Chapter 81

Chapter 81 is titled "Tears".

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Volume: 9 Pg.: 187

Straw Hat and animals: young Nami and Nojiko with Bell-mère and a dog chocking on spaghetti.

Short Summary
Nami request to have her money back is rejected by Arlong, she will have to collect 100,000,000 again or he will destroy the village. In tears, she runs back to prevent the villagers, who are starting to rebel to act foolishly. But they do not listen to her and decide to attack Arlong Park. Alone and in despair, she mutilates herself by stabbing the tattoo on her arm symbol of her misery. Suddenly, Luffy stops her from doing more harm. Powerless, Nami asks him to help her. Luffy does not need to be asked twice, giving his precious hat to Nami for her to keep it safe, he gathers his crew and departs to Arlong Park. There, the villagers have been stopped in front of the park's door by Yosaku and Johnny, who have been defeated easily. They told the villagers that they do not have to fight, because some helpful guys are coming.

Chapter Notes

 * Arlong breaks his deal with Nami and declares that he will destroy the village.
 * Nami removes her tattoo by stabing herself.
 * Nami asks Luffy for help.
 * Having overheard Nojiko's story about Nami's past and failed to defeat Arlong on their own, Johnny and Yosaku make it clear to the villagers that only the Straw Hat Pirates pirates have a chance against the Fishmen.

Anime Episode
Episode 37

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