The base is home to three ambitious young officers who were former subordinates of .
: The Straw Hats' cover is blown when Luffy’s hunger leads to a commotion in the cafeteria. Vice Admiral Prodi, the base commander and an old friend of Garp, recognizes Luffy and triggers the base-wide alarm.
: Luffy, Nami, Chopper, and Carrot knock out Marine soldiers and steal their uniforms to sneak into the base. One Piece Episode 780
Fans and critics often compare this arc to the fan-favorite due to the infiltration premise and the use of Marine disguises. While it is filler, it is praised for its high production quality and the introduction of characters that feel grounded in the world established by Eiichiro Oda.
After Luffy accidentally depletes a week's worth of food supplies on the Thousand Sunny, the crew begins to starve. To survive the journey to Whole Cake Island, they decide to infiltrate a nearby Navy frontline base on . The base is home to three ambitious young
: A dual-sword-wielding Marine obsessed with women, who ironically recognizes Nami from her wanted poster after proposing to her in the cafeteria. Key Highlights
: Their mission is simple—restock their food supplies without being identified as pirates. New Adversaries: The Marine Rookies : Luffy, Nami, Chopper, and Carrot knock out
: The episode concludes with Grount excitedly preparing to test his skills against Luffy. Reception and Impact