Inside Cover: Birds are so lucky. They get to fly. Some scientists have calculated that a human would need about two meters of chest muscles to fly like a bird does. Scientists say the silliest things sometimes. Let's go! Volume 39 Start!!
Back Cover: On board the Sea Express, Sanji meets up with Soge King and Franky, and the plan to take back Robin begins! But a host of mighty warriors awaits them inside... On the other hand, what about Luffy's group behind them?! An ocean adventure romance in search of the "One Piece"!!
The Story of One Piece, from volume 1 to volume 39: It is the Great
Pirate Age. Countless pirates have raised their flags and gone to
battle to find the legendary pirate king Gold Roger's hidden treasure,
"One Piece." Luffy, who yearns to be one of those pirates, sets
off on a voyage to become the Pirate King!!
Having successfully arrived at the Grand Line, Luffy and crew arrive at
the "Water Metropolis" Water Seven, home to the world's greatest
shipwrights. They commission the island's best carpenters to repair the
GM, but the damages are too great, and after much agonizing, Luffy
decides to part ways with Merry and buy a new ship. But a furious Usopp
confronts him and ultimately leaves the crew. On top of this, Robin
disappears and parts ways with them as well. What will happen to the
stricken Straw Hat Crew...?
CP9 attacks the mayor for the plans to the Ancient Weapon "Pluton." But
when they learn that Franky actually possesses the plans, they arrest
him instead, and take Usopp with him. And with the one person alive who
can resurrect the weapon, Robin, they board the Sea Express to Enies
Lobby, the Island of Law. And Sanji independently sneaks onto the train
to rescue Robin... On the other hand, the search continues on Water
Seven for Luffy and Zoro, who were blown away into the city by CP9. But
before the Aqua Laguna arrives, they are found and rescued. And when
Luffy hears that Robin gave herself up to save the crew, he decides to
risk it all to take her back! With the Galley-la foremen and the Franky
Family together on another Sea Express, they head after the train
ahead!!
(top to bottom, right to left)
- Straw Hat Pirates -
Monkey
D. Luffy [Captain] - His dream is to become a pirate king! And
also to meet Shanks again! An amazing rubberman.
Roronoa Zoro [Warrior] - He intends to be the greatest swordsman in the
world! Carries the nickname of "Pirate Hunter Zoro."
Nami [Navigator] - A self-proclaimed "pirate thief." The thing she hates most are pirates!
Sanji [Cook] - A kind-hearted cook searching for the legendary sea, "All Blue." Girl-crazy.
Tony-Tony Chopper [Doctor] - A blue-nosed reindeer who knows medical skills and carries on the will of Dr. Hiruluk.
Nico Robin [Archaeologist] - A mysterious woman in search of the "Rio Poneglyph" that tells the true history.
Soge King [Hero] - A superhero friend of Usopp's who has come to help Luffy's gang. Or at least that's what he says.
- Franky Family -
[Ship dismantlers. They also do some bounty-hunting on the side.]
Franky [Cutty Flam] - Leader of the family and apprentice of the legendary shipwright, Tom.
Kiwi & Mos - Square Sisters
- Cipher Pol No.9 -
[World Government-employed espionage and intelligence agency. Have the right to legally execute uncooperative civilians.]
Spandam - Chief Officer
Rob Lucci & Hattori
Kaku
Califa
Blueno
T-bone - Marine HQ Captain
- Galley-la Company -
[A shipbuilding company hired by the world government.]
Iceburg - Water Seven Mayor & Galley-la Company President. Apprentice of the legendary shipwright, Tom.
Pauly - Rigging/Mast Foreman
Peepley Lulu - Pitch/Blacksmith/Pulley Foreman
Tileston - Cabinet/Caulking/Sailmaking Foreman
Cocoro - Formerly hot secretary of Tom's Workers. Now Sea Express "Shift Station" Stationmaster.
Chimney - Cocoro's Granddaughter
Gonbe - Cat (actually a rabbit)
Red-Hair Shanks - Luffy's pirate role-model. Left his precious "straw-hat" with Luffy.
Contents
Chapter 368 - Sea Train Battle Game
Chapter 369 - Ramen Kenpo
Chapter 370 - You're Not Alone
Chapter 371 - The Admirable Captain T-bone
Chapter 372 - Parage
Chapter 373 - Necessary Evil
Chapter 374 - Struggle
Chapter 375 - The Superhumans of Enies Lobby
Chapter 376 - Got It!!!
Chapter 377 - Great Judiciary Battle!!