Sitting deep in the Alabasta arc, this episode follows the crew's encounter with Banana Gators and the mysterious Mr. Prince gambit, escalating from captivity toward a critical turning point. It serves as the bridge between Crocodile's trap and the Straw Hats' push toward Alubarna, where the arc's defining confrontations await. The resourcefulness on display here directly sets up the crew's readiness for the larger battles ahead against Baroque Works.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateApr 28, 2002

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