Chapter 286

Chapter 286 is called "The Monster of Shandora".

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Volume: 31 Pg.: 7

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Short Summary
As the citizens of Skypiea try to escape their homes, Enel's lightning continues to destroy the land while Luffy runs up the beanstalk aiming to defeat Enel. Down at the base of the beanstalk, Wiper thinks back to the story of his ancerstor's good friend, Montblanc Noland. During the flashback we see his ancestor Calgara dealing with an exploration crew, defeating them all and burning the ship's remains. It is also revealed that Noland was a strong and good leader, who single-handedly killed a seaking underwater in order to feed his starving crew.

Long Summary
At Heaven's Gate, the gate-keeper responsible for charging visitors tries to charge all of the escaping Skypieans an exit fee; completely oblivious to the panic going on around the country. A citizen shouts out warning her to flee as well, as Skypiea is about to be destroyed. Back at Angel Island, the lightning from Enel's attack is causing devastation to the land, destroying buildings and sealing off exits while the White Berets aid in the evacuation.

On the Going Merry near Upper Yard's shore, Conis and her pet wait patiently as Luffy continues to climb Giant Jack in an attempt to reach Enel. Still waiting in the Shandian Village, the Chief is warned by his fellow people to hurry.

Near the base of the beanstalk, Usopp comments on how close the lightning strikes are getting, only for Nami to tell them all to run to their ship while she leaves to help Luffy, racing up the beanstalk using the waver. Zoro and the old man awaken, Robin advising them to leave soon. However Wiper doesn't move, instead watching the destruction the now ecstatic Enel is causing to his homeland. Thinking back to his childhood, Wiper remembers the time when his chief explained to him the one reason his ancestor Calgara had to retake their home and ring the bell, and that was for his good friend Montblanc Noland.

Going back 400 years into Jaya's past, an exploration crew is attacked by somebody they refer to as "Shandora's Demon." Fearful of the lone man, the crew's captain sets sail without all of his men, however this is all for nothing as the warrior skilfully throws a large iron ball on a chain, severely damaging the fleeing ship. Unable to escape, the crew is defenceless against Calgara's assault and quickly fall. Warning them to not move if they still wanted to live, he sets fire to the ship's remains and sends the surviving crew away on life boats; relieving them of all their supplies.

Further out on the Grand Line, another exploration crew are seen commenting on the extreme weather. Both the crew and ship in disrepair, they begin to despair and plead for their admiral to aid them. Rather then replying, he jumps overboard and into the ocean. Thinking he had abandoned them and committed suicide, the crew begins to question how he could have broken before them despite having entered the Grand Line twice before. Noticing he had even stripped and folded his clothes before diving, it isn't long before a familiar chestnut shape emerges from the water. Getting back on board, the crew welcome him back as a dead seaking is pulled out of the water, the admiral having just killed for food. Complaining about the crew's worthlessness, the admiral is revealed to be none other then, Montblanc Noland.

Chapter Notes

 * Calgara is introduced in person.
 * Montblanc Noland is introduced in person for the first time.
 * Montblanc Noland is shown to have easily killed a seaking underwater.

Anime Episodes

 * Episode 186 (p.2-8)


 * Episode 187 (p.9-17)

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Capitolo 286