In gratitude for saving her and the village, Kaya gifts the crew the Going Merry , their iconic first pirate ship.

This is the finale of the Syrup Village Arc within the East Blue Saga .

Watch the cinematic origins of the Straw Hat crew's growth in this legendary moment:

This is a canon episode and essential for understanding the bond between the original Straw Hat members; it should not be skipped .

Following this episode, the crew sets sail for their next destination, the floating restaurant Baratie , where they will meet Sanji .

While Luffy handles Kuro, Usopp successfully defeats the hypnotist Jango, saving Kaya from her forced execution.