## One Piece Chapter 290, pages 9-10: Light of Shandora - Chapter: 290 - Pages: 9-10 - Characters: Mont Blanc Noland, Kalgara, Noland's crew, Shandia warriors ### Summary 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. Page 10: Kalgara asks Noland, "The sound of this bell? Do you like it too?" Noland looks at the small snake, which hisses "CHURARARARA", and wonders, "I wonder... If you'll grow to be as large that other snake..." Kalgara laughs heartily, "Ahahaha! It'll take more than a hundred years before that!" Kalgara then warmly offers, "Noland, why don't you stay here as long as you want!? Tell me more about your travels. Since Shandora fell 400 years ago... You and your men are the first proper guest we've had on this island! We want to treat you right!" Noland replies, "Thank you. I'd love to collect more plant samples in the forest, And I do need to carry out some final preventive measures for tree fever as well." Nearby, Noland's crew members are excitedly examining items. They shout, "ADMIRAL! ADMIRAL! What's with that getup...?" and "LOOK! AN ETERNAL POSE! AND THERE'S EVEN A MAP, ADMIRAL!" A Shandia warrior comments, "Hmm, must be something our warriors picked up from one of the invaders in the past." Noland examines the map and deduces, "Judging by this skull-shaped figure, This must be a map of this island... The name 'Shandora,' Actually refers to the location of this city. Its name means 'right eye of the skull.'"