Chapter 101

Chapter 101 is titled "Reverse Mountain".

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Volume: 12 Pg.: 33

Diary of Coby-Meppo Vol. 16: " Obstruction of Obstruction of Obstruction of Bombardment".

The Vice Admiral suddenly stands, surprising everyone who though he was dead and crushing the cannons making it impossible to fire. Garp is depicted without his wound (a drawing mistake).

Short Summary
The Straw Hats are finally ready to enter Grand Line. Thanks to the map they stole from Buggy, Nami understands that they have to reach a point called Reverse Mountain, a mountain crossing the Red Line where the current of the four Blue Sea diverse into Grand Line. After a scary encounter with the giant Sea Kings of Calm Belt, they finally reach the cliffs of Red Line and the narrow entrance of the canal that will help them climb Reverse Mountain. Despite the storm and the heavy currents, they succeed and sail toward the sea at full speed.

Long Summary
Luffy thinks the light from the light house shouldn't disappear, claiming it is an emergency as they can get lost. Nami reminds Luff why she is the navigator, remembering the way it is her job. Later, Nami reveals to the rest of the Straw hats that the entrance to the Grand Line is Reverse Mountain on the Red Line, most to the shock of everybody thinking it might be impossible to climb a mountain with a ship. Zoro wondering if the map is accurate the reason being she stole it from Buggy but Luffy on the other hand looks excited to go to that "magic" mountain. Zoro suggest entering the Grand Line from the South, shocking Luffy, the captain explains that they must enter from the mountain because it is "cool", much to Nami dislike at Luffy's answer.

Suddenly the weather calms down, surprising everybody, especially Nami. She explains that they need to head toward the storm in order to arrive at the entrance. Soon, she realizes that they are indeed in the "Calm Belt " and that they are in trouble because there are no wind. Nami nervous about the outcome, orders everybody to row, prompting Usopp to remind her that it is not a rowboat. Nami explains that the Grand Line is surrounded by 2 seas, one being the Calm Belt sea, a sea without any wind.

The ship starts shaking, confusing everybody that it might be an earthquake. Soon, the crew realizes that they are surrounded by sea kings. After a moment with the sea king, the crew is back to the storm, Nami reminding Zoro why they need to use an entrance, Zoro now agreeing with her.

Nami than understands why the have to head for the mountain, explaining that the waves from the 4 seas gather there to create a stream. The stream would push the mountain's canal and when the water has reached the mountain's peak it will push back to the Grand Line. The only problem is controlling the rudder to avoid the ship to sink. Luffy on the other hand does not understand and Sanji is amazed by Nami.

After awhile, they see a big shadow ahead, being the Red Line surrounded by fog. Sanji and Usopp take hold of the rudder. While turning the heavy rudder to avoid getting off route, it accidentally breaks. Luffy has no choice but to transform into a rubber balloon to avoid hitting the gate. After a brief moment of suspense, the crew is finally back in track, cheering for their accomplishment.

The crew amazed by the wonders of nature, they soon see the Grand Line.

Chapter Notes

 * Nami shows the map stolen from Buggy, and it reveals the geography of Grand Line surrounded by the two Calm Belt and the entrance of Reverse Mountain.

Anime episode
This chapter is among anime Warship Island filler Arc:
 * p5 to p10: Episode 55 (Calm Belt part)
 * p2 to p4 and p11 to p19: Episode 61

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