Skipping the opening of episode 38, they were met with a stormy sky and Nami still in tears. The wind passed by and she made sure to hold onto the hat.

"It's alright. Let all your emotions out." Ochako nodded.

The title came in, "Luffy in Trouble! Fishmen vs. Luffy Pirates!"

"And already..." Katsuki sighed.

"Trust in Luffy!" Kirshima was quick to cheer.

Back in Arlong Park, to Luffy's question, Arlong answered it was him.

As Luffy marched towards him, he introduced himself, though Arlong have no clue who he is. Hachi certainly did.

The fishman wanted Luffy to answer some of their questions, blocking his path, but Luffy smacked their heads together.

For the first time in a while, the students let out a laugh, feeling satisfaction in the fishmen's startled reaction.

Arlong asked him why does he want with him. Luffy didn't answered.

Instead, he glared at him for a moment before he seized his wrist and threw it back. The rubber man sucker punched Arlong so hard that he was launched from his chair and hit the ground, rolling over several timed before he was smashed through the wall.

"THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT!" Katsuki yelled joyfully, hearing the others cheered, jumping out of their seats.

Though they all would had like to punch Arlong themselves, it was just as satisfying to see Luffy land a punch himself.

Arlong demanded who he is. Luffy blew smoke out of his nose, remembering Nami's tears.

"Don't you dare make my navigator cry!"

The students erupted into cheers once more, prepared to see this fight.

Fishmen tried to attack Luffy, but Sanji was able to kick the weaklings away.

The cook thought it was reckless to just charge in alone, but Luffy was confident that he won't lose. In actuality, Sanji just doesn't want him to hog all the prey. Usopp doesn't mind while Zoro jokes about his bravery.

Then Hachi recognizes Zoro as the one who've 'tricked' him.

"Oh, look, prey." Jiro playfully smirked.

Soon, the fishmen saw Usopp was alive, meaning Nami's a traitor to them.

The villagers were in shock, wondering who they are, as Johnny and Yosaku blocked their path. The two bounty hunters warned them that they'll just make things worst for them.

Genzo was just confuse on why those four are fighting. Johnny's answer was that Nami was crying. What other reason is there?

"You're hella right!" Toru shouted.

"I mean, there's also saving the village." Iida pointed out.

"But Nami's tears are more important!" Mina exclaimed.

Iida sighed, but he understood what they mean.

Despite what happened to him, Arlong was able to laugh it off since he still found Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji to be inferior to him. Hachi agreed as well, deciding to call someone to defeat them instead.

The villagers and Usopp were terrified as the sea and the building shook. Hachi call forth Mohmoo... who was still pretty beaten up.

Luffy and Sanji brushed the sea bull off as Mohmoo was traumatized by them already, preparing to leave.

"Well, that's one thing we don't need to worry about." Denki confidently said, dusting his hands off.

Mohmoo wouldn't listen to Hachi, but he was scared stiff when Arlong called out to him. Even when Arlong claimed that he wouldn't stop him if he decided to run away, Mohmoo decided to attack Luffy and the others.

"Goddamn it, he has something on the cow too!" Toru shouted in frustration.

"Now that's an interesting sentence." Todoroki said.

Usopp was absolutely scared as the fishmen followed behind Mohmoo to attack, but the others were prepared to fight. Luffy already had a plan to take care of him.

Luffy punched his fists together, and then planted his feet into the cement.

"...Luffy, what are you doing?" Kirishima asked, look as dumbfounded as the others.

Luffy twisted his middle several times, and stretched out for Mohmoo's horn. The fishmen were shock that he has the power of a Devil Fruit as Luffy's friends ran for cover.

"GOMU GOMU NO..." Luffy was able to swing Mohmoo's entire body around, destroying everything in his path... like a pinwheel. "KAZAGURUMA!" Soon, he was able to throw Mohmoo out to sea.

The students cheered and laughed at the chaos Luffy created. All except for Koda, who could only feel sorry for the sea creature.

"Wait, how is he going to get out of the cement?" Izuku realized.

Luffy proclaimed that he wants to fight Arlong, but he was perfectly fine by that. He's looking for a reason to kill Luffy.

Meanwhile, Usopp and Sanji were yelling at Luffy for nearly killing them.

"I mean... he isn't wrong. He should be a little more worried for their safety." Iida criticized.

After the eyecatches, the villagers were flabbergasted by Luffy's inhuman strength. Then Luffy was struggling to get out of the ground, and just in time for the named fishmen preparing to get their hands dirty.

There was a round of facepalms.

"I kind of missed that." Hizashi sighed.

Kuroobi and Chew told Arlong to stay back to avoid Arlong Park from turning into dust, and Arlong allowed the three to do so.

Usopp was hiding behind a pillar while Luffy tried to gain Sanji and Zoro's attention, but they noticed Hachi inhaling deeply.

"Shikai-Zero! Tako-Hachi-Black!" Hachi sprayed out a geyser of black ink.

Sanji and Zoro dodged in time for Luffy to take the hit, blinding him for the moment. Zoro yelled at him for not dodging it.

"If you were actually looking, you can see he couldn't!" Jiro complained.

"He still could have bend down." Kirishima snickered.

Hachi was able to lift a giant piece of rubble, planning on hitting an immobile Luffy with it. Usopp and Zoro criticized Luffy for getting stuck in the first place.

"Tako-Hachi-Black On the Rocks!" Hachi slammed the rubble on top of him, but soon the middle split in half, revealing the cook himself with his leg raised up high.

Several students were in awe with Sanji's skills as Izuku registered in Sanji's abilities to react on time.

Sanji can't believe he've ended up with a moron as a captain, but at least it was better than a bunch of thugs ganging up on a lady. Kuroobi thought it was rather hypocritical that a pirate is fighting by chivalry, which Sanji took offense by.

"...I mean, he's not wrong." Jiro reluctantly said. "It's kind of obvious that Sanji wants to get in Nami's pants."

"Can you really call that 'chivalry?'" Momo raised an eyebrow to her hairline.

"Hey, hey, he's still trying to save her." Mineta quickly interjected.

While Kuroobi and Sanji are about to fight, Usopp was attempting to get Luffy out, stretching out his rubbery legs to no avail. Usopp ran with Luffy under his arm when Hachi was about to attack them with another piece of rubble, and Zoro decided to be his opponent instead.

Still angry about Zoro tricking him, Hachi tried to attack him, but the swordsman was able to dodge just in time. The fishman wants revenge for the deaths of some of his brethren, though Zoro doesn't really care.

Usopp was resting a bit, 'letting' Zoro have the octopus. Then he accidentally let Luffy go, causing the rubber man to be flung into Chew.

Laughter bursted from the students.

"Oh no..." Izuku said between chuckles.

This caused Chew to set his sights on Usopp. The sniper ran away from him with Chew following behind.

The villagers recognized Usopp as the guy who saved Gen while Chew himself recognized them as the people of Cocoyashi Village rebelling.

"Kaenboshi!" Chew was suddenly sent back by a ball of fire as Usopp called out that his opponent is him.

Chew jumped back on his feet, now really wanting to kill Usopp.

"It's your time to shine!" Aoyama cheered him on.

As Chew ran after the sniper, the villagers thought Usopp was strange for wanting a fight but also keeps running away. Nojiko wonders why did these guys became pirates.

"Apparently, it's better than being a marine." Sero shrugged.

Arlong stood up, beginning to find all of this boring now, though Kuroobi didn't want him to get violent here. The boss claimed he won't, he just thought up an interesting game.

"As if we trust you on anything." Jiro grunted as the audience were suspicious of Arlong, especially when he walked towards an immobile Luffy.

Luffy's stretched out punch missed Arlong, allowing the fishman to grab his arm. Arlong asked if they seriously thought they could win against them, which Luffy is certain on.

Arlong dug his hand into the cement and was able to pick up the area around Luffy's feet, proclaiming that people with Devil Fruit powers are deadweights.

"Shit!" "No!" "Oh, come on!"

"Of course he's going to take the advantage!" Katsuki complained.

"GOMU GOMU NO PISTOL!" Luffy punched Arlong the face, but his arm was caught in the fishman's teeth.

"Shit, he's going to rip Luffy's arm off!" Kirishima cried out.

Then Luffy bit into Arlong's arm as revenge.

"Not if Luffy does it first." Jiro joked, earning a few laughs.

Finally, Arlong threw Luffy into the sea. As Arlong laughed, Sanji attempted to jump in, but Zoro stopped him, telling him he would fall right into the fishmen's trap.

The only way to save Luffy is to beat these guy quickly and then jumped into the water.

"Well, let's hope you can beat them under 30 seconds." Tsuyu nervously said.

Arlong teased with how long could Luffy last underwater as Zoro and Sanji prepared to fight Hachi and Kuroobi.

Slowly, Luffy sinks to the bottom, attempting to hold his breathe til the bubbled on the surface stopped.

Arlong laughed, calling humans 'inferior beings.' Sanji and Zoro tried to fight their opponents as Luffy reaches the bottom.

Before "To Be Continued" appeared, Usopp was still running away from Chew.

"Well, Straw Hat's dead." Katsuki deadpanned.

"Don't be like that!" Kirishima panicked.


Skipping episode 39's opening and recap, they were met with, "Luffy Drowning! Zoro vs. Octopus Hatchan!"

Johnny and Yosaku were worried about Luffy's chance of survival. Zoro dodged Hatchan's ink attack, and was able to slice off some of the fishman's spiky hair.

At first, it seemed like Hachi was angry about that, but he forgave Zoro, saying it's only hair.

As the students let out chuckles and snorts, Aizawa jabbed an elbow into Hizashi's side. "Say that to him."

"Hey!" Hizashi glared at him.

Hachi was certain that Zoro beat him because of his six hands. Zoro ran to strike.

"Tako-san-ren-shin-ken-shira-ha-dori!" Zoro sliced down as Hatchan failed to catch the blade, resulting in him getting hurt.

"Next time, don't have a long ass name," Katsuki complained.

"Or at least, don't say it slowly." Izuku chuckled.

Sanji was temporarily distracted with Zoro's struggles til Kuroobi tried to attack him. Zoro tried to get this over with already by charging forward, but Hachi jumped up high.

"Tako Hachi... Number... 9." Hachi latched onto one of the pillars.

One pause later, Zoro told him to get his ass down already.

"You shitty octopus!" Katsuki shouted at him.

"He's just wasting time!" Denki exclaimed, which Johnny pointed out as well.

Yosaku was certain they'll just get dragged down if they get in the water, but they need to think of something or else Luffy will drown. Gen hit them on the back, surprising the duo. He reminded them that they're still wounded, so he offered to help Luffy.

They know that Luffy's survival is the key to win this fight.

The other villagers tried to offer their help as well, but Gen refused, knowing they can't go in as a crowd or else the fishmen will notice.

The bounty hunters were counting on Gen, but Nojiko decided to go as well. Gen reminded her that she's injured, but Nojiko wants to help Nami. Gen allowed it.

"How are they going to save Luffy?" Denki asked.

"Depends... can Luffy's rubber abilities still work underwater?" Izuku nodded, tapping his One Piece notebook.

As Sanji fights his opponent, Hachi asked Zoro if he usually fights with three swords, then why does he only have one now? Zoro brushed it off while Hatchan claimed he haven't gotten serious yet. The octopus fishman was certain that a human won't stand a chance against him.

Meanwhile Zoro was struggling to star awake, becoming faint from injuries. Everyone noticed.

"I knew it! You should have allowed yourself to rest from Mihawk's attacks!" Iida scolded the swordsman.

Though Sanji reminded Zoro of his injuries from Mihawk, Hatchan thought the swordsman is just pretending to be sick, but he won't fall for it.

He climbed up the pillar, the roof, went into a room, and came back out with six swords.

The Zoro fell to the ground, which Hatchan took as an insult.

"Shit!" Mina mumbled, seeing Zoro enduring through so much.

"It's six against one! Six against one!" Sero cried out.

"It's not how many swords they have, it's the skills they possess." Tokoyami said, shaking his head.

Yosaku claimed that Zoro's wounds would had keep a normal person form walking for half a year if they didn't kill him first.

"Seriously, what is he made of?" Hizashi whispered towards Aizawa. His friend could only shrug.

Sanji was distracted by Zoro's injuries long enough to get punched in the gut by his opponent, sending him through a wall.

"Sanji!" Several students shouted in worry, wincing from the attack.

Kuroobi told Sanji he should he paying attention, claiming to be a 40th Level Fishman Karate Master.

"Wait, I though that's suppose to be measured by like belt color." Denki said, raising an eyebrow.

"Maybe it's different for fishmen." Ochako shrugged.

The villagers and the bounty hunters were shocked that Sanji was launched so far away.

Kuroobi asked Arlong what they're going to do with Zoro now, and his boss just told him to toss the swordsman into the sea. Kuroobi complained about the mess, but Arlong said it was still fine as long as Arlong Park still stands.

Hatchan was angry that he haven't been able to show off his skills, thinking he scared Zoro to death.

"Don't flatter yourself." Todoroki sighed.

"And there's still Usopp." Aoyama reminded them.

"That's just giving Long Nose too much credit." Katsuki shook his head.

Hachi was able to show off his sword skills, creating a whirlwind by just swinging his swords around, one that's strong enough to pick up rubble and much taller than the building itself.

"Okay, that's impressive." Tokoyami said with wide eyes.

Hachi stopped when the karate master reminded him that he would destroy Arlong Park, but Zoro was still awake, saying that he's full of crap.

With the sun beaming down his form, Zoro was able to stand, telling the fishman that not even Death himself can take his life away.

"Holy shit, that's so manly!" Kirishima cheered as Tokoyami can't help but to admire the swordsman.

"Still, he shouldn't be so cocky." Iida shook his head.

After the eyecatches, Usopp was being chased by Chew next to the rice paddies, and Chew have to compliment the sniper on his speed and stamina.

"Goddamn it." Katsuki sighed.

"But it's still impressive he've lasted so long." Izuku slightly nodded.

"I'm not even going to make a joke about that. It's too obvious of a joke." Mineta said.

Usopp was proud of being a distraction for one of Arlong's goons, but soon, he saw Chew wasn't chasing after him. The sniper was certain it was because the fishman was slow on land, and begins to mock him... until Chew appeared right behind him.

Once again, Usopp ran away, screaming, with Chew chasing after him.

As the others laugh, Katsuki let out an annoyed groan. "Just kill me now..."

"Don't be like that." Mina rolled her eyes.

Under the sea, Nojiko and Gen were attempting to break Luffy with no success. The cement won't break and they need to bring air to Luffy before he drowns. Then they realize what they can do.

"What? What is it!?" Denki shouted as the scene cut back to Arlong Park.

Maybe... Izuku thought to himself.

On the ground, Sanji lit a cigarette and begins to smoke it, surprising the villagers on the fact that he's still alive.

While he acknowledged Kuroobi's punch was level 40, he certainly believes Zeff's kicks must've been level 400.

"Still thinking about your dad?" Jiro smiled a bit.

Hachi demanded on why Zoro keeps pushing himself, believing that he can't defeat his six swords. Zoro told him it wasn't his business while the bounty hunters worried about his health. The village doctor was certain he might lose consciousness, delirious, and will die if his wounds open again.

"As if we need more things to worry about!" Sero panicked.

Zoro wants to show Hachi his Santouryu, so he called out to Johnny and Yosaku for their swords. The two threw their swords at him, just in time for Zoro to feel lightheaded.

The bounty hunters cried out warnings for Zoro as Hachi mocked that humans will never be able to surpass fishmen with only two hands.

"Roku-tou-ryu! Tako Ashi Kiken!"

Zoro grabbed onto the flying swords just in time to defend himself against the octopus man.

"San-tou-ryu... Tourou Hagaashi!"

The swordsman was able to pass by him, and Hachi suddenly bleed from his chest.

Yosaku and Johnny cheered him on while the villagers gaped. The doctor mentioned that it would have taken so much concentration and persistence for such a feat.

"That was so manly!" Kirishima cheered.

"But how long can he last?" Aizawa said, recognizing how exhausted Zoro must be after all he've been through.

Now with an X cut into his chest, Hachi threaten he will kill him, telling him he shouldn't win with three swords. Zoro calls it a 'major miscalculation,' recalling what Mihawk have said to him, his past, and where Luffy is now.

He declared that the numbers don't matter, saying Hachi's swords would never be as 'heavy' as his.

"Curse you, sad backstories!" Toru muffled her cries into a pillow.

"Because of his burdens, he must move on." Aizawa softly said.

Hachi thought he meant it as 'weight,' saying his swords are heavier than Zoro's.

"Goddamn it." Jiro sighed.

Zoro decided it was useless talking to an idiot.

"Roku-tou-ryu, Tako Tsubo no Kamae!" Hachi put the tips of his swords together. "Shin Shun!" He sprinted ahead, but Zoro was able to block it. "Takoage!" Hachi suddenly knocked Zoro's swords back, surprising him, then head butted him in the chest. "Taikai!" Zoro was sent flying in the air.

"What is he planning now?!" Mineta panicked.

Hachi threatened he won't hit the ground alive, running to where Zoro would land.

"Roku-tou-ryu, Ougi! Roku-tou no WA-RU-TSU!" Hachi spun his blades above him like a propeller as Zoro falls closer and closer. Yosaku cried out to Zoro, but the villagers and the bounty hunters were rendered silent as the sounds of screaming and clanging metals were heard.

Squeamish students looked away at the moment they've seen red. The sounds didn't help their imagination either.

"T-They couldn't have!" Mineta shouted as Koda looked between his fingers.

Kuroobi and Arlong were smiling until Zoro was able to land on his feet, cutting Hachi down.

Apparently, Zoro spun with him in the air and did somersaults on Hachi's swords. Then he cut his hands, or at least that's how Hachi explained, furious at being used like a circus act. Now, Hatchan was pissed.

"Seriously?! You couldn't fucking shown us that!?" Katsuki complained.

"Yeah, that sounded so cool!" Kirishima can't help but to agree.

Zoro struggled to stand. The doctor concluded that his wounds must have opened up as Johnny wishes he could suffer in Zoro's place.

Still, Zoro refused to lose to his wounds, remembering Mihawk's gaze on him.

"Roku-tou-ryu! Tako Tsubo no Kamae!" Hachi declared it to be the end, but Zoro won't allow himself to be ordinary.

"Tatsumaki!" With Hachi behind him, Zoro spun around, shattering the fishman's swords and sending him into the air until he came crashing down.

The sun beamed down on Zoro, wondering if that octopus jerk is satisfy now.

Kirishima's eyes seemed to sparkle at the scene as the other students cheered.

"That's so-!"

"Manly. We get it." Mina quickly finished, letting out a laugh.

At the mikan orchard, Nami was bandaging up her wound, trying to shed herself form her tears. She told herself that she has to make up her mind.

Nami picked up her staff, and ran. She knows they're still fighting.

Izuku smiled at her efforts, but he worried for the moment she stand up to Arlong.

At Arlong Park, Zoro attempted to rest for a moment, telling himself to rest, but Yosaku warned him.

Seemingly appearing out of nowhere, Kuroobi was going to attack the swordsman, but Sanji kicked him away while Kuroobi was kind of impressed that someone could stand up to his punch. Sanji was certain many people would, especially from sea restaurant.

"Still thinking about your old man?" Jiro teased.

"Well, it's practically his whole life." Todoroki said.

The two stared at each other until Zoro collapsed. Sanji reminded him that he'll be dead if he goes underwater, so before Zoro could jump in, Sanji already removed his shoes and jacket, and dived right into the water.

Kuroobi laughed, believing Sanji was the biggest fool for challenging a fishman in the water.

"Can he really do it?" Toru worried.

"I mean, it's better than if Zoro jumped in with the state he's in." Aizawa said.

"But now he might have to face Arlong by himself." Mineta shivered.

The class exchanged looks, wondering how long these pirates could hold on without their captain.

Sanji swam as fast as he could towards Luffy's body. He could see Gen pounding down on Luffy's body while his neck was stretched all the way to the surface.

"So, his powers can still work underwater." Izuku let out a relieved sigh, which spread to the others.

"Would that work for other Devil Fruit users though?" Todoroki asked; a good question for Izuku's notebook.

Sanji could see Gen and Nojiko's struggles, planning on breaking the stone to get Luffy out.

"Gyojin Karate, Wan Tou Giri!" Using his fin, Kuroobi slammed right into Sanji from behind.

"Of course it wouldn't work out that well!" Katsuki complained as the others let out cries of shock.

Arlong laughed, finding the situation ever so interesting while Nojiko hoped Luffy could wake up. Meanwhile, Usopp is still running away from Chew.

"To Be Continued."

"Next episode!" Denki shouted, hand raised up high.


Skipping the opening and recap of episode 40, they were introduced to the title card: "Proud Warriors! Sanji and Usopp's Fierce Battles."

Katsuki narrowed his eyes at the mention of Usopp, but he didn't say anything when the others let out loud cheers.

"Show us what you're made of, Long Nose." Katsuki grumbled under his breath.

Gen panicked when he was found out by Kuroobi. The fishman was able to attack him for helping Luffy, but Sanji was able to tug on his ponytail.

Kuroobi mocked him for trying to challenge him underwater since Sanji has to worry about holding his breath, but he will fight him.

"Gyojin Karate! Itonmaki Kumite!" He spun around, and threw his ponytail at Sanji, wrapping it around his waist and then pulled him down.

Sanji tried to kick him, but his movements were slowed down because of the water, which Kuroobi mocked him and all humans for.

"We get it! You're a racist!" Katsuki complained.

"Species-ist?" Denki questioned.

"Gyojin Karate! Kaisoku..." Kuroobi darted forward towards Sanji. "Harakudashigeri!" Using the momentum, he was able to deliver a sidekick to Sanji's stomach.

Students and teachers like winced, worried about Sanji losing air. They continued on cringing at the beatdown Sanji's going through as the cook continued to endure more of the fishman's attacks underwater without landing a single hit himself.

A bitter taste formed in Izukus' mouth, remembering what happened to him during the USJ incident when he couldn't fight underwater. He has to thank Tsuyu for saving him later.

With Sanji crashed against the rocky wall, Kuroobi send his sights on the frightened Genzo, but then he saw Sanji swimming towards the surface, desperate for air.

Sadly, Kuroobi was able to block his path, and in all honesty, he was amazed that Sanji has this much strength for a human.

He laughed as the others, like Zoro and Usopp, were shown still struggling.

Kuroobi remembered what Sanji have said about people who'd harm a lady are crap, and told him that was the outcome of his 'cheap chivalry.'

"Well, at least he's trying to follow a set of morals." Jiro bitterly said.

Kuroobi was certain that every human here will be killed, all except for Nami, who'll never get away from the fishmen. He made sure to mention that Sanji can't protect anyone, let alone Nami.

A sour feeling washed over the class at his mockery.

"This sucks!" Mina curled her hands into fists.

Then Kuroobi mentioned how humans can't handle a sudden change in water pressure, wrapping his arms around the cook.

"He's not going to..." Asui quietly croaked, nervous.

"Appakushi Chokka Koro!" Kuroobi dived straight down to the ocean floor.

Sanji tried his best to hold his breathe as the water pressure caused his stomach to sink in.

The students and teachers alike continued to wince.

"Give this guy a break!" Sero cried out.

"Yeah, at least let him kick fishie over there!" Toru squirmed in her seat.

Sanji and Kuroobi reached the sea floor as Sanji started to spew blood from his mouth.

Kuroobi was about to laugh when he saw Sanji was still alive. As Kuroobi swam up with Sanji in his arms to prepare for another attack, the cook was able to realize that fishman use pulmonary respiration on land but switch to branchial respiration in water, meaning Kuroobi is just a talking fish in water.

Most of the students' eyes widen at Sanji's discovery, but there are students who didn't understand.

"The what and the what?" Denki said, having no clue on what Sanji said.

"Yeah, 'pulmonary'? 'Branchial'?" Mina raised an eyebrow.

"It means fishmen use their lungs on land but use their gills in the water." Tsuyu explained.

"Ooooooh!" Toru made a motion that you could be guess it was slamming her fist into her palm, understanding what this means now.

Before Kuroobi could dive straight into the ocean floor again, Sanji breathed air into his branchia, causing the fishman to scream out in pain, swimming towards the surface.

"Good idea, Sanji!" Ochako cheered.

"Are you like that too, Tsu? The whole lungs-gills thing?" Denki asked the frog girl.

"Sort of. Frogs do have lungs, but they're able to breathe underwater by absorbing oxygen through their skin." Tsuyu explained.

"Whoa... Frogs can do that?" Toru said, impressed.

Tsuyu could only nod.

Sanji was able to resurface, desperate for air, much to Arlong's confusion. After an exchange with Zoro, Sanji yelled out for Kuroobi to finish their fight.

Even thought Sanji was able to trick him, the fishman still believes the result will be the same, declaring that Sanji's survival probability is zero.

"Collier!" Sanji suddenly kicked him into the ground with enough force to break concrete around him.

"Ha! Look at what that bragging have done for you!" Kirishima shouted as the other students cheered.

With kick after kick, Kuroobi wasn't able to get in a hit himself as Sanji shows him what he can do.

Being able to stand up for a moment, the fishman attempted to do his 'ultimate attack,' but Sanji seemed to disappear from his sight.

"Mouton... Shot!" With a kick, Kuroobi was sent right through the building, impressing the villagers.

Sanji looked over his shoulder. "I guess... he doesn't want dessert?"

"Of course he ends it with a cheesy line." Jiro slightly smiled.

"He deserves it! Sanji finally took him down." Denki proclaimed.

After the eyecatches, Genzo was still trying to get Luffy to breathe when he heard a loud noise on dry land, wondering what it is.

Arlong looked at his fallen brethrens as Sanji thought they were simply small fish, confident. Arlong was angry, thinking they're getting a little too carried.

The audiences let out shouts of anger and gawks.

"A little too carried away?! You're the one who're fucking up lives, murdering moms!" Katsuki angrily shouted, sparks coming out of his palms.

"You're the very last person I want to hear that from!" Ochako soon added, stomping her feet.

Zoro asked Sanji what he means by Luffy being sort of okay, and the cook means that Luffy won't die for the time being. Still, to revive him, Sanji has to go into the sea one more time, but he was certain Arlong won't let him.

Nojiko was impressed that they were able to beat two of the Arlong Pirates' leaders, holding Luffy's head. Genzo resurfaced, taking in as much air as he could. Nojiko said they should switch places while Genzo was glad to see Luffy's color has improved, asking how the others are doing. Nojiko was glad that everyone is safe. In fact, the fight have given her hope... hope that she've held back before.

Several students smiled at her words. They were glad to see the guys' heroic acts have given hope to these villagers, especially when they saw hoe dire their situation was before.

Meanwhile, with Usopp, the sniper was face planted onto the ground, covering in 'blood,' while Chew looked annoyed, though he did complimented Usopp's running skills. Still, he found it too easy that he died instantly from his Mizudeppo.

"You should have checked his pulse if it was that suspicious." Katsuki complained.

"I mean, that is a lot of blood Usopp lost." Kirishima worried.

"I'd think someone was dead if they were lying in a pool of blood." Denki shivered at the idea of finding someone like that in an alleyway.

Once Chew walked away, Usopp smirked to himself, glad that his Ketchup Star worked out in his favor. He sat up, making sure Chew is a good distance away.

"Oh, that's a good idea!" Mineta chimed in. "Fake your death!"

"Still, I don't think that trick would work on everyone." Shoji said.

"Maybe with more authentic-looking blood would help." Tokoyami suggested.

"...Do you know how to make 'authentic-looking' blood." Mineta can't help but to ask hime, somewhat nervous.

"Yes."

I'm just going to pretend it's for like Halloween and move on. Grape boy thought to himself in hopes of making himself feel better.

Usopp was quite terrified of the fishmen and their abilities, feeling sorry for Nami and wants to help her out, but-

Chew turned around, but still saw Usopp in the ground 'dead.' As he continued on walking, Usopp wants to pretend he was in a deadly battle, so he decided to cover himself in mud, practicing what he'll say to the others.

The audience frowned at his actions. Of course, they knew Usopp is a coward, but this was too cowardly for their liking.

"What? That's not manly at all." Kirishima frowned in disappointment.

"Didn't you want to be a real pirate!?" Mineta shouted.

Katsuki let out a scoff. "I knew it..."

"I know you're scared, but..." Aoyama glanced at the floor, stopping himself from saying anymore.

As the tried to think of what to say, Usopp started to remembered his friends and what they've said. He remembers what Nami have been through and the dedication the others have just for this. Each one made him realize how shameful he's acting, but what broke the camel's back was Kaya and the kids.

"Hold it, you damn fish!"

"Yes!" Kirishima cheered as the kids brightened up by Usopp's realization.

"You fight that fish and make everyone proud!" Mineta encouraged.

"I knew you could do it." Aoyama smiled.

Everyone looked at Katsuki. Knowing everyone is expecting something from him, he let out a sigh. "Alright, let's see what Long Nose can do to the fish bastard."

As Chew speed up his stride from his taunts, Usopp took out his slingshot, thinking of why he's with his friends now.

The moment I left my village, I gave up on things... like peace and safety... Because they live risking their lives everyday, they laugh so happily! That's why I decided to set out to the sea. I wanted to laugh from the bottom of my heart too! If I don't fight with all my might here, I won't have the right to be on board the same ship as them.

"I won't have the right to laugh from the bottom of my heart with them!"

Just as Chew jumped, Usopp launched an explosive at him, but the fishman was easily able to takes it and punch him straight in the face. One strong enough to launch Usopp into the sky and onto the ground.

There was a collection of pained ahs and ohs from the kids, wincing from the impact Usopp took, especially when the sniper have given his passionate, heartfelt reason to stand by his friends' side. It also hurts when they listen to Chew insulting Usopp for not continuing to play dead, even Usopp said he's done.

Mineta tightened his fists. "No... this can't be how it ends!"

Chew tried to add salt to injury by kicking him in the side, but...

"Usopp Hammer!" From his bag, the sniper pulled out a hammer and his Chew's hand with it, causing the fishman to shout out in pain.

A small cheer came from the students, seeing Usopp wasn't going down without a fight.

"I knew you still have that shine to you." Aoyama smiled widely.

"Usopp Rubber band of Doom!" Chew closed his eyes, waiting for the impact, but once he realized he was tricked, his whole head turned onto a flush.

Hizashi and some of the students let out a laugh.

"Huh, falling for such a simple feint." Aizawa slightly smirked.

From the forest, a glass bottle was thrown at him, though Chew was able to catch it.

"Special Attack! Lead Star!" Just as Chew recognizes the bottle's contents as alcohol, the bottle shattered from the sniper's attack.

Chew stumbled into the rice paddies, furious at Usopp's like tricks.

At the fishman sucks up the field's water, Usopp hide himself behind a tree. As a man, he knows he can't run away from his fight-

"I'm proud of you!" Kirishima suddenly cheered.

-and if he loses, he'll die, but... he's already a pirate!

"Mizu Taiho!" With his body as round as a ball, Chew spits out all the water into one big shot.

Usopp was shocked that it was powerful enough to take down a large section of trees next to himself.

Chew complained about fighting with an idiot, especially one that's completely exposed himself.

While there were a few chuckles within the audience, some others were disappointed by Usopp in that moment.

"Oh my god, Usopp/Long Nose." Jiro and Katsuki sighed.

"Hyappatsu Mizudeppo!" Like a machine gun, Chew fired out shots of water at Usopp's tree.

As his tree was attacked, the sniper panicked, announcing that he has to fight to become a real, brave sea warrior. He's done pretending to be a pirate.

"Then prove it, Usopp!" Izuku shouted with one fist in the air.

With a single kick, Chew knocked down Usopp's kick, holding up the trunk. As Usopp was flying across the grassy ground, with his slingshot readied, the sniper reminded him that alcohol catches on fire.

"Special Attack! Fire Star!"

The students cheered loudly for Usopp's success as Chew was burnt alive, desperate for water.

As Chew ran for the rice paddies, Usopp ran after him with his hammer until he launched himself at the fishman and hit him right into the water.

Usopp finally landed on the ground. He stared at Chew for a moment until the fishman started to stand up.

So, Usopp must unleash his fury of 'Usopp Hammer' and a 'Usopp Rubber band of Doom' onto Chew. It was too glorious, so it had to be done offscreen.

Usopp panted heavily, felling into the water as Chew was beaten pretty badly. The sniper declared he would do it again.

As the others congratulated Usopp on his victory, Todoroki glanced at Katsuki. "You have to admit it's impressive with what he's limited to."

The explosive boy only grunted.

Back to Arlong Park, as Nojiko pounded on Luffy's chest, Gen held his neck, begging for Luffy to come back to life for his friends.

Zoro and Sanji were down on the ground with Sanji trying to stand up.

"What!? And I thought things were looking up for them." Mina panicked.

Johnny and Yosaku didn't know what what happened. Johnny explained that as soon as Arlong shot water, Zoro and Sanji vomited blood and flew.

"Flew?" Todoroki repeated, confused.

"Ugh, they're too injured to fight!" Ochako worried.

"Luffy, you better wake up." Jiro said, strained.

Arlong once again started to spout out the difference between fishmen and humans, showing the water in his hand. Sanji attempted to kick him, but Arlong dodged and was able to shoot the cook with the water he has. Sanji could barely pick himself up, realizing Arlong's power, that he's in a class by himself among fishmen.

The doctor looked behind him, and saw her.

Though it was only the shot of her feet, the audience knows that's Nami.

Izuku silently gulped, hoping that the navigator can actually face Arlong.

Arlong told the two to die until Nami shouted his name. The fishman stared at her while the villagers were shock by her appearance.

Arlong causally told her that he's going to crush some pirates, asking why she's here.

"To kill you..."

"To Be Continued."

"Will she actually do it?" Ochako whispered as they've moved onto the next episode.

"In all honestly, no." Iida said, frowning slightly. "I believe she still needs to do more healing."

Izuku and a few other students nodded along, but all they could do is hope.


After skipping episode 41's opening and recap, the audience were met with, "Luffy At Full Power! Nami's Determination and the Straw Hat."

"Fucking finally!" Katsuki sighed.

The villagers were shocked while Arlong simply laughed at what she've said, claiming she attempted to kill him before over the eight years they've been together. She has to be aware that mere humans can't kill him.

Arlong told Nami that he won't kill her and she can't escape them. Therefore, she'll be their surveyor forever, but as a 'good-natured- man, he wants her to be their surveyor of her own her will. He offered that he'll kill everyone here except Nami unless she comes back as one of their leaders. The ones he'll kill would be Sanji and Zoro since they went too far.

He asks who is she friends with? Him? Of them?

"How dare you...! How could you even think of yourself as her 'friend'?!" Mina shouted, her friends agreeing with her.

Nami tried to carefully think about her words, recognizing everyone's lives are in her hands. Meanwhile, the villagers argued that no matter what she chooses, Arlong's not going to give her any freedom.

Nami tugged the straw hat's brim over her eyes, reminding herself to not doubt Luffy. A loud ringing can be heard as a spider crawled over to the captured butterfly.

The audience steeled themselves for what she'll do.

With the image of Eri in his head, Izuku is determined for Nami to believe in Luffy, that she can truly trust someone.

Nami suddenly turned around, and apologized to the villagers. She asks for them to die with her. Just as the butterfly escaped the spider, the villagers let out a big cheer, agreeing to fight with Arlong staring down at them.

A relief washed over the class. Izuku smiled, though he did worried about what would Arlong do to them now.

Underwater, Nojiko kept praying for Luffy to be alive, pounding onto his chest. His hand twitched, then he suddenly grasped her arm.

On the surface, Luffy spouted out a fountain of water, letting everyone know that he's finally awake.

"Finally!" Kirishima shouted for joy as the students cheered him on.

"...But what about the cement?" Iida pointed out, causing the class to be disappointed, just as they were about to see hope.

Sanji and Zoro were able to stand up, but slamming his sword down, the swordsman declared that he won't last longer than 30 seconds.

Nami was relieved as the cook quickly jumped. Arlong noted that there wasn't a fountain here, wondering if it would be the rubber man. He stepped towards the water, but with a swing of his sword, Zoro was able to stop him from going any further.

Will 30 seconds truly be enough? Tokoyami thought, listening to the Bakusquad tell Arlong to eat shit.

Sanji swam down to Luffy's weights as Nojiko struggled to pull the rubber man out.

Arlong told Zoro that Devil Fruit users are supposed to lose their energy and powers in the ocean, and die. Even if he still lives, the fishman thought it as 'putting a damper on this game.'

Gen asked Luffy if he's alright. Luffy is, but he wonders where did his cool pinwheel go.

A few students snickered at the needed levity, especially with Gen's angry reply to it.

"Of all times to care about a pinwheel." Jiro tried to hide her smile.

Zoro thought this wasn't a fair game to begin with. Still, Arlong needs to check on the hindrance. The fishman told him to get out of the way, but Zoro stood his ground.

Out of nowhere, an egg was shot at Arlong, but he was able to block most of the splattering with his hand.

Johnny was proud of Usopp acting so brave. Then it was revealed that Usopp was fighting from a distance, from the hole in the wall.

"...Well, bravery doesn't always last." Aoyama sighed, though he didn't sound too disappointed.

Still, Nami was glad to see the snipper as Usopp happily proclaimed that he defeated one of the leaders. Arlong realized it was Chew he defeated.

Back to Gen and Luffy, Gen asked the rubber boy if he can escape on his own, but Luffy bluntly said it was impossible.

As Sanji swam down, Johnny and Yosaku cheered on Zoro. Seeing what they're doing, Usopp planned on stopping Arlong from moving, reaching into his bag.

At that moment, Hachi started to stand up, determined to not let their rivals to have their way.

"Goddamn it, why don't you extras learn to stay dead?!" Katsuki complained.

"I'm pretty sure he wasn't dead to begin with." Kirishima said.

"I fucking now that."

Usopp called out to Arlong, about to launch his mighty rubber band attack until the fishman ignored him, saying that Zoro will be the first one to be killed for standing in his way. Usopp was quick to cheer Zoro on, pretending he wasn't going to attack to begin with.

Cue the snickering.

"Ah yes, a rubber band would had taken him down." Jiro sarcastically said.

Zoro swung his sword, aiming for Arlong's saw nose, but somehow, it was able to withstand the attack. Arlong bragged that his nose is unbreakable, saying that if Zoro was at full strength, he might have been able to scratch it.

"Really!? Even his nose is strong?!" Hizashi gaped.

"Now this is getting ridiculous." Aizawa said, seeing how Arlong was able to push back Zoro's swords.

Yosaku panicked over Zoro's situation. Then Johnny noticed Hachi's up, but for some reason, the octopus man is trying to defend himself.

He opened his eyes, complaining about how he thought the rubber band was going to fly at him.

Everyone was shock, even Usopp. Still, he tried to play if off as something he've planned for, thought Nami pointed out that he yelled out for Arlong.

Now cue the laughter.

"Okay, I'll admit it. That was funny." Jiro gave Usopp a golf clap.

"If only villains were that easy to fool." Hizashi jokingly sighed.

Hachi jumped into the sea, planning on crushing Luffy. Zoro was distracted by that, giving Arlong enough leeway to use his sharp nose to stab Zoro.

"Zoro!" Many students gasped, seeing blood fly around him.

Where did he stab him?! Izuku panicked in the moment, hoping Arlong didn't hit anything vital.

After the eyecatches pass by, Sanji swam down as fast as he could while Nojiko momentarily stopped, seeing the cook. Sanji signaled to leave the rest to him, but Nojiko's eyes widen, now seeing Hachi swimming towards them.

Nojiko swam past Sanji, allowing him to notice Hachi sending a frenzy of punches towards her, who tried to defend Sanji.

"Nojiko!" The other students shouted.

"No, you can't get hurt after all you've been through!" Toru cried out.

Back onto the surface, Arlong held Zoro up by his neck, unimpressed by how quick that battle ended.

"It just seems to get worse and worst!" Denki ruffled up his hair.

Arlong wondered about Zoro's bandages, taking a hold of them and ripping them off. Blood splattered onto him as Zoro cried out in pain.

Both Arlong and the watchers were horrified by Zoro's scar.

As blood dripped down Zoro's feet, Arlong was horrified with how he could still be alive, bow he could still be standing.

Students and teachers alike, especially Toshinori, winced at Zoro's wounds from Mihawk.

Those stitching doesn't look like they should belong to a human. They look like they're barely holding two halves of a human together.

"I knew Mihawk did quite a number on him, but this badly?" Sero whispered.

"And he was allowing him to live." Tokoyami breathed out, his wide eyes glued onto the negative image.

Staring into the swordman's eyes, Arlong interpreted as the one's of a dying man, a man he needs to put out of his misery right here and now.

The fishman stopped when Zoro let out a laugh. He acknowledged that if a person stays put, their wounds won't open. Arlong agreed, wondering if Zoro finds his situation amusing, but... Zoro wasn't talking about himself, rather he's talking about the 'Octo-Man.' They'll win this game.

Back underwater, Hachi suddenly bleed out from his wounds, turning the water red.

The students cheered at the success.

"That's so cool!" Kirishima shouted for joy.

Momentarily, Nojiko and Sanji stared at what just happened, but the cook reminded himself to go back to business.

With a single kick, the cement around Luffy's feet broke, allowing him to finally be freed.

Luffy was practically rocketed into the sky from the force of the release. Everyone gawked at the reveal.

Students cheered along with the villagers, glad that Luffy can finally fight Arlong now.

"Oh my fucking god, finally!" Katsuki complained, though he can't resist the wide grin plastered onto his face.

Right in the sky, Luffy grinned, stretching his arms to grab Zoro, much to the swordsman's chagrin. The rubber man switched places with him, launching Zoro into the sky without much thought.

Some laughed, some jaws were dropped at the action.

"Luffy! He's still injured!" Iida scolded the rubber boy.

"I hope he's alright." Momo said, a hand to her mouth.

"If they could find him first." Aizawa dryly added.

"I bet they will." Toshinori snickered.

"GUMO GUMO NO... KANE!" Just before he landed on dry land, Luffy was able to strike Arlong in the chest, which turned into a gatling of punches that was strong enough to break the wall behind the fishman.

The villagers and his friends stared, astonished at his feat.

But, still, Arlong climbed out of the rubble. Though Johnny and Yosaku panicked, Luffy simply cracked his knuckles, saying that was just a warm-up.

"Punch him in the face!" "Break his stupid nose!" "Make him regret living!" Students happily cheered and shouted.

Aizawa could see the nervous look on Toshinori's face. "He's well deserved it."

"Yeah." Toshinori quickly nodded.

Just outside of Arlong Park, Zoro was laying on the ground, planning on killing Luffy one day.

"He's still live?!" Iida shouted in shock.

"Zoro wouldn't let himself get killed." Katsuki said, a little impressed with the swordsman's will to survive from all of that.

"Still, with the launch, he should be on a different island." Todoroki said.

As Luffy stretches out his body as if he's just going to work out, Arlong thought of him as scum, thinking it would be better if he died at the bottom of the sea. Luffy causally disagreed, happy his friend saved him.

Standing up from the rubble, Arlong said that he's angry that his dear brothers were crushed by worms-

"Which they deserved!" Mina quickly added, being backed by her friends.

-and he'll make Luffy realize that he should've died without fighting.

Yosaku wondered if Luffy is going to be okay. He believes that his attacks weren't effective while Johnny was worry for Zoro.

"Exactly!" Iida interjected.

"Though Yosaku is right, Luffy's attacks didn't leave too much damage on Arlong." Izuku pointed out.

"And worst, he has shark teeth!" Denki added. "He could bite a hole into him."

Usopp declared that he's got Luffy's back, but Nami was quick to remind him that he doesn't have to do that.

With Nojiko and Gen, Sanji attempted to light up a match. He reminded the two that if Luffy loses, all of them will die too. In fact, Nojiko believes it will be end of East Blue. Meanwhile, Zoro fell asleep in his spot.

"Ah geez, being so down already?" Denki complained.

"Well, they have been trapped on this island for ten years." Jiro stressed out.

"...Okay, you're right."

Arlong asked Luffy the difference between the two of them.

Luffy started to point out body parts, each one made Arlong angry while the bounty hunters were wondering if Luffy's serious. He is.

Of course the one Arlong pointed out was their species. He tried to bite the rubber man, but Luffy jumped away just in time.

"I mean, Luffy isn't wrong. Ribbit." Tsuyu mused.

Luffy dodged bite after bite until Arlong suddenly reached out and grabbed his neck, pining him to a pillar. He tried to go in for another bite until Luffy grabbed his head and moved it out of the way.

Usopp thought Arlong's teeth were broken for sure, but the fishman bit down on the pillar, successfully breaking it.

"Okay, it's much sharper than I thought." Sero nervously sweated, slowly backing up.

Luffy was able to escape, but Sanji pointed out that, with a bite like that, it won't just leave bite marks, but he'll bite clear through your bones.

"See! What did I tell you!" Denki shouted, as Izuku shivered at the description.

Arlong preached about the 'inherent power' of a fishman, and all that stuff about humans being inferior. Still, Luffy was able to smile.

"Noway I'll lose against a fish. I am... the man who'll be King of the Pirates!"

"To Be Continued."

"Next episode! We must see Luffy beat Saw Nose's ass!" Katsuki shouted. The students cheered loudly for the fishman's demise.

Toshinori opened his mouth at first, but Aizawa simply said, "They'll be fine."

Hizashi was quick to move onto the next episode.


Fun Fact #5: I thought I already checked through this, but apparently I was wrong. Usopp's Japanese voice actor, Kappei Yamahuchi, also voiced Nirengeki Shoda, that chubby 1-B student with the scouter visor.

Fun Fact #6: I also missed this, but Yasuhiro Takato, Principal Nezu's Japanese voice actor, also voiced Butchie, one of the Meowban Brothers.

AN: ...So, this is kind of awkward. It's been 5-6 months, and I finally updated the story with a chapter. I'm really sorry about that, and I hope this chapter kind of fixes it, but I don't blame you if you're mad at me for taking so long. During those 5-6 months, I was really busy with life, and I can't really tell you why, but let's just say I didn't have too much time to write.

Now that I have more time late, I might make more chapters quicker, but I feel like I shouldn't make any promises on that.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, and I hope you can forgive me for taking so long.