One Piece Episode 44 -

⚓ : This episode is widely considered the moment the "original" Straw Hat crew (Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji) is fully solidified and ready for their journey into the Grand Line.

: After Luffy defeats Arlong and destroys Arlong Park, the residents of Cocoyashi Village hold a massive island-wide celebration to mark their freedom from eight years of tyranny. One Piece Episode 44

: The crew sets their sights on Loguetown, the last stop before entering the Grand Line. ⚓ : This episode is widely considered the