## One Piece Chapter 290, pages 8-9: Light of Shandora - Chapter: 290 - Pages: 8-9 - Characters: Mont Blanc Noland, Kalgara, Noland's crew ### Summary Page 8: Kalgara continues his explanation, "To ensure that the spirits of our ancestors, Who've long ascended to heaven can nevertheless find their way back here anytime, The sound of this bell carries a message." Noland listens intently and repeats, "A message?" Noland thinks back to his journey, realizing, "I never imagined that the sound I heard that day was this giant golden bell..." Kalgara says, "We ring this bell to convey our message: 'WE ARE HERE.'" A panel shows Noland's ship sailing on the rough seas towards the island. Kalgara declares proudly, "To the ends of the seas for all to hear! And we will not run nor hide! The bell's sound carries the proof of Shandora's former grandeur," Page 9: Kalgara stands tall with his spear and says, "Thus, we call this bell which sings the pride of this city, 'Light of Shandora.'" Noland smiles and says, "Yes... I hear a true and dignified ring from it..." Kalgara looks surprised and asks, "You do!?" Noland confirms, "Yes." Noland recalls his perilous journey, saying, "During our voyage, The light of Shandora guided us in the middle of a storm. By any means, it shouldn't have been possible to hear a bell in the midst of a raging storm, But I did! I heard the sound of this bell...!" A flashback panel shows Noland's ship being tossed by massive waves in a storm while his crew struggles to keep it afloat. Below, Noland and Kalgara stand before the giant golden bell.