Chapter 355

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Volume: 37

Straw Hats with Animals

Quick Summary
As the day of Tom's trial draws closer, Spandam arrives.

Long Summary
After successfully opening the "Sea Train" to the public, it took Tom's Workers another four years to build the other three railways. Despite this, other islands were taking advantage of Water 7's need of materials. Tom's future would be desided withing three days, so he continued to work while he awaited judgement. Iceburg questions if things really will change however, Tom confidently exclaims that the results will happen in the long run.

At that moment, they are interupted by some men who had been looking for Tom. Before they can introduce themselves, a cannon hits Spandam, the supervisor of Cipher Pol No.5. As the other members look at Spandam, Cutty Flam reveals it was he who hit him with a cannon from his latest model in the Battle Frankys, which has successfully defeated a Sea King.

Iceburg begins to hit the Battle Frankys while Cutty Flam attemps to stop him. Iceburg explains that despite the fact that they are not created for injuring people, if they are left lying about and found by someone with other intensions, they could be extremely dangerous. As Tom chuckles at the pair, Spandam tells them to listen to him. Tom questions whether it is about the trial however he is told that CP5 know nothing of that.

Iceburg and Cutty Flam return back to headquarters where Kokoro and Yokozuna are waiting. The pair explain to them that Tom is talking privately with Spandam. They all believe him to be something to do with the trial however, Tom is seen saying he knows nothing about some blueprints. Spandam exclaims that that is a lie and that he knows about him being the shipwritght who built Gol D. Roger's ship. Tom chuckles that the government already know this to Spandam's surprise and he tells him to research why that is.

Doing so, Spandam is seen asking a barman about this to which it is explained that since he kept his promise, Tom will mostlikely have all charges against him dropped. Spandam recalls when he got the Gorousei to leave the matter of the Pluton blueprints in his hands. He exclaimst that there will be no "aquital" and orders more agents to be brought to Water 7.

Back at headquarters, Tom calls both Iceburg and Franky and gives them blueprints which shock both instanly when looking. They are informed that the World Government know of the blueprints and it is no longer safe for him to have them. Iceburg calmly agrees to take care of them while Cutty Flam excitedly exclaims they should build it to which he is hit for. Tom chuckles and tells them to do as they like and also shows Nico Robin's Bounty which he states is something which worries him.

On the day of the trial, Cutty Flam goes into town to buy things to celebrate when Tom is proven innocent. Kokoro comically gives Franky trousers then goes to wake up the sleeping Tom and Iceburg as the court arrives. Tom's Judge also appears to already know Tom's charges will be dropped. As Cutty Flamlooks at the ship, it is attacked by a bunch of battle ships which turn out to be his Battle Frankys. He continues to look on as he witnesses the suffering his ships are causing.

Iceburg alerts Tom and Kokoro about the ships attacking. At this, Kokoro states its not Cutty Flam to which Iceburg snaps that he already knew. As the pair race to Scrap Island, the same thing Cutty Flam is doing, Spandam is seen gleefully watching the devestation close by.

Plot Points

 * Tom had the Pluton blueprints.
 * Iceburg and Franky were both given the blueprints however, Iceburg took them to look after.
 * Tom was the one who showed Iceburg Nico Robin's Bounty.
 * Spandam is the one behind the attack.

Character Introduction

 * Spandam
 * Gorousei

Returning Characters

 * Flashback
 * Tom's Workers
 * Tom
 * Iceburg (Young)
 * Cutty Flam/Franky (Young)
 * Kokoro
 * Yokozuna
 * CP5
 * Spandam
 * World Government
 * Gorousei
 * Tom's Judge