A mysterious girl with a secret; she is fleeing from the Marines.

💡 : If you are in a rush to reach the Grand Line , many viewers skip episodes 54–60, as the main story picks back up at episode 61.

: A Marine fleet, led by a high-ranking officer, is actively hunting Apis. They eventually spot the Going Merry and launch an attack.

: While sailing toward the Grand Line, the Straw Hat crew discovers a young girl named Apis drifting in an abandoned lifeboat.

This episode marks the beginning of the , the anime's first major "filler" arc (material not found in the original manga). It serves as a bridge between the Loguetown Arc and the crew's entry into the Grand Line. 📝 Episode Summary

: This episode introduces the navigational nightmare of the Calm Belt, which becomes a recurring obstacle throughout the series.