Episode 78
Nami's Sick? Beyond the Snow Falling on the Sea!
2001-08-26 • 24 min
Nami is sick, but the crew doesn't have a doctor to help her.
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Season 3 of One Piece, often called “Drum Island,” follows the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for a doctor after Nami becomes seriously ill. The crew travels to Drum Island, a winter-covered kingdom ruled by the tyrannical Wapol. While trying to save Nami, Luffy and Sanji climb a dangerous mountain to reach the only doctor available, Dr. Kureha. There, they meet Tony Tony Chopper, a shy reindeer who gained human abilities after eating a Devil Fruit and serves as Kureha’s assistant. After confronting Wapol and helping restore hope to the island, Chopper overcomes his past fears and joins the Straw Hat crew as their new doctor, marking an important emotional and strategic addition to the team.
Episode 78
2001-08-26 • 24 min
Nami is sick, but the crew doesn't have a doctor to help her.
Episode 79
2001-09-02 • 24 min
While looking for a doctor, the crew meets the pirate Wapol, who attacks them, but only makes Luffy send him flying. Meanwhile Smoker manages to intercept the conversation between Mr. 0 and Sanji and plans to go to Alabasta. Back with the crew they arrive at last to an island only to find out they're not welcome.
Episode 80
2001-09-09 • 24 min
The Straw Hat crew manages to gain the trust of the people that attacked them, and are taken to the village, except for Zoro and Carue, who guard the ship. Luffy and Sanji must take Nami to the island's sole doctor who lives on a mountain-top. Vivi and Usopp discover the past of the island, and about the pirate Wapol from Dalton.
Episode 81
2001-09-16 • 24 min
While Sanji and Luffy fight off the wilderness, the islander's worst nightmare turns true, as Wapol returns to the island. The doctor is discovered to be on the other side of the island, and Usopp, Vivi and Dalton rush to find her. Dalton however returns as he hears of Wapol's return.
Episode 82
2001-10-07 • 24 min
Dalton faces Wapol, but only gets himself hit by arrows thrown by his former comrade Chess. An avalanche stops the battle, but injures Sanji. Luffy must carry both Nami and Sanji to the doctor, and begins his ascent.
Episode 83
2001-10-14 • 24 min
The Lapahn help Luffy escape from Wapol, giving him enough time to climb to the castle where doctor Kureha lives. Vivi, Usopp and Zoro deal with the king's army in order to save Dalton. The recovering Nami meets a strange creature.
Episode 84
2001-10-21 • 24 min
Nami asks Chopper to join the crew, but he isn't interested. Kureha tells Nami some of what was Chopper's background. After realizing the abilities that Chopper has, Luffy is eager to make him join the crew.
Episode 85
2001-10-28 • 24 min
Doctorine continues to tell how Chopper lived his life and how the quack doctor Hiruluk took care of him.
Episode 86
2001-11-04 • 24 min
More of Chopper's past is revealed, including the fate of doctor Hiruluk and Wapol's cruelties as the king. Meanwhile, Wapol reaches the castle where the crew is residing.
Episode 87
2001-11-11 • 24 min
Wapol is determined to bring down Hiruluk's flag, and to do that, he engages Sanji, Luffy and Chopper in a fight.
Episode 88
2001-11-18 • 24 min
Chopper demonstrates the abilities of Rumble Balls when fighting Chessmarimo. Dalton is uncovered from the avalanche.
Episode 89
2001-11-25 • 24 min
After trying every trick in the castle, Wapol is finally hunted down by Luffy. The villagers along with Zoro, Vivi and Usopp start their ascent to the castle through a ropeway.
Episode 90
2001-12-02 • 24 min
After finally been convinced to join the team, Chopper announces his intentions to Dr. Kureha, who doesn't take it too well; but after escaping from the castle, she has decided to give the whole Straw Hat crew a farewell gift.
Episode 91
2001-12-09 • 24 min
Chopper joins the Straw Hat crew as they continue their journey to Vivi's homeland.