Arlong confronts Luffy, boasting about the superiority of fish-men and their powerful jaws. Luffy admits he is weak in many ways but states his strength is his ability to beat Arlong. Luffy then shatters Arlong’s teeth with a punch, but Arlong reveals he can regrow them and uses his old sets as weapons. As Arlong attacks, Luffy uses one of his crewmates as a human shield.
While delivering her coming-of-age speech, Vivi tells the citizens of Alabasta how a “mysterious ship” saved her. The Straw Hats hear her speech and are disappointed when she does not meet them at the port, concluding she has decided to stay. However, a disguised Igaram reveals that Vivi is not at the palace, as she…
Zoro defeats Wapol’s guards, allowing villagers to find an injured Dalton. Meanwhile, Chopper senses Wapol’s return to the castle, which is now the grave of his mentor, Dr. Hiriluk. Six years ago, Hiriluk, a quack doctor, earned the trust of an injured and outcast Chopper by standing defenseless before him and then curing his wounds.
Foxy wins the Donut Race by using his Noro Noro no Mi powers to slow the Straw Hats’ boat. As the winner of the first round, he chooses Chopper to join his crew, leaving the Straw Hats devastated. For the second round, the Groggy Ring, Zoro and Sanji are chosen to play against the undefeated…