Publisher : VIZ Media (Shueisha)
Author & Artist : Eiichiro Oda

Review

Potentially the best volume so far — it’s the first one that adds real emotional depth to a character, especially Nami.
(We had Sanji’s backstory before, but this one takes it to another level.)

The Arlong arc is absolutely exceptional — Arlong himself is incredibly strong and Machiavellian, which makes the lore around him really compelling. The tension is real, and it raises the stakes for the crew in a meaningful way.

I’m seriously hyped to keep reading. I can’t wait to see how Luffy and the crew manage to face this challenge — and if they’ll be able to level up enough to take him down.

• Individual issues average : 4.3
• Universe / vibe : 5
• Plot : 5
• Pace : 4.5
• Hero Evolution : 3.5
• Characters Evolution : 4.5
• Crew Evolution : 4
• Combats : 4
• Illustrations : 4
• Letters : 4
• Cover : 4