SBS Volume 30




 * D (Dokusha means Reader)
 * O (Oda)

Chapter 276, Page 24
'''D: Welcome home, my <3 love. <3 Would you like dinner? Fufufu. <3 Or take a bath? Fufufu. <3 Or maybe <3 you'd rather <3 have...'''

'''ME? Wha...?! No?! '''

'''Start the SBS? ...Oh. Okay...'''

'''START THE SBS! '''

-Bye, Love Wife 2-

O: Okay, let's begin. (nonchalant)

'''D: Mr. Oda! In Volume 22, 1st panel of page 142, you drew the Poneglyph, but why is "Pandaman" written on it? Is Pandaman an important person (is he even a person?!) in the history of Alabasta? Please tell me!'''

O: A round of applause! Clap clap clap. Well done in finding it. Even I'd forgotten thet I drew that in there. But in any case, yes, Pandaman isn't hidden just in the drawings.

'''D: Oda! Won't you draw the seven protagonists with your mouth?'''

-P.N. Shuuichi-

O: No, I don't wanna! Stop tryin' to get me to do stuff like that!

Chapter 277, Page 44
'''D: I have a question. The other day while listening to the radio, I heard that it never rains during the Wimbledon Tournament in England. The reason for this is that they they use jet planes to blow rain clouds away. However, doing so makes the surrounding areas have a lot of rainfall. I immediately thought of Dance Powder upon hearing this. I'm quite surprised that it's actually possible for humans to control the weather to some degree but was this really the basis behind your idea?'''

O: Whether it would rain or not has been a life or death question for humans since ancient times, and many have dreamed of the power to control weather. The artificial rain that showed up during the Alabasta arc is something that humans have supposedly invented already. However, it costs a considerable amount to make the rain, and there's always the possibility that it would have rained regardless, so artificial rain has yet to be proven beyond doubt. The specific basis behind Dance Powder is silver iodide, which, if burned, is said to seed clouds and make them larger. Quite a curious substance, isn't it?

Chapter 279, Page 84
'''D: Dear nice sweet cute Oda-pie! Won't you please (x1000) make us a new class scheduler? Please, please, please!''' Shibu & Ishi.

O: A class scheduler? Yes, I made one of those a couple years back, and the readers seemed to appreciate it. Problem is, class schedulers look different now than when I was in school. I need your help. Send me your class schedulers, and tell me what's good and bad about it, so I can make one that's better than all the others!

'''D: Konnichiwa! One of my friends come from a place where they hold an annual "Belly Button Festival". Don't you think Conis and her friends will be there?'''

O: What's that? A "Belly Button Festival"? What do they do there, belly dance? Yes, of course everyone from Skypiea will be there. Enel too!

'''D: Why do all the good-looking girls in One Piece have big breasts? Oda, you're a chauvinistic a-hole! I'm sure Sanji understands that women are more than looks. He happens to be a gentleman.'''

S (Sanji): Of course, dear! It's what's inside that counts!

O: Sanji, did you see that? Nami put on her new bikini!

S: Ah, Nami! Isn't there something I should carry for you?

Chapter 280, Page 104
'''D: Dear Mr. Oda, can't you please tell me a bit about the Devil Fruit? In chapter 180, Enel says "If he's a Paramecia, his powers won't reach further than his body." Does this mean that, say, Captain Smoker and Sir Crocodile aren't Paramecias? Also, what are they? Bon apetit!'''

O: All right, let me explain. There are three base Devil Fruit types, as demonstrated by this list:

Did that help? Logia is the "best" of the three types, as it gives control over the forces of nature.

Chapter 281, Page 124
I got these funny proverb cards from Yoshiko-san, Tokyo. Don't forget your homework, now!


 * Rather long-legged than short-handed.
 * Rather nosy than not have a nose at all.
 * If one lies long enough, one starts to believe it oneself.
 * One shouldn't throw apples, that's the core of it.
 * Speech is silver, silence is gold.
 * A single drop does not fear the sea.
 * It's too late to start saving once one has hit rock bottom.
 * One isn't drunk until one can't lie on the floor without supporting oneself.
 * The one who saves for the night gets crumbs in the bed!
 * Rather be dumb and happy than learn one's lesson.
 * The one who lowers his head raises his butt - and that's just asking for it!
 * Rather impressively stupid than stupidly smart!

Chapter 282, Page 144
'''D: I've noticed that all the One Piece characters have a great fashion sense. Does that hold true for you as well, Oda?'''

O: Yes. As a man, one needs to focus on one's look and way of dressing. As an example, my hairdo grows wild, and gives me a very "natural look". My clothes are found in the second-hand store, and fit every occasion and season. I prefer suspenders to belts, and usually wear sandals - even on polished floors.

'''D: Explain one thing to me. In Volume 27, Luffy and Sanji make distilled water. How do you do that? You see, I'm planning a trip to the jungle as well.'''

O:Certainly. Here's how: One uses three containers - pots or something similiar - a big one, a small one, and one with a pointy or rounded bottom - the latter has to be clean on the outside as well. The water can be dirty moss water or even salt water. See the illustration for how to set them up. The water at the bottom will heat up and turn to steam, the steam will condense at the upper, cooler, container, and drip into the small container. Of course, it takes some time, but it will be pure drinking water - and that can at times be more valuable than gold.

Chapter 284, Page 184


O: The experiment has been conducted. I do not recommend others doing this. So please, don't send me any more of these crazy requests. P.N. Shuichi-kun. My front teeth hurt now!! They're about to break!! See you again next volume!!