One Piece Episode 289: Zoro Busts Out a New Technique! The Sword's Name is Sniperking?
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One Piece Episode 289: Zoro Busts Out a New Technique! The Sword's Name is Sniperking?
Canon/MED
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63 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
pam2026
VerifiedSeguimos con cada integrante de la tripulación en lo suyo para encontrar las llaves y rescatar a Nico Robin. Hay momentos muy graciosos
zerotwofan
Zoro yelling his whole plan out loud while being cuffed to Sniperking was so stupid and funny
zero_two_zenin
I actually can't believe Zoro used Usopp as a sword and it worked for a second because that is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen in this show
yuu_ishigami
Franky using a shopping trolley to fight a CP9 agent is exactly why this arc is so good and weird
microwaved_dave
Okay, I literally cackled when Zoro just grabbed Sogeking and started swinging him around like a sword, that's just such peak Zoro energy, you know? It's like, of course he'd completely disregard Ussop's dignity in the middle of a fight, that's just how his brain works for real.
artemis
When Chopper went monster form at Enies Lobby, my heart just sank watching him completely lose himself like that. I kept thinking about how terrifying it would be if he accidentally hurt one of his nakama, especially since he wouldn't even know what he was doing.
cloud_strife_399
I gotta say, Zoro just shrugging off being handcuffed and then using Sogeking as a sword is such a classic Zoro move, it's wild how his brain works sometimes. Like, I'm pretty sure no one else on the crew would even consider that, but for him, it's just Tuesday. It actually made me laugh out loud, he's so clueless and brilliant at the same time.
menomaru
I absolutely lost it when Zoro just casually picked up Usopp and started swinging him around like a weapon, calling him "Sniperking" – only Zoro would be that ridiculously strong and still completely miss the point of a "sword" while somehow also being hilariously accurate about Usopp's sharpshooting skills.
eschuu
Chopper’s monster form after those three rumble balls was genuinely terrifying; I was so worried he’d hurt the crew, especially after remembering how much trouble he had with just one before. But then tiny Luffy just bouncing in and making me laugh instantly cut through all that dread, what a mood shift.
thegingerweeb420
I seriously can't believe Zoro didn't recognize Usopp even with that flimsy mask, it's so typical of him to just completely miss the obvious sometimes, but watching him swing his own crewmate like a sword had me absolutely cracking up.
sephiroth
I was seriously stunned when Chopper took that third Rumble Ball; he transformed into a horrifying giant, and I just couldn't believe he'd sacrifice his cute self like that. It made me wonder what he was thinking, pushing himself so far beyond his limits.
hop_355
Luffy seriously shrank down to a tiny toy after that huge attack, and my jaw just dropped! I was cracking up but also genuinely confused, like, is this a secret new Gear power we haven't seen, or did he just deflate from using too much energy? Either way, it totally threw me for a loop.
loveablepanda101
Dude, when Chopper bulked up into that giant monster, my heart totally dropped because I was genuinely scared he wasn't going to recognize anyone. It just felt so wrong to see him like that, completely out of control, and I couldn't help but wonder if he could even come back from it.
mallow_342
I seriously lost it when Zoro just casually grabbed Sogeking and started swinging him around like a weapon, like, that's such a Zoro thing to do, you know? And seeing Sogeking's utter panic as he got flung around just made me laugh even harder, it was pure chaos but also peak One Piece humor.
sterngrand_sword_488
Zoro seriously just grabbed Sogeking and started swinging him around like a weapon because they were still trapped, and honestly, I was cracking up! It's so typical for him to be that ridiculously focused on the immediate problem, which makes me wonder if he even cared that he was literally using Usopp as a club.
mamoru_chiba
I gotta say, Franky needing that cola to finally send Fukurou flying was just *chef's kiss* for me. It's such a classic Franky move, and I was so ready for him to pull it off and finish the fight in true ridiculous fashion.
yukio_yukimura_490
I seriously couldn't believe Zoro blurted out their whole plan to CP9 like that, my guy! part of me was yelling at the screen, but then I remembered that's just... so him, always focused on the fight and not the bigger picture, and I kinda had to laugh at how predictable it was for him to almost mess everything up.
jonakra
I was so wilded out when Chopper popped that third rumble ball, it's just so him to risk everything for his friends, even if it meant turning into that absolute monster. Honestly, seeing him go berserk was terrifying but also kinda made me respect his loyalty even more.
rem_rebel
I honestly couldn't believe it when Zoro just grabbed Sogeking and started swinging him around at Kaku, that's such a wild, quintessential Zoro move and it totally cracked me up. Watching them try to fight while still handcuffed together was just pure gold, I don't know how they managed to coordinate even that much chaos!
sunekosuri_slayer
Chopper going full monster form was genuinely unsettling to witness; I knew he was doing it for his crew, but seeing my sweet, gentle doctor twisted into something so menacing made me feel a strange mix of fear and intense pride for his devotion. It's wild how far he'll push himself to protect them, even if it means losing himself for a bit.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Deep in the Enies Lobby assault, Episode 289 continues the simultaneous one-on-one battles against CP9 that kicked off in prior episodes, with Franky vs. Fukurou and Zoro's fight progressing in tandem. This episode builds on the momentum from Episode 288's escalating confrontations while keeping the crew spread across the judicial island, each member fighting to clear a path toward Robin's rescue. The individual battles here are critical stepping stones before the Straw Hats can reunite for the arc's climactic confrontations.
QUICK TAKES
pam2026
VerifiedSeguimos con cada integrante de la tripulación en lo suyo para encontrar las llaves y rescatar a Nico Robin. Hay momentos muy graciosos
zerotwofan
Zoro yelling his whole plan out loud while being cuffed to Sniperking was so stupid and funny
zero_two_zenin
I actually can't believe Zoro used Usopp as a sword and it worked for a second because that is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen in this show
yuu_ishigami
Franky using a shopping trolley to fight a CP9 agent is exactly why this arc is so good and weird
microwaved_dave
Okay, I literally cackled when Zoro just grabbed Sogeking and started swinging him around like a sword, that's just such peak Zoro energy, you know? It's like, of course he'd completely disregard Ussop's dignity in the middle of a fight, that's just how his brain works for real.
artemis
When Chopper went monster form at Enies Lobby, my heart just sank watching him completely lose himself like that. I kept thinking about how terrifying it would be if he accidentally hurt one of his nakama, especially since he wouldn't even know what he was doing.
cloud_strife_399
I gotta say, Zoro just shrugging off being handcuffed and then using Sogeking as a sword is such a classic Zoro move, it's wild how his brain works sometimes. Like, I'm pretty sure no one else on the crew would even consider that, but for him, it's just Tuesday. It actually made me laugh out loud, he's so clueless and brilliant at the same time.
menomaru
I absolutely lost it when Zoro just casually picked up Usopp and started swinging him around like a weapon, calling him "Sniperking" – only Zoro would be that ridiculously strong and still completely miss the point of a "sword" while somehow also being hilariously accurate about Usopp's sharpshooting skills.
eschuu
Chopper’s monster form after those three rumble balls was genuinely terrifying; I was so worried he’d hurt the crew, especially after remembering how much trouble he had with just one before. But then tiny Luffy just bouncing in and making me laugh instantly cut through all that dread, what a mood shift.
thegingerweeb420
I seriously can't believe Zoro didn't recognize Usopp even with that flimsy mask, it's so typical of him to just completely miss the obvious sometimes, but watching him swing his own crewmate like a sword had me absolutely cracking up.
sephiroth
I was seriously stunned when Chopper took that third Rumble Ball; he transformed into a horrifying giant, and I just couldn't believe he'd sacrifice his cute self like that. It made me wonder what he was thinking, pushing himself so far beyond his limits.
hop_355
Luffy seriously shrank down to a tiny toy after that huge attack, and my jaw just dropped! I was cracking up but also genuinely confused, like, is this a secret new Gear power we haven't seen, or did he just deflate from using too much energy? Either way, it totally threw me for a loop.
loveablepanda101
Dude, when Chopper bulked up into that giant monster, my heart totally dropped because I was genuinely scared he wasn't going to recognize anyone. It just felt so wrong to see him like that, completely out of control, and I couldn't help but wonder if he could even come back from it.
mallow_342
I seriously lost it when Zoro just casually grabbed Sogeking and started swinging him around like a weapon, like, that's such a Zoro thing to do, you know? And seeing Sogeking's utter panic as he got flung around just made me laugh even harder, it was pure chaos but also peak One Piece humor.
sterngrand_sword_488
Zoro seriously just grabbed Sogeking and started swinging him around like a weapon because they were still trapped, and honestly, I was cracking up! It's so typical for him to be that ridiculously focused on the immediate problem, which makes me wonder if he even cared that he was literally using Usopp as a club.
mamoru_chiba
I gotta say, Franky needing that cola to finally send Fukurou flying was just *chef's kiss* for me. It's such a classic Franky move, and I was so ready for him to pull it off and finish the fight in true ridiculous fashion.
yukio_yukimura_490
I seriously couldn't believe Zoro blurted out their whole plan to CP9 like that, my guy! part of me was yelling at the screen, but then I remembered that's just... so him, always focused on the fight and not the bigger picture, and I kinda had to laugh at how predictable it was for him to almost mess everything up.
jonakra
I was so wilded out when Chopper popped that third rumble ball, it's just so him to risk everything for his friends, even if it meant turning into that absolute monster. Honestly, seeing him go berserk was terrifying but also kinda made me respect his loyalty even more.
rem_rebel
I honestly couldn't believe it when Zoro just grabbed Sogeking and started swinging him around at Kaku, that's such a wild, quintessential Zoro move and it totally cracked me up. Watching them try to fight while still handcuffed together was just pure gold, I don't know how they managed to coordinate even that much chaos!
sunekosuri_slayer
Chopper going full monster form was genuinely unsettling to witness; I knew he was doing it for his crew, but seeing my sweet, gentle doctor twisted into something so menacing made me feel a strange mix of fear and intense pride for his devotion. It's wild how far he'll push himself to protect them, even if it means losing himself for a bit.
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