One Piece - 095 [1080p] Official

The most significant development in Chapter 95 is the official issuance of Luffy's first bounty. Following his defeat of the East Blue's most notorious pirates—Buggy, Don Krieg, and finally Arlong—the Marines can no longer ignore him.

The chapter masterfully uses a montage to show how this news ripples across the sea:

We see the legendary swordsman Dracule Mihawk traveling to a remote island to show the bounty poster to Shanks. This brief reunion of two "Yonko-level" figures highlights Luffy’s growing relevance to the titans of the New World. Shanks’ joyful reaction reinforces the mentor-student bond and his belief that Luffy is the "new era" he bet on. Conclusion

This bounty serves as Luffy's "entry ticket" to the world stage. It validates his strength but also places a massive target on his back, alerting the Navy's highest officers to a rising threat. Global Reactions

Luffy is assigned a bounty of 30,000,000 Berries , the highest ever seen in the East Blue at that time.