This is one of the strongest volumes so far.

Finishing up our story with Chopper you get his full backstory. It's both heartwarming and heartbreaking all at once. The storyline in the past is the best part though the one running in current time is nearly jut as good. Then we get to a short break where we see Ace, Luffy's brother, which is great. Also more of Smoker is always a plus. Then we get to see Vivi's past with kazo, and it's really well done. Infact I'm loving this opening to the next major arc more than I remember.

Here's to a kickass action packed volume! A 4.5 out of 5.