Chapter 157

Chapter 157 is titled "Introducing Ace".

Cover Page
Jango's Dance Paradise, Vol. 24: "The Hostage Girl".

To Fullbody's dismay, the Tulip Pirates take a female civilian hostage.

Short Summary
Ace is introduced and Smoker appears to be in Arabasta.

Long Summary
After days of privation, the crew are finally reaching Arabasta. Before approaching, they prepare a countermeasure against Mr. 2's power by wearing a sign of friendship on their arm. In the port of Nanohana in Arabasta, a group of people are intrigued by an unconscious guy in a restaurant. This strange guy who fell asleep while eating is no other than Portgas D. Ace, Whitebeard's second division commander. This is revealed by an old adversary: Smoker, who also appears to be in town in the search for the Straw Hat Pirates. Ace is looking for his little brother.

Chapter Notes

 * Smoker arrives on Arabasta.
 * The Whitebeard Pirates are first mentioned.
 * Ace is the 2nd division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates.
 * Ace's tattoo on his back represents Whitebeard's flag.
 * Usopp tells a lie about fighting sea monsters (or Sea Kings) on the Calm Belt.

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