Chapter 90

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Volume: 10 Pg.: 169

Diary of Coby-Meppo Vol. 7: "Odd Jobs, Odd...?!!"

The duo spot something coming toward their ship and warn the rest of the marine crew.

Quick Summary
Arlong vs Luffy vision of power.

Long Summary
Arlong tells Luffy about the innate superiority of Fishmen on the human and provides a direct demonstration. Luffy is only barely able to avoid the fatal attacks of the Shark. When Luffy shows him that he has a different type of strength, Arlong mocks him since Luffy was unable to get out of the water without help. But for Luffy, needing help is not a sign of weakness, without his friend he would be pretty much helpless, but he is the one who can defeat Arlong. To prove it, he smashes Arlong powerfull teeth. But it reveals to be unefficient, since Arlong teeth are able to grow again indefinitly while being more and more powerfull.

Quote
Luffy : "I don't know how to use swords, I don't know how to navigate, I can't cook, I can't even lie [...] but I can defeat you."

This part of the chapter help us to understand Luffy vision of Nakama and their importance to him. Alone he would not be able to achieve his dream, he needs the help of other to survive, but he will always be here when they have trouble.

Attacks

 * Arlong
 * Tooth Gum (Tooth Attack)

Anime Episode
p2 to p7: Episode 41

p8 to p19: Episode 42