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[NARRATOR] Gold Roger, the King of the Pirates,

attained every treasure that the world had to offer.

Smiling, even as he stood upon the scaffold,

he issued a challenge to the world.

[GOLD ROGER] You want my treasure?

You can have it!

I left everything I gathered together in one place.

Now you just have to find it!

[NARRATOR] Now, those who dare to dream hoist their flags

and sail into the Great Pirate Era!

[NARRATOR] All pirates searching for the treasure One Piece

must brave the second half of the Grand Line.

These wild and dangerous seas are known as the New World.

Gold Roger and his crew were the only men

to ever chart these waters

and learn all the secrets they held.

For the rest of the pirates in the world,

this has proven to be the end of the road.

A graveyard of dreams.

[NARRATOR] Now, Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body became rubber

after eating the Gum Gum Fruit,

sets sail into the New World with his faithful crew.

I'm gonna be the King... of the Pirates!

[NARRATOR] As Luffy and his crew push on to the New World,

they make a stop on Fishman Island,

where they are pulled into a civil war years in the making.

After meeting with Jimbei,

they learn the history of the island and the events

that led to their battle with the New Fishman Pirates.

They also learn of Queen Otohime who, despite opposition, fought

tirelessly for understanding between humans and Fishmen.

[JIMBEI] If I join, Aladdin and the other crew members

who do not wish to be pirates no longer have to be.

They can live in this country without fear of retribution.

It's a way for me to take care of my men.

In case you forgot, Tiger is dead!

I'd love to stay and chat, but we're headed out, too.

[JIMBEI] The Sun Pirates split into three groups,

with Arlong, Macro, and myself as captains.

And ever since then,

we have continued going our separate ways.

[LUFFY] "Shaking Fishman Island! A Celestial Dragon Drifts In!"

[SUN PIRATES cheering]

I can't believe we're home!

It's amazing, all right.

Never thought I'd live to see this day.

You think back to how much we suffered

at the hands of the Celestial Dragons

and it's no surprise we'd given up

on ever seeing Fishman Island again.

And if it wasn't for Boss Tai,

we'd all still be slaves on Marie Jois,

and the Nobles would still wanna control us.

Bein' a pirate all these years...

...well, it was the only way to live.

[SUN PIRATE E] But here we are! Goin' home to be with

our families and we don't even have to hide!

[SUN PIRATE F] It's happened! We're finally free!

[SUN PIRATES] Yeah!

Hey, Captain! Scratch that, I mean, Brother Jimbei!

I'll never forget what you've done for all of us!

Don't get so dramatic on me.

'Course not, but we still want you to know that we understand.

The only way pirates like us could truly be free

is with the amnesty of the government.

Yeah, and that's why you joined the Warlords, isn't it?

We know that ya did it for us, and not because ya wanted to.

All right, that's enough already.

If you want to get sentimental, then save it for your families.

Look, they're anxious enough to see you as it is.

Oh, honey.

That's Dad?

My love...

Don't worry, go on.

[SUN PIRATE A laughs]

[FISHBOY A] Dad!

[FISHWOMAN A] You're home!

[CROWD chattering]

Aladdin, after all those years you toiled as a slave,

how does it feel to be a free Fishman?

Jimbei.

As you say, we are free.

No longer hunted by the Celestial Dragons, at least.

And at long last we can return to our families without fear.

But just like the mark of the Celestial Dragons,

the agony that we suffered as slaves is seared into our minds.

And though we may walk this world as we please,

our hatred towards humans...

...it will always bind our souls.

[ALADDIN] To be clear--

I understand every word of what Brother Tai tried to impart.

But, still...

[SUN PIRATE C] This makes me sick.

How can Jimbei join up with humans?

He's just a tool for the World Government!

After everything that happened with them, too.

Did he already forget who killed Fisher Tiger?

[SUN PIRATE C] Hate to say it,

but I've lost all respect for him.

[JIMBEI] I knew quite well what was waiting for me.

The islanders couldn't understand,

and they reviled the fact that I joined the Warlords.

[OTOHIME] I can't imagine a more fortuitous situation.

We now have a relationship

with the World Government thanks to Jimbei.

This is our chance.

We can establish friendly relations with humans now.

And I will work hard to make sure that we do.

[NEPTUNE] Of course,

but while I recognize why Jimbei did it,

it troubles me to see him take on such a terrible burden.

If he receives an order from the World Government,

he'll have no choice but to fight

for their cause, regardless of the circumstance

and no matter how much he might disagree.

He will be asked to stand in

harm's way and his blood will be spilled.

[OTOHIME] Yes.

He's making a great sacrifice, and I won't let it go to waste.

I promise that I'll do my very best!

[NEPTUNE] As long as you also promise me

that you won't push yourself too hard.

I would loathe to see you suffer another debilitating hangover.

Oh.

[NEPTUNE, OTOHIME laughing]

[JIMBEI] Despite this promising turn of events,

something unexpected occurred

that would forever alter the path of Queen Otohime's life.

An uninvited visitor arrived on the island.

[BORDER GUARD A] Ryugu Kingdom! Come in!

This is the border patrol!

A large, badly damaged ship

is seeking emergency entry into the country!

Well, what are you waiting for?

Just do your job and let them in!

[BORDER GUARD A] It's a little complicated, sir!

[grunts]

[BORDER GUARD A] It belongs to a... a Celestial Dragon!

It what?

King Neptune!

[NEPTUNE] Wait, are you sure?

Grant them entry!

Send a rescue team right away!

[AMMO KNIGHTS] Right!

I'll go welcome them myself!

Queen Otohime!

[NEPTUNE] What in the world is a Celestial Dragon

doing on the seafloor?

[FISHMAN AA] I can't believe this is happening.

[FISHMAN BB] Must've been attacked

by a Sea King or something.

[FISHMAN CC] Here's what I don't get,

they hate us Fishmen, right?

So what were they doing sailing through such deep water?

[CROWD screams]

[MYOSGARD] Fetch help, you idiots!

[MYOSGARD] My whole worthless crew just had to go and die!

Bring me a mask, you vulgar fishes!

I can't tolerate your Fishman stench!

I demand that you bring me a mask!

I need you to save my life!

Filthy fools!

This creep's got zero respect for us.

He thinks we're gonna help him talking to us like that?

[gunshots]

[CROWD screams]

Doctor, now!

[panting]

I need help!

[AMMO KNIGHT A] Are the medics here?

Well, yeah, they're here,

but they're not sure if they wanna help that thing.

[HORDY] Put him out of his misery.

He doesn't deserve to live. He's pure scum.

[DECKEN] The Seven Warlords are a joke!

I wouldn't sell my soul to take a job working

for the World Government even if the bastards begged me!

Hell no, you've got way too much integrity, Captain Decken!

Everyone talks about Jimbei like he's invincible,

but he's no match for me as a pirate!

And that much is true, I suspect!

[laughs]

--[gunshots] --[CROWD screaming]

Huh? Sounds like somethin's goin' on at the harbor.

Hey.

[FISHMAN D] It's a Celestial Dragon.

Oh, man. Looks a like a World Noble's causing this.

Well, that's interesting.

[DECKEN LACKEY B] I guess his ship got wrecked

and now he's flipping his lid or something.

[DECKEN laughs] C'mon, let's go check it out.

This is guaranteed to be good for a few laughs.

[panting]

This is not how events were supposed to unfold.

[MYOSGARD] The Fishman slaves have been allowed

to return to their island?

How can this be, Daddy dear?

It's bureaucracy, my son.

The Fishman pirate, Jimbei, joined the Seven Warlords

and he brokered a deal.

B-But I don't understand.

Jimbei was the captain of the Sun Pirates,

the lowly thugs who've been hiding the slaves.

He negotiated to have their evasion charges dropped

and obtained amnesty for the slaves to return home, you see.

But if that's the case, then they aren't just any slaves,

some of them are probably my slaves, right, Daddy dear?

Oh, I'm certain of it, my son.

It turns my stomach to think they're living a free

and easy existence after disrespecting us.

Fine then!

I'll just have to hunt them down and reclaim them, won't I?

It's only right, considering how much money

I spent on collecting those slaves in the first place.

[laughs]

It's not fair! This should be easy!

Why didn't anyone tell me the sea floor was so unhospitable?

[FISHMAN DD] Hey! What do you guys think you're doing?

[CROWD murmurs]

What?

Long time no see, huh, Myosgard?

How dare you address me without my title!

Oh! You're all my slaves!

My personal property!

You must return with me at once!

Do you hear? I didn't permit you to run free!

[MYOSGARD gasps]

[screams]

Wait, don't do it, you guys! He's a Celestial Dragon!

It'll void the amnesty if ya kill him!

[MYOSGARD] Put that gun down! Know your place!

You belong to me and you will do as I say!

I'm your master! Your master!

Up on the surface, all you have to do is cry and the Admirals

will come running to you at the drop of a hat.

You realize that's the only reason people

are scared of you Nobles.

But you're at the bottom of the seafloor right now.

As long as the islanders stay quiet,

and trust me, they will, whatever happens to you...

...they'll think it was an accident.

[MYOSGARD whimpers]

Hey, he's got a point there.

I'll keep my mouth shut!

Me, too! Mum's the word!

Just look at that creep! He's barely even alive!

Might as well get it over with right now!

No, make it real slow!

He should suffer the same way that you guys did!

--[FISHMAN EE] Kill him! --[FISHMAN FF] Make him suffer!

[FISHMAN GG] Don't give him any mercy!

What? But why?

I thought everyone respected me.

I can't forgive you.

Not after what you did! Not until my dying day!

No! Don't do it!

Shoot him!

End his life!

[CROWD shouting]

[OTOHIME] Don't do it!

You're just stupid fish!

[gasps]

[CROWD gasping]

[OTOHIME grunts]

[CROWD] Queen Otohime!

Oh, no, they shot the queen!

[MERMAID B yells]

[panting]

Queen Otohime, I...

[OTOHIME] Everyone,

drop your guns at once.

Look around. Children are watching.

[gasps]

[JIMBEI panting]

[JIMBEI] Aladdin!

I heard about the Celestial Dragon. Where is he now?

Not sure. I just got here myself.

[FUKABOSHI] Boss Jimbei!

Have you seen our mother? She rushed out of the palace.

To come down here?

Hey, Brother.

These Celestial Dragons, who are they?

They're not like us. They're humans.

[SHIRAHOSHI] Humans?

Not all humans in the world are bad,

but these are not to be trusted.

I heard some gunshots right when I got here.

Let's go.

[FORMER SLAVE D] Queen Otohime.

[OTOHIME] It only grazed me.

Why are you protecting him?

You have no idea what kind of pain that man inflicted on us!

The hell he put us all through.

He treated us like we were nothing more

than a bunch of animals!

I know. I can feel the anguish in your hearts.

I do not question that.

Has mother been injured?

Oh, no!

[ALADDIN] Hmm.

I know it's difficult,

but you can't pollute the children's minds

with your anger towards humans.

Your resentment--

do not make it theirs!

[OTOHIME] They deserve the chance to meet humans

and make up their own minds.

Please, you can't tell them.

You have to hold it in.

Our tragedy and our hatred--

they must die with us.

[JIMBEI] They were one and the same.

[grunts]

No! Watch out, Mother!

[CROWD gasps]

[MYOSGARD chuckles]

You stay still.

Your Majesty! What is this?

Mother, no!

You bastard!

[MYOSGARD] This stinky fish is your queen?

Well, a Celestial Dragon bows before no one!

She's just another worthless commoner!

An ignoble bottom feeder!

How dare you!

Can't someone help her?

[SHIRAHOSHI whimpering]

Now, you fools! You'll do as I say!

Bring me a mask! And a doctor!

Because if you don't...

[gasps]

[SHIRAHOSHI whimpering]

[gasps]

Mother!

What the--?

[SHIRAHOSHI screaming]

[gasps]

[ALL] The Sea Kings?!

[screams]

[CROWD gasping]

[SHIRAHOSHI crying]

[ALL gasp]

[SHIRAHOSHI crying]

What the hell just happened? That was no coincidence.

[OTOHIME] Shirahoshi, are you the one who did this?

[gasping]

Wow, Captain, you're really freakin' out.

[DECKEN] The legend my family spoke of for all those years.

A Mermaid gifted with mysterious powers.

An almost supernatural ability

that allows her to summon and control the Sea Kings.

I scoured the seafloor searching for the truth...

...searching for traces of this fabled mermaid.

My family was right! Their dream was true!

I found her!

Wait, you think Shirahoshi's the legendary mermaid?

I knew you'd find her, Captain!

Shush! No one else can find out about this!

It's a secret legend so old that everyone

has forgotten about it except for my family.

So I suspect!

Can you imagine?

If I could get the Sea Kings to do my bidding,

not a person alive could stop me.

I could do anything and take anything I wanted!

So? What's the next step in the plan?

Are we gonna kidnap Princess Shirahoshi or what?

Of course not.

I simply have to make her my wife.

[DECKEN LACKEYS] What?!

You do realize she's still only a child, don't you?

Yeah.

That's the problem.

Aladdin.

[ALADDIN grunts]

[ALADDIN] I'll treat him if you wish, my Queen.

It's the right thing to do.

I'll take care of your wound next.

[JIMBEI] A few weeks later,

once the Celestial Dragon's health

was stable enough for him to travel home,

he prepared to disembark for his voyage.

But Queen Otohime did something

rather unexpected before he could leave.

You will pay for this, you damn fish.

You insulted and humiliated me

despite the fact that I'm a respected World Noble.

Your actions were unforgivable

and you will come to regret them!

So we just saved his life

and then he turns around and threatens us?

He's got some nerve speakin' to us that way.

We provided him with a ship and a crew to go home.

What the hell else does he expect from us?

We shouldn't even be letting him leave anyway!

He's a danger to the whole island!

[OTOHIME] Wait a minute!

It's evident to me that you have more to say.

So I'll travel to the world above with you to hear you out.

[grunts]

She can't!

It's too dangerous! Please don't go!

Mother, no!

[NEPTUNE] You must reconsider!

I cannot allow you to face such danger!

If you truly wish to negotiate with the Nobles,

allow me to go in your place!

I know you'd be safe.

You're the king and a great knight,

so the humans couldn't harm you even if they wanted to.

[NEPTUNE] That's precisely why I should--

You can't.

There's no point in sending a warrior like you.

[NEPTUNE] Hmm?

This is a matter of appearance.

Our nation needs to see

that even someone who is as powerless as I,

can travel amongst the humans and then safely return home.

That's the point.

Without fear and with a heart that's full of trust,

I'll go myself.

That's the only way that this can be done.

[NEPTUNE grunts]

Be careful, Mother!

Don't go, Mother!

Queen Otohime!

I don't get it. Where is she going?

[NEPTUNE] My queen...

Trust in me.

Have faith in the woman you married--

and the humans.

[CROWD shouting]

You're just the queen of a fish tank. You arrogant trash!

Goodbye, Mother!

I will miss you!

It's troubling.

Believe me, I know how you feel, but no one can stop her.

All we can do is have faith and hope for the best.

[CROWD] Your Majesty! Please be careful up there!

[MERMAID J] Come home safe!

[SHIRAHOSHI] I love you, Mother!

[CROWD shouting]

[NARRATOR] Otohime returns from the world above

with a ray of hope for Fishman Island.

The once impossible dream now becomes the dream of her people,

as one islander after another pledges support to her cause.

But just when the path to the future seems to have opened,

a shot echoes through the plaza,

changing the course of history forever.

[LUFFY] On the next One Piece!

"A Sudden Tragedy! A Gunshot Shuts Down the Future!"

I'm gonna be King of the Pirates!