Stranded on a sinking boat, carefree Luffy begins his journey in search of a pirate king's lost treasure. But first, he'll need a crew, a ship and a map.
After securing a map to the Grand Line, Luffy, Nami and Zoro are taken hostage by a no-nonsense clown. New cadet Koby is cornered by Vice-Admiral Garp.
In need of a proper ship, the gang reaches Syrup Village and meets the cheerful Usopp and his best friend Kaya. A sinister threat disrupts their plans.
With his friends in danger and Klahadore's plan in motion, Usopp seeks help from the Marines. Blades clash when a fierce battle erupts at Kaya's mansion.
The Straw Hat Pirates face their first adversary as a group. At a floating fish house, Luffy befriends a cook, and Zoro enters a duel with a warlord.
Sanji and head chef Zeff put their differences aside to save a severely wounded Zoro. A ruthless Fishman on a mission stirs up trouble for the crew.