Buster Call

Buster Call is an emergency Marine order in the One Piece manga that summons five lieutenant generals and a fleet of warships to destroy a target, leaving no traces.

First mentionedCh. 359, p. 1137 chapters reference it

Named in Ch. 359, earlier than Ch. 398, the chapter often cited as its first mention.

Read chapter 359

Known from canon

6 facts

  1. Robin explains it is an emergency order that summons 5 lieutenant generals from the Navy Headquarters.

    Ch. 359, p. 11

  2. Robin says the Buster Call used to be that only the 3 generals and the top admirals could use it.

    Ch. 359, p. 12

  3. Blueno explains a Buster Call invoked by the Navy burnt an island to a crisp leaving no traces.

    Ch. 374, p. 16

  4. Spandam declares he has the authority to use the golden Den Den Mushi to trigger the Buster Call.

    Ch. 391, p. 7

  5. Spandine presses the button and announces he will trigger the Buster Call.

    Ch. 395, p. 10

  6. A fleet of Marine warships fills the sea and the command rings out that Buster Call will commence.

    Ch. 420, p. 22

Still unknown

4 questions

  • What criteria must be met to authorize a Buster Call?

  • How does the Navy coordinate ships during a Buster Call?

  • Are there any recorded Buster Calls besides the one on Ohara?

  • What is the exact number of ships in a Buster Call fleet?

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Timeline of mentions

5 key chapters
  1. Robin defines the Buster Call First mentionCh. 359, p. 11
  2. Blueno explains a Buster Call invokedCh. 374, p. 16
  3. Spandam claims trigger authorityCh. 391, p. 7
  4. Spandine activates the callCh. 395, p. 10
  5. Fleet begins the assaultCh. 420, p. 22

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