## One Piece Chapter 72: TO EACH HIS OWN POSITION - Chapter: 72 - Pages: 0-24 - Characters: Monkey D. Luffy, Nami, Roronoa Zoro, Usopp, Sanji, Eiichiro Oda avatar, Arlong, Hatchan, Kuroobi, Chew, Bellemere, Nojiko, Shanks, Alvida, Cabaji, Mohji, Richie, Genzo, Villagers, Fishmen, Fishman ### Summary Page 0: The cover of One Piece Volume 9, titled "TEARS". The colorful illustration features Monkey D. Luffy smiling broadly on the left, with Roronoa Zoro and Sanji below him. On the right, Nami sits on a cliff edge, holding her staff, looking back over her shoulder. Usopp is seen in the background. The author's name, Eiichiro Oda, is printed at the bottom. Page 1: The inside flap of the volume cover. It features a message from the author, Eiichiro Oda, accompanied by a drawing of a potato-like face wearing a crown. The text reads: "ODA EICHIROU. CURRENTLY, IT IS JULY OF 1999. AS PREDICTED BY NOSTRADAMUS, IT IS THE MONTH WHEN THE WORLD WILL BE DESTROYED BY THE KING OF ANGOLMORE. AND AS SUCH, THE WORLD GOVERNMENT HAS CALLED FOR ANGOLMORE'S ARREST. (HIS APPEARANCE IS PICTURED AS ABOVE.) HIS PUNISHMENT SHALL BE DETAINMENT UNTIL AUGUST. IF ANY OF YOU SPOT HIM, PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO ATTACK HIM BY ROLLING SOBATS OR PILEDRIVERS. -WORLD GOVERNMENT-" Page 2: The title page for Volume 9, presenting the same layout as the cover but in a monochromatic orange and white style. It shows Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Nami, and Usopp. The text reads "ONE PIECE", "VOLUME 9 - TEARS", and "EIICHIRO ODA". A map of the world serves as the background. Page 3: A character introduction page featuring a large, detailed drawing of Arlong, the fishman pirate captain. He is shown roaring with his jagged teeth bared, his hand outstretched. The text reads "ONE PIECE", "VOLUME 9 - TEARS", and "EIICHIRO ODA". Page 4: A story recap and character introduction page for Volume 9. It provides a summary of the story so far, titled "THE STORY OF ONE PIECE". The page includes small portraits and brief descriptions of key characters: Arlong, Hatchan, Kuroobi, Chew, Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Usopp, Nami, Sanji, Bellemere, Nojiko, and Red-Haired Shanks. Page 5: The table of contents for Volume 9, titled "TEARS". It lists the chapters included in this volume, starting with Chapter 72, "TO EACH HIS OWN POSITION", and ending with Chapter 81, "TEARS". A drawing of a flintlock pistol decorates the bottom of the page. Page 6: The title page for Chapter 72, "TO EACH HIS OWN POSITION". The cover story, "ADVENTURES OF THE BUGGY CREW VOL. 25 'THE SILHOUETTE SHINING AGAINST THE SKY'", shows Buggy's crew and Alvida gathered on the shore, sweating as they look toward a high rocky pillar in the distance. Three small silhouettes stand on top of the pillar, shining against the sky. Page 7: The story begins with Usopp hiding behind a wooden wall, his eyes wide with shock. He thinks, "ARLONG EMPIRE!? HE'S TRYING TO BUILD HIS OWN NATION...!?" Usopp turns to Nojiko and asks, "SO THEN, HE'S GONNA TURN ALL OF EAST BLUE IN TO HIS 'FISHMEN EMPIRE'!?" Nojiko replies, "BUT THAT WOULD INCLUDE MY HOMETOWN TOO! WHAT-EVER HAPPENS, HAPPENS. ALL WE CAN DO IS QUIETLY SIT STILL AND ENDURE IT. FOR NOW, THAT IS..." Usopp questions her, "FOR NOW...?" Suddenly, Nojiko looks up in alarm, shouting, "AGHHH! WHAT'S THAT!?" She then sees what is happening and yells, "GEN!?" Page 8: Genzo is confronted in the village square by Arlong, who is accompanied by his officers Kuroobi and Chew. Genzo's coat is open, revealing several swords and guns strapped to his body. Arlong looks down at him menacingly and declares, "POSSESSING A WEAPON, IS A CLEAR SIGN OF REBELLION, THE CAUSE OF ANY UNREST AND DISTURBANCE IN MY LANDS." Arlong's sharp teeth form a cruel smile as he continues, "AND SO, TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE AREN'T ANY MORE REBELS LIKE YOU, I'LL KILL YOU TO SHOW THE OTHER VILLAGERS WHAT HAPPENS TO REBELS!" Page 9: Usopp is seen running away in a panic, thinking, "WHA!? ALL HE DID WAS COLLECT SOME WEAPONS! HE'S SERIOUSLY GOING TO KILL SOMEONE OVER THAT MUCH!?" Nojiko angrily yells after him, "THAT SON OF A...! H-HEY, YOU! COME BACK HERE OR YOU'LL BE KILLED!" Meanwhile, the villagers gather around Arlong, protesting. "WHAT'S THE MEANING OF THIS, ARLONG!? ALL OF US HERE HAVE LOYALLY PAID THE TRIBUTE WITHOUT ANY COMPLAINTS FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS! THERE'S NO WAY ANY OF US HAVE EVEN THE SLIGHTEST INTENTION OF REBELLING AGAINST YOU!" Nojiko runs toward the commotion, shouting, "SO LET GO OF GEN!" A villager tries to stop her, "NOJIKO! WAIT!" Arlong ignores their pleas, stating firmly, "I'VE ALREADY STATED THAT THE MERE ACT OF POSSESSING WEAPONS IS A CLEAR INTENT TO REBEL. I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO KILL THIS MAN FOR THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF MY LANDS!" Page 10: Arlong glares fiercely at the gathered villagers, threatening them. "ANY COMPLAINTS? YOU WOULDN'T RATHER HAVE ME DESTROY THIS ENTIRE VILLAGE, WOULD YOU...?" The villagers, including Nojiko, look terrified. Arlong continues his warning, "KNOW THIS, HUMANS! IF...