How does Luffy get Thousand Sunny?

 In the popular One Piece series, Thousand Sunny is the primary mode of transportation for the Straw Hat Pirates. However, the question on many fans' minds is: How does Luffy get Thousand Sunny? Let's take a closer look at the story behind the acquisition of the Straw Hat Pirates' beloved ship.

One Piece Going Merry death

After the events of the Enies Lobby arc, the Straw Hat Pirates' previous ship: Going Merry, became severely damaged and was deemed beyond repair. Luffy and his crew were devastated by the loss of their beloved ship, but they knew they needed a new vessel to continue their adventures.

When does the Thousand Sunny get built?

In the Sabaody Archipelago arc, the Straw Hat Pirates encounter a wealthy shipwright named Franky, who was introduced in a previous arc. Franky is initially hostile towards the Straw Hat Pirates, but after a series of events, he begins to see them as allies and even helps them to escape from the island.

During their escape, Franky reveals that he has the blueprints for a ship called the "Thousand Sunny," which he had been working on for several years. The Thousand Sunny is designed to be an upgrade from the Going Merry, with advanced features such as a paddle system for on-land travel, a laboratory, and a shark-shaped figurehead.

The Straw Hat Pirates are initially hesitant to accept Franky's offer, but they eventually realize that they need a new ship and agree to take the Thousand Sunny. However, they don't have enough money to pay for the ship, so Franky agrees to join the crew and help them build it in exchange for being able to travel with them.

The Straw Hat Pirates and Franky work together to build the Thousand Sunny, and it becomes their new home and mode of transportation. The ship has since become a beloved part of the One Piece series and a symbol of the Straw Hat Pirates' determination and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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So, the Thousand Sunny was acquired by the Straw Hat Pirates after their previous ship, the Going Merry, was destroyed. They met a shipwright named Franky, who had the blueprints for the Thousand Sunny and agreed to join their crew and help them build it. 

The Thousand Sunny has since become a beloved part of the series and an important part of the Straw Hat Pirates' journey.

If you want to own a cosplay product about the Thousand Sunny ship, you can buy a Thousand Sunny Building Block here: Pirate Ship Building Block