579 : Arriving! A | Burning Island: Punk Hazard!

: The state of the island—permanently divided between fire and ice—is a result of the legendary ten-day duel between Admirals Akainu and Aokiji for the title of Fleet Admiral , a fact that enriches the series' overarching lore.

The episode begins with the crew navigating the turbulent seas of the New World when they intercept a desperate distress call. A mysterious voice pleads for help, claiming his unit is being slaughtered by a samurai. Despite warnings that it could be a Marine trap, Luffy’s curiosity and sense of justice drive him to investigate the nearest island, which is strangely engulfed in flames. Arrival at Punk Hazard 579 : Arriving! A Burning Island: Punk Hazard!

Episode 579, titled , serves as the explosive entry point for the Straw Hat Pirates into the New World . This episode marks the beginning of the Punk Hazard Arc and effectively sets the stage for the massive Dressrosa Saga . The Call to Adventure : The state of the island—permanently divided between

: The island is surrounded by a sea of fire and molten rock, necessitating Nami’s "Milky Road" to ferry the Mini Merry II safely to the shore. Despite warnings that it could be a Marine

Upon reaching the island, the scouting party—consisting of Luffy, Zoro , Robin , and Usopp —finds a land that defies natural logic.

: Vice Admiral Smoker and Captain Tashigi of the G-5 Marines also intercept the distress call and set a course for the island, ensuring a confrontation between the Straw Hats and the Marines.

Beyond the immediate action, Episode 579 establishes critical plot threads: