Pirates vs CP9 (One Piece #42) 2.5Stars

 

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Title: Pirates vs CP9
Series: One Piece #42
Arc: Water Seven #11
Author: Eiichiro Oda
Rating: 2.5 of 5 Stars
Genre: Manga
Pages: 207
Words: 10K

A lot of fighting between the Straw Hats and the CP9. It goes to one vs one battles or two vs two in some cases, as the fighting spreads all over the place. The premise is ridiculous. Robin is handcuffed and one of the CP9 has the key. They all split up so the Straw Hats have to split up to recover each key in hopes it is the correct one.

So a lot of swirly fighting going on. If you like fighting, then this volume will be right up your alley.

★★✬☆☆

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From Wikipedia:

"The Key to Freedom"

"Pirates vs. CP9"

"Handcuffs No. 2"

"Mr. Chivalry"

"Franky vs. Fukurô"

"Power"

"Life Return"

"Monster"

"Monster vs. Kumadori"

"The Terrifying Broadcast"

The Straw Hats and Franky break off and engage CP9 in battle. Unsuited for the initial pairings, the crew exchanges opponents to improve their chances of victory, allowing two members of CP9 to be defeated. Meanwhile, Luffy follows Robin's captors, CP9 leader Spandam and CP9's strongest member Rob Lucci. Lucci fights Luffy in order to give Spandam time to take Robin to the government's inescapable prisons. Instead, while trying to call for help, Spandam accidentally triggers the destruction of the Straw Hats, summoning the world government to destroy Enies Lobby and whoever is on it.

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