: Bon Clay joins forces with Luffy, Buggy, and Mr. 3. While Luffy's goal is to reach Level 6 for Ace, Bon Clay reveals he is searching for a "selective person" on Level 5 for whom he has great respect.
: After sacrificing himself to save the Straw Hats in Alabasta, Bon Clay was captured and sent to Impel Down. Their reunion is a high point of the arc, characterized by a tearful hug and the iconic sentiment that "swans never die". One Piece Episode 432
The episode opens with the high-stakes arrival of and the prison staff on Level 6, where Portgas D. Ace is held. As the prisoners erupt into a rowdy frenzy at the sight of the "Snake Princess," Warden Magellan showcases his terrifying power. He silences the floor using his Hydra —a massive, three-headed dragon made of lethal poison—reminding everyone why he is the absolute authority in this hellish prison. : Bon Clay joins forces with Luffy, Buggy, and Mr
Amidst the chaos and poison, Hancock manages a critical, secret task. She leans in to whisper to Ace, revealing that and coming to rescue him. The news leaves Ace—and his cellmate Jinbe—completely stunned, fueling their hope even as the war looms. The Return of the Swan: Luffy and Bon Clay : After sacrificing himself to save the Straw