One Piece Episode 62: The First Line of Defense? The Giant Whale Laboon Appears!

Bepo is in a real state, frantic about vanishing food from his ship. Carrot jokingly suggests a 'mole,' which Bepo, bless his heart, takes literally. Chopper, ever the teacher, sees this as a chance for a history lesson on spies. He wants to explain the true meaning of an undercover agent.

Chopper's lesson begins with a dramatic title card. The scene shifts to Law identifying masked figures as CP0, the Celestial Dragons' elite intelligence agency. Usopp mispronounces their name, as he often does when fear takes hold. Law explains these are 'Masked Assassins,' hidden in plain sight.

Chopper recounts the deep cover of Rob Lucci, a seemingly silent shipwright from Water 7. Lucci spoke only through his pigeon, Hattori, for five years, a chilling display of patience. His team's true identities as CP9 agents are revealed, their mission to obtain ancient weapon blueprints finally complete. This led to his brutal confrontation with Luffy at Enies Lobby, where Luffy's sheer will met Lucci's 'Dark Justice.'

Lucci reappears at the Reverie, now a CP0 agent, a promotion after his failure. He wears refined clothes, but his purpose remains cold and absolute. He enforces the will of the Celestial Dragons with a chilling indifference, even during Princess Shirahoshi's attempted kidnapping. His loyal pigeon, Hattori, is still his silent companion.

Chopper poses a quiz, asking for the animal term for a long-term spy. The lesson then illustrates the concept with Stussy, the 'Queen of the Pleasure District.' She moves through the underworld elite with ease, blending in perfectly. Her swift assassination of Du Feld with a Finger Pistol technique secures a critical item, exposing her ruthless efficiency beneath a charming facade.

The recap shifts to the Wano arc, where CP0 agent Guernica intervenes in Luffy's fight with Kaido. Following the Five Elders' direct orders, Guernica sacrifices himself to distract Luffy, allowing Kaido to strike a devastating blow. His stoic acceptance of death underscores the absolute commitment these agents have to their missions, regardless of personal cost.

On Egghead Island, Lucci and Luffy clash once more, an inevitable confrontation despite orders to avoid a Yonko. Lucci unveils his Awakened Leopard form, cloaked in black smoke, meeting Luffy's unpredictable Gear 5. Simultaneously, Zoro and Kaku engage in a fierce sword fight, Kaku also showing his Awakened Giraffe form. The futuristic cityscape becomes a battleground for these old rivalries.

The most shocking betrayal occurs when Stussy turns on her fellow CP0 members. She is revealed to be a clone from MADS, a long-time ally of Dr. Vegapunk. Using a seastone-laced lipstick, she bites and incapacitates both Lucci and Kaku. This reveal shatters expectations, confirming that even within the World Government's ranks, loyalties are layered and deceptive.

With the Seraphim attacking everyone, Lucci and Kaku propose a temporary alliance with Luffy and Zoro. Despite their deep history of conflict, survival dictates they fight together against the government's ultimate weapons. They combine their attacks against S-Hawk and S-Bear, a pragmatic truce born of necessity. Both sides remain wary, knowing this alliance is fleeting.

Back in the forest, Carrot finally shouts the correct quiz answer: 'Mole!' Chopper confirms her guess, tying it back to the agents they've discussed. Bepo then produces a literal mole he caught, realizing the 'spy' stealing food was just a small creature. His blush is endearing, bringing a comedic and grounded end to his initial distress.

In a messy room on Egghead, Lilith and Atlas, two of Vegapunk's satellites, watch a broadcast recapping the events. Lilith casually snacks, remarking on the relentless nature of CP0. Atlas is energized, discussing their ongoing fight for survival. The scene ends with their determined faces, suggesting the struggle is far from over.