Key Takeaways
- Cover Stories in One Piece influence the main plot significantly.
- Characters like Koby and Hatchan saw major growth in their respective Cover Stories.
- Events from Cover Stories impact key moments in the series, such as CP9’s comeback or Pudding’s abduction.
As a longtime One Piece enthusiast who’s followed the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates through thick and thin, I must say that the recent developments in the story have been nothing short of thrilling! The introduction of the New Giant Warrior Pirates, especially Road, the self-proclaimed Sun God, has added a fresh layer of intrigue to the already complex world of One Piece.
It’s clear that the idea behind One Piece’s Cover Stories stands out as exceptional and ingenious. By presenting additional tales at the beginning of various chapters, creator Eiichiro Oda skillfully expands this captivating universe in a manner that sets it apart from other manga series.
Initially, some casual fans might overlook Cover Stories as insignificant episodes that aren’t worth their time. However, these stories are pivotal to the main narrative of the One Piece series. They introduce key characters and even set off world-altering events that significantly influence the overall plotline.
1 Koby And Helmeppo’s Growth After Training Under Garp
Diary Of Koby-Meppo
- Chapters: 83 to 119
- Episodes: 68 and 69
Initially, when Monkey D. Luffy bid farewell to his novice Marine companion, Koby, at the onset of the series, Koby was tiny and frail, yet harbored grand aspirations. However, upon the Straw Hat Pirates’ next encounter with Koby, it was apparent that he, along with Helmeppo, had undergone significant growth – not just physically but also emotionally – following rigorous training under Luffy’s grandfather, Monkey D. Garp.
Koby’s sudden change may seem to come out of nowhere, but all of this was covered in his own dedicated Cover Story, Diary of Koby-Meppo, in which readers get to see him and Helmeppo earn Garp’s trust and begin training with him. Curiously enough, this was one of the very few Cover Stories to be adapted into the anime, but avid watchers may have mistaken it for a random filler arc and missed it.
2 Hatchan’s Partnership With Camie And Pappag
Hatchan’s Sea-Floor Stroll
- Chapters: 182 to 228
At the start of the Sabaody Archipelago storyline, the Straw Hat Pirates encounter Camie, a mermaid, and Pappag, her chatty starfish companion. They request aid from the pirates to save their friend and associate, Hatchan, who surprisingly turned up selling takoyaki next to Camie. It’s unclear how he managed to escape his Marine imprisonment, and it’s puzzling why he was found peddling takoyaki with a mermaid.
I recently stumbled upon an intriguing tale called “Hatchan’s Sea-Floor Stroll,” where I had the pleasure of joining Hatchan on his thrilling adventures. Here, we witness Hatchan escaping from a marine ship, rescuing Camie from a colossal sea beast, and ultimately opening a takoyaki stand together. This unique narrative makes Camie, the mermaid, one of the select few characters in “One Piece” who debuted in a Cover Story before she was introduced in the main storyline.
3 Wapol’s Unexpected Appearance In The Levely
Wapol’s Omnivorous Hurrah
- Chapters: 236 to 262
Among the eccentric villains in “One Piece,” Wapol stands out as one of the quirkiest, and many viewers didn’t anticipate seeing him return after his early introduction to the series. However, quite unexpectedly, Wapol reappeared during the Levely Arc, and it was disclosed that he has ascended to a position of wealth and power as the ruler of the malevolent Black Drum Kingdom.
Wapol’s Joyous Exile Tale reveals the series of events that unfolded for Wapol following his banishment from Drum Island. He resorted to eating various items across different islands, was captured, and managed to escape incarceration. In a surprising twist, he utilized the abilities of his Devil Fruit to manufacture toys that became highly popular among children, which in turn led to him establishing a lucrative business. To add to his success, scientists uncovered an accidental creation by Wapol known as Wapometal – a robust shape-memory alloy. This discovery ultimately resulted in the World Government granting him an entire kingdom of his own. Furthermore, it’s important to note that Franky’s General Franky is entirely constructed from Wapometal.
4 CP9’s Recovery And Promotion To CP0
CP9’s Independent Report
- Chapters: 359 to 413
The majority of One Piece fans generally believe that CP9 is among the most lethal and powerful groups of adversaries encountered by the Straw Hat Pirates. Therefore, it’s no surprise that many were taken aback when they learned that Rob Lucci and his associates not only endured the Buster Call on Enies Lobby but also advanced to CP0. When did these events transpire?
The solution, quite clearly, can be found in the self-explanatory article named “CP9’s Independent Report“. This narrative reveals how Blueno used his Doa Doa no Mi powers to save each team member, their subsequent journey to St. Poplar for Rob Lucci’s medical expenses, and their subsequent earnings. The peak of this storyline portrays the World Government’s unsuccessful attempt to apprehend CP9, suggesting their incredible power. Although it isn’t directly stated, it is strongly hinted that this event may have led to their promotion to CP0. Additionally, this tale also suggests that Spandam survived his broken spine at Nico Robin’s hands.
5 How Caribou Ended Up In Wano
Caribou’s Kehihihihi In The New World
- Chapters: 674 to 731
The pirate called “Wet-Haired” Caribou has been chasing the Straw Hat Pirates since we first saw him during the Return to Sabaody storyline. It appeared that Luffy and his team had successfully dealt with him following the Fish-Man Island Arc, but then unexpectedly, Caribou reappeared in the Udon Prison section of the Wano Country Arc, where he momentarily allied with the protagonist.
In the “Caribou’s Kehihihihi in the New World” Cover Story, we find out how Caribou made his journey from Fish-Man Island to Wano. Initially captured by Jinbe, he managed to break free and part ways with his crew. He then stumbled upon a strange island where an old woman believed him to be her revolutionary grandson, Gaburu. Taking on this new identity, Caribou fought and defeated Scotch, who was affiliated with the Beasts Pirates. However, X-Drake retaliated by defeating him, capturing him, and transporting him to Wano for sentencing. The anime offered a quick recap of this peculiar tale in a flashback sequence, but it didn’t fully convey the complexity and detail of the Cover Story as a whole.
6 Bartolomeo’s Feud With Shanks
The Stories Of The Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet
- Chapters: 864 to 919
In the gripping tale of One Piece, an astonishing event unfolded: Shanks and his team sunk Bartolomeo’s vessel as retribution for desecrating the Red Hair Pirates’ flag on a New World island. This abrupt turn of events took many manga readers by surprise, especially the newer ones, but attentive readers who followed the captivating Cover Stories titled “The Tales of the Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet” would have anticipated this twist.
This Main Feature provides insights into each member of the Straw Hat Grand Alliance’s activities post-Dressrosa Arc. Among them, Bartolomeo has consistently piqued interest due to his swift replacement of the Red Hair Pirates’ flag with that of the Straw Hats seven years ago, an action which has only recently proven significant in the ongoing narrative. It’s truly astonishing!
7 The Introduction Of The New Giant Warrior Pirates
The Stories Of The Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet
- Chapters: 864 to 919
However, Bartolomeo’s sorrowful end isn’t the sole recent twist in the narrative that was earlier set up in “The Tales of the Self-Crowned Straw Hat Grand Fleet“. In fact, contemporary manga enthusiasts have now encountered the New Warrior Pirates during the Elbaf Arc: Goldberg, the chef, Gerd, the doctor, and Road, the navigator. Particularly intriguing is Road, who seized control of half the Straw Hat Pirates, arranged them in a large display, and started claiming to be the “Sun God.”
Just as anticipated, these distinctive and flamboyant personalities didn’t just appear out of thin air; they were initially presented in the previously mentioned Cover Story. It transpires that they were all associated with Buggy’s Delivery. However, Hajrudin managed to persuade them to abandon their previous allegiances and join the Straw Hat Grand Fleet instead. An interesting tidbit: the last member of the crew, Stan, the shipwright, is none other than the giant whom Rayleigh saved from the Auction House during the Sabaody Archipelago Arc.
8 How Blackbeard Kidnapped Charlotte Pudding
Germa 66’s Ahh… An Emotionless Excursion
- Chapters: 1035 to 1078
Among the many heinous things that Blackbeard has done in recent chapters of the One Piece manga, one of them was the sudden abduction of Charlotte Pudding, who can seemingly decipher the Poneglyphs for him with her third eye. While the anime tried to fill in the blanks with a brief flashback sequence, this was established during the Germa 66 Cover Story, titled Germa 66’s Ahh… An Emotionless Excursion.
In the same chapter where Niji and Yonji depart from Whole Cake Island, Kuzan and Van Augur appear, vanquish Cracker, and abduct Pudding. This event, hidden under the veil of Chapter 1064, is intriguing because it quickly influenced the main narrative of the series. As later revealed in the manga, Pudding was seen on Blackbeard Pirates’ ship during their skirmish with Law and the Heart Pirates. Consequently, the subplot titled “Germa 66’s Ahh… An Emotionless Excursion” is noteworthy for being the Cover Story that had the shortest duration before significantly impacting the overall storyline of the series.
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