: The end of the episode (and beginning of episode 93) sets the stage for the arrival of Luffy's brother, Ace, in the port city of Nanohana. One Piece Filler Episode Guide | PDF - Scribd

As the Straw Hat Pirates sail toward the desert kingdom of Alabasta, they navigate through steam rising from underwater volcanoes. During the journey, Luffy and Usopp accidentally "fish" a flamboyant stranger out of the sea: .

: After being picked up by his own ship, Mr. 2 departs, declaring an "eternal friendship" with the crew. Key Significance

"Alabasta's Hero and a Ballerina on the Ship!" is the 92nd episode of the One Piece anime, serving as a critical introductory chapter to the . First aired on December 9, 2001, it adapts Chapter 156 of the manga, titled "Okama Weather". Plot Summary

: Unaware that they are enemies, Mr. 2 immediately befriends the crew with his over-the-top personality and ballet-inspired martial arts.

: Mr. 2 demonstrates his Mane Mane no Mi (Clone-Clone Fruit) powers, which allow him to perfectly mimic the appearance and voice of anyone whose face he has touched. He shows off by transforming into various Straw Hat members.

: He fails to copy Sanji , who was busy in the kitchen, and Vivi , who recognized him as a high-ranking Baroque Works officer agent and hid.