After Luffy accidentally depletes a week's worth of food supplies on the Thousand Sunny, the crew begins to starve. To survive the journey to Whole Cake Island, they decide to infiltrate a nearby Navy frontline base on .
: The Straw Hats' cover is blown when Luffy’s hunger leads to a commotion in the cafeteria. Vice Admiral Prodi, the base commander and an old friend of Garp, recognizes Luffy and triggers the base-wide alarm. One Piece Episode 780
The base is home to three ambitious young officers who were former subordinates of . After Luffy accidentally depletes a week's worth of
One Piece Episode 780: A Hungry Front! Luffy and the Marine Rookies Vice Admiral Prodi, the base commander and an
: This episode features the first post-timeskip appearances of Monkey D. Garp and Koby in the anime.
Fans and critics often compare this arc to the fan-favorite due to the infiltration premise and the use of Marine disguises. While it is filler, it is praised for its high production quality and the introduction of characters that feel grounded in the world established by Eiichiro Oda.
: A physically large, soft-hearted rookie who previously served with Grount under Aokiji.