One Piece Arcs Explained
For all the anime lovers let’s explore the One Piece Arc. To all those who are unaware the Arabasta Arc is the eleventh story arc of the manga and anime One Piece. Also, it is the fifth and last story arc of the Arabasta Saga.
The plot shows how the Straw Hats finally reach the desert kingdom of Arabasta and begin their race across the land to reach Alubarna. They want to reach here before a massive war breaks out between the kingdom’s royal guards and the rebels. However, they are being hindered by the true perpetrator of the war, Mr. 0 (Crocodile), and his remaining Baroque Works officer agents.
While the Going Merry is on its way to Arabasta the crew is trying to catch fish to eat. Vivi explains how Crocodile is seen as a hero in Arabasta and no one can see his plan to take over the kingdom. Later they steer through a hot spot- an undersea volcano that makes the sea hot. We also see Usopp and Luffy catch Mr. 2, who was on a similar route via their fishing rods. As he is so entertaining, the crew pulls him up and makes him their friend. He also can transform into other people with the Mane Mane no Mi. Always entertaining everyone, he is seen imitating everyone on the ship except Sanji, and Vivi. Later Bon Kurei’s crew picks him up and he leaves, swearing on friendship. It was then realized by Vivi he was Mr. 2 of Baroque Works. Straw Hats take it as a good fortune to have met him and wear white bandages on their lower arms so they can understand if Bon Kurei is imitating one of them.
After the port town of Nanohana in the desert Kingdom of Arabasta is invaded by pirates, the Seven Warlords of the Sea-Crocodile arrive and quash the invasion. When the news reaches King Nefertari Cobra, he shows his gratitude, and also the people of the town are grateful to him and treat him as their hero.
In the meanwhile when the Straw Hats finally reach Nanohana, Luffy, who is starving, goes out directly to find something to eat. In the bar, he interrupts a confrontation between a man named Portgas D. Ace and Captain Smoker of the Marines. He is able to grab enough meat but flees when Smoker stands back up and chases. He leads them to his crew mates who were purchasing provisions and water in the town. It was only when Smoker was about to catch them Ace interrupted them and helped Star Hat Pirates escape the scene.
Moving Ahead
Coming back to the ship, Luffy tells them that the man who saved them was his brother. Ace is greeted by all and before leaving the ship, he gives Luffy a piece of paper. He also destroys seven ships with Billions of the Baroque Works on the way out. Later Vivi also sends Karoo with a message to Alubarna to warn the King.
Sailing through the west side of the Arabasta’s biggest river, they encounter a group of Kung-Fu Dugongs, who are defeated by Luffy. They later ask Chopper to bribe them with half their food so they can leave, instead of being their apprentice. Now they are seen entering the town of Erumalu, formerly also known as the Green City. It is now deserted and destroyed by the sand.
While continuing their journey through the desert, Luffy gets robbed by the Warusagi birds. It happens when Luffy is taking some rest sitting next to a big stone. He tries to chase them but finds that a camel is being chased by a gigantic Great Sandora Lizard. Together Sanji, Zoro, and Luffy kill the lizard and cook it. The camel joins the crew and is given a name by Nami, Matsgue. Amidst all this Officer Agents
In the meantime, the Officer Agents are getting a session on their final mission as Baroque Works. They have gathered in the Spiders Cafe and are led to Rainbase for the briefing.
How It Unfolds?
Moving ahead the Straw Hats finally arrive in the Yuba Oasis, which is supposed to be a hideout of the Rebel Army. To their surprise, they find out only man is living here and the rest have shifted to an oasis near Nanohana as here now they have to face sandstorms regularly. The old citizen turns out to be an old friend of Vivi’s, Toto. A little glimpse of their past is also shown here. In a good gesture, he gives the Straw Hats a place to sleep and also digs up a gallon of water in the night.
On their way back they have a serious discussion and decide to go to Rainbase. It is a place where Crocodiles reside. According to them, even if they manage to reach the rebels, the Crocodile will still try something to continue the war. They think that they might be able to control things as there’s still time before war starts.
At the same time, Officer Agents of the Baroque Works meet up with Miss All-Sunday and Crocodile in the basement of the Rain Dinners Casino. They are given the goal of the Baroque Works, and their role in overthrowing Arabasta. Soon they are told that Straw Hats and Vivi have escaped their time in Little Garden. The Officer Agents all get pictures of Vivi and the Straw Hat crew and are asked to hunt them down.
After arriving in Rainbase, thirsty Luffy and Usopp go out to get water but land themselves in trouble by running into Captain Smoker and Tashigi. Soon Luffy, Nami, Usopp, Zoro, and Smoker all arrive at Rain Dinners but are caught by a trap by Crocodile.
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