Luffy, Zoro, and Nami arrive at Syrup Village in search of a suitable ship. Their arrival is met by , a boy with a remarkably long nose—a clear nod to Pinocchio—who claims to lead a pirate crew of 8,000.
The title poses a question: Is he just a liar, or is he honorable? 9 : The Honorable Liar? Captain Usopp!
: Usopp sneaks into Kaya's estate to tell her fantastical "battle stories". Though fictitious, these tales act as "medicine" for her loneliness. Luffy, Zoro, and Nami arrive at Syrup Village
The blog post for highlights the introduction of Syrup Village's notorious prankster and the first official member-to-be of the Straw Hat crew. This episode marks the transition into the Syrup Village Arc , the first to air in the year 2000. The Legend Begins: Meeting Captain Usopp : Usopp sneaks into Kaya's estate to tell