## One Piece Chapter 292: To Meet, like the Half Moon Hidden by Clouds - Chapter: 292 - Pages: 0-17 - Characters: Aokiji, Marines, Montblanc Noland, Townspeople, King of Lvneel, Advisors, Royal Troops, Sailor, Noland's Crew, Executioner, Executioners, Kalgara, Seto, Nola, Shandorians, Skypieans, God of Skypiea, Skypiean forces ### Summary Page 0: A cover page illustration shows a Marine officer, identifiable as Aokiji by his curly hair and the sleep mask pushed up on his forehead, sitting casually on a stone ledge. He is wearing a Marine coat draped over his shoulders and is calmly drinking from a teacup. In the background, down a long arched corridor, several Marines are running in a panic, shouting and pointing. The chapter title is displayed at the top: "Chapter 292 'To Meet, like the Half Moon Hidden by Clouds'". At the bottom, a caption reads: "ACE'S GREAT SEARCH FOR BLACKBEARD VOL. 18 'THE TOP SECRET MARINE INTELLIGENCE SHIP CATCHES ON FIRE'". Page 1: A flashback begins with a narration box: "In a certain kingdom in North Blue, There lived a man named Montblanc Noland." Noland, a man with a distinctive chestnut-shaped growth on his head, is shown smiling broadly. He walks cheerfully through a quaint town, carrying a newspaper. Townspeople greet him warmly: "Morning, Mr. Noland!" and "Good morning!" Another narration box notes, "The townspeople had no idea whether Noland's tales were truth or were fiction." Noland is then seen sitting on a log in a snowy landscape, surrounded by a large group of excited children and some adults. One child asks, "Tell us the story about the country of dwarves!" Noland smiles and replies, "Sure, why not. It was back when I was still-" The narration continues, "Noland the explorer was always speaking of his great adventures so grand and unbelievable they seemed like lies." The scene shifts to a bustling port where a large, majestic ship arrives. People on the docks cheer, "It's Noland's ship!" and "Welcome back, Noland!" The narration states, "One day, upon returning from another voyage, Noland reported to the king thus:" The King of Lvneel, looking eager and wide-eyed, says, "Tell us more of your stories!" Page 2: Noland stands before the King of Lvneel, gesturing grandly with both hands as he passionately describes his discoveries. He says, "Its name is Shandora, and if there ever were a city of gold, it surely refers to this city!" The King and his advisors listen with wide-eyed amazement, their eyes literally sparkling with greed and wonder. A narration box transitions the story forward: "5 years later, Lvneel Kingdom". The King, now looking serious and authoritative, tells Noland, "Marie Joie has granted us permission to enter the Grand Line. As such, I wish to appoint you the admiral of our next exploration fleet." Noland, bowing respectfully with a confident smile, replies, "I humbly accept the post, your majesty..." Page 3: Noland warns the King about the perilous journey ahead: "Yes, but... In that case, I must ask your majesty to be prepared to face the harshest of dangers." The King stubbornly replies, "I, too, have decided to personally come aboard. Is that clear? However, you are to leave your former crew behind this time. My royal troops will be taking their place for this voyage." The scene abruptly shifts to a disastrous voyage on the Grand Line. The fleet is battered by massive storms and attacked by giant, terrifying sea monsters. Panic ensues among the inexperienced royal troops. Voices cry out in terror: "NOLAND!" "IT'S A MONSTER! SAVE US!" "ADMIRAL NOLAND!" "THE SAIL'S BEEN TORN APART FROM THE WINDS!" "SHIP NO. 3 IS MISSING! IT MUST HAVE VEERED OFF COURSE!" "ICEBERG UP AHEAD! THE RUDDER WON'T MOVE!" "ADMIRAL NOLAND!" "NOLAND!" "NOLAND, WHAT DO WE DO!?" "ARE WE STILL NOT THERE YET!?" Noland is shown gritting his teeth in intense frustration and stress, thinking, "DAMN LANDLUBBERS! I KNEW THOSE SOLDIERS COULDN'T HANDLE THIS VOYAGE...! AT THE VERY LEAST, I HAVE TO PROTECT THE SHIP HIS MAJESTY IS SAILING ON!" Page 4: The battered ship finally arrives at an island. A sign in the corner reads "Marine calendar, Year 1127, November 16th." The King, looking out eagerly from the deck surrounded by his exhausted troops, asks, "Is that the island, Noland!?" Noland smiles confidently, "Yes, Most definitely, your majesty!" However, as the perspective shifts to show what they are looking at, the shore is just a sheer, barren cliff face. A small, familiar house sits alone on the edge of the cliff, but the lush jungle and the golden city of Shandora are nowhere to be seen. A large, jagged "!!?" speech bubble expresses the collective shock of the crew as they stare at the empty landscape where the other half of Jaya should be. Page 5: Noland is shown kneeling on the barren ground near the edge of the cliff, staring out at the sea in utter disbelief. He mutters to himself, "WHY...? WHY DOES THE ISLAND MEET THE SEA HERE...?" Behind him, the King's face is shown in an...