SBS Volume 32




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

Chapter 299, Page 86
'''D: Hello, Oda-sensei! Why is it that the number of Gedatsu's hairs changes from place to place? How many are there, exactly? Please answer in Oda-speak.'''

O: Oda-speak... how did you find out about that?! The reason why the number of Gedatsu's hairs changes is because... BOTEMANOHONUSSODEREMOKEFYOBOTEMAMUCHAPOPOSHIBIWHOREALLYCARESMAHAHANYUNYONYON. That's why.

'''D: When I realized that God Enel's "I am God" (神なり) was a pun for lightning (雷), I thought it would be a good idea to nominate Ei-chan for president in the next term of my father's "WOF: World Oyajigag Foundation". (An oyajigag is like a pun)'''

O: I'm not worthy. I'm only in my 20s. Stop.

Chapter 300, Page 106
'''D: Odatsu-sama! With your eyes rolled back, you cannot draw your manga!!!'''

O: AH!! Whoops!!! (Drew Luffy with his eyes rolled back) →

'''D: How are you doing, Oda-sensei? I would like to ask you a question. In the Volume 23 bathing scene, all the guys went to check out Nami and Vivi's bodies. I can understand Sanji, King Cobra and Igaram, but why were Luffy, Usopp and Chopper spying, too? PLEASE ANSWER! (SERIOUSLY) If you don't give me a serious answer, I... I... I'll SUE YOU!! by Chairman of the Keep Men From Peeping Federation, Shikobaya Pinoko.'''

O: The reason they were all peeping is because they are healthy boys. I don't think there need be any other reason. But I think Chopper might have done it because the other guys were. Besides, not wanting to gaze upon the naked flesh of beautiful young women would be an insult to them! But that's just my... Sanji's opinion.

D: Oh Enel, Enel, wherefore art thou Enel?

O: Yeah. Thanks for the postcard.

Chapter 301, Page 126
'''D: To Oda-sensei, previously in the 27th volume, you talked about Sokotsuya-san. And now Sue's voice actor is credited as Sokotsuya-san. Who is the actor, then? Please give us the real answer.'''

O: The real answer is Nami's VA, Okamura Akemi. It's pretty hard to tell, isn't it? Fans of the anime, listen very carefully and you might be able to tell which of the regular cast is playing which animal.

'''D: On the fifth panel of Volume 30 p. 153, Sanji and Usopp are climbing the ship. What exactly is Usopp wearing? WHAT'S THAT "SPLAT" FOR? WHAT IS IT?'''

O: They're OCTOPUSHOES. A brand new weapon developed at the Usopp Factory, Octopak Shoes!! They have suckers on the back, so technically if you wear four, one for each limb, you should be able to climb anything, according to Usopp, at least. We're not sure exactly how powerful they are. But anyways, try saying Octopak Shoes ten times fast!!

'''D: Good evening, Oda-sensei. Let's start off with a fight! "Acchi Muite Hoi (right)". Since I won, here's my question. Are the people of Skypiea born with hair like this? The, uh, stalks (?) are really thin. I can't imagine they support those balls of hair. Now GIVE ME (command) a PROPER ANSWER.'''

O: ...I lost... I actually lost at Acchi Muite Hoi......anyways, those things are like, uh, natural perms. They also call it "NABH" for short. It stands for Natural Ad Balloon Hair. The reason why they stay up fine when the supports are so thin, is because they try really hard.

Chapter 302, Page 146
'''D: That "Conine" medicine that Montblanc Noland made really exists, doesn't it? The other day I just opened up a dictionary and happened to see a definition for "quinine", which is made from the bark of a "quina tree". Is that the basis for the medicine in the story? Quinine: An alkaloid made from quina bark. Works to relieve fever and stomachaches. Especially effective against malaria.'''

O: Yes. It does exist. However the "wood fever" that I described in the story does not exist, so have no fear. Covering topics about disease is always delicate, as there is always the chance that people will find it too upsetting or it has too deep a historical context. Therefore authors tend to fudge the details somewhat.

'''D: Oda-sensei, bellybutton!! I am an 8-year old girl who likes animals and One Piece. I found a bird named "Aisa" in a book of animals. Did you take Shandia Aisa's name from the bird?'''

O: That's right! It's a bird. Whenever I have trouble with a name, I just open my handy-dandy book of birds. It works pretty well for girls' names!

'''D: Hello! Odacchi-sensei. I've always wanted to ask you about something, and that is... the anime voice actors! I think it would be really neat and informative to have profiles or messages from the cast that breathes life in Luffy and friends! By the way, I am a big fan of Zoro's VA, Kazuya Nakai.'''

O: A lot of people are asking for this. I'll have to think about it.

Chapter 304, Page 188
'''D: Oda-sensei, try changing the "shi" in Nico Robin's "shinko furuuru" (Cinco Fleur) to "chi". If you don't say it... I'll do it.'''

O: Then it becomes "chinko furuuru" (sounds like "wave your wang around") Chinko Furuuru!! (Robin-style) HEY WAIT A SECOND!! Don't make me say such filthy things. This manga is an extremely refined and elegant piece of art. Would you mind not ruining it?

'''D: What's underneath that skirt of leaves that Wiper has around his waist? Is he "exposed to the elements"?'''

O: HE'S ALL HANGING OUT. (thumbs up!!) I'm pretty sure. That would be pretty rough, though. I wonder if he has some kind of loincloth keeping everything secure underneath. Oh well... I dunno. (hey)

'''D: One day, my friend "H." was telling me that Enel's stretchy ears "Are actually..." and then he received judgment and was blown to smithereens... What was he trying to tell me, even though he knew his life was in danger?!?!?!?!?!'''

O: Enel already left for the Fairy Vearth so I'll answer for him. Enel's stretchy ears are actually made of mochi... (sticky rice cake) "Yahahaha!!" KABOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

(Due to author absence, the SBS is now concluded)