Luffy is discovering that being a pirate is not easy at all: the battle on the hill has been tough, and he has not yet had to fight the last fight. This time Luffy must face the evil Cracker alone. Or should we call him Captain Kuro? Meanwhile, Zoro and Usuff have entered the forest. They are on the trail of Kaya and the children, who are fleeing the rest of the invaders.