Captain Kuro makes his appearance, and with Zoro too injured to fight, Luffy incapacitated, and Usopp and Nami too weak to make a stand, the situation is desperate. However, Kaya herself arrives, intent on bargaining with Kuro
While the fight between Luffy and Kuro continues, Jango works to force Kaya to bequeath her family's money to the Black Cat captain. Despite the Usopp Pirates' efforts to stop the hypnotist, it seems as if the transaction is all but inevitable.
As the Straw Hat Pirates travel from Reverse Mountain to Whisky Peak, Nami adjusts to having to watch the log pose constantly. When they arrive at their destination, the townspeople greet them warmly, despite the sight of their Jolly Roger
As Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine chase after the fleeing princess Vivi, Igaram begs Zoro to save her. But just when Zoro is about to take on the assailants, an enraged Luffy confronts him under a misunderstanding of the swordsman's actions.
