Arlong realizes his crew has captured Usopp, not Zoro, and threatens to kill him to lure Zoro out. To prove her loyalty, Nami feigns stabbing Usopp before pushing him into a pool. This solidifies her crew’s trust, and she reiterates her goal to buy back her village. The chapter concludes with Luffy, Sanji, Yosaku, and Zoro all arriving at Arlong Park.
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As Luffy sinks to the bottom of the pool, Zoro and Sanji begin their fights against Hatchan and Kuroobi. Zoro’s old wounds cause him to collapse, and a distracted Sanji is also knocked out. Meanwhile, Genzo and Nojiko dive in to save Luffy. Zoro and Sanji, however, quickly get back up, defiant and ready to…
Don Krieg infuriates Luffy and Sanji by mocking a poisoned Gin. Zeff quickly advises the Baratie cooks, Patty and Carne, on how to save Gin. Ignoring Sanji’s protests, a determined Luffy charges at Krieg, declaring, “I won’t die.” Krieg attacks with bombs and stakes, but Luffy, despite being wounded, breaks through and lands a solid…
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