One Piece, Vol. 8: I Won't Die

Sanji's nickname: Baby Eggplant
Jimbei was again mentioned as one of the seven powerful warlords
Favorite quote about Nami “I once knew a child who faced a life worse tham death and chose to live anyway!!!” - Nojiko
And of course Zoro throwing himself all tied up in the water to call Nami's bluff will always be one of his many best moments.

Friends made: Gin (sorta?)
Enemies defeated: Don Krieg

People introduced: Captain Nezumi, “Saw-Tooth” Arlong, Hachi!!!, Chabo, Nojiko, Genzo. so many.