Back

Robin Betrayed! The Expectations of the World Government!

EpisodeEp. 269

Episode 269 of One Piece exposes the broken bargain over Robin. CP9 resolves to wipe out the Straw Hats for breaching the deal, and Blueno steps into Luffy's path as the chase across the island grinds on.

English Air Date: July 13, 2013

Main Characters (3)

Text Size

Summary

Robin presses Spandam over why he was handed the right to summon a Buster Call, and the question drags up the destruction of Ohara, sparking a brief flashback to the island's archaeologists. Spandam tells her the Straw Hats are already on the island and should be in custody, though the report he holds is incomplete. Robin insists her bargain was simple: her surrender in exchange for the crew's freedom.

Text Size

Key Events

Spandam has Lucci spell out the exact terms, that the crew minus Robin would be permitted to depart Water 7 unharmed, a promise he claims was kept. By pressing on to Enies Lobby afterward, the pirates stepped outside the agreement, which CP9 treats as grounds to kill them. Lucci flatly states the agents want blood and hold the authority to take lives under the government's name. Sodom and Gomorrah trample through the Marines as Luffy escapes to a rooftop with Gomu Gomu no Rocket. The crew notices Sogeking has gone missing, and Luffy finally breaks into the courtyard, where Blueno conjures a door from empty air and asks when he will stop. Luffy answers that he never will.

Text Size

Notes

This Enies Lobby Arc entry leans on flashback to reframe the Ohara tragedy that shaped Robin. Fukurou and Blueno realize the situation is worse than reported when they spot only five casualties logged and the Den Den Mushi receiver knocked off its cradle. The episode's anime-notes section was left empty on the source.

Share this resource

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robin a traitor in One Piece?

No, Robin is not a traitor. Episode 269, "Robin Betrayed! The Expectations of the World Government!," shows that it is Robin who is betrayed, as CP9 and the World Government break their promise to leave the crew alone once she surrendered.

What was the original deal between Robin and the World Government?

Robin insists in Episode 269 that her bargain was simple: she would surrender in exchange for the rest of the Straw Hats being allowed to leave Water 7 unharmed.

How does CP9 justify killing the Straw Hats despite the deal?

Rob Lucci states that by following Robin to Enies Lobby instead of leaving, the pirates broke the agreement, which CP9 treats as grounds to kill them under the government's authority.

What does Spandam reveal about the report on the Straw Hats?

Spandam tells Robin the Straw Hats should already be in custody, though the report he is holding is incomplete, hinting the crew is still at large.

What happens when Luffy confronts Blueno in Episode 269?

Luffy breaks into the courtyard where Blueno conjures a door from empty air and asks when Luffy will stop; Luffy answers that he never will.

Sources & Information

Looking for more on Robin Betrayed! The Expectations of the World Government!? The One Piece Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.

View on Fandom

This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

Rights holders

All rights belong to their respective owners.

Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:

  • Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
  • Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
  • Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.

Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate

Daddy Jim Headquarters maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.