Episode 66 of One Piece throws Luffy into a confused brawl against Zoro after he mistakes his own crewmate for a villain, all while Baroque Works agents hunt the newly exposed Princess Vivi through Whisky Peak.
Summary
Igaram, Alabasta's head of security, keeps battling Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine, who have uncovered that Miss Wednesday is truly Princess Vivi. A thrown explosive leaves Igaram gravely wounded, and Vivi's counterstrike with her Peacock Slashers fails as Miss Valentine drifts out of reach. Mr. 9 steps in to buy Vivi time, only to be blasted into the river by an exploding booger. The dying Igaram seizes Zoro's leg and begs the swordsman to guard Vivi, since both agents wield Devil Fruit powers he cannot match.
Zoro angrily refuses, recalling these people just tried to kill him, but Nami overhears the mention of a reward and offers to take the job for one billion Berries. After haggling, she orders Zoro to rescue Vivi, leaning on the loan he owes her until he relents and storms off to find the princess.
Key Events
Vivi and Karoo flee toward the harbor but are intercepted, then aided by Miss Monday, who holds off the assassins so the princess can run. Mr. 5 overpowers Miss Monday with the Bomu Bomu no Mi as Miss Valentine crushes her under ten thousand kilograms via the Kiro Kiro no Mi. Just as Mr. 5 moves to finish Vivi, Zoro arrives, cuts her weapon, and convinces her he is an ally.
The fight unravels when a freshly awakened Luffy, tricked into thinking Zoro attacked innocents, charges his own crewmate. Ignoring every explanation, Luffy trades Gomu Gomu blows with Zoro's sword techniques in a baffling duel. Whenever Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine try to intervene, the two pirates casually knock them aside, humiliating the agents on their own turf.
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Notes
Igaram also outlines Baroque Works to Nami, describing a secretive crime syndicate built around sabotage, assassination, and bounty hunting, whose agents never learn their boss's identity yet chase his dream of a utopia. In the manga Nami only appears after Vivi's identity is exposed, but the anime has her eavesdropping during the reveal before offering help for one billion Berries. This installment debuts the Kiro Kiro no Mi and carries a high rating of 14.1.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what episode did Zoro and Luffy fight?
This misunderstanding-fueled duel takes place in episode 66, "A Serious Fight! Luffy vs. Zoro: The Baffling Duel!"
Why does Luffy end up fighting Zoro in this episode?
A newly awakened Luffy is tricked into thinking Zoro attacked innocent people, so he attacks his own crewmate, trading Gomu Gomu blows against Zoro's sword techniques in a baffling duel.
How does Nami get Zoro to protect Vivi?
Nami overhears mention of a reward and offers to take the job for one billion Berries, then presses Zoro using the debt he owes her until he agrees to guard Vivi.
What happens to Igaram in episode 66?
Igaram, Alabasta's head of security, is gravely wounded by a thrown explosive from Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine while defending Vivi's true identity.
What devil fruit is introduced in this episode?
Episode 66 debuts the Kiro Kiro no Mi, the power used by Miss Valentine.
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