Enter: Sanji
The Straw Hats happen across Zoro's former partners, Yosaku and Johnny, whose dietary dilemma reminds the pirates they still need a cook on their ship. Thus, they set sail for the sea restaurant Baratie, hoping to snag a chef.
Episode 16•30m
Pirate Commodore Don Krieg
Luffy is on hiatus from pirating to work as a cabin boy to pay off the damage done to the Baratie. While he tries to convince Sanji to join his crew, the pirate Gin brings the infamous Don Krieg and his starving forces to the sea restaurant.
Episode 17•30m
The Oath
As Nami steals the Going Merry, Hawk-Eye Mihawk, known far and wide as the world's greatest swordsman, arrives all the way from the Grand Line to finish off Don Krieg. However, Zoro challenges the deadly Mihawk to a duel in order to achieve his dream.
Episode 18•30m
Pearl
Mihawk departs after defeating Zoro, and Krieg continues his assault on the Baratie. Pearl, one of Krieg's strongest men, goes on the offensive with fiery attacks and multiple shields at his disposal, so Sanji reveals his unique fighting style.
Episode 19•30m
Because of a Dream
Sanji continues to battle Pearl, but Gin cleverly holds Chef Zeff hostage, forcing Sanji an impossible situation. Sanji's childhood memories flood his mind, and he reflects on why Zeff means so much to him.
Episode 20•30m
MH5
In a surprising twist, Gin finishes Pearl off himself, claiming Sanji as his own target. Though still wounded, Sanji rises to the challenge and faces off with Gin. As the battle draws to a close, Don Krieg unleashes a deadly toxin into the air.
Episode 21•30m
The Stalwart War Spear
The struggle with Krieg nears its end. Luffy's fighting spirit is unwavering, even after taking several hits from Krieg's Stalwart War Spear. Straw Hat’s strategy shifts to smashing through Krieg’s defenses and attacking the spear head-on.
Episode 22•30m
The Fourth
As the dust of battle settles, the still poisoned Gin decides to go back to the Grand Line with Krieg, and Sanji makes the difficult decision to join Luffy's crew. Suddenly, Yosaku returns with news of where Nami took the Going Merry.
Episode 23•30m
One Pace
One Pace is a fan project that recuts the One Piece anime in an endeavor to bring it more in line with the pacing of the original manga by Eiichiro Oda. The team accomplishes this by removing filler scenes not present in the source material. This process requires meticulous editing and quality control to ensure seamless music and transitions.
