9 : The Honorable Liar? Captain: Usopp!

The blog post for highlights the introduction of Syrup Village's notorious prankster and the first official member-to-be of the Straw Hat crew. This episode marks the transition into the Syrup Village Arc , the first to air in the year 2000. The Legend Begins: Meeting Captain Usopp

: Usopp sneaks into Kaya's estate to tell her fantastical "battle stories". Though fictitious, these tales act as "medicine" for her loneliness. 9 : The Honorable Liar? Captain Usopp!

: This connection creates an instant bond; both boys grew up admiring the same crew and dreaming of the sea. The blog post for highlights the introduction of

: Every morning, Usopp runs through the village screaming that pirates have arrived. While seen as a nuisance, his lies often stem from a desire to bring excitement to his boring life and to comfort a sickly, wealthy orphan named Kaya . Yasopp’s Son and the Shanks Connection Though fictitious, these tales act as "medicine" for

: In reality, "Captain" Usopp’s crew consists only of three local children: Ninjin, Piiman, and Tamanegi.

Luffy, Zoro, and Nami arrive at Syrup Village in search of a suitable ship. Their arrival is met by , a boy with a remarkably long nose—a clear nod to Pinocchio—who claims to lead a pirate crew of 8,000.

The title poses a question: Is he just a liar, or is he honorable?