Luffy recruits Usopp, the sniper, after helping him defeat Captain Kuro and save his village.
Luffy's childhood with Shanks is revealed, and he recruits his first crewman, the "Pirate Hunter" Roronoa Zoro, from Marine Captain Morgan. One Piece East Blue Arc
The saga is divided into several mini-arcs, each typically focused on recruiting a new crew member: Luffy recruits Usopp, the sniper, after helping him
The final stop before the Grand Line, where the crew visits the execution site of the former Pirate King, Gold Roger. Key Characters & Recruits Recruitment Arc Weapon/Ability Monkey D. Luffy Romance Dawn Gum-Gum Fruit (Rubber) Roronoa Zoro Romance Dawn Three-Sword Style Nami Orange Town / Arlong Park Staff / Weather Sense Usopp Syrup Village Sanji Black Leg Style (Kicks) Watching Tips Luffy recruits Usopp
Widely considered the emotional peak of the saga, Luffy and the crew liberate Nami's hometown from the fish-man pirate Arlong.