Episode 443 of One Piece assembles an unlikely alliance inside the prison. Luffy reluctantly takes Crocodile and Jinbe into his ranks, and the five push upward through the levels, reuniting with the Newkamas and storming the guards on Level 4.
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Summary
Luffy balks at freeing Crocodile, but Ivankov agrees to keep the former Warlord obedient by holding a secret weakness over him. Jinbe joins the cause, hoping to halt the looming clash between Whitebeard and the Marines. The newly formed band of five carves a path through the ceiling and links up with Bentham and the Newkamas before tearing into the Level 4 guards, where Crocodile breaks out his old subordinate Mr. 1. As the defenders fall, a panicked Hannyabal descends to confront the prisoners, while Ace sails toward the Gate of Justice and Buggy and Galdino claw their way up to Level 2.
Key Events
Crocodile offers to tunnel an escape route through the ceiling using his Devil Fruit, but Luffy refuses on sight, recalling the man's cruelty toward Vivi. Crocodile insists he has lost all interest in Alabasta, and Ivankov accepts the offer while privately knowing how to control him. Jinbe then asks to come along, ready to give his life for Ace's sake, and Inazuma snips the pair free of their handcuffs. Riding Crocodile's sand powers, the five reach Level 5 and rally the New Kama forces, including Bentham. Luffy, Jinbe, and Crocodile press ahead to Level 4 and assault the guards, with Crocodile splitting off toward the cell holding Daz Bonez. Above, Ace rides the Marine warship toward his execution as Buggy and Galdino lie low on Level 2.
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Notes
This Impel Down arc episode debuts Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Ame and Jinbe's Karakusagawara Seiken. Bon Kurei accidentally kicks two wolves while drugged by Emporio Tension Hormone, and a brief glimpse shows the Emporio Ivankov's Dancers lacing Crocodile's shoes as he changes outfits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Episode 443 of One Piece?
In Episode 443, Luffy reluctantly frees Crocodile and Jinbe to join his escape effort, and the growing group of five fights through Impel Down, reuniting with Bentham and the Newkama before storming the guards on Level 4.
Why does Luffy hesitate to release Crocodile from his cell?
Luffy initially refuses to free Crocodile because he remembers the man's cruelty toward Vivi during the Alabasta arc, though Crocodile insists he no longer cares about that kingdom and Ivankov agrees to keep him in check with a secret weakness.
Why does Jinbe join Luffy's escape group in Impel Down?
Jinbe joins Luffy's group because he wants to help prevent the coming war between Whitebeard and the Marines and is willing to give his life for Ace's sake.
Who do Luffy's group encounter when they break into Impel Down's Level 4?
When Luffy, Jinbe, and Crocodile break into Level 4, they clash with the guards stationed there, Crocodile frees his old subordinate Mr. 1, and a panicked Hannyabal rushes down to confront the escaping prisoners.
What new techniques debut in Episode 443?
Episode 443 debuts two new techniques, Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Ame and Jinbe's Karakusagawara Seiken, both used during the fight against the Level 4 guards.
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