One Piece, Vol 23: Vivi’s Adventure
Author: Eiichiro Oda
Publisher: Viz Media
American release date: December 1, 2009
Format/Genre/Length: Paperback/Manga/Action Adventure/232 pages
Overall Personal
Rating: ★★★★★
Just when they think they have
disabled the bomb that threatens the people of Alubarna, things get worse.
Turns out it has a built-in fallback position in the form of a timer! Now Luffy
et al have to scramble to try to overcome this new obstacle. It doesn’t help
that the Marines are there and so is Baroque Works. And Crocodile, of course.
And the rebels. That’s a lot between them and victory!
Once the danger from the bomb has
been handled, there are new questions – such as how can the Straw Hat pirates
get past the Marines and sail away? And will Princess Vivi sail with them, as
she has been invited by Luffy to join the crew.
This volume sees the end of the
Alabasta arc, time to move on. It’s a very satisfying ending, and we can see
clues as to what is coming. I am sure we have not seen the last of the Marines
– esp Captain Smoker and Tashigi. A blast from the past appears having assumed
a new role – you’ll never guess who! And the scene in the bath is hilarious!
I’m ready to move on with Luffy and the others. Great volume!
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