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[NARRATOR] This is the time known as the Great Pirate Era.

A countless array of pirates go to battle across the seas

in search of the One Piece,

the legendary treasure left behind by Gold Roger,

King of the Pirates.

Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body turned to rubber

after eating the Gum-Gum Fruit,

sets sail to become the next King of the Pirates.

As Luffy and his crew conquer numerous obstacles,

they capture the unwanted attention

of the World Government,

which will use any means necessary to stop them.

[LUFFY] Now this is exciting!

I can't wait to see what kind of adventure's up next!

[NARRATOR] With a charted course awash in danger and intrigue,

the crew will cut a path across the Grand Line to the New World!

[NARRATOR] A long time ago in the waters of the East Blue,

there were three boys who dreamed of becoming pirates.

Seven years after Sabo's short-lived voyage,

Ace followed him to sea.

See you soon. Keep training hard!

[ACE chuckles]

[NARRATOR] Three years after that,

Luffy departed from his hometown, Windmill Village,

with his heart full of dreams.

[LUFFY] Sabo was first, and Ace was second.

I may be the last to go, but I'm gonna be the best!

I'm comin' for you, Ace!

And all my special moves work now, too!

[NARRATOR] But after the death of Ace,

Luffy's optimism from that day is nowhere in sight.

Me? King of the Pirates?

What a joke!

I'm useless.

I'm so...

I'm so weak!

[LUFFY] "I Want to See Them! Luffy's Mournful Cry!"

[PIRATE A laughs] Anyone who stands between us

and the Grand Line is getting wrecked!

And we're starting with the chumps on that island!

[GARP] Ready the cannonballs.

Meteor Fist Shower!

Heads up, scumbags!

[PIRATES screaming]

[DADAN grunts]

I... think you've had enough today.

[DADAN grunts]

[BANDIT A] It's Garp!

[BANDIT B] Garp is back and he brought his battleship!

[BANDIT C] Should we run?

[gasps]

[MAN H] I read about the battle at Marineford in the paper!

Congratulations on your victory!

[GARP] Word travels fast these days, huh?

[MAN I] Is Luffy okay?

Now that Whitebeard's dead,

the pirates are going out of control.

Is that why you're here?

Things have gotten bad.

We're afraid to go out. They're like vultures staring us down.

I don't mean to complain,

but I'm afraid they could invade any second now.

Not likely!

I just sunk three of 'em with cannonballs on the way out here.

Really? Whew!

[GARP] Eh, they we're nothing but a bunch of blowhards.

All bark and no bite.

But seas are gonna be tense the world over

without Whitebeard to scare off all the thugs.

Even if that's not the Navy's "official" stance.

Anyway, since you're so far from our base,

I prepared a little something.

See?

[MARINES] Sir!

[MAN J] "Security by Navy Vice Admiral Garp"?

That'll scare 'em off for sure!

[WOMAN A] One look at that and they'll straighten right up!

While you're here, there's one more problem.

A bunch of mountain bandits came down to the village.

They took over Makino's bar and they aren't leaving.

[GARP] That so?

[MAKINO] Please! Calm down!

[DADAN] Hello, Garp!

Hey, that's one right there!

[DADAN] How dare you show your face here

after what you've done!

[MARINES, CROWD gasp]

[MAN K] Garp!

That's not good!

[MARINES] Vice Admiral!

[panting]

Back off, men. She's a friend.

[MARINES] Huh?

[DADAN panting]

[DADAN] The hell I am!

You were right with them on that battlefield!

Those poor boys and you didn't do a damn thing to help them!

Why did you have me raise Ace? Huh?

Why did you have me take care of them

if it was going to end this way?

[gasps]

[grunts]

You stood there and watched that boy die!

You care more about your damn job than your family!

"The great hero of the Navy"!

I hope you're proud of yourself, you heartless piece of crap!

[MAGRA] Now, now, Boss. Take it easy!

[DADAN] Say something, you bastard!

Why didn't you help him?

Why didn't you do something?

Look me right in the face!

You spineless wretch!

You answer me, dammit!

Dadan! Enough!

[MAKINO] Mm-mm.

Makino...

[panting]

[DADAN panting]

How do you think he feels?

He's their grandfather. He's suffering, too!

He was right there and he couldn't do a thing!

You're wrong.

[DADAN] "Garp is suffering"?

No.

[DADAN] The only one who's really suffering here

is Luffy, damn it.

[MAKINO] Okay, since you asked so nicely,

let's learn some manners today!

Thank you for the lesson.

Hah! Nice one. Wow!

[ACE] Heh.

[MAKINO] Well, close.

Since we haven't actually started,

you should say, "thank you in advance."

Really? That was wrong?

I dunno. Sounded pretty polite to me.

That may be true, but it's a special situation.

So, every detail has to be perfect.

After all, Ace wants to pay respects

to a very impressive captain.

A friend of yours.

Y'mean Shanks?

Yep!

But by the time I get to meet him,

I'll be a captain myself.

As a pirate and as your big brother,

I gotta thank him for saving your life

or we're both gonna end up looking bad.

'Kay, so let's pretend Shanks is here with you right now.

What do you say?

[ACE] Hi. I'm Ace. Who the hell are you?

Boo!

I know you're pirates, but I don't think he'd be impressed.

Yeah! Be way more cool!

Fancy meeting you here.

Boo.

[gasps]

Trash talk! Trash talk!

Hey, punk! What's your deal?

Boo!

Mister? What's your deal?

[MAKINO] Boo!

'Cause he didn't say "punk"?

[MAKINO] Nope! Nope!

[laughs] Luffy, stop! You're distracting poor Ace!

Go be stupid somewhere else. We're learning here!

You little pest!

I'm not distracting!

Oh, yeah!

I found an anaconda nest

filled with a bunch of eggs and they're super huge!

Let's grab 'em and cook 'em up!

What? Man, that sounds awesome!

No, not right now.

Aww...

[ACE] I'm gonna learn some manners even if it kills me!

[LUFFY] I can't go on my own!

What if the anaconda mom finds me?

But if you're there with me, we can beat it for sure!

C'mon, let's go!

[ACE] I said no!

Luffy loved Ace more than anything in the world.

[MAKINO crying]

Makino!

[MAYOR] Hey, Garp.

What happened to Luffy?

The newspaper said he went missing after the war.

That he did.

A submarine carried him away.

The Admirals attacked and tried to stop him from escaping,

and afterwards, they held a search,

but they couldn't find a single trace of him.

There was no shipwreck, so he's probably alive.

[CROWD sighs]

That's a relief!

Wait, so what's up with this bandit?

She obviously seems to know Garp,

but why did he let her punch him like that?

Yeah.

[DADAN] Luffy's been a little moron since the day I met him,

but no matter what he does, I'm always on his side.

[DADAN] As much as I'm hurting, I know he's got it worse,

and it breaks my heart.

[DADAN] Luffy!

I know things are hard right now,

but don't you dare give up!

[NARRATOR] Meanwhile, far away and far along the Grand Line

in a place known as the New World.

Shanks...

I don't know how I can ever thank you enough.

No need to make a big deal out of it.

Whitebeard was a rival,

but I still held a lot of respect for the man.

[SHANKS] Even Sengoku felt that way.

[SHANKS] As for Whitebeard and Ace,

I'm sure you won't object to their friends

taking care of the burial.

That's enough! Let me take responsibility.

Well, I suppose it's time for us to go.

Yeah, thank you again.

[SHANKS] I can only imagine how tough this is on Luffy.

Even so, his brother died like a true man.

Take it back or else.

You don't know anything about the man who saved my life!

This is his era. Don't you forget it!

[SHANKS] Maybe Ace wouldn't want to hear this,

but that's exactly what Captain Roger would've done.

[SHANKS] There were times when I wished

he wasn't too bold to run away...

[SHANKS] Too bold to shed tears.

[SHANKS] Listen, Luffy.

It's not only victory that makes a man, but defeat.

Joy and sorrow alike.

There's no shame in backing down.

[SHANKS] There's no shame in crying...

[SHANKS] ...so long as you overcome it.

[LUFFY] Damn it!

I couldn't save my crew or my brother!

Why? Why? Why?

Why am I so weak?

Damn it! Damn it!

I'm useless!

Luffy.

[LUFFY] Go away!

[LUFFY] Leave me alone!

[JIMBEI] I cannot.

Although I understand your pain,

I will not allow you to hurt yourself any more.

It's not your business!

This is my body!

[JIMBEI] What of Ace, then?

Who sacrificed his body to protect you?

Was that none of your business?

You bastard. Shut up!

Say one more word and I'm gonna crush you!

If that would make you happy, then why don't you try?

But let me warn you, injured though I am,

you will not defeat me.

Not in that condition!

Gum-Gum... Pistol!

[JIMBEI growls]

[panting]

[panting]

[panting]

[ACE] Let me tell you something.

A while back, when I was hunting down Teach,

I went to Alabasta Kingdom

and I saw my brother for the first time in three years.

As soon as I saw his face, a weight lifted from my heart.

And do you know why?

[yells]

Ow! Are you insane?

Stop! Luffy!

I've had enough of your nonsense!

[LUFFY yells]

[JIMBEI grunts]

Boy, you can't see a thing. You're blind.

You never doubted your strength,

but now the confidence that once allowed you

to soar above the clouds has been shattered.

Your brother, who was your guiding light,

has faded away, and your enemies stand so tall

and cast so great a shadow, that you can do naught

but cower in the darkness.

And now, you strike out like an animal

at the cage your doubt has placed around you.

Hate to tell you though,

you're still not strong enough to beat me.

So, you're smarter than you look.

Now fire, Pacifistas!

[KIZARU] Huh.

[LUFFY yelling]

Struggle all you like,

but you're trapped in the palm of my hand!

[JIMBEI] So long as you are consumed by regret and guilt,

you will never find your way forward!

Luffy, your pain may be great, but it mustn't devour you!

There is yet joy beyond your sorrows!

What's gone may be gone,

but you still have something left in this world to treasure.

Don't you?!

[ZORO grunting]

Hey, you wanna screw around?

Go do it somewhere else.

I'm tryin' to build muscle here!

Luffy! We've got a big storm on the horizon!

Make preparations, quick!

[USOPP] I had a big one! You just missed it!

But the next one is gonna be even bigger!

Scram!

I'm almost done! Just keep your pants on!

It's okay. No matter how bad you're hurt,

you're in good hands!

By the way, this one might sting a little bit.

Oh, Luffy!

If you like treasure, this research is fascinating!

Come see!

What's up, buddy?

If you're checkin' on the cola engine,

it's in super shape.

Wow!

And if you're checkin' on me, well, I'm super, too!

[BROOK] Good morning, Captain!

Rise and shine!

How about I play you a little song?

Really get those bones moving!

[BROOK laughs]

Luffy.

Luffy!

Luffy!

Luffy.

Luffy!

Luffy.

Luffy!

Captain Luffy!

[ALL] Luffy!

[LUFFY crying]

[JIMBEI] Hmm?

My crew...

I still have my crew!

Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin,

Franky, and Brook!

They're still out there, waiting for me!

[sighs] Now do you see?

[LUFFY] I have to get back to the ship

no matter how long it takes me.

Guys! Meet back on the Sunny in three days!

[ALL] Roger!

[LUFFY] Everything's a mess and I'm already late,

but I have to make it back to Sabaody.

I know they'll be there.

[ACE] It wasn't just knowing he was safe,

or seeing him smile again...

When you've got a bungling kid brother like me...

...ya can't help but worry a bit.

He might be a bit much for all of you to handle,

but take good care of him for me.

[ACE] I mean, sure, he wasn't the snot-nosed kid

following me around anymore, but more than that...

He had friends...

A crew that he could depend on.

No matter what, he'll be just fine,

so I don't have to worry anymore.

[LUFFY] I wish they were here right now.

I miss them.

I miss my crew!

[NARRATOR] Luffy thinks of his friends

scattered across the seas.

Involved in their own struggles,

they all search for ways to return to Sabaody.

When news from the War of the Best reaches them,

they realize the situation is even more complicated

than they feared.

[LUFFY] On the next One Piece!

"Straw Hats in Shock! The Bad News Has Reached Them!"

I'm gonna be King of the Pirates!