Arlong Park

Nojiko is a resident of Cocoyasi Village and Nami's adoptive older sister. As children, she and Nami were taken in by Bellmere, and since then, they have become true sisters, despite not being related by blood. Nojiko has grown into a calm, independent, and sensible girl. She understands Nami well and knows that her sharp personality and apparent independence conceal strong feelings. After Arlong's arrival, Nojiko remains in Cocoyasi Village and tries to support the villagers. She knows about Nami's agreement with Arlong and understands why Nami works for the pirates, so she does not judge her. Nojiko continues to care for Bellmere's tangerine orchard, which becomes a symbol of her and Nami's family and past. She loves her sister dearly and is willing to protect her, even when Nami pushes others away. Nojiko also bears a tattoo associated with Arlong and Nami's past, and for a long time, she tries to hide her true feelings from the villagers. She possesses no supernatural powers or combat skills, but she is distinguished by her strong will and emotional resilience. For Nojiko, Nami will always remain a little sister, whom she loves and cares for. She understands how difficult it is for Nami to endure under Arlong's rule and continues to believe that one day her sister will be able to escape this past and return home.

Bellmère was a former Marine and the adoptive mother of Nami and Nojiko. After her service, she settled in the village of Cocoyashi and began growing tangerines. Bellmère was an independent, stubborn, and intensely emotional woman who wasn't afraid to speak out and defend those she loved. She wasn't rich and lived modestly, but she considered Nami and Nojiko her true family. Both girls were orphans whom Bellmère met after the war and decided to take in, despite her own hardships. She raised them as her own daughters, caring for them and trying to instill independence in them. Nami was a dreamer from childhood and loved to draw maps, while Nojiko was calmer and more sensible. Bellmère accepted their differences and loved them equally. She could often argue with Nami about her behavior, but behind her sternness there was always a caring spirit. Bellmère especially valued simple family moments and believed that true family was defined not by blood ties, but by love and the willingness of people to remain close to one another. She planted and cultivated tangerine trees, which later became connected to Nami and Nojiko. After Arlong's arrival in Cocoyasi, Bellmère faced a difficult choice, but she could not abandon her daughters or disown them. Her fate profoundly impacted Nami, Nojiko, and the entire village. Bellmère's memory lives on in her tangerine orchard and in the memories of the people of Cocoyasi. For Nami, Bellmère remains the most important person from her childhood and a true mother, despite the lack of blood ties.

Genzo is a resident of Cocoyasi Village and the adoptive father of Nami and Nojiko. He serves as the village chief and is one of its most respected residents. Genzo wears distinctive clothing and a large helmet with a windmill, which is associated with Nami and her childhood. Despite his stern appearance, he is very caring, kind, and deeply concerned for the residents of Cocoyasi. After Bellmere's death, Genzo became one of the adults who continued to watch over Nami and Nojiko. He is especially attached to Nami, viewing her as his own daughter. Genzo understands that Nami is forced to work for Arlong to save the village, so he does not blame her for her association with pirates. On the contrary, he tries to support her and conceal the true depth of her suffering from others. During Arlong's reign, Genzo remains one of the few who openly cares for Cocoyasi and does not allow fear to completely overwhelm the villagers. He hates Arlong for taking away the village's freedom and exploiting Nami. At the same time, Genzo understands how dangerous the fish-men are, so he can't simply oppose them with force. His feelings for Nami are especially warm: he remembers her as a little girl, knows her character, and understands that beneath her cold exterior lies a desire to protect everyone she loves. For Genzo, Nami remains his daughter, no matter how many years have passed or what she's been through.

Nami is a young woman from Cocoyasi Village and a talented navigator and cartographer. She possesses an exceptional sense of direction and the ability to create detailed maps, making her knowledge especially valuable to pirates. After Arlong established control over Cocoyasi, Nami made a deal with him and began working for the Arlong Pirates, hoping to one day free her village. She spends much of her time creating maps in Arlong Park and gradually becomes one of the most important people in the Arlong System. Nami is intelligent, observant, cunning, and able to quickly assess situations. She has a keen understanding of the sea, weather, and navigation, and is adept at exploiting others' weaknesses to her advantage. While Nami often appears confident and independent on the surface, her life under Arlong's rule is filled with constant tension. She conceals her true feelings and tries to conceal her deep concern for Cocoyasi and Nojiko. Nami is particularly attached to her village and the tangerine orchard associated with Bellmere. Despite being forced to work for the fish-men, she doesn't consider herself one of them and disapproves of their treatment of humans. Arlong values ​​her abilities as a cartographer, so Nami occupies an unusual position among his crew. She may hang around with the pirates and carry out their tasks, but her primary goal is to free Cocoyasi. Nami is also skilled in stealing and handling money, earning her the nickname "Cat Thief." She is cautious, practical, and accustomed to relying primarily on her own wits. Behind her outward independence lies a strong emotional attachment to the people she loves and a deep desire to one day see her village free.

The fish-men of Arlong Park view humans with disdain, considering them weaker creatures. Influenced by Arlong's beliefs, they perceive the fish-men's physical superiority as proof that humans should be subservient to them. Many fish-men openly mock humans, intimidate residents, and disregard their rights. For them, the people of Cocoyasi are, first and foremost, inhabitants of the territory controlled by Arlong, and therefore demand tribute and submission. However, their attitude toward Nami is different. Nami is human, but Arlong recognizes her exceptional talent for cartography and considers her abilities extremely valuable. He employs Nami as a navigator and cartographer, forcing her to create maps for his crew. The fish-men view her as a member of their crew and under Arlong's authority. Her talent, however, sets her apart from other humans, leading to a special interest in her. Nami is granted a certain freedom of movement and performs tasks that other humans cannot replace. For Arlong, her abilities are of great value, but this doesn't translate into true respect or equality. He views Nami primarily as a useful person who can be controlled. Attitudes toward her vary among the fish-men, but most accept Arlong's established order and understand that Nami is an important member of their system.

Cocoyasi is a small village on Konomi Island in East Blue, located near Arlong Park. It is a quiet settlement surrounded by greenery, trees, and tangerine orchards. The village is known primarily for its residents and the large number of tangerine trees cultivated by Bellmere. After the arrival of the Arlong Pirates, life in Cocoyasi changed dramatically. Arlong established his rule over the village and forced the residents to pay tribute for the right to live in their own homes. Fish-Men regularly visited the village, collecting money and monitoring the residents, so Cocoyasi remained under their control for a long time. Despite this pressure, the residents tried to maintain a normal life and support each other. The village includes residential buildings, small streets, shops, and other places necessary for daily life. A special place is the tangerine orchard, associated with Bellmere and Nami. Nojiko continues to care for the trees and grow tangerines, preserving the memory of the past. The village is located near the sea, and the area itself is surrounded by the natural beauty of Konomi Island. Cocoyasi appears to be a normal, peaceful village, but its proximity to Arlong Park constantly reminds the residents of the pirates' power. For the locals, the village is their home, a home they strive to preserve despite years of fear and control. It is here that Nami and her friends return, and the confrontation with Arlong becomes a fight not just for one person but for the freedom of all of Cocoyasi.

The Arlong Park Fish-Men are a large group of fish-people who serve Captain Arlong and reside within his base. Descended from various sea creatures, they vary greatly in appearance, body shape, and abilities. Among them are fish-men resembling sharks, octopuses, rays, fish, and other marine creatures. Some have blue or green skin, while others are grayish, pink, or of an unusual hue; many have fins, gills, sharp teeth, webbing, tentacles, or other features inherited from their marine species. Most Arlong Park Fish-Men are physically stronger than normal humans and possess high endurance. They are able to breathe freely underwater and are excellent swimmers, making water their natural habitat. Many utilize the characteristics of their species in combat: sharp teeth, strong jaws, fins, tentacles, or the ability to expel water at incredible speeds. The fish-men of Arlong Park wear pirate attire and various gear, and some are armed with swords, clubs, and other weapons. They spend most of their time within the park, relaxing, feasting, training, conversing, and carrying out Arlong's orders. They submit to his authority and participate in the control of the villages of the Konomi Islands. Most rank-and-file fish-men share Arlong's beliefs about the superiority of fish-men over humans and treat the locals with disdain. Each fish-man has its own distinct appearance and personality: some appear menacing, others are boisterous and cheerful, and others simply follow the others. Among them are powerful officers such as Hatchi, Chew, and Kurobi, as well as numerous rank-and-file crew members. Therefore, Arlong Park feels less like a place where a few pirates live, and more like a full-fledged base for a large band of fish-men, filled with creatures of all kinds.

Kurobi is a stingray-type fishman and one of the Arlong Pirates' officers. He is one of the crew's most experienced and disciplined fighters and serves directly under Captain Arlong. Kurobi has blue skin, a large, muscular body, broad shoulders, and the characteristic features of a fishman. His appearance emphasizes physical strength and combat experience. Kurobi typically comports himself calmly, seriously, and confidently, rarely losing his composure even during battle. He is proud of his abilities as a fishman and considers humans significantly weaker than his kind. Kurobi possesses a unique style of hand-to-hand combat, inspired by the characteristics of fishmen and allowing him to utilize his body's strength to great effect. His technique is especially dangerous in the water, where he can move significantly faster than a human. Kurobi also possesses high endurance and can withstand powerful blows. He is considered one of the Arlong Pirates' most reliable enforcers of his captain's orders. During the events of Arlong Park, Kurobi engages Sanji in combat. He expects to win through physical superiority and his fighting style, but Sanji uses his speed, technique, and leg strength to counter him. Unlike Chou, who often acts mockingly and comically, Kurobi is more reserved and collected. He speaks confidently, acts prudently, and tries to intimidate his opponents with a display of strength. At the same time, Kurobi fully supports Arlong and his attitude toward humans, participating in establishing the Arlong Pirates' rule over the Konomi villages. His image represents the typical strong officer of Arlong's crew: disciplined, ruthless toward opponents, and confident in the superiority of fish-men.

Chou is a fish-man of the Archerfish type and one of the Arlong Pirates' officers. He serves directly under Arlong and, along with Hatchi and Kurobi, is one of his primary fighters. Chou has blue skin, an elongated head, large eyes, and a distinctive fish-like appearance. His most distinctive feature is the ability to store water in his mouth and spit it at his opponent with great speed, turning ordinary water into a powerful jet. With this ability, Chou can attack from a distance and also use water as a weapon during battle. He possesses high physical strength and, like other fish-men, significantly exceeds the average human in strength and endurance. Chou is self-confident, mocking, and enjoys showing off his abilities to his opponents. He looks down on humans and believes that their superiority makes them stronger. In Arlong Park, Chou spends time with the other crew members and helps maintain Arlong's rule over the Konomi villages. During his confrontation with the Straw Hat Pirates, Chou encounters Usopp. Chou expects to quickly defeat him with his strength and ability to attack with water, but Usopp uses cunning, distance, and his own tricks to counter the fish-man. Chou differs from Hatchi in his more aggressive demeanor and from Kurobi in his penchant for taunting and displays of strength. Despite his comical appearance and unusual ability, he remains a dangerous opponent thanks to the physical advantages of being a fish-man. His image combines a formidable fighter with a rather ridiculous character, which fits well with the personality of the Arlong Pirates.

Hatti is an octopus-like fish-man and a member of the Arlong Pirates. Known as Hatchan, he is one of Arlong's closest subordinates. He has pinkish skin, six arms, round eyes, and a distinctive octopus-like appearance. Hatti wears pirate-style clothing and often appears less threatening than the other fish-men in the crew. Thanks to his six arms, he is able to wield multiple swords simultaneously, giving him an unusual fighting style, wielding weapons in multiple hands. Hatti possesses great physical strength and is well-adapted to underwater combat. Unlike Arlong, Hatti does not display the same arrogant and aggressive demeanor. He is rather simple, straightforward, and sometimes silly, making him a comical character among the crew. However, he is loyal to Arlong and has long followed his orders, participating in territorial control and battles against the Arlong Pirates' enemies. Hatti is particularly fond of food and can be quite carefree when not busy with crew matters. Despite his outwardly dangerous nature, he is noticeably more gentle and good-natured than his captain. During the conflict with the Straw Hat Pirates, Hatti engages Zoro in combat. His multi-armed style makes his movements challenging for his opponent, as he can simultaneously attack with multiple swords from different directions. However, his strength and technique are no match for Zoro's prowess. Hatti is one of those Arlong Park characters who demonstrates the diversity of fish-men: his abilities are directly related to his octopus-like nature, and his six arms allow him to wield six swords at once. Despite belonging to Arlong's crew, Hatti is noticeably different from his captain in personality and does not come across as violently.

Arlong is a saw-shark-type fish-man, captain of the Arlong Pirates, and the supreme ruler of Arlong Park. He is tall, massive, and physically very strong, with blue skin, sharp teeth, a long nose reminiscent of a shark's saw, and black hair pulled back. A smug or cruel smile almost always plays across his face. Arlong is proud of his origins and considers fish-men superior to humans, leading him to treat humans with disdain and hostility. He is confident in his own strength and enjoys demonstrating his superiority, especially over those he considers weaker. Arlong possesses immense physical strength, high endurance, and the ability to fight in water, where fish-men have a significant advantage. His teeth are extremely sharp, and thanks to the peculiarities of his species, he is able to use them as weapons. Arlong is cruel and power-hungry, demanding complete obedience from his people and the inhabitants of the territories he controls. He instituted a tribute system in the Konomi villages, forcing residents to pay for the right to continue living in their own homes. He exploits Nami as a talented cartographer, forcing her to create maps for the Arlong Pirates. Arlong, however, understands the value of her abilities and considers her a useful tool. Despite his cruelty, Arlong is not a chaotic madman: he acts according to his own convictions, plots, and strives to expand the influence of the fish-men. His headquarters, Arlong Park, serves as a fortress, the home of his crew, and a symbol of his power. Arlong is surrounded by fish-men subordinates, including Hatchan, Kurobi, and Chew. He considers himself virtually invincible due to the natural strength of his species and has long believed that no human can truly challenge him.

Arlong Park is a massive base for the Fish-Men Pirates, located on Konomi Island in the East Blue. Built by Arlong after he and his crew arrived in the area, the park is a massive structure surrounded by water and connected to the island by bridges. While it resembles a giant amusement park, it is actually Arlong's fortress and territory. At its center is a tall tower and a main courtyard where the fish-men spend time, feast, train, and oversee their subordinates. Throughout the park are pools, water channels, large stone walls, palm trees, and various sea-related structures. The park's architecture emphasizes the origins of its inhabitants: there is plenty of water, huge aquariums, pools, and areas where the fish-men can swim freely. Arlong Park serves as the headquarters of the Arlong Pirates, led by Arlong, a cruel and arrogant fish-man of the sawshark type. He considers fish-men superior to humans and has established his own rules on the Konomi Islands. His crew consists of fish-men with varying abilities and personalities, including Kurobi, Chou, and Hatchan. The fish-men use their strength, speed, and ability to move freely underwater to control the surrounding area. Near the park is Cocoyasi Village, the home of Nami, Nojiko, and Bellmere. Arlong and his men force the villagers to pay tribute for the right to live in their own homes, and those who cannot pay are subjected to cruelty. Nami becomes involved with Arlong and is forced to work for him as a mapmaker, as he exploits her talent for his own ends. Despite its outward resemblance to a typical amusement park, Arlong Park gradually becomes a symbol of fear for the residents of Konomi. It is here that Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji arrive to free Nami and help her village. A confrontation between the Straw Hat Pirates and Arlong's crew occurs within the park. Each section of the fortress becomes the arena of separate battles,