It was a fairly small crew, at first consisting of only five members, who were mere allies of convenience. However, after doubling its size by unleashing Impel Down's deadliest inmates ...

Ace, offering him to the Marines in exchange for the status of Warlord, which he used to enter the prison of Impel Down, where he recruited new powerful fighters for his own crew. Subsequently ...

“The Straw Hat crew arrives on Jail Island where an ominous ... it remains to be seen just how Jail Island will be intertwined with Impel Down.

Bon Clay ended up becoming friends with the Straw Hat crew, and went on to be of great help to Luffy during the Impel Down arc. The common perception in the fandom is that he died in that ...

In a flashback, it is revealed that 20 years ago, a pirate named Shiki the Golden Lion cut off his legs and escaped from Impel Down. Shiki offers to make them the 51st crew under his command.