Monkey D. Luffy, Saint Charlos , Hatchan, Eustass Kid, Trafalgar Law, and Camie. Plot Summary
This act marked the first time a pirate openly attacked a World Noble, effectively declaring war on the World Government. One Piece Episode 396
Reviewers and fans frequently cite this as the " most satisfying punch " in anime due to the build-up of Charlos's cruelty. Monkey D
The episode centers on the Human Auctioning House on Grove 1 of the Sabaody Archipelago. The Straw Hat Pirates' plan to peacefully buy back their mermaid friend, Camie, is ruined when the World Noble Saint Charlos arrives and places an unbeatable bid of 500,000,000 Berries. Reviewers and fans frequently cite this as the
Future major players Eustass Kid and Trafalgar Law witness the punch from the audience, signaling the start of their dynamic with Luffy.
Despite Hatchan's dying plea for Luffy not to retaliate against a Celestial Dragon (which would summon a Navy Admiral), Luffy reaches his breaking point. In a sequence praised for its dramatic shift to black-and-white animation to emphasize impact, Luffy delivers a powerful punch to Charlos's face, literally knocking the color back into the scene and shattering the Noble's protective bubble.