Chapter 337

Protectors of the City of Water
Chapter Info
Volume:	36
Chapter:	337
Japanese Title:	「水の都」の用心棒
Romanized Title:	"Mizu no Miyako" no Yōjinbō
Viz Title:	Protectors of the City of Water
Pages:	19
Release Date:	September 18, 2004[ref]
WSJ Issue:	2004 Issue 43
Anime:	Episode 238 (p. 2-14) Episode 239 (p. 15-19)
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Chapter 337 is titled "Protectors of the City of Water".

Cover Page

Gedatsu's Accidental Blue-Sea Life, Vol. 21: "Boom—An Oasis in the Desert".

Eventually, the Dirt Boss and his superiors tunnel out into Arabasta Kingdom, right next to a puzzled Koza.

Short Summary

Luffy is confronted by the Galley-La Company members and it is announced to the residents of Water 7 that the Straw Hats are the culprits.

Long Summary

The Galley-La Company members interrupt the fight between Franky and Luffy at the shipyard, much to the annoyance of Franky. Paulie angrily confronts Luffy about his appearance at the shipyard. Franky concludes that not only did the Straw Hat Pirates messed with his family, but also the Galley-La Company too. Luffy however claims he and his crew did not do anything. Paulie, who believes he is lying, attacks Luffy and throws him into a pile of wood. As Franky angrily objects to the Galley-La's interruption, the other members prepare to attack much to the delight of the spectating crowd and surprise to the distressed Nami. As Luffy gets back onto his feet, the other members begin to attack. An angered Franky begins to attack both Luffy and the Galley-La. Kaku and Tilestone take care of him while Rob Lucci attacks Luffy, who is not returning attacks.

After being sent crashing into the surrounding material, Luffy declares that they give him a reason to why they are attacking him. However, Paulie declares it should be Luffy who should explain why the Straw Hat Pirates shot Iceburg, much to the surprise of the spectators, Franky, Nami, and Luffy himself. Paulie continues to reveal that Iceburg remembered that there were two attackers, one being Nico Robin, shocking both Luffy and Nami. Franky asks if Iceburg is dead and Paulie replies that it is because he is alive that he wishes to finish off Luffy. Luffy states that Robin could not be involved and that Iceburg must be mistaken. He asks to go see Iceburg but is denied.

The crowd, angry for the attack on the hero of Water 7, begin to attack Nami, realizing she too is part of Luffy's crew. Paulie explains that it's useless as the news will spread throughout Water 7.

As an announcement stating the Straw Hats were the culprits, Robin is seen sitting reading a newspaper.

Quick Reference

Chapter Notes

• The Straw Hat Pirates are blamed for the attack on Iceburg.
• The Galley-La Company confront and attack Luffy and Nami, telling them that Robin was one of Iceburg's attackers.
  • Luffy demands that he sees Iceburg, knowing there is some kind of misunderstanding.
• As the news is spread all over the island, Robin is seen reading about it in the newspaper.

Characters

Pirates	Bounty Hunters	Shipwrights	Citizens
Straw Hat Pirates Monkey D. Luffy Nami Nico Robin	Franky Family Franky Mozu and Kiwi	Galley-La Company Rob Lucci Hattori Kaku Paulie Peepley Lulu Tilestone	Arabasta Gedatsu (cover) Goro (cover) Dirt Boss (cover) Koza (cover)

Author Comment

Author Comment
Translation Original Went to see a performance by the WAHAHA-HOMPO. I don't even know how begin describing their energy. I was still laughing on the way home. Awesome. 「ワハハ本舗」の舞台を観てきた。いやー何ちゅうパワーでしょうか。笑ってきました。スゴイなー。 —Eiichiro Oda
English translation by Greg Werner. For comprehensive translation credits, see here.

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