One Piece 1st Printing Vol 34 First Edition Shohan Manga Japanese 2004 Jump R2

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One Piece Volume 34, titled The City of Water, Water Seven, was originally published in Japan on 4 August 2004 by Shueisha under their Jump Comics imprint. Written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece follows the adventures of pirate captain Monkey D. Luffy, whose body gained the properties of rubber after he accidentally ate a supernatural fruit, as he searches for the world's greatest treasure. This first printing (shohan) is the original Japanese-language tankoubon edition, making it a collectible item for fans and series completists. Volume 34 contains chapters 317 to 327 and concludes the Long Ring Long Land Arc before beginning the next one. It wraps up the Davy Back Fight against the Foxy Pirates and introduces Marine Admiral Aokiji, then begins the Water Seven arc as the Straw Hats arrive at the aquatic city seeking repairs for their ship, the Going Merry, where they learn the devastating extent of its damage. This volume marks a pivotal tonal shift in the series, moving away from the lighthearted Davy Back Fight toward the more serious and emotionally charged setup of the Water Seven saga, widely regarded as one of the most acclaimed arcs in the entire series. The item is listed in Very Good condition.