What episode is "Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely!" in One Piece?
"Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely!" is episode 98 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readNami and Vivi navigate the desert and reconnect with people from Vivi's past, leading to reconciliations and new understandings amid challenging conditions.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersNami and Vivi found themselves an easier way to travel in the desert and leave all men behind. While trying to catch up with them, Ace gets lost. Luffy and the rest of the gang find the Desert Pirates, and Vivi meets a figure from her past. She learns that the two met while they were young girls, and despite her father's offer to help if anything happened to the town, the town was abandoned when the drought started and the sandstorms hit. Vivi apologizes and the two reconcile.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely!" canon or filler?
"Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely!" part of?
"Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely!" is part of the Alabasta Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Brook main 
Franky main 
Jimbei main 
Monkey D. Luffy main 
Nami main 
Nico Robin main 
Roronoa Zoro main 
Sanji main 
Tony Tony Chopper main 
Usopp main 
Buggy the Clown supporting 
Dracule Mihawk supporting 
Emporio Ivankov supporting 
Gol D. Roger supporting 
Monkey D. Dragon supporting 
Monkey D. Garp supporting 
Portgas D. Ace supporting 
Rayleigh supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
One Piece: The Movie 2000 
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure 2001 
One Piece: Chopper's Miracle on the Blob Island 2002 
One Piece: Dead End Adventure 2003 
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword 2004 
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island 2005