Ep 32. Witch of Cocoyashi Village! Arlong's Female Leader!

The episode “Witch of Cocoyashi Village! Arlong's Female Leader!” is the 32nd episode of the first season of One Piece. The episode begins where the previous episode left off, with Luffy and his crew arriving at Cocoyashi Village to help their friend, Nami.

As the episode starts, Nami is seen plotting to steal the treasure of Arlong, the fishman who has taken over the village and is exploiting the villagers for money. She wants to buy her village back from him and free her people. However, her pirate crewmates are not aware of her plan, and they are staying at her house, enjoying her hospitality and the village's tranquil beauty.

One night, Luffy wakes up and decides to explore the village. In the process, he ends up helping a woman who was being harassed by some men. The woman is revealed to be Nojiko, Nami’s sister. She informs Luffy about Nami's past and how she had to join the Arlong Pirates to save her village. She also tells him about Arlong's reign of terror and how he controls the village with his fearsome henchmen.

Meanwhile, Nami is trying to gather information about the Arlong Pirates' treasure by using her feminine charm and wits. She finds out where the stash is located but is soon found out by the Pirate leader himself. He decides to teach her a lesson by imprisoning her in a room filled with sea water. The water slowly rises, and Nami realizes the terrible truth that Arlong intends to kill her.

Luffy returns to Nami's house and finds out that she has been captured. He immediately rushes to the building where she is being held and breaks through the walls. With his immense strength, he defeats the guards and frees Nami. However, they are soon confronted by Arlong and his top henchman, Hatchan.

Luffy takes on Arlong, while Nami fights Hatchan. It becomes clear that Arlong has an advantage due to his fishman strength. However, Luffy uses his agility and wits to counter Arlong's moves and ends up defeating him with his famous Gum-Gum Hammer. With their leader defeated, the remaining Arlong Pirates are subdued, and the village is freed from their clutches.

In the end, Nami is seen recovering from her ordeal, and the villagers thank Luffy and his crew for freeing them from the Arlong Pirates' tyranny. Luffy tells Nami that he will help her with her dream of buying back her village, and they all set sail towards their next adventure.

Overall, “Witch of Cocoyashi Village! Arlong's Female Leader!” is an exciting and action-packed episode that showcases some of the show's key themes. It highlights the importance of loyalty, friendship, and never giving up on one's dreams. The character development of Nami is also notable, as we get to know more about her backstory and how she has been fighting for the sake of her village all along. The episode sets the stage for future episodes and introduces exciting new characters and plotlines.