Stranded and starving, Luffy accidentally eats a variety of "Laugh-Mushroom" and "Mush-to-Grow-Hair" fungi. Most dangerously, he consumes the "Mushroom-of-Weakness," which causes mushrooms to sprout all over his body, draining his energy.
A kind-hearted Kuja warrior who initially sympathizes with Luffy. One Piece Episode 408
A large warrior who often repeats "The thing is..." or "Speaking of which..." Stranded and starving, Luffy accidentally eats a variety
An exceptionally tall Kuja warrior who helps rescue Luffy from the jungle. Watch Guide & Context A large warrior who often repeats "The thing is
Amazon Lily, an island inhabited exclusively by the Kuja tribe, located in the Calm Belt. Plot Summary
This is a Canon episode essential for understanding Luffy's growth and his eventual infiltration of Impel Down.
Because the Kuja have never seen a man, they mistake Luffy’s anatomy for a "mushroom" or an extra growth and attempt to "pull it off" while cleaning him. This leads to the shocking realization that Luffy is actually a male—a forbidden presence on their island. Key Character Introductions