With Nami forming an alliance with the crew as their navigator (though not as an actual member), the crew arrives at the Syrup Village in search of a proper ship, where they meet the town liar, Usopp, who too has ties to Shanks.

After learning of Captain Kuro's evil plan, Usopp runs back to the village to warn Kaya, only to find that after all his years of lying no one believes him.