Chapter 216

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Volume: 23 Pg.: 209

Hatchan's Sea-Floor Stroll Vol. 30: "Hatchi's escape!"

Hatchi runs away with the treasure while Keimi and Pappug look on in shock.

Short Summary
Luffy and his crew part ways with princess Vivi.

Long Summary
After escaping marines main ships thanks to Mr. 2, the Strawhats are waiting for Vivi at the meeting point. The princess is ready to start her speech for Alubarna ceremony. All over the country, speakers have been put so that everyone can hear the princess story. The place is full of people come to see her. When she starts speaking, she remembers her encounter with a ship who was able to give her hope when she was about to loose faith.

When they hear her, the Strawhats believe that she will not be able to see eachother again before the marines catch them and are about to depart. But suddenly Vivi and Carue appears in front of them with a handy speaker. The princess in Alubarna being only Igaram disguised. However, Vivi has came to say good bye, her duty and her love to her country are too important for her to join the crew. But when asked if they will still be friends in the future, the pirate unable to answer her because of the marines nearby, show silently the mark of their eternal friendship.

Plot Points
Vivi says farewell to the Straw Hats.

Returning Characters

 * Straw Hat Pirates
 * Luffy
 * Roronoa Zoro
 * Nami
 * Usopp
 * Sanji
 * Tony Tony Chopper
 * Arabasta's people
 * Vivi
 * Carue
 * Igaram
 * Nefertari Cobra
 * Toto
 * Kohza

Anime Episode
Episode 129