One Piece Episode 396 -

The episode highlights the deep-seated prejudice against Fish-Men in the One Piece world.

The tension peaks when Luffy and his team crash into the building. During the chaos, Hatchan (a fish-man and former enemy turned friend) is accidentally revealed to the audience. The nobility reacts with extreme racism and disgust. Saint Charlos, viewing fish-men only as slaves, shoots Hatchan and gloats about his new "prize". One Piece Episode 396

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. viewing fish-men only as slaves