This is the color volume cover for One Piece. The large central figure is a purple-afro character with dramatic makeup, red cape, pearl necklace, and red gloves, mouth wide open in a shout with fists raised. In the foreground, Monkey D. Luffy in a yellow vest and straw hat grins with fist raised. To the left stands Crocodile in a black fur-lined coat holding his golden hook. To the right, Buggy is visible inside a blue bubble-like shield wearing an orange patterned outfit. Background figures include a white-haired man with sunglasses and a bald man with red lips and a scar. The top displays the One Piece logo, 'JUMP COMICS', Japanese text '巻五十六 “ありがとう。”', and the bottom credits '尾田栄一郎' and 'EIICHIRO ODA'. A faint map background is visible. Monkey D. Luffy Crocodile Buggy purple-afro character
This is a black-and-white sketch cover page. Monkey D. Luffy stands centered wearing a long striped coat with circular buttons, a wide-brimmed hat, and carrying a large wrapped weapon over his shoulder. The One Piece logo appears at the top with 'JUMP COMICS'. The background shows a faint map of the Grand Line with location names. The bottom credits the author '尾田栄一郎' and 'EIICHIRO ODA'. Monkey D. Luffy
This is a black-and-white sketch page. Monkey D. Luffy stands grinning widely with goggles on his hat, wearing an open shirt, shorts, and carrying a large bag and a club-like weapon. The background is a faint map of the seas. The top right shows the 'JC' Jump Comics logo and Japanese text 'ジャンプ・コミックス 集英社'. Monkey D. Luffy
This is the black-and-white volume cover. Monkey D. Luffy is in the center with arms raised and mouth open in excitement. Surrounding him are crew members including Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, and Brook in dynamic poses. A large 'ONE PIECE' logo banner stretches across the top with a small pirate bird on it. Text at the bottom reads 'Volume 56: “THANK YOU”' along with Japanese 'おだ えいいちろう' and the author name '尾田栄一郎'. Monkey D. Luffy Nami Usopp Sanji Tony Tony Chopper Nico Robin Franky Brook
The page displays an extensive recap titled THE STORY OF ONE PIECE. It opens with the Four Emperors: Edward Newgate, captain of the Whitebeard Pirates heading to rescue Ace, and Red-Haired Shanks starting his move in the New World. The Marines section lists Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Admiral Aokiji, Admiral Kizaru, Vice Admiral Garp, Vice Admiral Momonga, Commodore Smoker, Captain Black Cage Hina, Captain T-Bone, and Ensign Tashigi assembled at Marine Headquarters. The Royal Shichibukai include Dracule Mihawk, Donquixote Doflamingo, Bartholomew Kuma, Gecko Moria, Boa Hancock, and Marshall D. Teach. A central map shows Marine Headquarters, Enies Lobby, and the Great Prison Impel Down. On the right, Impel Down characters are detailed: Portgas D. Ace held at Marineford, Buggy the Clown, Mr. 3, Magellan the poison man and chief warden, Hannyabal the vice warden, Shiryu of the Rain the head guard, Mr. 2 Bon Clay, Inazuma the South Blue revolutionary, Mr. 1, Jimbei the Knight of the Sea, Emporio Ivankov, and Sir Crocodile. A large diagram of the sea floor prison Impel Down labels Level 1 Crimson Hell through Level 6 Infinite Hell plus Level 5.5 Newkama Land. Narration boxes explain Luffy's infiltration to save Ace, the poison attack by Magellan, the alliance with Mr. 2 and Iva, Ace's transfer to the Marines, and the pursuit by Jimbei and Crocodile. Edward Newgate Shanks Sengoku Aokiji Kizaru Garp Momonga Smoker Hina T-Bone Tashigi Dracule Mihawk Donquixote Doflamingo Bartholomew Kuma Gecko Moria Boa Hancock Marshall D. Teach Portgas D. Ace Buggy Mr. 3 Magellan Hannyabal Shiryu Bon Clay Inazuma Mr. 1 Jimbei Emporio Ivankov Crocodile Monkey D. Luffy
The page is the table of contents for ONE PIECE vol.56 titled THANK YOU. It lists Chapter 542: Another Tale to Tell on page 7, Chapter 543: Strawhat and Blackbeard on page 27, Chapter 544: Even Hell's Gates Open on page 47, Chapter 545: Out into the Sunlight on page 67, Chapter 546: Captain of the Fishman Pirates, the Shichibukai Jimbei on page 87, Chapter 547: Escape From the Island on page 104, Chapter 548: Thank You on page 125, Chapter 549: The Ship Departs on page 145, Chapter 550: Marine Headquarters on page 165, and Chapter 551: Whitebeard of the Four Emperors on page 185. A decorative chain border and a flintlock pistol illustration appear at the bottom. The title page for Chapter 542 displays the large heading Chapter 542: ANOTHER TALE TO TELL. Below it stands a tall, slender figure wearing a black-and-white striped hat with ear flaps, a beak-like mask, and a feathered outfit, holding a small barrel and a bag while walking a large dark dog with a pearl collar and lolling tongue. They move along a dirt path lined with trees and simple buildings under a bright sky. Emporio Ivankov
Multiple Marine warships sail across the sea as narration declares EXPERIENCING THE LARGEST PRISONER RIOTS IN ITS HISTORY...!!! and IT APPEARS THAT IMPEL DOWN IS CURRENTLY experiencing chaos led by MONKEY D. LUFFY. A close-up shows a scarred man with dark hair and a beaded necklace looking toward the execution platform where Ace sits restrained in chains. Sengoku stands nearby while a tall figure in a white coat with a trident walks past, thinking TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THE SKY... IT'LL BE YOUR LAST TIME YOU CAN. Below, Marineford prepares to open the gates as Onigumo's fleet appears on the horizon and a voice warns SO YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO LOOK UP... Monkey D. Luffy Portgas D. Ace Sengoku Onigumo
At Marineford Marine Headquarters, panic spreads as staff shout "WHAT'S WRONG!I" and "HAA... HAA... WE CAN'T FIND HIM!!!" Fleet Admiral Sengoku stands grimly while reports flood in. "AND THE ROYAL SHICHIBUKAI BLACKBEARD IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND!!!" one officer yells. Another adds, "EVEN SO, WE'VE SEARCHED THE ISLAND... WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN WHITEBEARD WILL APPEAR... WE HAVE FIVE HOURS UNTIL ACE'S EXECUTION!!" The scene shifts to Impel Down, where a wide-eyed marine with glasses and a "MARI" hat reports urgently: "IMPEL DOWN...!!!! IT SEEMS CRAZY, BUT WE BELIEVE THAT IT'S... HAS JUST REACHED... FURTHERMORE, A SINGLE BATTLESHIP WITHOUT ANY CLEARANCE..." Fleet Admiral Sengoku marine officer
At Impel Down's main entrance, chaos erupts as Blackbeard Pirates arrive. Blackbeard spreads his arms wide, laughing "UWOH, THIS PLACE HAS A GLOOMY FEEL!! UIIIHAHA!!!" while Van Auger and others stand ready. A crewmate warns, "DON'T HOLD OUT ON US... WE'RE ON THE GOVERNMENT'S SIDE HERE." Nearby marines panic: "WE'RE CURRENTLY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION... WE HAVEN'T REQUESTED ANY REINFORCEMENTS!! PL...!!! PLEASE WAIT!!!" One marine protests, "AREN'T WE ON THE SAME SIDE HERE...I" but is ignored. Blackbeard grins menacingly with "ZEHAHA-HAHAHA..." as the crew smashes through the gates in an explosion of debris and screams "UWA-AAAAA-AHH!!!" Blackbeard Van Auger Blackbeard Pirates
Inside Impel Down, guards shout "STOP, YOU BAS-TARDS!!" and "HAVE BEEN WIPED OUT!!!" as Blackbeard Pirates burst through. Explosions rock the prison with "BOOM" and "LIBERATION!!!" Blackbeard declares "THEY'RE INTRUDERS!!!" while a marine reports "REPORTING!! THE MARINES ON THE BATTLESHIP BLACKBEARD CAME ON." Deeper in, a massive figure with a wide grin snarls about the intruders. "THEIR OBJECTIVE IS UNKNOWN!!! THEY'VE ENTERED THE PRISON AND ARE CLEARLY HOSTILE!!! AKA BLACKBEARD AND HIS PIRATES!!! THE ROYAL SHICHIBUKAI MARSHALL D. TEACH." Prisoners and guards are pulled into darkness amid gunfire and panic as someone yells "HEY!! HANG IN THERE!!" Blackbeard Blackbeard Pirates Impel Down guards
Vice Warden Magellan sweats heavily, his striped body trembling as he cries "VICE WARDEN! KEEP IT TOGETHER!!" and "IT'S OVER...!!! MY LIFE IS OVER... NO, WAIT!!! IT'S ONLY JUST BEGINNING!!! MY DARK LIFE OF BEING UNABLE TO BECOME WARDEN!!! IS STARTING NOW... PLEASE, YOUR ORDERS... GIWAAAAH!!!" A diagram of Impel Down levels shows Strawhat Luffy on Level 4, Buggy the Clown on Level 2, and Blackbeard at the gates. Officers shout "STRAWHAT LUFFY IS ON LEVEL 4...!!! BUGGY THE CLOWN IS ON LEVEL 2...!!! AND THE SHICHIBUKAI BLACKBEARD IS AT THE GATES!!!" Magellan demands "HOW DO WE RESPOND TO THIS SITUATION!I" while subordinates call "CAN YOU HEAR MEI HANNYA-BAL!!" and "AH!! IS... IS THAT WARDEN MAGELLAN!I WHERE ARE YOUI" Magellan Impel Down guards
Magellan stands tall amid the ruined upper level, his massive frame dominating the scene as poison drips from his right hand. "I've also sealed off this floor. The others will be dealt with soon enough," he declares. A subordinate reports, "I've just taken care of the idiots on level 2." An unseen voice reacts with shock: "EH!!I" Below, prisoners panic as a massive ball of poison blocks a doorway. "CAPTAIN BUGGY!!! THERE'S A GIANT BALL OF POISON IN THE DOORWAY!!" one shouts. Another yells, "THIS IS BAD!!! DAMN YOU, MAGELLAN!!! THAT MAKESHIFT THING!!!" Magellan Buggy
Magellan issues orders with a fierce glare: "We can't ask for reinforcements from Marine Headquarters. We need to pull through on our own. Move to suppress the prisoners on level 4 with all available forces!!" He adds, "I have no idea why Blackbeard attacked. I don't want to do this, but... we have no other options." A sweating close-up shows his determination: "Hold on until I make it there...!!!!" Shiryu appears in profile, stating, "I'm on my way as well." Prisoners and guards rush forward shouting, "HEY!! WARDEN!! WARDEN!! WARDEN!! LET'S GO, QUICKLY!" Shiryu charges with a massive swing, roaring "UWOOOOHH, WARDEN!!!" Magellan Shiryu
Shiryu of the Rain stands smoking a cigar on Level 6, Infinite Hell. Magellan addresses him: "Magellan... Just to put me back in a cell later." Shiryu replies coolly, "AHH, THAT WAS GETTING OLD... INFINITE BOREDOM REALLY MAKES YOU WANT TO DIE." Magellan warns, "You're still on death row; your sentence postponed. You don't get any more chances." Shiryu retorts, "YEAH, THAT'S TRUE... I'LL KEEP THAT IN MIND." Magellan commands, "YOUR SWORD, HEAD GUARD SHIRYUU. TAKE CARE OF BLACKBEARD." A large title box reads "Impel Down Head Guard Shiryuu of the Rain." Magellan Shiryu
On Level 4, Inferno Hell, Shiryu slices through guards with his sword. "MY APOLOGIES FOR CUTTING YOU DOWN..." he says as one falls. A guard reacts with "!I" while another speaks into a den den mushi: "IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE HELD A SWORD. GACHA... GOT IT. ZZZ..." Shiryu dashes forward, blade flashing, as chaos erupts. Luffy bursts onto the scene amid the fighting prisoners and guards, shouting "TO THE LEFT!! HEY, CRAB MAN!! WHERE'RE THE STAIRS TO LEVEL 3!I" A sign marks the area: "Level 4, Inferno Hell." Shiryu Monkey D. Luffy
Explosions rock the guard room as prisoners swarm the area. "WE'VE TAKEN THE GUARD ROOM!!!" "WE'VE STOLEN THE KEYS!!" A massive roar of "わあああああああ" echoes across the scene. In the lower levels, freed inmates shout encouragement: "UHOOO, THANKS FOR LETTING US GO!!!" "THIS IS YOUR BIG CHANCE TO ESCAPE!!! LET'S GO TOGETHER!!" "IF YOU WANT TO ESCAPE, GET OUT OF YOUR CELLS!!" Blue Gorillas charge in, attacking the escapees. One prisoner screams "GU-WAAA-AHHH!!!" while another yells "UWAAH!! DAMN, IT'S THE BLUE GORILLAS!!!" Impact sounds "DODON!!" and "チ!!" fill the chaotic fight as the striped-shirt prisoner and others battle the beasts. prisoners Blue Gorillas
Head Jailer Saldeath appears, firing his weapon. "HEAD JAILER SALDEATH!! THANKS!!" A voice commands "BLUE GORILLAS, GET THAT GIANT-FACED OKAMA KING TOO!!!" The giant-faced figure retorts "I'M NOT GIANT-FACED!! I USED MY FACE GROWTH HORMONES!!!" while the gorillas are ordered "BLUE GORILLAS!! GET HIM!!" A massive "WINK"!!! attack erupts with enormous sound effects "バチコワ" and "ドゴォォ" as the Okama King unleashes his power, sending debris flying. Nearby, a Blue Gorilla reacts with "HELL"... and "ゴゴゴゴ" while another shouts "VUHO-OOOH!!!" Head Jailer Saldeath Emporio Ivankov Blue Gorillas
The giant Okama King delivers a devastating strike, sending Blue Gorillas flying amid "レレレレ" and "バァ!!" effects. Prisoners react in shock: "VUHOO!!" "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON!!! WHAT'S THAT!!!I" "HIIHAA!!" One exclaims "EHHH!!!I THE ENTIRE BLUE GORILLA SQUAD WAS DEFEATED WITH ONE ATTACK!!!" Luffy appears in the lower panels, shouting "STRAWHAT BOY!!" as allies urge "WE'LL TAKE CARE OF THE GUYS IN THE BACK! KEEP ON MOVING FORWARD!! KEEP ON GOING UP!!" "DON'T YOU STOP!!" Luffy replies "GOT IT, THANKS!!" while a massive figure looms with "わあああああ" and "GYAAAAA!!!" Emporio Ivankov Monkey D. Luffy prisoners Blue Gorillas
Reinforcements arrive as Sadi-chan and the Demon Beast Guards appear. "IT'S THE DEMON BEAST GUARDS!!!" "ALL THREE OF THEM!!!" A prisoner cheers "ALL RIGHT!! REINFORCEMENTS!! SADI-CHAN CAME TO HELP!!!" The Demon Beasts attack with "ドドド" while Luffy is urged "LET'S GO!! DEMON BEAST GUARDS!!!" Ivankov declares "REALLY!I YOU LOOK PLENTY STRONG TO ME!" and tells Luffy "I'M NOT OF MUCH USE ON LAND, THOUGH... LUFFY, GO!! I'LL SUPPORT YOU!!" The beasts roar "GUEHH!!!" "UG-YAAAH-HH!!!!" "DO-AAAAAH!!!" "GYAA-AHH!!!" "GU-WAAAH!!!" as the fight intensifies with multiple impact effects. Sadi Emporio Ivankov Monkey D. Luffy Demon Beast Guards prisoners
Chaos erupts across the prison level as prisoners and guards clash violently. A massive white creature rampages while inmates scream in panic. "THE GUNS AND CANNONS AREN'T WORKING!!!" one yells. "GUAAAH!!! THEY'RE TOO STRONG!!!" another cries as a striped prisoner is hurled through the air. "HELP!!!" and "WE CAN'T FIGHT THEM, RUN!!!" echo amid flying debris and shattered weapons. In smaller panels, Luffy activates his power: "GO GET 'EM, DEMON BEAST GUARDS!!!" followed by "BUURURU..." and "GEAR THIRD"!! He stretches massively, declaring "MERMAN KARATE, 'FIVE THOUSAND GAWARA'" and "GOMU GOMU... 'GIGANT'" as he grows enormous. "HELP ME!!!" and "HE'S KILLING ME!!!" ring out while a woman shouts "GYAAAHH!!!" and another complains "Ummmm~ I can't get enough of these screams!" Final cries of "UWOOOHH!!! WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!" and "THEY'RE WAY STRONGER THAN THE BLUE GORILLAS! RUN!!!" fill the air as the battle intensifies. Luffy prisoners Impel Down guards large white creature
Explosive combat continues with powerful attacks tearing through the air. Crocodile unleashes "SABLES"!!! while shouting "PISTOL"!!! and "SEIKEN"!!! amid swirling sand and debris. A massive sandstorm erupts as figures clash violently. Smaller panels show intense reactions: "KYAAA-AAHH!!!" and "EHHHHH!!!" from shocked onlookers. Impact lines and motion effects dominate the page as the fighters press their assault, with visible strain and determination on their faces. Crocodile Luffy prisoners Impel Down guards
SBS corner page featuring reader questions and Oda's answers. Header shows "SBS" with bat-winged characters. Topics include Emporio Ivankov’s eyelashes being real, a Death Wink explanation, Whitebeard Pirates squad leaders, and motivation advice for students. Includes small illustrations of Ivankov and a reader sketch. Ends with Oda encouraging readers to enjoy manga and movies. Emporio Ivankov Oda
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