Perfect! With this episode entering such a critical stage, Usopp delivers! MVP! On a very important note, this episode shows a very major detail—an impressive writing touch.

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6 mo

Usopp actually clutched up and saved everyone with that fire star move and he basically carried the whole team after Karoo did that oil run

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6 mo

Zoro coming out of the melting wax with flaming swords was the coolest thing in the whole arc. He looked so ready to just end Mr 5 after being stuck for so long

Episode Context

Usopp steps into the spotlight in an episode that rewards patience with one of the sniper's most satisfying displays of resourcefulness. The crew is pinned down against Baroque Works agents Mr. 3 and Miss Goldenweek, and the tension ratchets up as brute force alone won't cut it. This is a cerebral fight episode, expect quick thinking over raw power, with Usopp's unconventional tactics driving the momentum forward. The pacing hits hard, toggling between genuine peril and the kind of improvised brilliance that makes the Straw Hats fun to root for. Luffy, Zoro, and Nami all feature prominently, but this is Usopp's hour. Themes of trust and teamwork anchor the action, and the tone balances high-stakes urgency with classic One Piece ingenuity. A strong payoff episode for fans of the crew's underdog spirit.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateAug 19, 2001

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