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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.

Princess Vivi devises a plan to test the hearts of a gang of so-called rebels. They talk a good game, but will their bite measure up to their bark?

The Straw Hats cross paths with the Barbar Sand Pirates, and Ace runs into big trouble when he gets separated from the group.

Luffy's crew encounters treacherous birds and man-eating foliage on its desert odyssey, and just when they think the coast is clear, a great disturbance emerges from beneath the sand!

Before they can start their trek across the desert, Luffy and the Straw Hats are stopped at the shore by the cute - but formidable - Kung Fu Dugongs.

Ace and Luffy's happy reunion is crudely interrupted by the Billions of Baroque Works. They may be outnumbered, but these brothers are no ordinary pirates!

Captain Smoker has Luffy in his grasp until a fiery stranger creates a diversion, giving the Straw Hats a chance to make a break for it.

The Straw Hats arrive in Alabasta with precious little time to stop the rebellion. Sanji and Chopper are sent to gather supplies for a dangerous trip across the desert.

The Straw Hats rescue a man of many faces as they approach Alabasta. Sure, he's good for a laugh, but they may regret pulling him out of the drink.

Chopper sets sail for Alabasta with his new friends, and Dalton thinks back to his first meeting with Princess Vivi.

After an explosive battle with Wapol, Luffy begins the tiring process of convincing Chopper to join his pirate gang.

Wapol attacks Nami in her weakened condition, but Monkey D. Luffy is quick to step in and even the odds.

When Wapol orders his goons to attack the Straw Hats, Chopper shows off a little something he calls the Rumble Ball!