As far as Shonen go, One Piece has a tendency to not enjoy leaving loose ends. Oftentimes, many characters and their tales continue in cover stories, giving the reader some kind of idea about their status, should they end up returning. Even previously presumed dead characters, such as Mr. 9 and Miss Monday are confirmed alive and well through this medium. However, even with its existence, many characters, especially in the later arcs, have been thrown into scenarios which throw their continued existence into question.