The Buggy Pirates fight each other for the right to take their lost captain's place. While they're busy beating each other's brains out, a cannibalistic tribe makes plans to have something special for dinner.

Luffy has a run-in with Captain Smoker, and his failure to keep a low profile helps Buggy draw a bead on him. Elsewhere, Zoro takes a chance that his skill can overcome a dangerous curse.

Luffy battles with Kuro on the beach, while the Veggies (with Kaya in tow) flee Jango the Hypnotist.

Usopp's friends run away with the heiress Kaya. Jango races off after them, but not before sending Butchie into a berserk rage. As Zoro continues his battle, Luffy takes on Captain Kuro.

Kaya rewards the Straw Hat Pirates' efforts to save her with a ship to call their own - the Going Merry!

Nami manages to rescue Zoro's missing swords and attempts to revive Luffy. With one of the Meowban brothers down, the other rages on even more fiercely than before!

Nami discovers a map to the true location of the dragon's nest, and Zorro puts his steel to the test against Eric the Whirlwind.

Luffy leads a daring - but foolish - raid on Crocodile's casino. His poor planning lands him behind bars with Captain Smoker - and more importantly, leaves Vivi unprotected.

Chopper, Zoro, and Luffy get separate from the others. When the heat makes Luffy act even stranger than usual, his friends wonder if they joined the right pirate gang.

Zoro hopes to attain a new level of strength when he fights a foe with a body made of blades. The Straw Hat sword-slinger is determined to become a man who can cut steel - or die trying.