Luffy and Zoro arrive at Orange Town, terrorized by Buggy the Clown — a former crewmate of Shanks who ate the Bara Bara no Mi, making him immune to being cut. Here they meet Nami, a skilled navigator and thief who hates pirates due to her tragic past. Nami initially tries to use Luffy, but his genuine nature and determination to protect the townspeople, especially the dog Chouchou and the mayor, begin to change her perspective. Luffy defeats Buggy with a creative understanding of his rubber powers.
Luffy protects Chouchou's treasure
Buggy Bara Bara no Mi reveal
Nami's first alliance with Luffy
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