Episode 308 of One Piece splits its attention between Luffy's escalating clash with Lucci and the crew holding back a Marine horde, building to Lucci unleashing his deadliest blow and Usopp casting off his disguise in horror.
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Summary
While Luffy and Rob Lucci keep tearing into each other, the rest of the pirates dig in against a swelling force of Marines. Chopper lies completely immobilized and unable to assist, and Sanji has slipped away somewhere on his own errand. Luffy briefly looks set to take command of his bout, only for Lucci to answer with his ultimate technique.
Key Events
Pushing his leopard hybrid form to its limit, Lucci drives the Rokuougan into Luffy with everything he has. The strike drops the captain to the ground. Watching his friend fall, Usopp tears away the Sogeking mask and cries out Luffy's name, abandoning the alias in the heat of the moment.
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Notes
The episode marks the debut of several Gear Second moves for Luffy, including Jet Bullet, Twin Jet Pistol, and Jet Axe, plus Lucci's signature Rokuougan. The eyecatch features Chopper and Zoro. Satori appears in a flashback.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in episode 308 of One Piece?
In episode 308, Luffy and Rob Lucci continue their brutal duel while the rest of the Straw Hats hold off a swelling force of Marines, and Lucci eventually strikes Luffy down with his ultimate technique.
What is Rob Lucci's ultimate technique in this episode?
Rob Lucci unleashes the Rokuougan, driving it into Luffy with everything he has while pushed to the limit of his leopard hybrid form, and the strike drops Luffy to the ground.
How does Usopp react when Luffy falls in episode 308?
Watching Luffy fall, Usopp tears off his Sogeking mask and cries out his captain's name, abandoning the disguise in the heat of the moment.
What Gear Second techniques does Luffy debut in this episode?
Episode 308 marks the debut of several of Luffy's Gear Second moves, including Jet Bullet, Twin Jet Pistol, and Jet Axe.
What are Chopper and Sanji doing during the fight in episode 308?
While Luffy battles Rob Lucci, Chopper lies completely immobilized and unable to help, and Sanji has slipped away on his own separate errand.
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