Chapter 157

Chapter 157 is titled "Introducing Ace".

Cover
Volume: 18 Pg.: 27

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

The Tulip Pirates take a woman as their hostage.

Short Summary
After days of privation the crew is finally reaching Alabasta. Before accosting they prepare a countermeasure against Mr. 2's power by wearing a sign of friendship on their arm. In the port of Alabasta Nanohana, a crew is intrigated 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 of the Straw Hats. Ace is also looking for someone.

Chapter Notes

 * Smoker arrives on Alabasta.
 * 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.
 * Ace is Luffy's older brother.

Anime episode
p2 to p10: episode 92

p12 to p17: episode 94

no p11 since it is replaced with filler scenes