A filler episode from the Warship Island arc, the 56th installment has the crew racing to return Apis's dragon to its nest while the Marines hem them in, forcing yet another bold getaway.
Summary
Now aware of why Apis was being pursued, the crew scrambles to leave the island so the dragon Ryu can be brought to safety. Their flight is complicated by a new threat who wants Ryu for himself. Zoro and Usopp maneuver the ship against a slim rock at the shore while Nami and Apis load Ryu onto a cart, and Luffy and Sanji hold off the Marines to win time for the preparations. In the end the ship hauls the cart away, setting course in search of the elusive Lost Island.
Key Events
The episode centers on the escape itself: positioning the vessel, transferring the ailing dragon to the cart, and buying minutes through combat. Eric, the wind-wielding pursuer, presses the crew, debuting both the Kama Kama no Mi and his Kama Kama no Tsumujikaze technique. Despite the encirclement, the Straw Hats slip free and depart toward Lost Island.
Notes
This installment is anime-original filler rather than an adaptation of a manga chapter. Pandaman makes a cameo aboard the Marine ship. The entry belongs to the early Warship Island filler arc and stays brief, covering only the getaway from the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the plot of this episode?
In this filler episode from the Warship Island Arc, the Straw Hat crew races to escape the island so they can return Apis's dragon Ryu to its nest, all while the Marines and a new threat named Eric try to stop them.
Who is Eric in this episode?
Eric is a wind wielding pursuer who chases the Straw Hats to seize the dragon Ryu, debuting the Kama Kama no Mi Devil Fruit and his Kama Kama no Tsumujikaze technique.
How does the crew get Ryu off Warship Island?
Zoro and Usopp maneuver the ship against the rocky shore while Nami and Apis load the ailing dragon Ryu onto a cart, and Luffy and Sanji hold off the Marines to buy time.
Is this episode based on the One Piece manga?
No, this episode is anime original filler rather than an adaptation of a manga chapter, and it belongs to the early Warship Island filler arc.
Where do the Straw Hats head after escaping Warship Island?
After hauling Ryu's cart away and slipping past the encirclement, the Straw Hats set course in search of the elusive Lost Island.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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