Nami engages in a heated debate with a newspaper-delivering bird over the rising prices. Amid the carefree enjoyment of being aboard the ship and the playful antics of the crew, Nami seizes a moment to share the newly acquired wanted poster.
Simultaneously, within the hallowed halls of the army headquarters, an officer solemnly conveys a report from East Blue. The notorious pirates Buggy the Clown, Don Krieg, and Arlong, with bounties of 1 million, 10 million, and 20 million berries respectively, were all vanquished by a nameless pirate, Luffy. The Marines have decreed that Luffy’s bounty should be set at 30 million berries, a strategic move to nip potential threats in the bud while they are still nascent. Amidst the cheers and jubilation of Luffy and his companions, Nami alone comprehends the profound implications. She solemnly explains that the escalation in bounty will beckon more formidable bounty hunters and even the Marines themselves, all bent on capturing or perhaps eliminating Luffy.
As the Going Merry sails towards the Grand Line, a distant island comes into view, catching Zoro’s observant eye. Nami imparts her profound knowledge, sharing that the island is called Loguetown, the birthplace of Gol D. Roger, the legendary Pirate King, and the very place where he met his fateful end through execution. The crew decides to visit Loguetown, with Luffy eager to see the site of Roger’s execution. Ussop departs for the purpose of purchasing chemicals for his experiments, while Zoro heads off, though his intentions remain mysterious.
In the bustling market of Loguetown, Zoro happens upon a scene where a young woman is surrounded by two imposing swordsmen. She valiantly challenges the two adversaries and emerges victorious, only to lose her footing and tumble to the ground. Zoro steps forward to offer assistance, but when he gazes upon her face, he is struck by both shock and a sense of uncanny familiarity—her visage bears an eerie resemblance to someone named Kunai.
Meanwhile, on a distant island, the enigmatic figure known as Hawkeye approaches the crew of the Red-Haired Pirates. Hawkeye shares a piece of information about Luffy, a topic that Shanks had conversed with him about years prior. Shanks, the captain of the Red-Haired Pirates, is pleased to finally lay eyes upon the wanted poster of his young protégé, Luffy, as he embarks on his own grand journey.
Back in Fusha Village, Luffy’s hometown, his newly published wanted poster becomes a sensation. The villagers express their admiration and joy, recognizing that their town is now fated to become renowned as the birthplace of a bold and audacious pirate, setting sail towards the Grand Line.