One Piece Episode 123: That Looks Croc-ish! Luffy, Run to the Royal Tomb!

Canon/HIGH

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midoriya_mighty

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Crocodile turning that door into sand just by touching it makes him feel like a monster and that bomb countdown is stressing me out

sailor_iron_mouse

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I cannot believe Robin can actually read those ancient stones and the look on the kings face when she was threatening him was so intense

yaerveth

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Water Luffy is the most ridiculous power up and it was so funny to see him leaking from his arm holes while chasing Crocodile

Episode Context

Urgency defines every frame of this episode as the Alabasta saga hurtles toward its breaking point. Luffy is on the move, racing against time and Crocodile's machinations, while the stakes couldn't be higher for the entire kingdom. The episode thrives on tension and momentum, expect a relentless pace that keeps shifting between strategic maneuvering and raw determination. Nico Robin's enigmatic presence adds layers of intrigue, and Crocodile continues to command the screen as one of the series' most calculating antagonists. Themes of trust, betrayal, and the corrupting weight of power run through every exchange. This is a connective episode that bridges major confrontations, but it never feels like filler, the suspense is earned, the character dynamics are sharp, and the sense of impending collision is palpable throughout.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateAug 25, 2002

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