One Piece, Vol. 9: Tears by Eiichiro Oda

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About the Book

As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber — at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world. In this volume, Luffy and crew must contend with "Saw-Tooth" Arlong and his nasty Fish-Man pirates, who specialize in using mafia tactics to squeeze the lifeblood from innocent villagers. Needless to say, it comes as a big surprise to everyone that pirate-hating Nami has been a member of Arlong's crew all along.

As the Straw Hats stand up against Arlong's brutal reign, the volume peels back the painful backstory behind Nami's actions, revealing the devastating sacrifices tied to her past and her foster mother, Bellemere. What begins as another pirate showdown becomes the emotional core of the entire early series, as Luffy and his growing crew step up to fight not just for treasure, but for Nami's freedom and dignity.

Reader Reception

Widely regarded by longtime fans as the volume where One Piece "comes into its own," Tears has drawn an outpouring of emotional reader response, with many describing it as the first time the manga made them cry. Readers on Goodreads have called it the point where the plot and characters truly click into place, praising how it transforms the Straw Hat Pirates from a loose band of misfits into a genuine found family, with Nami's backstory frequently cited as one of the most affecting in the entire series.

Why Choose This Book?

• A defining, emotional turning point: Widely considered the volume where One Piece's storytelling truly comes into its own.
• Part of a global manga phenomenon: One Piece is one of the best-selling manga series of all time, with Eiichiro Oda's work translated worldwide.
• Deepens Nami's character: Reveals the tragic history behind her connection to Arlong and her foster mother, Bellemere.
• A fierce, higher-stakes villain: Introduces Arlong as one of the series' first truly menacing antagonists.
• A pivotal found-family moment: Marks the point where the Straw Hats become bound by loyalty, not just circumstance.

About the Author

Eiichiro Oda began his manga career at the age of 17, when his one-shot cowboy manga Wanted! won second place in the coveted Tezuka manga awards. He went on to work as an assistant to some of the biggest manga artists in the industry, including Nobuhiro Watsuki, before winning the Hop Step Award for new artists. His pirate adventure One Piece, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 1997, quickly became the best-selling manga in history.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Fans continuing the One Piece series from Volume 8
• Manga readers who enjoy emotionally rich, character-driven storytelling
• Fans of the One Piece anime wanting the original source material for one of its most beloved arcs
• Readers who enjoy found-family narratives with genuine emotional stakes
• Anyone looking for the arc widely considered the series' true creative breakthrough

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Order now and bring home One Piece, Vol. 9: Tears — the emotionally unforgettable volume where One Piece truly finds its heart.