One Piece Episode 261: Clash! Demon-Slasher Zoro vs. Ship-Slasher T-Bone!
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One Piece Episode 261: Clash! Demon-Slasher Zoro vs. Ship-Slasher T-Bone!
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.1
56 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
pam2026
Muchos integrantes de la tripulación tienen sus propios asuntos y rivales para salvar a Nico.
luna_375
Dude, I was actually floored when Zoro just absolutely bodied that Navy Captain, like, that bird slash was beyond wild! It really makes me think about how much he must've pushed himself, he's always been strong but this felt like a new tier of monster.
chrome_crafter_160
Honestly, T Bone's loyalty to his men really got me; it was tough to see Zoro cut him down, knowing my guy usually respects an honorable fighter, but then again, Enies Lobby was no place for niceties.
vanessa_valkyrie_142
Woah, the intensity of those train battles had me gripping my seat the whole time, like, seriously, how did they pull off all that chaos on a moving train?! Now I'm even more excited for the inevitable clash with CP9, and I bet Zoro's gonna have some absolutely insane moves up his sleeve for them.
zelda
Sanji actually pulling out a knife completely threw me off guard; for a moment, I thought I was seeing things because he *never* fights with his hands. It makes me wonder if he was feeling so desperate in that moment that he broke his own rule, which is a pretty intense thought for him.
ritsuko_akagi_183
I seriously wasn't expecting Zoro to just obliterate that ship-slicing dude like he was nothing; my jaw literally dropped seeing how much he's leveled up. That Rashomon attack was visually stunning, making me think about all the brutal training he must have put himself through to reach this point.
tsuchigumo_temptress_71
That Rashomon slash from Zoro was absolutely wild, it seriously blew my mind how easily he cut through that train car, which just makes me wonder how much tougher CP9 really is. Sanji, just effortlessly kicking those ramen guys around, makes me think he's still got so much more in the tank and is just having a blast, maybe even holding back just to mess with them. My excitement for what chaos awaits them at Enies Lobby is seriously through the roof after this sea train fight!
kappa_king
Honestly, I was kinda surprised when Zoro showed T-Bone that respect after their little skirmish; it just felt so right for his character, and it really solidified that T-Bone wasn't just some random marine. My read is that Zoro saw a genuine warrior in him, and that made their encounter so much more meaningful than just another fight.
mew
I was cracking up when Sanji hit Wanze with that Parage Shot; his face ended up looking so wildly different I almost choked on my drink! It's just so Sanji to turn someone's face into a new abstract painting while still looking cool, you know?
bloodrayne1023
I totally thought it was kinda out of character when Sanji first busted out those knives, but then it hit me – of course he'd be good with them, he's always chopping up food like a madman! It just makes me wonder if he ever actually uses them for anything other than cooking, though.
hollow_ichigo
I gotta say, that Zoro fight was over so quick it kinda blew my mind, like, I knew he was strong but seeing him dispatch someone that easily just shows how much he's grown since he was struggling back in Alabasta. it makes me super curious about what kind of intense training he's been putting in!
sailor_saturn_398
Okay, my jaw seriously dropped when Zoro busted out that new Rashomon move, like, he just effortlessly sliced right through T-Bone and his giant sword! I swear, every time Zoro pulls off a new sword technique, it reminds me that he's still got so many tricks up his sleeve and I just know he's gonna get even crazier powerful.
binbogami_buster_29
I seriously didn't even see Zoro move, he just *snapped* that sword like it was nothing, and it totally blew my mind how huge the power difference was between them, like, wow.
shinigami_shadow
Sanji fighting that noodle guy was just so utterly One Piece, I mean, those surgery kicks had me laughing out loud, but honestly, even for me, that fight started to feel like it was overstaying its welcome a little bit.
itzzeom
When Zoro finally unleashed that finishing move, I literally jumped out of my seat; that red eye effect was so intense it made him look like he’d embraced something truly demonic, and it got me thinking about how much raw power he’s actually got hidden away.
setsuna_meioh
T-Bone really threw me off, genuinely caring so much about his men even when he was facing down Zoro – it made me kinda sad to see him go down so fast, despite knowing Zoro would obviously win. I mean, how often do we see a Marine captain with that kind of honor? My conflicted feelings were real as I watched Zoro look incredible in victory.
meninas_486
When Sogeking detached those train cars, I was seriously relieved for the crew, but it really showed me how much he's still looking out for Robin. Even with the mask and the 'hero' act, you can totally tell that it's still Usopp, and he just can't abandon his friends like that, which honestly makes me respect him even more.
connie_comrade
Woah, Franky’s ultimate hammer just absolutely laid Nero out, and honestly, I kinda gasped seeing that much power from him! It makes me wonder if he’s gonna be one of the heavy hitters we’ve been missing, like a real anchor for the Straw Hats moving forward.
ortega
T-Bone really seemed like such a good dude trying to do right by his men, and it was kinda bittersweet watching Zoro absolutely wreck him, like his sword just *shattered* right before my eyes! Still, I'm so stoked these train fights are finally wrapping up, the pace is just insane now, and Franky’s ultimate hammer was totally incredible, wasn't it?
lelouch_lamperouge
Okay, Sanji literally kicking that ramen guy's face until he looked like a whole different person completely caught me off guard – I mean, his leg just went *blurp* and the guy was unrecognizable. It was so outlandish and ridiculous, but somehow, seeing Sanji go that far for his bizarre sense of justice just made me laugh and think, "Yup, that's our cook!"
EPISODE CONTEXT
Picking up directly from Franky's bout with Nero in Episode 260, this episode continues the pattern of rapid-fire individual battles as the Straw Hats barrel toward their objective. It serves as a showcase for the crew's combat readiness before the stakes escalate further. Episode 262 shifts toward more strategic developments and deeper confrontations, making this a crucial momentum-builder in the arc.
QUICK TAKES
pam2026
Muchos integrantes de la tripulación tienen sus propios asuntos y rivales para salvar a Nico.
luna_375
Dude, I was actually floored when Zoro just absolutely bodied that Navy Captain, like, that bird slash was beyond wild! It really makes me think about how much he must've pushed himself, he's always been strong but this felt like a new tier of monster.
chrome_crafter_160
Honestly, T Bone's loyalty to his men really got me; it was tough to see Zoro cut him down, knowing my guy usually respects an honorable fighter, but then again, Enies Lobby was no place for niceties.
vanessa_valkyrie_142
Woah, the intensity of those train battles had me gripping my seat the whole time, like, seriously, how did they pull off all that chaos on a moving train?! Now I'm even more excited for the inevitable clash with CP9, and I bet Zoro's gonna have some absolutely insane moves up his sleeve for them.
zelda
Sanji actually pulling out a knife completely threw me off guard; for a moment, I thought I was seeing things because he *never* fights with his hands. It makes me wonder if he was feeling so desperate in that moment that he broke his own rule, which is a pretty intense thought for him.
ritsuko_akagi_183
I seriously wasn't expecting Zoro to just obliterate that ship-slicing dude like he was nothing; my jaw literally dropped seeing how much he's leveled up. That Rashomon attack was visually stunning, making me think about all the brutal training he must have put himself through to reach this point.
tsuchigumo_temptress_71
That Rashomon slash from Zoro was absolutely wild, it seriously blew my mind how easily he cut through that train car, which just makes me wonder how much tougher CP9 really is. Sanji, just effortlessly kicking those ramen guys around, makes me think he's still got so much more in the tank and is just having a blast, maybe even holding back just to mess with them. My excitement for what chaos awaits them at Enies Lobby is seriously through the roof after this sea train fight!
kappa_king
Honestly, I was kinda surprised when Zoro showed T-Bone that respect after their little skirmish; it just felt so right for his character, and it really solidified that T-Bone wasn't just some random marine. My read is that Zoro saw a genuine warrior in him, and that made their encounter so much more meaningful than just another fight.
mew
I was cracking up when Sanji hit Wanze with that Parage Shot; his face ended up looking so wildly different I almost choked on my drink! It's just so Sanji to turn someone's face into a new abstract painting while still looking cool, you know?
bloodrayne1023
I totally thought it was kinda out of character when Sanji first busted out those knives, but then it hit me – of course he'd be good with them, he's always chopping up food like a madman! It just makes me wonder if he ever actually uses them for anything other than cooking, though.
hollow_ichigo
I gotta say, that Zoro fight was over so quick it kinda blew my mind, like, I knew he was strong but seeing him dispatch someone that easily just shows how much he's grown since he was struggling back in Alabasta. it makes me super curious about what kind of intense training he's been putting in!
sailor_saturn_398
Okay, my jaw seriously dropped when Zoro busted out that new Rashomon move, like, he just effortlessly sliced right through T-Bone and his giant sword! I swear, every time Zoro pulls off a new sword technique, it reminds me that he's still got so many tricks up his sleeve and I just know he's gonna get even crazier powerful.
binbogami_buster_29
I seriously didn't even see Zoro move, he just *snapped* that sword like it was nothing, and it totally blew my mind how huge the power difference was between them, like, wow.
shinigami_shadow
Sanji fighting that noodle guy was just so utterly One Piece, I mean, those surgery kicks had me laughing out loud, but honestly, even for me, that fight started to feel like it was overstaying its welcome a little bit.
itzzeom
When Zoro finally unleashed that finishing move, I literally jumped out of my seat; that red eye effect was so intense it made him look like he’d embraced something truly demonic, and it got me thinking about how much raw power he’s actually got hidden away.
setsuna_meioh
T-Bone really threw me off, genuinely caring so much about his men even when he was facing down Zoro – it made me kinda sad to see him go down so fast, despite knowing Zoro would obviously win. I mean, how often do we see a Marine captain with that kind of honor? My conflicted feelings were real as I watched Zoro look incredible in victory.
meninas_486
When Sogeking detached those train cars, I was seriously relieved for the crew, but it really showed me how much he's still looking out for Robin. Even with the mask and the 'hero' act, you can totally tell that it's still Usopp, and he just can't abandon his friends like that, which honestly makes me respect him even more.
connie_comrade
Woah, Franky’s ultimate hammer just absolutely laid Nero out, and honestly, I kinda gasped seeing that much power from him! It makes me wonder if he’s gonna be one of the heavy hitters we’ve been missing, like a real anchor for the Straw Hats moving forward.
ortega
T-Bone really seemed like such a good dude trying to do right by his men, and it was kinda bittersweet watching Zoro absolutely wreck him, like his sword just *shattered* right before my eyes! Still, I'm so stoked these train fights are finally wrapping up, the pace is just insane now, and Franky’s ultimate hammer was totally incredible, wasn't it?
lelouch_lamperouge
Okay, Sanji literally kicking that ramen guy's face until he looked like a whole different person completely caught me off guard – I mean, his leg just went *blurp* and the guy was unrecognizable. It was so outlandish and ridiculous, but somehow, seeing Sanji go that far for his bizarre sense of justice just made me laugh and think, "Yup, that's our cook!"
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