Ace finds out that Blackbeard is not in Arabasta after all, and leaves the group to continue looking for him. He leaves Luffy a mysterious piece of paper, explaining that it 'will let them meet again.'

The Straw Hats reach Crown Island, which is full of strange animals. Chopper is separated from his crewmates and accidentally becomes the King of Beasts. Meanwhile, a gang of poachers led by Battler search for a pair of magical golden horns.