Following the defeat of the fishman tyrant Arlong, this episode focuses on the liberation of Cocoyashi Village and Nami's official decision to join the Straw Hat Pirates.
: The crew sets their sights on Logue Town , the place where the former Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, was born and executed. Watch Links & Resources Episode 44 | One Piece Wiki | Fandom
: Nami has her Arlong Pirates tattoo removed and replaced with a new design—a combination of a tangerine (representing Bell-mère) and a windmill (representing Genzo). Key Plot Points 44 : Setting Out with a Smile! Farewell, Hometo...
: The entire island celebrates their freedom with a massive feast.
: Zoro receives medical treatment for his severe wounds, while Nami visits her adoptive mother Bell-mère's grave to share her new dream of drawing a map of the entire world. Following the defeat of the fishman tyrant Arlong,
" Setting Out with a Smile! Farewell, Hometown Cocoyashi Village! " is the of the One Piece anime, serving as the emotional conclusion to the Arlong Park Arc . Episode Overview
: Nami officially becomes the Straw Hat Pirates' navigator. Watch Links & Resources Episode 44 | One
: Instead of a tearful goodbye, Nami decides to "steal" her way onto the Going Merry by pickpocketing the villagers as she runs past them, ensuring they remember her with a smile rather than sadness.