31

30

"The Mermen"

"The Worst Man in the Eastern Seas! Fishman Pirate Arlong!"

"Higashi no Umi Saiaku no Otoko! Gyojin Kaizoku ron!" (!
!) 8
11.5

July 12, 2000[69]

April 23, 2005[70]

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

31

"The Thief With a Heart of Gold"

"Witch of Cocoyashi Village! Arlong's Female Leader!"

"Kokoyashi Mura no Majo! ron no On'nakanbu" (!)
2
13.1

July 19, 2000[71]

April 30, 2005[72]

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

32

"The Marked Marksman"

"Usopp Dead?! When is Luffy Going to Make Landfall?!"

"Usoppu Shisu? Rufi Jriku wa Mada?" (!??) 2
13.1

July 19, 2000[71]

May 7, 2005[73]

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

33

"It Takes A Thief"

"Everyone's Gathered! Usopp Speaks the Truth About Nami!"

"Zen'in Shketsu! Usoppu ga Kataru Nami no Shinjitsu" (!
)
5
12.7

July 26, 2000[74]

May 14, 2005[75]

Johnny tells the others about Nami killing Usopp, and Luffy doesn't 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 sister,
Nojiko, starts to explain why Nami is acting the way she is.
35

"Untold Past! Female Warrior Bellemere!"

"Himerareta Kako! On'nasenshi Berumru!" (!!) 6

11.5

August 2, 2000[76]

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!"

"Ikinuke! Haha Berumru to Nami no Kizuna!" (!!)

5
12.2

August 9, 2000[77]

Nojiko continues her story, explaining how their life was ruined when the Arlong
Pirates first took over the village.

34

"The Belle of the Brawl"

May 21, 2005[78]

Combines parts of the original episodes 35 and 36.

37

35

"You Dirty Rat!"

"Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise!"

"Rufi Tatsu! Uragirareta Yakusoku no Ketsumatsu!" (!)
5
11.4

August 16, 2000[79]

May 28, 2005[80]

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 don't and that
they'd all be killed. Upon seeing Nami's sorrow, the Straw Hats head for Arlong Park.
38

36

"War of the Species"

"Luffy in Big Trouble! Fishmen vs. the Luffy Pirates!"

"Rufi Dai Pinchi! Gyojin vs Rufi Kaizoku-dan" (! VS )
3
13.6

August 23, 2000[81]

June 6, 2005[82]

The Straw Hats face the Fishmen themselves as the villagers watch from the
sidelines.
39

"Luffy Submerged! Zoro vs. Hatchan the Octopus!"

"Rufi Suibotsu! Zoro vs Tako no Hatchan" (! VS ) 5

14.4

August 30, 2000[83]

Arlong has trapped Luffy in the ocean and Zoro faces the six-swordwielding
octopus Hatchan.

40

"Proud Warriors! Sanji and Usopp's Fierce Battles!"

"Hokori Takaki Senshi! Gekit Sanji to Usoppu" (!)

8
13.6

September 6, 2000[84]

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.