Chapter 157

Cover
Volume 19 page 27

Jango Cover Story Vol.24

Quick Summary
Finally arriving in Arabasta, the crew decides of a recognition sign to prevent being usurpated by Mr. 2. Meanwhile in town, an old acquaintace makes his apparition as well a surprising new one.

Long Summary
After days of privation the crew his finally reaching Arabasta. Before accosting they prepare countermeasure against Mr. 2 power by wearing a sign of friendship on their arm. In the port of Arabasta Nanohana, a crew is intrigated by an unconscious guy in a restaurant. This strange guy who fall asleep while eating is no other than Portgas D. Ace, Whitebeard second division commander. This is revealed by an old fellow : Smoker, who also appears to be in town in the search of the Straw Hat. Ace is also looking for someone : his little brother, could it be that guy running crazy in the search of food ?

Plot Points

 * Ace is Luffy brother
 * Ace is Whitebeard crew 2d division commander
 * Ace tatoo on his back represents Whitebeard's flag
 * Who is this Whitebeard, they are talking about ?

Characters Introduced
Portgas D. Ace

Returning Characters

 * Straw Hat
 * Luffy
 * Sanji
 * Chopper
 * Carue
 * Zoro
 * Nami
 * Vivi
 * Marines
 * Smoker
 * Tashigi

Anime episode
p2 to p10  : Episode 92 p12 to p17 : Episode 94 no p11 since it is replace with filler scenes