Episode 8 of One Piece kicks off with intense flashbacks, delving deep into Nami's tortured past. As a young child, Arlong pins her down, forcing her to endure the painful tattooing of her arm. This tattoo serves as a constant reminder of her captivity, as Arlong taunts her, declaring that she is now his property and will continue to slave away, drawing maps for him. In exchange for her freedom, he promises her a hefty reward of 100 million berries. But, as we snap back to the present, it's clear that promise has been reduced to ashes, as Coco Village lies in ruins.
The villagers rally around Nami as she emerges from the shadows, and they vow to fight back against Arlong's tyranny. Officer Genzo joins forces with Nojiko and the others, preparing for a fierce battle against the oppressive Fishman pirate.
Elsewhere, Nezumi is hauled before Vice-Admiral Garp, who interrogates him about the situation in Coco Village and Arlong's unchecked reign of terror. But Nezumi, a twisted individual, spins a web of lies, blaming all the carnage on Luffy and vowing revenge with the steel of his blade. Garp, however, is not fooled and decides to take matters into his own hands, heading straight for the village.
Meanwhile, the Fishmen are ambushed by a courageous group of villagers, who are ready to fight for their homes and their lives. Usopp leads a cunning ambush, luring one of the Fishmen goons into the forest before unleashing a devastating slingshot attack. Elsewhere, Luffy and Nami find themselves trapped in Nami's old cell, facing a deadly confrontation with Arlong.
As Arlong monologues about his grand plans to conquer the East Blue with Nami's maps, he reveals his intention to destroy all humans in his path. But Luffy stands firm, refusing to accept this brutality. After breaking Arlong's weapon, he announces that he's ready for Round 2, declaring that Nami is a human being like any other and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. As the two engage in a fierce battle, Nami slips away, her mind racing with plans to finally escape her past and claim her freedom.
Meanwhile, Buggy miraculously regained all his limbs and fled the scene, leaving Sanji and Zoro to engage in a fierce battle with the remaining Fishmen outside their stronghold. Our valiant crew emerged victorious after delivering a series of devastating finishing blows. Shortly after, we were reunited with Usopp, who emerged from the forest alongside Nami, her arrival bringing further jubilation to our ranks.
However, back inside the crumbling fortress, Luffy cleverly manipulated Arlong into destroying the foundations of his lair, causing the entire structure to shake and crack apart. The two combatants continued to exchange powerful moves until the entire edifice collapsed, burying them both beneath the rubble. Remarkably, Luffy emerged unscathed, while Arlong lay buried beneath the debris, presumably slain.
With the pirates vanquished, we all celebrated with a feast of delicious food and refreshing drinks. Usopp, as always, regaled us with his extravagant tales, but our jubilation was cut short by the arrival of Garp, accompanied by Koby and the rest of the Marines. They had come to arrest Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates. Koby and Helmeppo were reluctant to comply, but their objections carried little weight in the grand scheme of things.
The Vice-Admiral sternly demanded that they surrender, but Luffy, defiant to the core, refused to comply. This refusal escalated into a fierce duel between the two, with Luffy valiantly challenging his grandfather's formidable strength. However, Garp proved to be a formidable opponent, swiftly overpowering Luffy and knocking him down repeatedly.
Despite the constant blows, Luffy's spirit remained unbroken, and his manic laughter only served to baffle the Vice-Admiral. Observing his grandson's unyielding spirit, Garp realized that he had more in common with Gold Roger than he had ever imagined. This realization struck him deeply, and he suddenly saw himself as a martyr, having sacrificed so much for his beliefs. With a change of heart, Garp decided to call off the attack.
"I know who you are, boy," he said, his tone now filled with understanding as it became apparent that he had been testing Luffy all this time. As the Vice-Admiral departed, the crew was finally left in peace. Nami, overcome with emotion, paid her respects to her mother's memory.
Meanwhile, Koby appeared on the scene to visit Luffy and showed him a wanted poster that had been drawn up for him. It declared him as the holder of the highest bounty in the East Blue, a feat that Luffy had eagerly sought. The two friends shared a heartfelt goodbye, silently promising each other that they would meet again in the future.
As a result of this generous bounty, hunters from all corners will descend upon Luffy and his trusty crew like wolves on a fresh kill. With his wanted poster circulating among the masses we've encountered throughout the season, the specter of increased peril and looming threats hang heavy in the air. It seems fate has conspired to bring Buggy and Alvira together, and they may forge an alliance that poses a significant challenge.
Helmeppo and Koby have been granted permission to rejoin the Marines, but this time, they're primed for a rigorous training program that will transform them into stronger, more formidable foes than ever before. Meanwhile, Mihawk unexpectedly appears to visit Shanks and his crew, brandishing Luffy's wanted poster and offering to share a drink with them.
On their ship, Luffy plants orange trees as a poignant tribute to Nami's mother, while the others revel in the sight of a brand-new pirate flag that Luffy admires with awe. However, the peace is fleeting, as the post-credit sequence reveals someone burning Luffy's wanted poster with a cigar, signaling that the battle is far from over. We eagerly await the next chapter to see what fate has in store for our intrepid heroes!
