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The season premiere follows the Straw Hats to , the site of Gold Roger's execution. While Zoro obtains new swords and Sanji searches for food, Luffy is captured by Buggy and Alvida. The episode concludes with a mysterious storm and a silhouette (Monkey D. Dragon) helping Luffy escape Captain Smoker.

: Referred to by cast member Jacob Romero as a character approaching the world with "childlike wonder," he begins to find his bravery this season as the crew enters the Grand Line. Episode Summary [S2E1] bOy

In Season 2, Episode 1, titled " The Beginning and the End ," the most significant "boy" introduced is Bartolomeo (played by Nahum Hughes ) . He appears as a mysterious green-haired thief in Loguetown who eventually becomes Monkey D. Luffy's biggest fan after witnessing Luffy's defiant smile at the execution platform. Key Character Highlights The season premiere follows the Straw Hats to

: The premiere also features a brief, surprising cameo of Sabo as a young boy in a flashback, hinting at his future importance. Dragon) helping Luffy escape Captain Smoker

: Initially scoffing at Nami's advice, he later guides Luffy to the scaffold with hidden motives but is transformed into a "super-fan" by the episode's end.