In the 556th episode Franky finally rolls out the vehicles he hid aboard the Thousand Sunny, the crew shields Shirahoshi from Hody's assassins, and Luffy reclaims the giant kraken Surume as an ally instead of an enemy.
Summary
The brawl turns into a contest as Zoro and Sanji race to fell the most fish-men, baffling Jinbe, who keeps shrugging off attackers thanks to Robin and Nami. Franky climbs aboard the Sunny and summons Usopp and Chopper, with Nami and Pappag trailing after, to reveal the renovated Soldier Dock System now stocked with new machines. Furious at watching his soldiers lose to humans, Hody orders Shirahoshi killed. Dosun's Artillery Unit aims at her, but Brook leaps in playing party music that tricks them into seeing an amusement park, and he cuts them down mid-dance with Quinte Tierce Fantasia.
Key Events
Robin scolds the next wave for ganging up on a helpless woman and crushes them under the giant legs of Mil Fleurs, Gigantesco Mano. When Daruma's Deadly Venom Squad moves to poison those limbs, Franky bursts from the ship astride the Kurosai FR-U IV and scatters them, then introduces the cannon-armed Brachio Tank V with Chopper, Usopp, and Nami crewing it. The watching citizens begin cheering the pirates once more. Hody answers by summoning the Kraken to flatten everyone, sending the crowd fleeing from its tentacles.
Notes
Luffy recognizes the beast as Surume, his short-lived pet from before, and asks to ride it again. Though Surume first seems to crush him, Luffy only laughs that it tickles as the kraken lifts him up, then orders it to guard Shirahoshi, leaving Jinbe amazed at the bond. Brook debuts Party Music and Quinte Tierce Fantasia. The anime expands the Zoro and Sanji rivalry, elaborates Brook's illusion with sea-beast floats and more dancers, and unlike the manga has Surume attack the crew at first before Luffy calms it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new machines does Franky reveal in this episode?
Franky reveals the renovated Soldier Dock System aboard the Thousand Sunny, unveiling the Kurosai FR-U IV and the cannon armed Brachio Tank V, crewed by Chopper, Usopp, and Nami.
How does Brook protect Shirahoshi in this episode?
When Hody orders Shirahoshi killed and Dosun's Artillery Unit aims at her, Brook leaps in playing party music that tricks them into imagining an amusement park, then cuts them down mid dance with Quinte Tierce Fantasia.
What does Hody summon to attack everyone in this episode?
Hody summons the giant kraken Surume to flatten the crowd, sending citizens fleeing from its tentacles.
How does Luffy react to seeing Surume again?
Luffy recognizes Surume as his short-lived pet from before, asks to ride it again, and after it appears to crush him he laughs that it only tickles, then orders it to guard Shirahoshi.
How does Robin fight off Hody's soldiers in this episode?
Robin scolds the fish-men for ganging up on a helpless woman and crushes them under the giant legs of her Mil Fleurs, Gigantesco Mano technique.
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