: Driven by a desire for friendship, Luffy spends the next three months following Ace through the treacherous Corvo Forest. Ace repeatedly tries to lose him by leading him into hazards like crocodile-infested rivers, rockslides, and hives of bees.
, titled "Luffy and Ace - The Story of How the Brothers Met!" , marks the beginning of the Post-War Arc and a deep dive into the childhood of Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace . Key Story Beats One Piece Episode 493
: After months of being undeterred by Ace’s hostility and the jungle’s dangers, Luffy finally reaches the edge of the forest. There, he discovers a massive junkyard known as the Gray Terminal , where he spots Ace meeting with another mysterious boy. Production Highlights : Driven by a desire for friendship, Luffy
