This recut third installment of the Fish-Man Island Saga reassembles the Straw Hats after their two-year split and sends them diving toward Fish-Man Island, where they uncover Kuma's hidden role before the Caribou Pirates ambush them.
Summary
Back together at last, the Straw Hat Pirates set their course for Fish-Man Island while the allies they made over the previous two years stay behind to stall the closing Marines. As the crew makes its descent, they come to understand the part Bartholomew Kuma played in safeguarding the Thousand Sunny during their absence.
Key Events
The reunion gives way to fresh danger when the Caribou Pirates launch a surprise attack on the descending Straw Hats. This condensed episode draws its material from the original Episode 522 and part of Episode 523.
Notes
The entry belongs to the Special Edited Version of One Piece covering the Fish-Man Island Saga. It opens with the Straw Hat Pirates version of We Go! and closes on Sailing. The episode aired in November 2024.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in 'A Shocking Revelation - A Great Benefactor, Kuma'?
In this Special Edited Version episode, the Straw Hat Pirates reunite after their two-year separation and set course for Fish-Man Island, while the allies who helped them stay behind to hold off the Marines. During the descent, the crew learns the truth about Bartholomew Kuma's hidden role in protecting the Thousand Sunny.
What role did Bartholomew Kuma play in protecting the Straw Hats?
According to this Special Edited Version episode, Bartholomew Kuma secretly safeguarded the Thousand Sunny during the two years the Straw Hat Pirates were separated, a fact the crew only comes to understand during their descent to Fish-Man Island.
Who ambushes the Straw Hats during their descent to Fish-Man Island?
The Caribou Pirates launch a surprise attack on the Straw Hats as they descend toward Fish-Man Island in this episode.
What original episodes does this Special Edited Version installment adapt?
This condensed episode, part of the Special Edited Version covering the Fish-Man Island Saga, draws its material from the original Episode 522 and part of Episode 523.
When did this Special Edited Version episode air?
This episode aired on November 17, 2024, having already streamed on Crunchyroll a day earlier on November 16, 2024.
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