39 : Luffy Submerged! Zoro Vs. Hatchan The Octo... May 2026

With Luffy temporarily incapacitated and trapped underwater (his feet encased in a heavy stone at the bottom of Arlong’s pool), the rest of the crew must step up to defend him and defeat Arlong’s officers.

The primary focus of this episode is the duel between and Hatchan , the six-sword-wielding octopus fishman. Despite his severe injuries sustained earlier from Dracule Mihawk, Zoro pushes through the pain to prove the superiority of his Three-Sword Style against Hatchan’s "Six-Sword Style." Key Highlights 39 : Luffy Submerged! Zoro vs. Hatchan the Octo...

The episode also sets the stage for Sanji’s grueling underwater battle against the Fishman Karate master, Kuroobi. Thematic Importance Thematic Importance While the fights rage on land,

While the fights rage on land, Sanji and the others remain desperate to get Luffy out of the water before he drowns. 39 : Luffy Submerged! Zoro vs. Hatchan the Octo...

Hatchan uses his six arms to execute complex maneuvers like the "Octopus Trap," but his clumsy nature provides some comedic relief amidst the tension.