Episode 1: I'm Monkey. , The boy who will become Pirate King!
Narrator (Along with pictures that set up the story): Wealth, Fame, Power; Gol. was known by all as the "Pirate King", having obtained everything the world had to offer. Before he died; his last words drove countless souls to the seas.
Gol. : You want my treasure? You can have it; I left it altogether in one place, now you just have to find it!
Narrator (Cont'd): These words led men to the Grand Line, pursing dreams they greater than they even dared to imagine! This was the time known as the "Great Pirate Era"!
(Opening: We Are! Episode 373 version)
Episode Title: I'm Monkey. , The boy who will become Pirate King!
(It is a nice day in Pride Land port; Simba and his friend Nala are walking around the port when they are approached by a strange young man. The boy is wearing a red jacket, blue shorts with a yellow sash wrapped around them, straw sandals and on his head, a straw hat. On his chest is a large X shaped scar, the two cubs back off as he gets closer.)
? Hey there, are you two pirates?
Nala: Back off!
? I'm not looking for trouble, (looks up, revealing the stranger's face with Simba and Nala noticing the scar on under his left eye.) I'm looking for more crew members!
Simba: Who are you?
? The name's Monkey. , the Pirate King!
Nala: Monkey…D…Luffy; no way, you're that brat the marines are after! Are you causing trouble again?
Luffy (Stretching): No, they want me so they can take the treasure.
Simba: What treasure?
(Luffy looks at him, his face is now in a comical expression and his head is looming over Simba.)
Luffy: WHAT?! You don't know about the treasure of Gol. ?!
Simba: No, we don't.
Luffy: Whoever can find the treasure becomes the Pirate King, my crew and I will find it no matter what! So, are you in or not?
(Simba grins and Nala rolls her eyes, she obviously knows that Simba's mind has been made up.)
Luffy: Well?
Simba: Count us in!
Nala: Yeah, why not.
(The three board the Thousand Sunny, where they meet the rest of the Straw Hat crew.)
Zoro (Hitting Luffy hard on the head): YOU IDIOT! YOU DON'T BRING STRANGERS ON BOARD THE SHIP!
Luffy (Rubbing his sore head): But they're pirates now!
Zoro: I DON'T CARE IF THEY'RE THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF THE STINKING WORLD! YOU TAKE THEM HOME RIGHT NOW!
Simba: Actually, I am the King of the Pride Lands…
Usopp: This is a king? Have some respect Zoro, he's royalty.
Zoro: DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO SLINGSHOT BOY!
Franky: Hey, do you mind; I'm trying to sleep here.
Simba: Whoa, those are really BIG arms!
Franky: I have you know, I'm a cyborg and a genius inventor!
Simba: I'm Simba and this is Nala, it's nice to meet you!
(After introductions, the Thousand Sunny sets sail.)
Luffy (lying back on the deck with Simba): This is the life!
Simba: I know, I never thought this type of relaxing would be so peaceful.
Brook (Panting after running around looking for them): I'm out of breath, but I don't have lungs!
Luffy: What's wrong Brook?
Robin: They're here…
Chopper: Marines are heading this way!
(Luffy gets to his feet and stretches; Simba does the same and looks at Luffy in wonder.)
Simba (Thinking): Who is this mysterious Straw Hat and how is he so energetic?
Luffy: Alright, let's do this!
Zoro: Is everyone ready?
Simba (Taking a sword): Ready when you are guys!
(Luffy throws his arm back; it stretches back miles.)
Simba: No way!
Nala: It's impossible...
Luffy: Gomu...Gomu No...Pistol!
(His stretched arm flies forward as Luffy flings it in front of him at full force. His arm goes through an entire ship; breaking it in two, the arm flings back and goes back its normal size with a cracking sound; Simba and Nala just stare in awe.)
Nala: HOW ON EARTH DID YOU DO THAT?!
Luffy (Stretching one side of his face): I'm made of rubber; I ate one of the devil fruits when I was younger!
? That's right; he constantly tells his new shipmates about it and about the time he stabbed himself under the eye with a knife...
(Simba turns and sees Nami; his jaw drops open as he stares at her.)
Simba: Well hello Honey!
(Sanji joins him as they stare at Nami.)
Nami: I never knew you liked me...
Simba: No...It's more than that Nami-Chan!
(Simba and Sanji begin to fight over who gets Nami; they get into a big fight that attracts the attention of the others.)
Simba: Nami's mine! Now back off blondie!
Sanji: No, she's mine! You're nothing but a lion cub!
Simba: Well, at least I'm not a lady stalker like you!
(Nala and Nami watch the fight from a safe distance.)
Nami: You're friend...
Nala: Is a total buffoon; the same as your captain, you really are beautiful though.
Nami (smiling): Thank you, that's so kind of you!
(Nala looks away from Nami; who notices.)
Nami: What's wrong Nala?
Nala: It's nothing really.
(Tears begin to stream down her face; finally, she gives up.)
Nala (Crying): I wish I was beautiful like you!
Nami: What?
(Nala buries herself in Nami's legs, still crying.)
Nami: You...wish to be like me?
Nala (Crying): I've never had an idol like you before, please teach me and I'll do anything!
(Nami bends down and strokes the lioness' head; Nala looks up at her in retaliation.)
Nala: Huh?
Nami: Shhh; its ok Nala. I'll teach you how to be beautiful like me, you don't need to do anything for me.
Nala: You will?
Nami (Smiling): Of course, we have a lot in common!
Luffy (In Background): Stop fighting you two.
Simba and Sanji (In Background): BACK OFF RUBBER BOY!
Nala: Oh thank you, thank you!