Chapter 157

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Volume: 19 Pg.: 27

Jango's Dance Paradise Vol. 24: "Hostage Girl".

The pirates take a woman hostage.

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 is finally reaching Arabasta. Before accosting they prepare countermeasure against Mr. 2's 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

 * Smoker arrives on Arabasta.
 * The Whitebeard Pirates are first mentioned.
 * Ace is the 2nd division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates.
 * Ace tatoo on his back represents Whitebeard's flag.
 * Ace is Luffy's brother.

Characters Introduced
Portgas D. Ace

Returning Characters

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

Anime episode
p2 to p10: episode 92

p12 to p17: episode 94

no p11 since it is replaced with filler scenes