Z's Ambition Arc

The Z's Ambition Arc is the tenth filler arc, the first filler arc after the time skip, and a set-up arc for the 12th One Piece movie, One Piece Film Z.

Meeting Lily & The Neo Marines' Plan
The Straw Hats arrive in the New World and fight the Marine ships they see, but it turns out to be a mirage. Suddenly, huge drops of water fall down from the sky and the sea splits, causing them to fall down. The Straw Hats wake up with new clothes and enjoy the weather. Lily, a giant, eats all the food they have and fights against the Straw Hats. She ate Mini Mini no Mi and she turns out to be giant who is attempting to steal a ship and save her father from being sent to Impel Down by the Marines. She befriends the Straw Hats after they rescue her from drowning.



Ain is commanding the Neo Marine fleet of ships and is standing alongside Bins. She calls Shuzo, asking why he is is not here yet. Shuzo says he is going after Lily's father, who is a pirate, who steals food from the World Government and the Marines and is being sent to Impel Down. He wants to kill him before he gets sent to prison. Ain tells him that if he fails, he will suffer the consequences. The Straw Hats see the Marines and Lily's father and prepare to save Lily's dad.

Trivia

 * This is the first filler arc set in the New World and after the two-year timeskip.
 * This is the second filler arc that is made to set-up a movie; the first being the Little East Blue Arc for Strong World.
 * Three new characters are revealed: Lily, Shuzo, and Lily's father.
 * The Neo Marines make their first appearance in the anime.