Chapter 79

Cover
Volume: 9 Pg.: 147

Color panel: the Straw Hats in a wild west setting.

Quick Summary
After being kidnapped, Nami becomes a member of Arlong crew.

Long Summary
After Bellemere's death, Nami is kidnapped when Arlong discovers her ability for drawing map. All the villagers decide to fight to take her back, but she suddenly come by herself, revealing that she is now part of Arlong crew. She even shows that now she can have all the money she wants. Disgusted by this selfish behaviour, the villagers reject her. But when Nojiko comes to her mother's grave, Nami is already sitting there. She explains her sister that in order to accomplish their mother's last wish and live, they cannot rebel against Arlong who is too strong for them. Instead she decide to draw maps for him, but she will be able to buy her village back for 100,000,000 beli.

Plot Points

 * Arlong kidnaps Nami after discovering her cartography talents.
 * Genzo scars come from a fight against Kuroobi.
 * Nami joins the Arlong Pirates.
 * Arlong decides to release his hold on the village if Nami gives him 100,000,000 beli.

Characters
3: first apparition

Anime Episode
Episode 36