Oda, Eiichiro

After Robin leaves the crew, the Straw Hats uncover the real motive behind the actions of the CP9 assassins and try to stop them from using the most destructive weapon of the ancient world.

Nico Robin is blamed for the attempted assassination of the mayor of Water 7, and the Straw Hats try to clear her name while uncovering information that the members of CP9 might be the real culprits.

Luffy, working with Usopp to repair the "Merry-Go," faces a tough decision when his money is stolen and he has to determine what will happen to the ship.

The Straw Hats, while working on repairs to the "Merry Go," face the Foxy Pirates in three challenges, and Admiral Aokiji, who knows about Nico Robin's past, finds them.

Monkey D. Luffy, an aspiring pirate who lost the ability to swim when he gained the power to stretch like rubber, explores Long Ring Long Land with his crew, and contemplates accepting a challenge from the Foxy Pirates.

Monkey D. Luffy, an aspiring pirate who lost the ability to swim when he gained the power to stretch like rubber, becomes embroiled in the fight between Kami Eneru, the powerful ruler of Skypiea island, and the Shandians, keepers of Jaya Island and its legendary city of gold.

The Straw Hats make a daring attempt to steal the treasure hidden on the island of Skypiea, not realizing the dangers lurking in their path.

When Monkey D. Luffy accidentally gains the power to stretch like rubber at the cost of never being able to swim again, he and his crew of pirate wannabes set off in search of the "One Piece," the greatest treasure in the world.

"Luffy narrowly escapes being executed by his old nemeses Lady Alvida and Buggy the Clown, but now he has the Navy hot on his trail. Leading the hunt is the relentless Captain Smoker, a man who has never let a pirate escape from his jurisdiction--P. [4] of cover.

Monkey D. Luffy escapes death by drowning at the hands of a nasty pirate captain and returns to Coco Village to face his final battle with Arlong.