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After a series of misadventures, including a tense interaction with the infamous Buggy the Clown—who recognizes Luffy’s straw hat and ignites a chaotic circus showdown—the Straw Hat crew manages to escape. Their escape leads them to new encounters, including the fearsome Arlong, a pirate captain with a notorious reputation in the East Blue.
As tensions grow, the stakes rise when Nami’s past connection with Arlong is revealed. Originally a resilient child from a village under Arlong’s control, Nami’s goal has always been to save her village and gain its freedom—which ultimately pits her against her friends due to her complicated ties to the notorious pirate.