With Luffy temporarily incapacitated and trapped underwater (his feet encased in a heavy stone at the bottom of Arlong’s pool), the rest of the crew must step up to defend him and defeat Arlong’s officers.
Even with a fever and a massive chest wound, Zoro refuses to back down, showcasing his incredible pain tolerance and willpower. 39 : Luffy Submerged! Zoro vs. Hatchan the Octo...
The episode also sets the stage for Sanji’s grueling underwater battle against the Fishman Karate master, Kuroobi. Thematic Importance Zoro refuses to back down
While the fights rage on land, Sanji and the others remain desperate to get Luffy out of the water before he drowns. 39 : Luffy Submerged! Zoro vs. Hatchan the Octo...