Crocodile snatches Vivi off the back of a giant crab, but Luffy's not having it. The rubber-man goes toe-to-toe with the sandman in a battle that will end in bloodshed.

Sanji shows up in the nick of time to make the crocs cough up the key to Luffy's freedom, but the ravenous reptiles spit up something else instead.

A royal impostor has the rebel army hell-bent on bringing Cobra's reign to a violent end. Meanwhile, Luffy and his mates find themselves in deep trouble and even deeper water.

While the Straw Hats are stuck in the clink, King Cobra addresses the starving people of Nanohana. Will his unbelievable revelation drive his subjects past the brink of rebellion?

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.

Vivi takes Luffy's advice, and the Straw Hats head towards Rainbase for a confrontation with Crocodile. Karoo finally reaches the palace with Vivi's warning for King Cobra.

Crocodile reveals himself to the Baroque Works assassins and discloses his dastardly plan for Alabasta. After departing Yuba, Luffy takes a stand that forces Vivi to rethink her mission.

The assassins of Baroque Works gather at Spider's Cafe, and the Straw Hats arrive at Yuba only to find it buried in sand.

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.

Fire Fist Ace is hired by two young boys to hunt down and capture a lethal bounty hunter known only as the Scorpion.

The Straw Hats continue their journey to Yuba, where a bittersweet reunion with a childhood friend awaits Princess Vivi.

The pursuers from the Oniwaban Group haven't made an appearance for over a week, and during this time Megumi familiarized herself with the Kamiya Dojo group. Sanosuke, however, was still unsettled and feeling frustrated knowing that Megumi was the one who made the opium that caused his friend's death. Then one day, Megumi suddenly disappears. In a letter they found from her, it stated that she had left of her own volition, but Kenshin and the others found this to be unnatural. They decide to head to Kanryu Takeda's residence, the man who was sending spies after her.

The pursuers from the Oniwaban Group haven't made an appearance for over a week, and during this time Megumi familiarized herself with the Kamiya Dojo group. Sanosuke, however, was still unsettled and feeling frustrated knowing that Megumi was the one who made the opium that caused his friend's death. Then one day, Megumi suddenly disappears. In a letter they found from her, it stated that she had left of her own volition, but Kenshin and the others found this to be unnatural. They decide to head to Kanryu Takeda's residence, the man who was sending spies after her.

Hyottoko, a member of the Oniwaban group, raids Kamiya Dojo, where Megumi is hiding. He unleashes his special attack "Fire Breath," in which he breathes fire from his mouth, onto Kenshin and Sanosuke. Anticipating the defeat of Kenshin and the others at the appearance of the powerful middle-ranked spy, Megumi tries to flee the scene, but Kaoru stops her and says "He's fighting for you," telling her to believe in Kenshin's strength.

Gojo and Geto are assigned to the mission of escorting and erasing the young girl compatible with the Tengen - the Star Plasma Vessel. Amanai Riko is being targeted by the Curse User Group Q, and the religious cult the Star Religious Group.

The battle between Muta and Mahito continues and reaches its conclusion. Later, on October 31st, a veil is lowered over Shibuya and various jujutsu sorcerer teams assemble around the area.

The battle between Muta and Mahito continues and reaches its conclusion. Later, on October 31st, a veil is lowered over Shibuya and various jujutsu sorcerer teams assemble around the area.

The battle between Muta and Mahito continues and reaches its conclusion. Later, on October 31st, a veil is lowered over Shibuya and various jujutsu sorcerer teams assemble around the area.

The battle between Muta and Mahito continues and reaches its conclusion. Later, on October 31st, a veil is lowered over Shibuya and various jujutsu sorcerer teams assemble around the area.

Gojo and Geto are assigned to the mission of escorting and erasing the young girl compatible with the Tengen - the Star Plasma Vessel. Amanai Riko is being targeted by the Curse User Group Q, and the religious cult the Star Religious Group.