Ep 37. Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise!

Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise! is the 37th episode of the first season of One Piece. The episode starts with Luffy and his crew members continuing their search for Nami who had been taken by the villainous Arlong. The crew reaches Nami's village, where they notice that the village has been destroyed and that Nami has been branded a traitor and a thief.

Luffy, along with Sanji and Zoro, decides to confront Arlong who had taken over the village and was exploiting the villagers to make money. Arlong was assisted by his crew of fishmen who were stronger than humans and had the ability to breathe underwater.

Luffy challenges Arlong to a fight and promises to defeat him and liberate the village if he wins. Arlong agrees to the challenge, but he warns Luffy that if he loses, he would have to pay a heavy price.

The fight between Luffy and Arlong is fierce and intense, with both of them displaying their unique abilities and skills. Luffy manages to land some blows on Arlong, but the fishman doesn't seem to be affected by them.

Just when it seems that Luffy is about to lose the fight, he remembers the promise that he made to Nami to help her and her village. This serves as his motivation, and he awakens his full potential, unleashing a powerful attack that sends Arlong flying.

The episode ends with Luffy defeating Arlong and liberating the village from his tyranny. The villagers rejoice and celebrate their newfound freedom. Nami, who had initially been hesitant to trust Luffy and his crew, thanks them for their help in saving her and her village.

Overall, Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise! is an action-packed and emotional episode, which showcases Luffy's determination and his commitment to keeping his promise. The episode also highlights the importance of trust and teamwork in overcoming difficult challenges.