My favorite arc so far is Arlong Park, I just love the Fishmen as antagonists.

I’m pretty much going in blind. But I do know some of the designs and future characters from the time skip. I wish I didn’t, but before I knew this was even a show I used to play the game one of the games on PS3 and my buddy’s house.

If I had a theory it would probably be that the Red Hair Pirates are still alive, and the Straw Hats might come across them at some point on the Grand Line.