Episode 1165 pairs a giant feast with a violent interrogation. At the Walrus School, the only youngster who still dreams of being a warrior squares up to Luffy. A grand banquet honors the Straw Hats for their past aid to the giants, and Elbaph's elder leader makes his entrance, while inside Aurust Castle two intruders brutalize guards hunting for Loki.
Summary
At the school, Luffy crosses paths with Colon, a giant child who, unlike his peers, still aspires to become a warrior and promptly tries to test himself against the pirate. Most of the crew is then ushered into a celebratory banquet where the giants raise a toast in gratitude for everything the Straw Hats have done on their behalf over the years. The gathering grows in importance when Elbaph's leader, Jarul, makes his appearance. Far from the festivities, the two outsiders who entered Aurust Castle subject its guards to torture, pressing them to reveal where Loki is being kept.
Key Events
Colon is established as the rare giant child set on the warrior's road. The banquet formalizes the bond between the giants and the Straw Hats through a friendship toast, and Jarul's arrival marks him as a figure of authority on Elbaph. The castle intruders, Gunko and Shamrock, escalate their search for Loki by force. The Aro Aro no Mi debuts as a Devil Fruit during the episode.
Notes
The chapter belongs to the Elbaph Arc and carries a viewer rating of 2.8, placing it fifth for its airing week. Its eyecatchers pair Luffy with Nami and Sanji with Chopper. The episode leans heavily on flashback cameos, revisiting figures such as Vivi, Rayleigh, Camie, and several Celestial Dragons to color in the giants' history with the wider world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Colon in One Piece Episode 1165?
Colon is a giant child at the Walrus School who, unlike his peers, still aspires to become a warrior and tests himself against Luffy.
What does the banquet in Episode 1165 celebrate?
The banquet has the giants of Elbaph raise a toast in gratitude for everything the Straw Hats have done for them over the years.
Who is introduced as Elbaph's leader in Episode 1165?
Elbaph's leader, Jarul, makes his appearance during the banquet in Episode 1165.
What are the castle intruders doing in Episode 1165?
The intruders who entered Aurust Castle, Gunko and Shamrock, torture its guards while pressing them to reveal where Loki is being kept.
What Devil Fruit is introduced in Episode 1165?
Episode 1165 debuts the Aro Aro no Mi as a new Devil Fruit and carries a rating of 2.8, ranking fifth for its airing week.
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