This act marked the first time a pirate openly attacked a World Noble, effectively declaring war on the World Government.
The beginning of the Celestial Dragon Hit-and-Run Incident .
Future major players Eustass Kid and Trafalgar Law witness the punch from the audience, signaling the start of their dynamic with Luffy. One Piece Episode 396
This report covers , titled "The Fist Explodes! Destroy the Auction," which originally aired on June 14, 2009. It is widely considered one of the most iconic and satisfying episodes in the series' history. Episode Overview Arc: Sabaody Archipelago Arc
Monkey D. Luffy, Saint Charlos , Hatchan, Eustass Kid, Trafalgar Law, and Camie. Plot Summary This act marked the first time a pirate
The tension peaks when Luffy and his team crash into the building. During the chaos, Hatchan (a fish-man and former enemy turned friend) is accidentally revealed to the audience. The nobility reacts with extreme racism and disgust. Saint Charlos, viewing fish-men only as slaves, shoots Hatchan and gloats about his new "prize".
The episode centers on the Human Auctioning House on Grove 1 of the Sabaody Archipelago. The Straw Hat Pirates' plan to peacefully buy back their mermaid friend, Camie, is ruined when the World Noble Saint Charlos arrives and places an unbeatable bid of 500,000,000 Berries. This report covers , titled "The Fist Explodes
The episode highlights the deep-seated prejudice against Fish-Men in the One Piece world.