Chapter 252

Chapter 252 is called "Junction".

Cover
Volume: 27 Pg.: 107

Wapol's Cover story Vol. 15 "It's the grand opening of Wapol's toyshop!"

Short Summary
Nami gets excited after realizing that the City of Gold in on the island they are on. Luffy, Usopp and Sanji run into the Shandians and Wiper shoots a cannonball at them which Luffy deflects with Gomu Gomu no Fuusen. The Shadians clash with the Priests and the Strawhats reunite at the sacrificial altar. They set up a camp where they all discuss what happened to them. After the discussion, Luffy decides that they are going to find the gold.

Chapter Notes

 * Upper Yard is the lost section of Jaya.
 * The title "Junction" refers to the fact that Upper Yard used to be joined with Jaya.
 * Chopper mimics Sanji's joke (where he stands on the edge of the ship with his back turned while in flames and says something manly) in this chapter.
 * Pandakid appears on the cover next to Wapol's toy stand.

Anime Episode
Episode 165