9 : The Honorable Liar? Captain Usopp! ✓

The blog post for highlights the introduction of Syrup Village's notorious prankster and the first official member-to-be of the Straw Hat crew. This episode marks the transition into the Syrup Village Arc , the first to air in the year 2000. The Legend Begins: Meeting Captain Usopp

: In reality, "Captain" Usopp’s crew consists only of three local children: Ninjin, Piiman, and Tamanegi. 9 : The Honorable Liar? Captain Usopp!

Luffy, Zoro, and Nami arrive at Syrup Village in search of a suitable ship. Their arrival is met by , a boy with a remarkably long nose—a clear nod to Pinocchio—who claims to lead a pirate crew of 8,000. The blog post for highlights the introduction of

The episode establishes a critical link between Usopp and Luffy. Luffy immediately recognizes Usopp’s resemblance to , the legendary sniper on Shanks' Red Hair Pirates . Luffy, Zoro, and Nami arrive at Syrup Village