The Straw Hats enter the Grand Line by climbing Reverse Mountain, where ocean currents flow uphill. At Twin Cape, they meet Laboon — a giant whale who has been ramming his head against the Red Line for 50 years, waiting for the pirate crew that promised to return. Luffy makes a new promise to Laboon: they will meet again after circumnavigating the Grand Line. They also meet Crocus, the lighthouse keeper and former doctor of the Roger Pirates, and encounter the Baroque Works agents Mr. 9 and Miss Wednesday.
Laboon's 50-year wait
Luffy paints his Jolly Roger on Laboon's head
First glimpse of the Grand Line's madness
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