Summit War Saga

The Whitebeard's War Saga is the fifth saga in the anime and manga series One Piece. It follows the Straw Hat Pirates after their adventures at Water 7, and their trials to reach the Red Line and the New World. It has four arcs thus far. The major focus of the saga is the impending war between the World Government and Whitebeard set in motion after Ace was captured and sentenced to death.

Arriving, at the Red Line, the Straw Hat Pirates search for a way into Merman Island. A chain of events are set off, and the Straw Hats are separated from each other, each Straw Hat ending up on their own island. Time is running out until Ace's execution, as Luffy races to save him.

Chapters: 442-

Episodes: 337-

Year Ran: 2007- present
 * Thriller Bark arc 2007-2008
 * Sabaody Archipelago arc 2008
 * Amazon Lily arc 2008
 * Impel Down arc 2008 -2009
 * Marineford arc 2009- present