![]() When the island bears a crown, the Heavens shall bestow upon us a new King of Beasts. Now, much of the populace has gathered in a ceremonial circle, patiently awaiting their next king in line with an ancient prophecy: To the Straw Hats' surprise, the parrot speaks with human faculty, introducing himself as an elder among the island's intelligent animals.įor many years, these extraordinary creatures have maintained their own society, with the mighty, golden-horned Kirin-Lion as king - until he passed of old age. As they collect themselves, several bizarre-looking animals approach, including a Bald Parrot. The Merry proceeds to crash-land on the island's far shore, leaving the remaining Straw Hats dazed but otherwise unharmed. To his crewmates' horror, Chopper is flung off the deck entirely though he tries to grab onto the crow's nest, he only succeeds in tearing off the Straw Hats' flag before vanishing into the island's forests. Seconds later, the Merry starts falling, knocking all the Straw Hats off-balance. In midair, Nami sights land, and identifies it as Crown Island - so named for the crown-like ring of steam its surrounding geysers produce. Rushing above-deck, the Straw Hats find the sea erupting with dozens of massive geysers, one of which directly strikes the Merry and launches it high into the air. As the others teasingly question his resolve as a pirate, the Going Merry suddenly begins shaking. In time, however, all of them are swept up in the machinations of Count Battler, a greedy invader hunting for the treasure through the bloodiest means imaginable.įollowing a lead on an old treasure map, the Straw Hat Pirates set sail for the little-known Crown Island, all eagerly anticipating a new adventure - except Chopper, who worries over every possible danger. Now revered by the island's inhabitants - particularly a pirate-hating boy named Mobambi - Chopper finds himself torn between his new "kingdom" and his place with the Straw Hats. By a stroke of fate, Tony Tony Chopper is separated from his crewmates, and inadvertently fulfills a prophecy heralding the island's lord and protector, the King of Beasts. Tales of a glorious treasure lead the Straw Hat Pirates to Crown Island, a lush wilderness filled with animals that can think like men. ![]()
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