Inside Cover: Timing is very important. George really needs to fart. But he's in the middle of class, and the room is totally silent. So he thought. If I can yell something really loud when I fart, no one will hear it. Here we go! "Aaaahhh!!!" "What was that?" *murmur* Silence. "BFRRT!!!" Okay!! Let's get to Volume 43!!
Back Cover: The Buster Call is on, and Robin is now facing the final passage through the Gate of Justice!! With not a moment to waste, can Luffy's group smash through the wall of CP9, and save Robin from the abyss of despair?! An ocean adventure romance in search of the "One Piece"!!
The Story of One Piece, from Volume 1 to Volume 43: 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 reach the "Water Metropolis"
Water Seven, to find a shipwright for the crew. But the damage to the Going Merry is too great,
and they must leave it behind for a new ship. Usopp is unwilling to leave Merry, so he
furiously quits the crew. On top of this, Robin abandons them as well, leaving the crew in
shambles...
In order to resurrect the Ancient Weapon "Pluton," CP9 apprehend the two people who hold the keys to its revival, Franky and Robin, to take them to the Judiciary Island Enies Lobby. Chasing after them, Luffy's party manages to rescue Franky, but fails to retrieve Robin. Striking forward deep into the island, Luffy's party breaks through a Marine blockade and finally arrive at her side. There, Robin's past is revealed... a past steeped in tragedy. Luffy's crew announces war on the World Government and opens a full-fledged battle with CP9. Each person faces a different key-bearing member of CP9, while they have to chase down Robin as well. Finally, Luffy begins a withering conflict with Lucci! Meanwhile, Spandam takes Robin to the Gate of Justice, but accidentally presses the Buster Call button. There is no longer any room for error.
(top to bottom, right to left)
- Straw Hat Pirates -
Monkey D. Luffy [Captain] - His dream is to be Pirate King! Also, to meet Shanks again! An amazing Rubberman.
Roronoa Zoro [Warrior] - He intends to be the greatest swordsman in the world! Carries the nickname, "Pirate Hunter Zoro."
Nami [Navigator] - A "thief specializing in pirates." 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.
- 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
Jabura
Blueno
Kumadori
Fukuro
Califa
Cocoro - Formerly hot secretary of Tom's Workers. Now Sea Express "Shift Station" Stationmaster.
- 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
- 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
Red-Hair Shanks - Luffy's pirate role-model. Left his precious straw hat with Luffy.
Contents
Chapter 410 - Nami Enlargement
Chapter 411 - Nami vs. Califa
Chapter 412 - Your Chance Has Ended
Chapter 413 - Hunter
Chapter 414 - Sanji vs. Jabura
Chapter 415 - Heat Up
Chapter 416 - Zoro vs. Kaku
Chapter 417 - Asura
Chapter 418 - Luffy vs. Rob Lucci
Chapter 419 - Legend of the Hero