: Following the tragic events at Marineford, the story flashes back to Luffy’s childhood. Garp leaves a young Luffy in the care of the Dadan Family , a group of mountain bandits led by Curly Dadan .
: 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. One Piece Episode 493
, 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 : Following the tragic events at Marineford, the
