Episode 17

Statics

 * Air Date: March 8, 2000 (4Kids: 2005-01-15, Funi DVD: 2008-09-16)
 * Opening: We Are! (1st Opening), Pirate Rap (4Kids)
 * Ending: Memories (1st Ending), Pirate Rap Instrumental (4Kids)
 * Manga Chapters: Chapter 39 (13-19/19), Chapter 40 (1-19/19), Chapter 41 (1-18/18)
 * 4Kids Title: The Cat's Ninth Life
 * Funimation Title: Anger Explosion! Kuro Vs. Luffy! How It Ends!

Short Summary
Kuro's ultimate attack, "Shakushi", attacks everything in the area, whether it is friend or foe, and Luffy becomes enraged by his total lack of regard for his crew. Will Luffy's determination overcome Kuro's sheer speed ?