Chapter 59

Chapter 59 is called "Obligation".

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Volume: 7 Pg.: 109

Buggy's Crew: After the Battle! Vol. 18: "Explosion!! Sleepwalking Richie".

Richie unknowingly knocks out both Mohji and Cabaji while sleepwalking and dreaming of fighting monsters.

Short Summary
In order to save Sanji's life, Luffy decides to destroy the ship the pirates are wanting. While they are arguing each others, Pearl attack them but Gin knock him out: he wants to kill Sanji himself.

Long Summary
Decided to rather die than let the Baratie taken by Don Krieg Pirates, Sanji continues to let Pearl assault him. This makes Luffy angry who does not understand how Sanji's death will repay Zeff's sacrifice. To put an end to Sanji's suicide he starts to destroy the Baratie since it is the target of Don Krieg. While Sanji and Luffy are having a fight about the best solution to save Zeff, Pearl decides to take this opportunity and attack them, but is stopped by Gin who defeats him in one blow. He will take care of Sanji's death personnally.

Chapter Notes

 * Luffy destroys most of the Baratie.
 * Gin defeats Pearl so he can kill Sanji.

Anime episode
p1 to 10: episode 26 p11 to 19: episode 27