The Back Story
There once was a man who had everything in the world. . . wealth, fame, and power. His name was Gold Roger, and he was King of the Pirates. Before they hung him from the gallows, these were the last words he said:
“My fortune is yours for the taking. . . but you’ll have to find it first. I left everything I own. . . in One Piece.”
Now. . . pirates from all over head for the Grand Line, hoping to find the treasure that will make their dreams come true. The Grand Line is filled with the world’s most treacherous waters, making it virtually impossible for sailors to navigate their way to Gold Roger’s riches. It’s been nicknamed The Cemetery of Pirates.
This is the age of the greatest pirates who ever lived!
The Story
Moments before his execution, the legendary pirate Gold Roger revealed that his greatest treasure, One Piece, was hidden somewhere on the deadly sea route known as the Grand Line. Thus began the Great Age of Piracy, with countless pirates competing to rule the seas and, ultimately, find Gold Roger’s treasure. Monkey D. Luffy is one such pirate. As a boy, he accidentally ate the magical Gum-Gum Fruit, which gave him the power to stretch like rubber — but made it impossible for him to swim. Years later, Luffy sets out in a leaky rowboat, hoping to use his rubber powers and endless optimism to become King of the Pirates.