The Straw Hats stop in Loguetown, birthplace of the Great Pirate Era, to prepare for the Grand Line. Old and new rivals are waiting for them there.

When the Merry ends up inside a giant whale, Luffy must convince a grumpy lighthouse keeper to help rescue his crew and their ship.

The crew gets a friendly reception in Whisky Peak, a town that loves pirates. However, two assassins are lurking, and danger is close at hand.

A new crew member joins as the ship reaches Little Garden, a verdant island where the crew faces enormous challenges.

The Straw Hats are captured by two artists: one who paints emotions, and one determined to make them part of his most dangerous masterpiece.

Luffy and Sanji go on a dangerous mission to cure Nami's mysterious illness. Meanwhile, Smoker and Tashigi look into a Marine outpost.

The Straw Hats help Drum Island defend against King Wapol and his monster army when they return to take back the throne.