D: I was surprised when I noticed that Luffy's abs are parted so clearly. Do you have tight abs like Luffy, Oda-sensei?

O: Why, of course I do. Seriously like, when I take my shirt off... it's just insane. You wouldn't really think so, normally, but look at when I slouch forward... See? There are three separate areas on my stomach, clear as day. What? Those are stomach folds? What are those? What are you talking about?! Look at my tummy! Look! *blob* Look! *blob*

D: Doesn't anyone on Luffy's crew fall in love? Will there never be a romance among crew members? (Sanji is an exception in this case) I'm just wondering. from Naoko

O: Of course they're in love... WITH ADVENTURE! (good one)

D: Hello. I enjoy your manga. Now, I have a question. Occasionally, Sanji will say something about "Brotherly Soul." What kind of soul is this? Does it taste good? From Hanshimin

O: It tastes like umeboshi. Now, what kind of soul is it? It's a "Hey yo!! Ain't I the shit?!" "Hell yeah, brother, you're slick!!" "What the hell? No, YOU'RE slick, punk!!" "Yeah, I'm No. 1 in this town!!" "Wahahaha" kind of soul.

D: Oda-sensei hello! I have one question. When Tubifex's Super Sparrow Tweetums eats food, does it have teeth, like the Super Spot-billed Duck Karoo? It was so cute, I was drawn to it instantly. I want to know more about Tweetums. So!! (P.S. I hope more of these Super animals continue to show up!) P.N. Super Octopus

O: Yes, it has teeth. Its favorite food is Super Worms, Super Sharks, and Footballfishes.

(Note: The Footballfish's Japanese name is prefaced by the word for "Super.")

D: Even me, a weak little boy, turned to THIS in just three minutes!! T.C., Grand Line I used to be made fun of, for being a wimpy little boy. When I saw Rumble Ball in a magazine and tried it out, I could see it take effect before my eyes!! Now I'm the target of all my friends' envy!! P.N. Jack, aka Toshio

O: Hey (lol). That Rumble Ball sure is something! Why don't you all try it out now?!

D: On p.80 of Volume 9, Commodore Purin Purin of the 77th Marine Branch was introduced. Was he modeled on Purin Purin-chan from the 1981 anime, "The Adventures of Purin Purin"?? I've been wondering for ages. Please tell me. by Kana-chan

O: Wow, that takes me back. It wasn't really a model, just a vague memory. It's not as if I liked the show. It was a puppet show aimed at girls, featuring a princess named Purin Purin, right? I guess she got that name because she was a princess. My older sister liked the show, but all I could remember was, what a dumb name and hairstyle. I'm guessing you saw a rerun and noticed the similarity, Kana-chan. Thank you. They sure had a lot of weird puppet shows back then.

Purin Purin: Man, I can't even remember what she looked like now

D: Hello, Oda-sensei. I have always enjoyed reading One Piece. Now forgive me for being so blunt, but I want to see Luffy try on all the wigs in the changing room on 2nd panel of p.168 in Volume 33! Please, Oda-sensei!! Do it for me!! P.N. Naopi

O: Oh yes, all those mysterious costumes. I left that one up to my staff member Y-san, since that's in his field of interest. He happens to be the father of a young girl who loves Sailor M**n very much. By the way, my workplace is a collection of freaks and weirdos.

Bishoujo Senshi (Pretty Girl Warrior) Luffymoon, Baka-tono Luffy, Yankee Luffy, Oyaji Luffy.

D: In Volume 33, "Davy Back Fight!!" p.152, what do peanuts have to do with "Peanuts Strategy"? P.N. Kissa

O: I dunno... I tried using it in a sense like "coward." For fun. It's not like I'm making fun of peanuts or anything. Peanuts from Chiba are yummy.

D: WOULD YOU LIKE SOME DELICIOUS ONION CAKE? P.N. Negikuma Maria

O: Wow, onion cake! What? Can I really? Gosh, thanks! Chomp chomp chomp! Mmmm yes yes, this is it, this harmonious mix of onions and cream... munch munch munch munch chomp chomp flop twitch twitch wee-ooo wee-ooo wee-ooo wee-ooo wee-ooo...

D: Odacchi, greetings! I've been harboring some doubts lately. In Chapter 277 of Volume 30, when Luffy is trying to escape from the giant anaconda, he opens up the snake's eyelids, but how can he do that when he's inside the eye? Please ask Luffy how he did that!! by Miinyan