Quick Facts
| Volume | #18 |
| Released | 2011-03-21 |
| Pages | 225 |
| ISBN | 978-1421546841 |
| Official Title | Ace Arrives |
| Release Date (JP) | April 4, 2001 |
| Arc | Alabasta |
Inside this volume
The Straw Hat crew finally reaches the desert kingdom of Alabasta, but their long-awaited arrival immediately draws the attention of both the Marines and the criminal organization Baroque Works. As the crew begins its journey across the kingdom, an unexpected reunion introduces an important figure from Monkey D. Luffy's past while the growing crisis threatening Alabasta becomes increasingly clear. The leader of Baroque Works also sets new plans into motion after learning that the Straw Hats have survived.
As the story shifts deeper into the Alabasta Arc, the volume expands the conflict beyond simple pursuit, exploring the kingdom's worsening civil unrest, the motivations of its people, and the mounting pressure on Vivi Nefertari to save her homeland before it tears itself apart.
Quick Facts
After leaving Little Garden behind, the Straw Hat Pirates finally arrive in Alabasta alongside Vivi Nefertari. Before they can begin their mission to stop the kingdom's civil war, they encounter Smoker, whose pursuit of Monkey D. Luffy is interrupted by the sudden appearance of Portogas D. Ace. Ace's arrival reveals his close relationship with Luffy and briefly reunites the brothers before they continue on separate paths.
As the crew travels inland, they experience the harsh realities of Alabasta's deserts and witness firsthand how drought and political manipulation have devastated the kingdom. The abandoned city of Erumalu and the growing desperation among the population reinforce the scale of the conflict that Crocodile has engineered behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, the senior agents of Baroque Works gather at Spiders Cafe, where they receive orders directly connected to Operation Utopia. The organization begins coordinating its final stages while the Straw Hats race toward the rebel stronghold of Yuba.
The volume concludes with a confrontation between Luffy and Vivi. While Vivi hopes to prevent bloodshed by reaching the rebels first, Luffy insists that defeating the true mastermind behind the conflict is the only way to save Alabasta, forcing Vivi to reconsider her approach.
Chapters in this volume
View more- Ch. 156Oh Come My Way Days
- Ch. 157Ace Arrives
- Ch. 158Landing in Alabasta
- Ch. 159Come On
- Ch. 160Spiders Café at Eight O'Clock
- Ch. 161The Green City Erumalu
- Ch. 162Adventure in the Kingdom of Sand
- Ch. 163Yuba, the Town of Rebels
- Ch. 164I Love My Country
- Ch. 165Operation Utopia
- Ch. 166Luffy vs. Vivi
Major events
Characters introduced
SUPPORTINGPortogas D. Ace
One PieceOne of the most obvious features on Ace is his tattoos. Ace's back tattoo is left intact in the English version of the dub despite 4Kids' previous edits to crosses. At the same tim
SUPPORTINGBentham
One PieceMr. 2 Bon Clay is an "okama", a Japanese slang term for a transvestite. He has a flamboyant attitude, and is prone to singing and dancing. His martial art style is called "Okama Ke
SUPPORTINGBabe
One PieceHe is an officer agent of the Baroque Works, Mr. 4 has a four on his bat and shirt. He's a large, and inhumanly strong batter. He wields a four-ton bat. Being very dimwitted, he on
SUPPORTINGMiss Merry Christmas
One PieceMiss Merry Christmas is a Baroque Works agent partnered with Mr. 4. Unlike her partner, who is very slow, Miss Merry Christmas talks very fast. She has the power of the Mogu Mogu n
SUPPORTINGBones Daz
One PieceDaz Bones is a former bounty hunter who joined the organization Baroque Works and is the highest-ranked male Officer Agent and the strongest under Crocodile himself. His codename i
SUPPORTINGCrocodile
One PieceCrocodile is the leader of Baroque Works, a secret organization of assassins and spies, and a member of the Shichibukai. Utilizing Baroque Works, he incites rebellion in the kingdo
SUPPORTINGZara
One PieceZara, better known by her alias Miss Doublefinger, is the second highest ranking female officer agent in the secret organization known as Baroque Works. As an officer agent, she is
SUPPORTINGKung Fu Dugong
One PieceThe Kung-Fu Dugongs are a type of Dugong living in Arabasta that is famous for their martial arts skills and strength. Their code of honor states that once they are defeated, a Dug
SUPPORTINGToto
One PieceToto is Kohza's father and the only man left living in the deserted city of Yuba. Originally, Toto was a relatively fat but healthy looking old man. However due to the three year d
SUPPORTINGKohza
One PieceKoza is Princess Nefertari Vivi's childhood friend. As a child, he was the leader of the Suna Suna Clan. As an adult, he became the leader of the Arabasta Rebellion.
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