Arc 1The Cleaner Joins the Marines
Ye Tong used his trash-picking system to grow stronger, befriended Luffy and his companions, and persuaded Dragon to pursue his own revolution while Ye Tong sought to clean up the world. He joined the Marines as a cleaner and ended the stretch by challenging Kuzan and asking about his dream.
- Ye Tong discovered his trash-picking system in Gray Terminal, gathered supplies, and spent half a year clearing the refuse and training before leaving for Foosha Village.
- Ye Tong befriended Luffy, Ace, and Sabo, met Shanks and the Red-Hair Pirates, and gained abilities by collecting their discarded items.
- Ye Tong met Dragon on Mount Colubo, challenged his plans for revolution, and told him to build his strength before seeking him again.
- Ye Tong defeated Sig’s bandits, subdued Ghost Bear with Conqueror's Haki, and reached Curly Dadan's home, where he met Garp and collected more trash.
- Ye Tong asked Garp to join the Marines as a cleaner, left with him, and learned Geppo after watching Garp use it against a Sea King.
- Ye Tong arrived at Marineford, persuaded Tsuru to assign him cleaning work, and began working under Carotell while collecting trash around the base.
- Ye Tong gave Carotell money to improve the staff’s meals, then challenged Kuzan at the training grounds and won their fight.
- Ye Tong made Kuzan throw down a bitten fruit, picked up its core to gain Observation Haki, and asked Kuzan what his dream was.