent text reads "海賊vsCP9" and "JUMP COMICS". An enormous blue elephant trunk rises behind the group. In the foreground, a green-haired man in a black suit grins widely with an open mouth and clenched fist. Below him, a tall man in a top hat and black suit stands with arms outstretched. To his right, a swordsman in a black outfit swings a long blade. A blonde woman in a black dress holds a sword, while a pink-haired figure with an open mouth and raised hands appears behind. A small white bird perches near the top-hatted man. At the bottom, the author's name "尾田栄一郎" and "EIICHIRO ODA" is displayed in large letters. Roronoa Zoro Sanji Nico Robin Franky Lucci Kalifa Hattori
The black-and-white version of the volume cover repeats the "ONE PIECE" logo and "海賊vsCP9" text. The same group of characters appears in monochrome: the green-haired man with wide grin and fist raised, the top-hatted man in the center, the swordsman swinging his blade, the blonde woman with sword, and the pink-haired figure with hands raised. The large elephant trunk and small bird are visible. On the right side, a map of the world is shown with the "ONE PIECE" logo and Japanese text "ジャンプ・コミックス". The author's name "尾田栄一郎" appears at the bottom along with the publisher "集英社". Roronoa Zoro Sanji Nico Robin Franky Lucci Kalifa Hattori
A bold black-and-white cover shows the title "ONE PIECE" on a scroll banner with a small bird perched on it. Text reads "JUMP COMICS", "VOLUME 42", and ""PIRATES VS. CP9"". In the center, Rob Lucci in a top hat stands beside Monkey D. Luffy in a straw hat. Luffy grins widely and points forward with one hand while raising a fist. Lucci has a stern expression. A small bird in a tie clings to Lucci's shoulder. The author's name "尾田栄一郎" is shown at the bottom. Monkey D. Luffy Rob Lucci Hattori
A two-page spread titled "THE STORY OF ONE PIECE" recaps the series events up to Volume 41. It describes the Great Age of Pirates, Luffy's journey, the assault on Enies Lobby to rescue Robin, and the Straw Hats' declaration of war against the World Government. Character profiles are displayed for the Franky Family (Franky, Kiwi & Mozi), Galley-La Company (Iceburg, Paulie, Lulu, Tilestone), CP9 (Spandam, Rob Lucci, Kaku, Jyabura, Blueno, Kumadori, Fukuro, Kalifa, Hattori), Straw Hat Pirates (Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Usopp, Sogeking), and Red-Haired Shanks. All readable text and descriptions are preserved exactly as shown. Monkey D. Luffy Roronoa Zoro Nami Sanji Tony Tony Chopper Nico Robin Franky Usopp Sogeking Rob Lucci Spandam Kaku Jyabura Blueno Kumadori Fukuro Kalifa Iceburg Paulie Lulu Tilestone Shanks
This is the table of contents page for One Piece Volume 42, subtitled PIRATES VS. CP9. It lists Chapter 400: "THE KEY TO RELEASE" on page 7, followed by Chapter 401: "PIRATES VS. CP9" on page 26, Chapter 402: "HANDCUFF NUMBER 2" on page 47, Chapter 403: "MR. KISHIDO" on page 67, Chapter 404: "FRANKY VS. FUKUROU" on page 87, Chapter 405: "POWER" on page 106, Chapter 406: "SEIMEI KIKAN" on page 127, Chapter 407: "MONSTER" on page 147, Chapter 408: "MONSTER VS. KUMADORI" on page 167, and Chapter 409: "BAD NEWS EMERGENCY BROADCAST" on page 187. A small illustration of a flintlock pistol appears at the bottom. The chapter title page displays Chapter 400: "THE KEY TO RELEASE". A large panel shows a group of people in black-and-white striped prison-style outfits standing before a massive stone gate and buildings. In the foreground, a tall man with long black hair, stitches on his face, and a striped scarf looks back over his shoulder. Behind him, a curly-haired man with a top hat and pom-poms gestures, a small girl in a striped dress and top hat stands with a sign, a woman with an afro holds up a sign reading "1", and other figures including a large man with a beard and a woman with curly hair react with raised hands. The caption at the bottom reads: THE NAME OF MISS GOLDENWEEK'S STRATEGY "MEET BAROQUE" VOL. 32: "LET'S DO IT AGAIN BAROQUE WORKS." Franky Family member striped-outfit group
A massive vehicle plummets off a crumbling stone bridge amid explosions and smoke. Large sound effects "ドドドド" and screams "あああああ" fill the air as the structure collapses. Below, a small reindeer-like figure yells "NYAA!!" while a wide-eyed character shouts "IT'S A FALL!!". A long-nosed figure laughs wildly "NGAGA-GAGA-GAGA!!". The falling vehicle continues its descent with more screams "AAAAA-AAAAH!!" and "ああああ" echoing across the chasm between fortress-like buildings. Tony Tony Chopper Usopp unidentified laughing figure
Close-ups show a massive furry creature roaring "FOR HELPING THE IDIOT CALLED ROGER!!!" and "I'M PROUD OF MYSELF WITH A DON...". A long-nosed man sweats, muttering "...IT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES, TOM-SAN..." and "NGA-GAGA". Speech bubbles recall "ALSO AN IDIOT, JUST LIKE HIM... THAT ROGER... WAS......AND YOU LENT HIM A HAND...". Luffy appears smiling, declaring "I'M LUFFY, THE MAN WHO'LL BECOME THE PIRATE KING." and replying "YEAH!" and "REALLY!I". A frantic figure warns "WE'LL CRASH~!!" and "YOU'D PROBABLY...". The long-nosed man continues "HAVE DONE THE SAME, WOULDN'T YOUI" while a scarred man in a cap laughs "NGAGAGAGA!" and states "DEFINITELY, THE ENTIRE TOM'S WORKERS... ARE NOW LENDING THEIR HAND TO THESE PIRATE BRATS...!!!" as the vehicle crashes with "ズドンッ" and screams "GYAA-AAH~!!". Luffy Franky Tom's Workers member
A massive mechanical beast with a shark-like maw and cannon barrels bursts through the structure amid roaring explosions and smoke. GYAA-AAH!! screams a victim as the creature lunges forward. RUN!!! shout terrified figures in hats while others flee in panic. The beast smashes onward with massive impact lines and debris flying. In the next panel the creature crashes through a bridge or walkway, scattering more wreckage. Below, a long-haired figure stares in horror, sweat flying, and declares THEY CAME. Nearby a short figure sweats with a blank expression while another person with light hair stands silently in the background. Large SFX mark the destruction and panic throughout the page. Funkfreed Spandam unidentified CP9 agents unidentified pirates
Lucci grabs a struggling person and shouts DAMN IT!! YOU, COME WITH ME!! while dragging them away. AH! cries the captive. In the distance, suited figures stand on a walkway as someone yells THEY CAME!!! Lucci continues, NOW, I'LL LET YOU DO WHATEVER YOU LIKE, CP9!! A close-up shows a dark-haired woman sweating and gritting her teeth, UGH...!!! thinking IF ONLY I COULD TAKE OFF THESE KAIROUSEKI HANDCUFFS...!!! Funkfreed the elephant-sword charges forward with PAOOON!! as Lucci commands LUCCI!! YOU COME WITH ME!! and another voice orders YOU HAVE PERMISSION TO BUTCHER THEM UP!! CRUSH THEM IN THIS JUDICIAL TOWER!!! The massive tower labeled ENIES LOBBY rises in the background while a voice states WHATEVER YOU DO, PROTECTING MY LIFE IS YOUR FIRST PRIORITY!! GOT IT!I Rob Lucci Funkfreed Nico Robin Spandam CP9 agents
Funkfreed's sword form transforms, trunk and tusks emerging with PAO~!! and PAON!! SFX while a dark-haired woman watches in surprise. The blade is labeled Zouken* Funkfreed (Zou Zou no mi). Spandam grips the transformed sword, grinning, ALL RIGHT, GOOD BOY. Below, Spandam raises the weapon and declares TO TAKE THIS WOMAN BACK, STRAWHAT!!! while Nico Robin stands beside him. She replies NOW, LET'S HEAD FOR THE GATES OF JUSTICE!!! I DARE YOU. A SHINK! sound effect accompanies the raised blade. Funkfreed Spandam Nico Robin
The Enies Lobby tower looms as voices shout BRO'S NOT IN CUSTODY ANYMORE!! FINALLY ARRIVED AT THE JUDICIAL TOWER....!! STRAWHAT-SAN AND THE REST HAVE COME....!! FRANKY-BRO'S SAFE AND SOUND!! The Straw Hat crew charges forward with cheers and battle cries: GO FOR IT, BRO!! DO YOUR BEST, STRAWHATS!!! IT SEEMS HE'S JOINING IN!! THAT'S RIGHT, BRO'S JUST LIKE THAT!!! Below, the massive beast rampages again amid rubble. Kokoro yells KOKORO-BABAA!! BRATS!! WHY THE HECK ARE YOU HERE!I while others cry WHY'D YOU BRING OUT THAT DANGEROUS "ROCKET MAN"!I TH-THOUGH, THANKS TO THAT, I'VE BEEN SAVED...!!! HEY, BABAA, DON'T PASS OUT!!! PLEASE, I BEG YOU....!!! DON'T DIE!! DON'T DIE!!!! A figure sweats and says... HEY!! ARE YOU OKAY!!I Straw Hat Pirates Franky Kokoro unidentified allies
A massive impact leaves two figures reeling. The horned man roars, "YOU SHOULD HAVE MORE SEVERE THAN JUST A NOSEBLEED AFTER THAT CRASH!!!" while the bowler-hatted man grins wildly, "I GOT A NOSEBLEED!!" Below, the Straw Hats recover from the fall. Luffy pants, "...WE'RE NOT MADE OF RUBBER LIKE YOU. THERE'S N-NO WAY FOR H-HUMANS... MADE OF FLESH AND BLOOD... TO TAKE A PLUNGE LIKE THAT... AND STAY..." Sanji thanks their helper, "THANKS FOR THE HELP, MONSTER BAA-SAN!!" Luffy shouts, "HEY, GUYS! GET UP ALREADY!! THAT WAS NOTHING!!" Someone calls out, "STRAWHAT." The group cheers, "ALL RIGHT! WE'VE MADE IT!!!" A huge impact erupts with the sound "ボコォォン". Robin stands with arms crossed, observing the chaos. She remarks, "YOU GUYS ARE ALL WEIRD." Sanji replies, "THEY'RE ALL FINE." The narration declares, "UNINJURED!!!" Robin adds, "JUST SO YOU KNOW." Monkey D. Luffy Sanji Nico Robin Spandam
Luffy yells urgently, "LET'S HURRY AND GET TO ROBIN!!" as he spots a distant staircase. "THERE'S A STAIRCASE OVER THERE!!" In the ruined tower, the crew reacts to a hanging figure. "WHAT'S THAT!I" someone shouts. The figure cries, "WAIT!" A voice warns, "EVEN IF YOU GO TO THE ROOM YOU SAW EARLIER... LUCCI TOOK HER TO THE GATES OF JUSTICE." The massive face of the CP9 chief looms, declaring, "THEY'VE BROKEN IN!!" He continues, "YOU WON'T FIND NICO ROBIN..." The shocked crew reacts with "EH!I" and "AH... AND CHIEF, TOO." The chief finishes, "CHAPAPA-PAPA...!!!" Monkey D. Luffy Roronoa Zoro Nami Usopp Tony Tony Chopper Nico Robin Spandam
The CP9 chief taunts from above, "THERE'S NO WAY FOR YOU TO FREE NICO ROBIN, UNLESS YOU DEFEAT US." He adds, "AND US CP9 WON'T ALLOW YOU TO FOLLOW BECAUSE WE'VE RECEIVED AN ORDER TO OBLITERATE YOU!!" and "HE'S HEADING THERE NOW, BUT I WON'T TELL YOU HOW TO GET THERE... CHAPA PA." Below, the crew examines a strange key. Nami asks, "A KEY TO WHATI" Usopp echoes, "A KEY!I" The chief holds it up, "LOOK AT THIS." Nami realizes, "IT'S A STONE THAT NULLIFIES DEVIL FRUIT'S POWER!" The chief confirms, "IT'S A KEY TO THE KAIROUSEKI HANDCUFFS" and "THAT NICO ROBIN IS RESTRAINED WITH!" Franky exclaims, "KAIROU-SEKI!I" Nami recalls, "I HEARD IT HAS THE SAME EFFECT AS WHEN YOU GUYS FALL INTO THE SEA." Monkey D. Luffy Nami Usopp Franky Spandam
The crew processes the revelation. Nami notes, "KAIROUSEKI IS AS HARD AS DIAMOND, SO HER HANDCUFFS WILL NEVER COME OFF." Usopp wonders, "SHOULD YOU MANAGE TO RESCUE NICO ROBIN SOMEHOW..." Franky shouts, "IS THAT WHY ROBIN'S BEING OBEDIENT, EVEN THOUGH SHE'S STRONG!I I BET SHE'S MORTIFIED!!" Luffy roars, "THEN, GIVE IT TO ME!!!" The chief sneers, "IF YOU DON'T MIND THAT, THEN GO RESCUE HER NOW. CHAPA PA." Luffy stares at the key in shock, "WHAAAT!I" The chief mocks, "I NEVER SAID THIS WAS THE REAL KEY. DON'T RUSH...!!!" Someone observes, "...LOOKS LIKE HE CAN USE THAT TECHNIQUE, TOO." Monkey D. Luffy Nami Usopp Franky Spandam
Inside the tower, a CP9 agent explains the situation: "THERE ARE FIVE CP9 MEMBERS IN THIS TOWER, EACH OF US HOLDING A KEY AND WAITING FOR YOU." Luffy stands below with arms outstretched as another voice suggests, "MAYBE IT'S THE KEY TO A DIFFERENT PAIR HAND-CUFFS." Sanji angrily confronts the group, shouting, "WHAT A CRAPPY WAY TO PLAY FOR TIME...!!! WHILE WE'RE WASTING OUR TIME HERE, YOU'RE PROBABLY PLANNING TO TAKE ROBIN-CHAN TO THE GATES OF JUSTICE. AREN'T YOU!I" He continues, "UNTIL WE TAKE THE KEYS FROM YOU AND TRY THEM ON ROBIN'S HANDCUFFSI THEN, WE WON'T KNOW IF IT'S REAL OR NOT." Usopp, still in his Sogeking persona, tells Luffy, "CHAPAPAPA. YOU'RE SMART.... BUT IF YOU DO THAT," while the others urge action: "FORGET ABOUT HIM AND LET'S HURRY!! AND TAKE CARE OF GETTING THE KEYS AFTERWARDS! WE SHOULD MAKE SURE TO GET ROBIN BACK,... BUT WE SHOULD TAKE CARE OF ROBIN FIRST!" Monkey D. Luffy Sanji Usopp Roronoa Zoro Nico Robin CP9 agents
Usopp declares, "TOSS THIS KEY IN TO THE SEA!! CHAPAPAPA. I'LL JUST" as he holds up a key. Luffy reacts with shock, yelling "HOGAGA GAGA!!! HEY, WAIT! YOU, WAIT!!! YOU!! WAIT~!!!" while charging forward. The CP9 agents taunt them: "SEE YA. WE'RE JUST GIVING YOU A CHANCE." Sanji and the others discuss the situation, with one noting, "WE CAN JUST LET LUFFY GO AHEAD. IF HE'S WITH ROBIN-CHAN, YEAH, HE IS. IS 'LUCCI' THAT PIGEON GUYI HOLD IT FOR A BIT!! WAIT UNTIL WE CONFIRM THAT EVERYONE'S GONE FROM HERE!!! FUNGO-GAGA-GAGA!!!" Sanji calls out, "LUFFY! JUST GO AND BEAT UP THAT PIGEON GUY!!!" as Luffy struggles and shouts, "LEGGO OF ME, DAMN IT!!!" Usopp Monkey D. Luffy Sanji Roronoa Zoro Nico Robin CP9 agents
Franky speaks through a scope, warning, "IF ROBIN-KUN ENTERS THE GATES, IT'S ALL OVER. TIME IS VERY IMPORTANT HERE." The crew agrees on the plan: "AND THEN MEET WITH LUFFY!!! GET ALL FIVE KEYS FOR ROBIN-CHAN'S HANDCUFFS, EXCLUDING LUFFY, THERE ARE SIX OF US. WE'LL FIND THE FIVE CP9 THAT ARE HERE." Sanji adds, "IT'S A WASTE OF TIME TO LOSE..." as a CP9 agent laughs, "FUGIGIGI!!!" In a dramatic splash, the crew charges forward with Luffy shouting, "YEAH!!!" and the narration declaring, "SO WIN, EVEN IF YOU DIE!!!" while the massive gates and Enies Lobby loom ahead amid explosions and debris. Franky Monkey D. Luffy Sanji Roronoa Zoro Nico Robin Usopp CP9 agents
Spandam laughs maniacally, "WAHA-HAHA-HAHA-HA!!!...!!! NOBODY WILL COME TO RESCUE YOU, NICO ROBIN!!!" as he drags Robin up the stairs, declaring, "FIRST OF ALL, THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO GET TO THE GATES OF JUSTICE!!!" Luffy races through the halls, yelling, "I'M SURE I'LL BUMP INTO THEM SOMEWHERE!! THEY WERE RIGHT THERE JUST A MINUTE AGO." Robin's voice echoes desperately, "ROBIN!!! I WON'T LET YOU GO TO THE GATES OF JUSTICE....!!!" as Luffy bursts forward with intense speed lines and impact effects surrounding the towering structure labeled "ENIES LOBBY" and "GATES OF JUSTICE." Spandam Nico Robin Monkey D. Luffy
Inside the tower hallway, Sanji scans the area while muttering, "I CAN'T FIGHT CP9 UNLESS I HAVE THE MAX OF 3 BOTTLES!! I USED UP A BOTTLE AND A HALF OF COLA FOR 'COUP DE BOO'... THAT MAKES IT A TOTAL OF MORE THAN 2 BOTTLES TODAY!! OH! THAT LOOKS LIKE A KITCHEN OVER THERE." He spots a door and thinks, "SHIT, THIS ISN'T GOOD. BEFORE THE FIGHT... WHERE THE HECK IS THE KITCHENI" Suddenly a massive elephant-like creature bursts through the wall with a huge open mouth, smashing debris everywhere as Sanji is sent flying. The impact is marked with loud SFX. Later, the spiky-haired CP9 agent Fukurou leans in close with an enormous grin and declares, "I'M 'OTONASHI' NO FUKUROU WHO LOVES TO GOSSIP. DID YOU WANT THE KEYI CHAPA-PAPAPA!!" while a silent panel shows the aftermath. Sanji Fukurou
Fukurou laughs wildly, "WAHAHA!! I BET THEY'RE AFRAID OF ME!!" as he checks doors down the corridor, repeatedly saying "THERE'S NO ONE HERE" and "NOT HERE." He leaves the key dangling in the lock. Nami lies unconscious on the grass outside with "ONZZZZ..." and "GUGAH... GOGAH..." sound effects. She wakes up dazed, thinking "WHAT'S WITH THIS DUNGEON-LIKE CORRIDOR...I" and spots the key, exclaiming in shock, "H-HE LEFT THE KEY THERE AND IS SLEEPING...!!! D-DOES THIS MEAN IT'S A SUPER LUCKY BIG CHANCE FOR ME!I" Fukurou snores nearby with "Z Z Z" while Nami stares in disbelief. Fukurou Nami
Inside the building, a wild scuffle erupts as a long-haired woman swings a large weapon while yelling "HO~~LD IT FO~~R A SECOND!!! AIYA, HOLD IT!" and "YOYOI!!! YOYOI!!! NOW THAT I'VE SEEN YOU HERE, PIRATE, YOU'RE DONE FOR!!!" A man with a scarred face shouts back "YOYOI!!!" while the woman thinks "HE'S SO NOISY...!!!" The fight spills into a grand hall where Sanji stands calmly and says, "NOBODY'S IN HERE, EITHER!! PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME." The scarred man reacts with fury, "HOW ABOUT HERE!!I" as doors slam and debris flies. A note reads "*LITERALLY 'THIS IS THE 100TH YEAR OF THE MEETING.'*" Sanji Kaku Kalifa
Kalifa adjusts her glasses and calmly asks, "WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE SOME TEA...I" while Sanji reacts with a heart-shaped eye and swirling expression, replying "YESH, PWEEEEEZE. ♡" with "AH!" SFX. In another room, a tall figure in a black coat sits silently in an armchair. A close-up shows a grinning man saying, "IT CRAVES BLOOD. IT'S BEEN GROWLING; DRAWN YOUR SWORD..." while another masked figure replies, "I SEE YOU'VE ALREADY..." The large boot of the standing figure crushes debris near the seated man as tension fills the air. Sanji Kalifa Rob Lucci Kaku
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