: Fascinated rather than afraid, Luffy, Nami, and Sanji board the ghost ship. After a series of bizarre interactions—including the skeleton asking to see Nami's panties—Luffy immediately asks the skeleton to join his crew. To the shock of Nami and Sanji, the skeleton instantly accepts the offer. Key Character Introduction

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: The adventure begins when the crew discovers a barrel floating in the ocean labeled as an offering to the "Sea God". Despite warnings, they open it, which triggers a massive red signal flare into the sky, alerting unknown enemies to their position.

In the One Piece anime, episode 337, titled , marks the beginning of the Thriller Bark Arc . The episode transitions the Straw Hat Pirates from their post-Enies Lobby celebrations into a gothic horror-themed adventure. Plot Summary

: A massive, ruined ghost ship emerges from the fog. On its deck sits a living skeleton with an afro, dressed in a formal suit and drinking tea.

: Shortly after the flare, a sudden storm strikes, and the Thousand Sunny is thrust into a thick, dark fog. The crew begins hearing an eerie laugh— "Yohohoho!" —echoing through the mist.