Luffy is captured and brought to the execution arena. Margaret , along with Sweet Pea and Aphelandra, steps forward to defend him, admitting they brought him to the village. Despite their loyalty, Hancock shows no mercy and turns all three of them into stone statues.
, titled "Heartless Judgment! Margaret Is Turned to Stone!!" , originally aired on August 9, 2009 . It is a pivotal chapter in the Amazon Lily Arc that showcases the ruthlessness of the Kuja Tribe's Empress and sets the stage for a major battle. Plot Summary
While subtle in this specific episode, the battle begins to showcase the Kuja’s unique ability to hit Luffy despite his rubber body—later identified as Armament Haki . One Piece Episode 412
During Bacura's attack, there is a brief animation error where his eyes change color for a single frame.
This episode emphasizes Hancock's cold nature as a Warlord of the Sea , a status she maintains primarily to protect Amazon Lily. Luffy is captured and brought to the execution arena
The episode concludes with Hancock ordering her sisters, Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold , to enter the arena. They use their Zoan Devil Fruit powers to transform into giant snakes to face Luffy. Key Highlights & Trivia
Watch Luffy's defiant stand against Hancock's cruelty and his swift defeat of the executioner panther: , titled "Heartless Judgment
Hancock uses her Mero Mero Mellow technique to turn Luffy to stone, but it completely fails. Luffy, in his typical oblivious fashion, mistakes her beam for Foxy's "Slow-Slow Beam" and is unaffected because he lacks impure thoughts toward her.