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Rescuing Our Friend! Raid on the Franky House!

EpisodeEp. 234

In the 234th episode, Luffy, Sanji, Zoro, and Chopper trace Usopp's blood trail to the Franky House and storm it, only to learn Franky has already fled with the stolen money. Luffy resolves to part with the Going Merry.

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Summary

Usopp stands in the doorway demanding the cash back, but the gang mocks his weakness and Franky swats him down. After one last kick, Franky strolls off to spend the loot, shrugging off an exploding star Usopp fires at his back. The rest of the family piles onto the fallen sniper. Across town, Nami guards the final briefcase aboard the Merry, gun in hand, telling herself the others can handle the rescue without her.

Chopper, Sanji, and Zoro realize they took a wrong turn since Usopp is not where Nami described. A streak of blood tips them off that he went to the hideout himself, and just then Luffy drops from the sky into the canal. Fished out, he agrees their friend has charged in alone.

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Key Events

The four find Usopp unconscious outside the building, and their fury carries them inside, where the money-drunk Franky Family is partying. The crew tears through them, Luffy punching clean through steel plating. With the gang beaten, the scene shifts to Franky boarding a train. Rather than chase him, the Straw Hats turn back toward their ship. Luffy declares it is time to say goodbye to the Going Merry.

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Notes

Government agent Corgi leaves Iceburg's office hinting the mayor possesses something valuable, and a childhood wanted poster of Nico Robin is glimpsed on the office wall. Several attacks debut, including Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Cannon, Zoro's Karasuma Gari, Sanji's Party Table Kick Course, and Chopper's Roseo Colonnade.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in episode 234 of One Piece?

In Episode 234, Luffy, Sanji, Zoro, and Chopper track Usopp's blood trail to the Franky House and storm it, defeating the Franky Family, but Franky has already fled by train with the stolen money, prompting Luffy to decide the crew must part with the Going Merry.

How do the Straw Hats find Usopp in Episode 234?

Sanji, Zoro, and Chopper realize Usopp went to the Franky House alone after spotting a trail of his blood, and Luffy joins them after dropping from the sky into the canal.

What does Luffy do when the crew finds the Franky Family?

Once the Straw Hats find Usopp unconscious outside the Franky House, they storm inside and tear through the celebrating Franky Family, with Luffy punching clean through steel plating.

Does Franky get caught in Episode 234?

No, rather than being caught, Franky boards a train and escapes with the stolen money while the Straw Hats choose to turn back to their ship instead of chasing him.

What decision does Luffy make at the end of Episode 234?

At the end of Episode 234, Luffy declares that it is time for the crew to say goodbye to the Going Merry, since the ship's damage cannot be repaired.

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