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This volume compiles three exciting chapters of the beloved manga series, packed with action, humour, and heart, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a young boy, Monkey D. Luffy aspired to become the King of the Pirates. His destiny took a dramatic turn when he accidentally ate the enchanted Gum-Gum Fruit, one of the infamous Devil Fruits that granted him the extraordinary ability to stretch his body like rubber. However, this newfound power came with a steep price: Luffy would never swim again, a dire limitation for a burgeoning pirate. Undeterred, Luffy now sails the perilous seas, drawing closer to the ultimate prize—the One Piece, reputed to be the greatest treasure ever known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, the stakes reach an all-time high as Luffy and his trusty companions—Sanji and Zolo—find themselves ensnared in a fierce battle against time and the sinister Gecko Moria. 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But as the battle intensifies, Luffy is confronted with a heart-wrenching decision that could demand the ultimate sacrifice to ensure their survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEiichiro Oda masterfully combines riveting storytelling with vibrant artwork, creating a world that is as vast and unpredictable as the ocean itself. \u003ci\u003eOne Piece (Omnibus Edition), Vol. 17\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a tale of adventure and friendship, but also a testament to perseverance and the indomitable will to achieve one's dreams, no matter the odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45746533695724,"sku":"9781421583372","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781421583372.jpg?v=1726687977"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/pop-culture-best-selling-books.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}