Ep 3. Morgan versus Luffy! Who's the Mysterious Pretty Girl?
- TV14
- November 24, 1999
- 24 min
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8.0 (6,056)
In One Piece season 1 episode 3 titled "Morgan Versus Luffy! Who's the Mysterious Pretty Girl?", the story takes a deeper dive into the Straw Hat pirate crew and their search for treasure. As the crew sails towards their next destination, they are intercepted by a naval ship commanded by Captain Morgan and his son, Helmeppo.
Captain Morgan is infamous for his brutal ways and has been known to punish sailors for even the slightest infractions. As soon as he boards the ship, he immediately takes note of Luffy's defiance and orders his son to imprison him.
Meanwhile, a mysterious girl appears on the island and sets out to take on the corrupt Captain Morgan. Despite her small stature, she is swift and skilled in combat. As she battles her way through the island's guards, she catches the attention of Luffy and the two begin to work together.
Eventually, Luffy finds himself face to face with Captain Morgan. Despite being vastly outnumbered and outmatched, Luffy refuses to back down and engages Morgan in a fierce battle. He quickly learns that Morgan has been using a powerful drug to enhance his strength and skills in battle.
The battle between Luffy and Morgan is intense and evenly matched until the mysterious girl arrives to lend a hand. With her help, Luffy finally manages to defeat Morgan and free himself from imprisonment with Helmeppo.
As the crew continues on their journey, they are joined by the mysterious girl who reveals herself to be a skilled navigator named Nami. With Nami's help, the Straw Hat pirates gain a new sense of direction and set their sights on their next destination.
Overall, this episode serves as a pivotal moment for the Straw Hat crew as they encounter one of their first major obstacles in the form of Captain Morgan. It also introduces a new member to the crew in the form of Nami, who proves herself to be a valuable addition to the team.