Franky refuses at first and as a result Nico Robin uses her Devil Fruit power to grab and

begin to crush his testicles, causing an uproar from both sides (Luffy, in particular, states
that he wants Franky on his crew "as a man"). Franky uses this pain to hide the outpouring
of emotion he feels as everyone tries and eventually succeeds in convincing him to go with
the Straw Hats. Meanwhile, Zoro and Sanji rush to the scene stating that Garp is on the
other side of the island. Despite the pain, he continues to refuse until Iceburg reminds him
that his dream has not been fulfilled. His dream ship was built, yes, but his dream itself was
to see his ship around the world and in many adventures. Franky finally relents, using his
need for revenge on Nico Robin as an excuse (and the fact that none of them are able to
properly repair a ship), and joins the Straw Hat Pirates. As he leaves, his family says
goodbye, and he thanks Tom for everything.[7]
Usopp Returns and the Crew Departs
In one of Water 7's alleys, Usopp hurriedly runs toward the new ship, stating that he had
perfected his return to Straw Hats, believing that his crewmates will actually be cheering for
his return. Franky, for that matter, is asking Luffy about his decision to set sail and Luffy
gives him a valid reason, in a carefree tone that would be convincing if he wasn't sweating
bullets. It is revealed that earlier on, the Straw Hats were talking about Usopp's practice.
While Luffy was initially eager to pick him up, Zoro was against it, stating that Usopp should
not be permitted to return as if nothing had happened, filled with pride after leaving of his
own volition, and challenging Luffy to a fight. Thus, he threatened that Luffy must make
Usopp realize he himself is too prideful and the guilty party here, or else he will be the one to
leave this time.

Usopp apologizes.
After further discussion, they agreed to leave him on Water 7, unless Usopp gave a proper
apology for his actions to the crew. On board of his ship, Garp was "complaining"
that Sengoku forced him to come back to deal with Luffy, while Aokiji took a nap on board of
his ship. By then, the new ship set sail, and everyone believed Usopp was not coming back.
Suddenly, Garp began to attack the Straw Hats by himself, and demonstrated his Iron Fist
Meteor—in which he threw a very fast cannon ball by himself—shocking everyone. It was at
this point that Usopp would show up, who admitting that he himself had fought in Enies
Lobby as Sogeking. He continued by talking about the great times that they had, but despite
the fact that the Straw Hats are having trouble defending the Iron Fist Meteor, everyone
(save Chopper) pretended they could not hear Usopp's words. Finally, Usopp realized they
were serious about leaving without him, so he yells at the top of the lungs that he was sorry
and with tears streaming out his eyes begs to rejoin their crew. Satisfied an overjoyed Luffy
stretched his arm over and grabbed Usopp back onto the new ship. [8]

With the Straw Hats once again whole, the group began to head out just as Garp's ship
begins to bear down on them. Before doing so, they realize they must name their ship. Luffy
stupidly suggests a few animal combinations with lion (due to the lion-shaped sternhead)
but Franky makes a suggestion that Iceburg came up with; since Luffy wants to be the king
of pirates then he and the Straw Hats should have a ship that should "sail thousands of
oceans just like the sun" thus the name "Thousand Sunny". The crew instantly take a liking
to it (despite Franky also having a name of his own) and thus the Thousand Sunny begins its
maiden voyage as Garp prepares to crush the ship with a gigantic iron ball with his bare
hands.
Luffy, however, tells Garp and Koby (though forgets Helmeppo again) that he will see them
soon and gives one last thanks to the people of Water 7 before Franky activates the
the Coup De Burst (a cannon on the back of the ship) to catapult the ship into the air just
as Garp launches the ball. Franky then states the Thousand Sunny will do everything the
Going Merry can do and better and will pick up its torch for the Straw Hats' adventures as
the ship escapes from the Marines.
Life soon starts to return to normal for Water 7, Oimo and Kashii decide to stay a little while,
though comment on meeting "Sogeking" on Elbaf. Galley-La returns to their shipyard.
Kokoro, Chimney and Gonbe start to head back for their train station and Iceburg offers the
Franky Family jobs at Galley-La prompting them to call him the "new bro". Meanwhile on an
unnamed island, Smoker has just caught another pirate when Tashigi reminds him of the
award ceremony for what happened in Arabasta. Smoker comments that the Marines are
restless and need a group even stronger than the Straw Hats to fight, though he wagers his
pride that he will crush the Straw Hats in the New World.[9]
Meanwhile, reports spread across the world about the Straw Hats raiding Enies Lobby in
the Baratie (where Zeff and the cooks laugh at Sanji's ugly picture), in Foosha Village (where
the mayor gripes about Luffy's notoriety), Syrup Village (where Kaya recognizes Usopp in
spite of his Sogeking mask), in Shimotsuki Village (where Koushirou tells his students that
he can't teach them how to be a pirate like Zoro), Cocoyasi Village (where Genzo both
complains about and blows up Nami's wanted picture) and the Drum Kingdom (now
renamed Sakura Kingdom), with everybody noticing the Straw Hats' wanted posters. [10] It
then goes to Arabasta where King Nefertari Cobra and his subordinates are just finding out
about the Straw Hats new bounties as well as Nico Robin being in the crew. However,
when Vivi is told she takes the news in stride telling the others that there is no way to know
what Luffy thinking, though is convinced that he will become Pirate King. [9] Then the scene
shifts to Baltigo, a barren sort of island somewhere in the Grand Line. In a large, oddly
shaped fort, some men are shown talking about the fall of Centaurea. Another man nearby
tells them not to be glad of a single victory; they are in the midst of war. He walks away,
then notices Luffy's poster and asks about it. A man nearby tells him he was the one who
took down Crocodile, and after the events at Enies Lobby, the government could not
suppress their existence any longer. The man walks out onto a balcony and is revealed to be
Monkey D. Dragon. He encourages Luffy to follow his dreams, saying that the stability of the
world must be questioned and that the time they meet will soon come. [10] With that we go
back to the crew who celebrates the return of Usopp and Robin as well their new crewmate
and ship, Franky and the Thousand Sunny before setting out for their next destination, Fish-
Man Island.[9]
The Battle of Night and Day: Blackbeard vs. Fire Fist Ace
Main article: Duel at Banaro Island

Ace and Blackbeard's Logia powers clash.

The scene then goes over to Blackbeard encountering Ace just as Blackbeard was preparing
to head out after Luffy again upon reading the newspaper article regarding the Enies Lobby
incident. While talking, it is revealed that Blackbeard murdered the Whitebeard Pirates' 4th
Division Commander Thatch, because he acquired the Devil Fruit he had searched for during
his time in Whitebeard's service. It is also revealed that Blackbeard joined the Whitebeard
Pirates only to find the fruit. He then killed Thatch and ate it. The chapter ends with
Blackbea