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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] The first stop on Luffy's journey

is Fishman Island, thousands of feet below sea level,

where his crew becomes involved in a civil war.

Jimbei tells them the tragic history of the island

and reveals his connection to Arlong.

Despite his role in Nami's suffering,

she forgives him wholeheartedly.

Soon after, the Straw Hats receive a surprise transmission.

[HORDY] Hello there, people of Fishman Island.

Am I coming through?

Well then, for those of you who don't know,

I'm the captain of the New Fishman Pirates.

My name is Hordy Jones!

[LUFFY] "The Kingdom in Shock!

An Order to Execute Neptune Issued!"

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATE A] Come on, next!

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATE A] Next!

[FISHMAN A crying]

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATE A] Next!

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATE B] You won't step on it?

[FISHMAN C groans]

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATE B laughs]

[FISHMAN D] I'm sure Queen Otohime would forgive us.

[FISHMAN B] If I refuse, they'll kill me.

I can't believe this is happening!

I'm sorry Queen Otohime! I don't want to!

There ya go. Next!

[MERMAID A crying]

[cackles]

How boring. No one's even trying to resist!

[DARUMA] People are stomping on her without a second thought!

Hey, Daruma! You gotta come see this, quick!

Captain Hordy's live on the air!

[DARUMA] Huh?

[CROWD murmuring]

So he's the one behind all this.

The bastard.

Why does he want us to step on the queen so bad?

Wait, that guy?

Wasn't he also the soldier from the plaza?

He killed Otohime's assassin that day!

That's right! His name is Hordy Jones!

The same guy!

Why would one of Neptune's soldiers do such a thing?

[HORDY] There's something every citizen

of the Ryugu Kingdom needs to know.

This will be destroyed and quickly.

We'll rebuild it from scratch, but with a new king...

...like me!

[grunts]

[FISHMAN AA] What's he talkin' about?

[FISHMAN BB] Who does he think he is? Screw you!

This is crazy!

Where is this broadcast even comin' from?

King Neptune. Is he okay?

[FISHMAN CC] The Straw Hats supposedly took over the palace.

Do you think they're his allies?

[FISHMAN DD] Nothing makes sense anymore!

[HORDY] I will usher in a new era for Fishman Island,

grounded in a strict code of discipline.

For starters, we'll end all friendly relations with humans.

So if you like 'em, get out!

Yes. Fishmen are far superior to humans.

It's time that race of weaklings learned its place.

They don't deserve our help!

In place of the sympathizers, those loyal to our cause

will move in from the Fishman District.

They hate humans, too,

and will do whatever it takes to rid this country of them.

So treat them with respect!

[FISHMAN EE] Is he serious? New residents?

[FISHMAN FF] He's just gonna let all these criminals

roam free through our kingdom?

[FUKABOSHI, MANBOSHI, RYUBOSHI growl]

Ya still love her, don't you?

Otohime, our most cherished queen.

She was indeed selfless and worked tirelessly

to build a bridge between Fishmen and humans.

I do respect her spirit.

But have you forgotten the end of her tale?

She was killed by a human!

Even if you approach them with a pure heart

and kind intentions, they'll just take advantage of you

and leave you in the dirt!

We have to wake up! Can't you see?

[RYUBOSHI growls]

[MANBOSHI growls]

Hordy!

[HORDY] Sorry, but the royal family's

been duping you for years.

If we follow them, we'll face extinction.

As long as humans exist

this goal of harmony is unattainable.

It's a pipe dream that's been perpetuated for far too long.

Stop it.

See for yourself!

They have Father!

How could they?

Father!

[CROWD] Not the King!

[HORDY] King Neptune got old.

It happens to everyone.

The only way to advance is to eliminate the old guard

so they won't hold us back any more.

[NEPTUNE growls]

Huh. When you think about it, this mess is kind of our fault.

If we hadn't shown up, the King might be fine.

[JIMBEI] Hmm?

[NAMI] More like Zoro's fault.

And that's why you shouldn't feel guilty.

Moss Head just can't keep his swords to himself, that's all.

What in the world did you do at the palace?

[CAMIE] Jimbei, wait! Calm down!

A bunch of Neptune's soldiers

attacked Namichin and her friends first!

They were just trying to defend themselves!

[JIMBEI] I'm still confused.

[HORDY] Citizens of Fishman Island,

the old Ryugu Kingdom has worn out its welcome.

Time to say goodbye!

In three hours, at the Conchcorde Plaza,

the weak and incompetent King Neptune...

...will be put to death!

[SHIRAHOSHI gasps]

[HORDY] The Great Pirate Era began when the Navy

executed a human, Gold Roger, the King of the Pirates.

That era was notable for countless acts

of persecution at the hands of humans.

It's only natural then that Neptune's execution

will bring about a Great Fishman Era--

one in which we reign over humans.

As you may have figured out by now,

I am at the Ryugu Palace.

And there's something else I want to show you.

This here is from the Nobles.

The queen risked her life for this...

...ten years ago that is.

[ALL gasp]

[HORDY] If I destroy this letter, it's over.

You won't get another one.

Along with that...

...here, we have a box...

...with signatures from most of Fishman Island.

[HORDY] Frankly, I'm disgusted by the numbers.

Who in their right mind would

want to befriend humans after all they've done?

So if your name is on any of these, thank you.

I know who I have to weed out!

My kingdom will be better without you.

And with that in mind, why don't we get started?

Here's page one!

Enough stepping on pictures. That's through.

It's far too easy to pretend

you don't mind doing it just to save yourselves.

But these signatures? They give me concrete evidence

of who I can suspect will oppose my rule!

It's like you signed your own death warrant!

All right then. Let's see who the traitors are.

First...

[TOGARE whimpers]

[HORDY] ...Togare of Coral Hill.

[TOGARE gasps] No! Not me! Please, I--

[HORDY] Second, Gotan of Waterwheel Town.

[GOTAN whimpering]

[HORDY] Next is Luca from Mermaid Cove.

[LUCA gasps, yelps]

[HORDY] Garcia from Fishverly Hills.

[GARCIA yells]

[HORDY] Meverly from the Coral Apartments.

[MEVERLY yells]

[HORDY] Five down, thousands to go!

[HORDY chuckles]

[NEPTUNE] Stop this at once!

[HORDY grunts]

[NEPTUNE] I won't let you terrorize my people

while I'm still around!

Well, that's just a little preview of things to come.

Also... before I go...

[HORDY chuckles]

...Straw Hat, I know you're there.

I have something that may be of interest to you.

[HORDY] As you watch from wherever you are,

I want you to know that this is just the beginning

of my revenge for what you did to Arlong. Enjoy.

Aw, man! He even captured Zoro?!

That's what we get leaving them alone.

But still, all three?

Do it.

Right!

Do it.

Oh, no, what's this? We're going up?

This can't possibly be good.

[shrieking]

[BROOK] Hello? Yes? Now what?

[chuckles]

Something's coming.

Ah, no.

[BROOK, USOPP] It's water!

[BROOK, USOPP screaming]

[HORDY] By the time we finish the King's execution,

that room will be completely flooded.

You lowly humans can't survive that, if I'm not mistaken.

Too bad.

Straw Hat Luffy! Look at that bounty!

Four hundred million!

The heads of you and your crewmates will serve as

a perfect warning to any humans who dare defy us!

But for now, we're tearing down the old Ryugu Kingdom!

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATES cheering]

We're done with the failures of the past.

This is the time for revolution!

Just three hours, that's all that we need.

Fishman Island will take back its pride in three hours!

[cackles]

We can't stay.

We shall... stop them!

Now then,

issue an order to Daruma and the others to assemble.

We need to act quickly.

Sure thing, Captain.

[HORDY] Your execution's going to be big.

The more citizens that fear me, the better.

I don't have time to convince everyone

that my way is the right one.

[NEPTUNE] You're only thinking of yourself!

Even if you were right, a nation can't prosper in fear!

The truth is, all rulers are selfish.

I'm surprised.

You should know that better than anyone, "Your Majesty."

Ever since I was a soldier,

I've been dragged along by Queen Otohime's foolish dream.

We all have.

Thankfully, you'll be gone soon, and then they'll see the truth.

They'll have to because my law will reign supreme!

Hey, guys! This water isn't getting any lower!

Oh, no. I just got dry, too.

Now let's all figure out a way to save me.

Or better yet, save us!

Do ya have any ideas? Anything?

I'm thinking. First...

...get me out of these chains.

You got it!

Psychic powers, don't fail me now!

Chains, come off! Chains, come off!

Your links are getting looser, the metal's getting weaker.

Chains, begone!

[sighs] Nothing.

Well, we're stuck. Nice knowing you guys.

[BROOK] I still can't stop laughing.

D-Did you see the look on those Fishmen's faces when I stood up?

Priceless!

[USOPP groaning]

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATE F] He's not movin'. Is he dead?

[USOPP] Just keep still and they won't know.

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATE G] What about this old skeleton

hanging off the ledge?

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATE H] How did something like that

even get here?

Who knows? Sure is weird.

Maybe it got swept up in the current

when Captain Hordy busted through the wall.

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATE G] Let's pull it up on the bridge.

[ZORO] Perfect!

[USOPP] Brook can free us later

if he keeps pretending to be dead!

Who knew being a skeleton would come in so handy?

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATE H] Poor guy was probably adrift at sea.

I can't help but feel sorry for him.

It looks like he died a long time ago.

--Right you are! --[NEW FISHMAN PIRATES gasp]

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATES gasp, scream]

I did die!

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATES] He's alive!

Somewhat! Well, I make do at least. The name's Brook.

[laughs]

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATES screaming]

[BROOK yelling, laughing]

[ZORO] Nice one, Brook!

[BROOK shrieks]

[USOPP groaning]

[BROOK] You wanna touch my afro? It's fluffy!

Why don't you rub it and make a wish?

[NEW FISHMAN PIRATES] Enough!

[BROOK groans]

[ZORO] So much for that.

[BROOK laughing]

If I laugh any harder, I'll die!

[USOPP, ZORO] We're all gonna die!

We wouldn't have gotten caught if it weren't for you!

Please help! They're killing me!

Wait. Never mind. You're killing me, too.

[laughs]

Well, at least Nami and the others escaped.

Soon, Luffy and the rest of the crew

will come get us outta here.

Wishful thinking! What if they don't?

As Robin would say,

"Oh. I hope Nami hasn't been eaten

by some deep-sea creature."

[BROOK laughs] Just like her!

This Poneglyph is different from the others.

Now, let's see.

It looks like a letter... as well as an apology.

But who is this apology for?

And why did you engrave it stone?

"Joy Boy."

Hey.

That's a lot of money! Four hundred million?

When did it go up, huh?

No one cares about your bounty!

Obviously, they're using the others as bait.

Think about it, Luffy. You're infamous now.

The conflict at Marineford made sure of that.

Once you surpass 300 million, it rarely increases again.

Well, anyway, if someone wants to fight me, I'll fight 'em!

[JIMBEI] I beg you. Don't act rashly!

They have Father.

My father needs me.

I have to help! I'm coming, Daddy!

Megalo!

Shaa!

I can't just stay here!

Come back! Shirahoshi!

[MEGALO] Shaa!

Megalo! Don't move!

You could die!

If I don't save Father...

...then he...

I do understand the urgency, but please, you must listen.

Nyu. He's right. You can't go back right now.

You, too?

[HACHI] The one person that Hordy

is most afraid of in the Ryugu Kingdom...

...is you, Princess. Your power!

[HACHI] Even if Hordy does change the island

to suit his needs, you'll still be a threat.

If you summon the Sea Kings,

everything will come crashing down in an instant.

That's why he took King Neptune hostage--

to neutralize the princess and to lure her back!

You're saying this whole time

they've really been after Shirahoshi.

[HACHI] Nyu. Yes, but not in the way you might think.

Hordy doesn't want to capture the princess to use her power.

This may sound cruel,

but he'd prefer a threat like her not exist at all.

That's why he partnered with Vander Decken.

Decken is capable of killing her.

Plain and simple:

he'll destroy anything that stands in his way.

That's right.

Hordy wants the princess to rush into the plaza.

There, she would be most vulnerable.

[SHIRAHOSHI] Um, my family has mentioned my power before,

but I'm afraid that's all.

Even if you were to ask me to communicate with the Sea Kings,

I don't think I could do it. Not now.

To be honest,

I'm not convinced that I have the power in the first place.

[JIMBEI] Whether you do or not,

Hordy has no qualms with killing you just to be safe.

Therefore, we must not let him find out

that you aren't able to control the power.

The more afraid of you he is, the better things are for us.

All right. Are you done? Good. Then I'm going.

Hey, shark! Take me back to the palace!

Shaa!

I'm leaving the crybaby with you. That cool?

[SANJI] Woo!

Hell, yeah.

[JIMBEI] Luffy! I told you to wait!

[LUFFY] Huh?

[JIMBEI] You don't get it.

You people have no business fighting Hordy!

What's the big deal, huh?

[BOTH] We can't fight 'cause we're humans! Is that it?

It doesn't make sense when you two say it!

Quit complicating things!

[JIMBEI] That's right! This battle isn't for you!

If you win, the surviving Fishmen

will go on hating humans again!

[JIMBEI] Please. Allow me to handle it.

I can't! Not when my crew is in trouble!

It's not that I don't trust you,

but this fight is personal for me, too.

You guys.

They're both right.

[JIMBEI grumbles]

Stay out of this. Wait here.

Not a chance.

Such a stubborn fool!

Just shut up already!

I said I'm going. Stop me if you can!

Luffy.

[JIMBEI] Since we were allies before,

I had hoped that you would honor my request.

How easily I forget who you are.

Hard-headedness truly does run in your family.

If you're not going to listen to me... I have no choice!

[gasps]

Stand down, Luffy...

...or else.

[NARRATOR] Fearing that the Straw Hat's interference

may do more harm than good,

a battle of wills breaks out between Luffy and Jimbei.

While the two friends go head-to-head,

Hordy's underlings wreak havoc in the city.

Still captured at Ryugu Palace, the rest of the Straw Hats

launch a very peculiar escape plan.

[LUFFY] On the next One Piece!

"A Rift Opens Up! Luffy vs. Jimbei!"

I'm gonna be King of the Pirates!