This recut installment, the eleventh of the Fish-Man Island compilation, closes out the rescue of Shirahoshi and then opens Jinbe's long, sorrowful account of the bitter past shared between fish-men and surface dwellers.
Summary
Pressing on toward the Sea Forest with Shirahoshi and a handful of his crew, Luffy puts down Vander Decken IX along the route. Back inside the palace, Hody Jones finishes seizing control of the Ryugu Kingdom, yet Nami and Camie slip free during the chaos and make for the same forest. Once everyone converges there, the pirates reunite with Jinbe.
The former Warlord opens with an apology, owning his part in the harm Arlong inflicted, then starts laying out the troubled history between the two races.
Key Events
Vander Decken IX is defeated as the group travels. Hody Jones cements his coup over the Ryugu Kingdom. Nami and Camie break away from captivity and reach the Sea Forest. Jinbe rejoins the Straw Hats and begins recounting the fish-men's past.
Notes
The episode belongs to the Special Edited Version recap of the Fish-Man Island Saga rather than the original broadcast run. Its material is drawn from a portion of episode 537 plus episodes 538 and 539. The opening theme is the HIKAKIN and SEIKIN rendition of We Go, paired with the ending track Sailing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in episode 11 of One Piece?
In this Special Edited Version episode 11, Luffy defeats Vander Decken IX en route to the Sea Forest, Hody Jones completes his takeover of the Ryugu Kingdom, Nami and Camie escape captivity, and the crew reunites with Jinbe, who begins confessing the fish-men's history.
What does Jinbe confess in this episode?
Jinbe opens with an apology, owning his part in the harm Arlong inflicted, then begins laying out the troubled history between fish-men and surface dwellers.
What footage does this Special Edited Version episode adapt?
This episode's material is drawn from a portion of episode 537 along with episodes 538 and 539 of the original broadcast.
Do Nami and Camie escape in this episode?
Yes, Nami and Camie slip free during the chaos of Hody Jones's coup and make their way to the Sea Forest.
What theme songs play in this Special Edited Version episode?
The episode uses the HIKAKIN and SEIKIN rendition of We Go as its opening theme, paired with the ending track Sailing.
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