Impressed by his courage and honor, Luffy and Zoro invite Usopp to join the Straw Hat Pirates as their sniper. Characters & Stakes Role in Episode 17 Monkey D. Luffy Defeats Kuro and proves his leadership as a captain . Usopp
This is the finale of the Syrup Village Arc within the East Blue Saga . One Piece Episode 17
The intense battle between Luffy and Captain Kuro reaches its end. Luffy uses his signature Gomu Gomu no Bell to finally defeat the villainous butler . Impressed by his courage and honor, Luffy and
While Luffy handles Kuro, Usopp successfully defeats the hypnotist Jango, saving Kaya from her forced execution. Impressed by his courage and honor
In gratitude for saving her and the village, Kaya gifts the crew the Going Merry , their iconic first pirate ship.