but would you say you're at....One Peace?
for real though, I know that hitting 1000 chapters makes this series seem impossible to get into but I really really encourage y'all to give it a go. It's one of the most rewarding story journeys i've ever had the pleasure to experience.
checking it out from the library sounds like a great idea! I know you said that's a lot to read on a computer screen, but if you've ever done any reading on a tablet or your phone then another option is the official shonen jump app. You can buy a membership for like $1.99 a month and read the entire backlog. You're limited to like 100 chapters a day or something but uhhhhhhhh shouldn't be a problem lol