When Nami first met Luffy, she had a deep-seated ... Even after Nami betrayed him at Baratie, stealing the crew’s ship and treasure, Luffy never wavered in his belief that she was still their ...

After a few adventures, Luffy confronted his first big bad in Arabasta ... accept the faith of the Going Merry and opt for another ship. A decision a member of his crew (Usopp) was against.

The best solution to the mystery might be present from the very first chapter without anyone noticing. Luffy's legendary straw hat representing his journey might be intricately linked to or ...