This recut for the Fish-Man Island Saga gathers donors for Sanji's transfusion and reunites the Straw Hats before a royal invitation to Ryugu Palace, while in the deep the Gyro Pirates fall to Hody Jones single-handedly.
Summary
Having secured blood donors for Sanji, Luffy's group makes a short stop at the Mermaid Cafe and Pappag's Criminal shop. There they cross paths again with Brook and Nami and receive an invitation to Ryugu Palace from King Neptune. Far below, the Gyro Pirates try to flee the New Fish-Man Pirates but are crushed without help by Hody Jones.
Key Events
The donors found for Sanji allow his recovery to proceed. The crew reconnects with Brook and Nami at the cafe and shop, and Neptune extends his palace invitation. Hody Jones demonstrates his strength by defeating the Gyro Pirates on his own, establishing the menace driving the saga forward.
Notes
This is the seventh installment of the Special Edited Version covering the Fish-Man Island arc, condensing the original Episode 529 and Episode 530 into a single recut. It opens with the We Go! Straw Hat Pirates version and closes with the Sailing ending theme. Rated 2.7.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to the Gyro Pirates in this episode?
The Gyro Pirates try to flee the New Fish-Man Pirates but are crushed single-handedly by Hody Jones.
Which original episodes does this Special Edited Version installment condense?
This seventh installment of the Special Edited Version condenses the original Episode 529 and Episode 530 of the Fish-Man Island arc into a single recut.
Who invites the Straw Hats to Ryugu Palace in this episode?
King Neptune extends the invitation to Ryugu Palace after Luffy's group reconnects with Brook and Nami.
Where do Luffy's group stop before receiving the palace invitation?
Luffy's group makes a short stop at the Mermaid Cafe and Pappag's Criminal shop before crossing paths with Brook and Nami.
Why do the Straw Hats need blood donors in this episode?
The crew secures blood donors so Sanji's transfusion can proceed and his recovery can continue.
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