Summary:
Sogeking talks to Oimo for a while about how he and Kashii came to support the marines and hears a familiar story. Most of the episode is a Little Garden flashback. Sodom, the giant bull, takes severe damage and urges those riding it to flee before it collapses. Back in the fight between Bluen and Luffy, Luffy throws the first punch to start the battle.
Sogeking is too far away for the straw pirates to return to, so he will have to find his own way to get back to the group. Sogeking has doubts about whether or not he should run away. Oimo wakes up crying, Sogeking wants to know why Oimo is crying. Oimo and Kashii were in the pirate crew, but their bosses started having competitions and wouldn’t leave (Little Garden) until they found out which one was better, so the crew returned home without both bosses. After fifty years, Oimo and Kashii returned for their two bosses, but the world government captured them with a lie. They were promised that they would let their bosses go free if they worked for the Enies Lobby for a hundred years and that they would be free and return home to Elbaf. Sogeking tells Oimo the true story that Dorry and Brogy have been fighting in the Little Garden for a hundred years and their rivalry still continues. Both Sodom and Gomorrah rage among the marines, but then Sodom is hit in the heart by a cannon. Sodom collapses and the Marines find no one to ride it. The Straw Hats were able to board Gomorrah before Sodom collapsed and continued to move forward.
Luffy wants Robin back and Blueno explains that Luffy is committing a pretty heinous crime against the world. Luffy begins the fight where he breaks through Bluen’s Tekkai, sees through his Sora and is able to hit him. Luffy expresses how he doesn’t care about world government and that he just wants to get Robin back.
Episode Strengths:
Action Packed and Thrilling: The episode features intense action sequences, showcasing Luffy’s Gear Second technique and the Straw Hats’ determination.
Focus on Luffy’s Strength: This episode highlights Luffy’s impressive strength and leadership as he fights to save Robin.
Humor Injected by Usopp’s Strategy: The Zoro-Usopp situation provides a welcome dose of humor in the midst of a serious conflict.
Cliffhanger ending leaves you wanting more: The ending of the episode effectively builds tension and leaves viewers eager for the next chapter in Water 7.
Weaknesses (optional)
Limited Character Development : Due to the focus on the central conflict, the episode offers minimal character development for characters outside of Luffy and Zoro/Usopp.
Usopp’s Fighting Style: Some viewers might prefer to see Usopp fight in his usual sniper form rather than as a makeshift sword for Zoro.
Overall:
One Piece Episode 270 is a thrilling episode that brings action, humor and a touch of mystery. It shows Luffy’s immense strength, the unwavering bond between the Straw Hats, and the challenges that await them in Water 7. The episode’s conclusion will leave viewers excited to see how the conflict will unfold and who the new emerging threat might be.