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Chapter 8 - chapter 8 Arlong's arc

Screen 1 — "Nami's Betrayal"

After a night of rest, the crew wakes up to find the Going Merry and all their treasure missing.

Ben looks around, shocked. "Wait… why would Nami steal her own ship?"

Luffy frowns. "We need to find her."

Just then, Johnny and Yosaku arrive in a small boat — panting.

"Bad news! She's headed to Arlong Park!"

Zoro's eyes narrow. "Arlong?"

Usopp asks, "Who's that?"

Johnny gulps. "The most dangerous fish-man pirate in East Blue. Rules over a place called Cocoyasi Village. He owns the people there."

Ben crosses his arms. "Sounds like someone who needs a lesson."

As they sail, two fish-men appear from the water to attack.

Ben hits the Omnitrix — FLASH! "Four Arms!"

One swing, and both attackers are sent flying into the sea.

Johnny's jaw drops. "That was insane!"

They finally reach Cocoyasi Village.

Villagers stare in shock at the giant red alien.

Nojiko, Nami's sister, sees them from afar and whispers, "A ghost? No… an alien?"

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Screen 2 — "The Truth About Nami"

Ben transforms into Big Chill and flies invisibly to Arlong Park.

Inside, he observes Arlong's crew and overhears everything.

Arlong lounges on his throne.

"Nami works for me. She draws maps and collects tribute. That's her purpose."

Big Chill realizes the truth — Nami never betrayed them willingly.

She's a prisoner.

Later, he returns to the group.

Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp wait anxiously.

Ben reverts to human form. "She's working for Arlong, but not by choice."

Nojiko steps forward. "I'll tell you everything."

She explains Nami's past —

Nami and Nojiko were raised by Bellemere, a former Marine.

Their small family was poor but happy.

When Arlong invaded, he demanded a tax to live.

Bellemere couldn't pay for all three, so she paid for her daughters and died protecting them.

Arlong enslaved Nami for her mapping talent, lying that she could buy her village's freedom for 100 million berries.

Ben clenches his fists. "She's been working her whole life for a lie."

Luffy glares at the horizon. "We're ending this."

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Screen 3 — "Nami's Despair"

When Nami finally gathers the 100 million berries, Arlong's men steal it.

Betrayed again, she falls to her knees, stabbing her tattoo — Arlong's mark — crying uncontrollably.

She screams, "Luffy… help me!"

Luffy walks up silently, places his straw hat on her head, and says softly,

"Of course I will."

Ben steps beside him. "Ready, crew?"

Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp nod.

"Let's go free her."

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Screen 4 — "The Battle of Arlong Park" (Clean Version)

The crew storms Arlong Park.

Arlong laughs. "Humans? Pathetic."

Ben replies, "Good thing I'm not one."

Zoro unsheathes his swords.

Sanji lights a cigarette.

Usopp loads his slingshot.

Round 2 — Ripjaws vs Arlong (Water Fight)

Ben transforms — FLASH! "Ripjaws!"

He dives underwater. Arlong follows, grinning — until Ripjaws meets him head-on.

They trade bites and blows, sending waves across the sea.

Arlong: "A human can't fight me in my domain!"

Ripjaws: "I'm not human."

They clash evenly until Arlong retreats to land, furious.

Round 3 — Zoro vs Hachi

Zoro faces the six-sworded Hachi.

Even injured, he overpowers him with Oni Giri, slicing through his guard.

Round 4 — Sanji vs Kuroobi

Underwater, Sanji struggles until Ben (as Big Chill) freezes the water around Kuroobi.

Sanji bursts out and kicks him into the sky.

Sanji: "Thanks, alien."

Ben: "Anytime, chef."

Round 5 — Usopp vs Chew

Usopp fires an Exploding Star into Chew's mouth with Ben's XLR8 distraction assist.

BOOM. Chew falls instantly.

Round 6 — Arlong vs Ben, Luffy, and Crew (Final Battle)

Arlong charges, smashing the battlefield.

Ben transforms — FLASH! "Four Arms!"

He punches through debris, blocking Arlong's charge.

Arlong: "You think you can match me, alien!?"

Ben: "I don't think. I know."

They trade massive blows.

Ben switches mid-punch to Heatblast, firing a blazing inferno that melts Arlong's teeth.

Luffy finishes with Gomu Gomu no Battle Axe, smashing Arlong through the floor.

Arlong collapses, defeated.

Ben returns to human form, breathing hard. "So much for East Blue's strongest."

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Screen 5 — "Freedom and Family"

The villagers celebrate.

Nami removes her Arlong tattoo and replaces it with her new one — the Straw Hat symbol.

Ben stands next to her on the beach.

"You're free now," he says quietly. "No one controls you anymore."

Nami smiles through tears. "Thanks… alien boy."

Ben grins. "It's Ben."

Luffy laughs. "We've got our navigator back! Let's set sail!"

The Straw Hats — and Ben — sail toward their next island under a bright sunrise.

To be continued…

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