Episodes
21
Unwelcome Customer! Sanji’s Food and Ghin’s Debt! 25
Sanji, a cook at the Baratie, helps a starving pirate named Gin. Luffy begins his job as a waiter to pay for the damage he did to the Baratie, and tries to convince Sanji to join his crew.
22
The Strongest Pirate Fleet! Commodore Don Krieg! 25
Gin returns to the Baratie with his also-starving captain, Don Krieg, to whom Sanji once more gives food, but Don Krieg betrays the cook once he regains his energy.
23
Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff! 25
It is revealed that Chef Zeff was a great pirate known as Red Leg Zeff. Gin explains the catastrophe the fleet met in Grand Line when they encountered Hawk-Eyes Mihawk, and Krieg attempts to take control of the Baratie.
24
Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls At Sea! 25
As Nami steals the Going Merry, Mihawk has returned to finish the job, but Zoro challenges him to a duel in order to achieve his dream.
25
The Deadly Foot Technique Bursts Forth! Sanji vs. The Invincible Pearl! 25
Mihawk leaves after defeating Zoro, so Krieg continues his invasion and has Pearl, one of his stronger crewmates, attack, and Sanji reveals his fighting skills. Meanwhile Johnny and Yosaku leave with Usopp and the wounded Zoro to go after Nami.
26
Zeff and Sanji’s Dream! The Illusory All Blue! 25
With Zeff held captive by Gin, Sanji has no choice but to take Pearl’s hits, and he reflects on why Zeff means so much to him.
27
Cool-headed, Cold-hearted Demon! Pirate Fleet Chief Commander Ghin! 25
Gin finishes off Pearl, claiming that he wants to kill Sanji himself. Still wounded, Sanji faces Gin while Luffy attacks Don Krieg.
28
I Won’t Die! Fierce Battle, Luffy vs. Krieg! 25
When Gin refuses to kill Sanji, Krieg uses a poison gas on him. Luffy seems to have the advantage in the fight until Krieg pulls out his explosive Battle Spear.
29
The Conclusion of the Deadly Battle! A Spear of Blind Determination! 25
Even after taking several hits from the Battle Spear, Luffy refuses to give up.
30
Set Sail! The Seafaring Cook Sets Off With Luffy! 25
After the battle, Gin decides to go back to the Grand Line with Krieg despite still being poisoned, and Sanji makes the difficult decision on whether to stay or to go with Luffy just as Yosaku comes back with news that he knows where Nami is.
31
The Worst Man in the Eastern Seas! Fishman Pirate Arlong! 25
The crew chases after Nami, who stole their ship, and Yosaku takes time during the trip to explain about Arlong and his Fishmen to Luffy and Sanji. Meanwhile, Usopp, Johnny, and Zoro arrive at the island Nami docked at.
32
Witch of Cocoyashi Village! Arlong’s Female Leader! 25
Zoro is captured by the fishmen after Usopp and Johnny ditch him, and it’s revealed that Nami was part of Arlong’s crew the entire time. When a group of Fishmen attack Cocoyashi Village, Usopp comes to the rescue.
33
Usopp Dead?! When is Luffy Going to Make Landfall?! 25
After Zoro escapes with Nami’s help, she tries to prove her loyalty to the Arlong Pirates by appearing to kill Usopp. Meanwhile, Luffy’s group finally arrives at the island.
34
Everyone’s Gathered! Usopp Speaks the Truth About Nami! 25
Johnny tells the others about Nami killing Usopp, and Luffy does not believe them until Nami appears herself and confirms it. She tells them to stay out of her business and leave without her, but Luffy stubbornly decides to stay on the island. Usopp returns, revealing that Nami only pretended to kill him, and Nami’s […]
35
Untold Past! Female Warrior Bellemere! 25
Nojiko starts her story about Nami’s childhood and their adopted mother, Bellemere. Despite being poor and none of them being related by blood, they had a happy life.
36
Survive! Mother Bellemere and Nami’s Bond! 25
Nojiko continues her story, explaining how their life was ruined when the Arlong Pirates first took over the village.
37
Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise! 25
When a marine officer under Arlong’s pay confiscates all the money Nami stole over the years, in order to one day buy the village from Arlong, the villagers decide that enough is enough and fight back, despite Nami’s pleads that they do not and that they’d all be killed. Upon seeing Nami’s sorrow, the Straw […]
38
Luffy in Big Trouble! Fishmen vs. The Luffy Pirates! 25
The Straw Hats face the Fishmen themselves as the villagers watch from the sidelines.
39
Luffy Submerged! Zoro vs. Hatchan the Octopus! 25
Arlong has trapped Luffy in the ocean and Zoro faces the six-sword wielding octopus Hatchan.
40
Proud Warriors! Sanji and Usopp’s Fierce Battles! 25
With Hatchan defeated, two of the fishmen battle Sanji and Usopp. Things look grim for Sanji as he attempts to face Kuroobi underwater, and Usopp gets the chance to prove that he too is a brave warrior.
