Summary:
Wyper pulls out Shura and tells Shandia his goal. Enel talks about how many people will be alive by the end of Survival and says that only 5 of all 81 will be left standing.
Aboard the Going Merry, Gan Fall begins to explain Sky Warfare to Sanji, Nami, and Usopp. He demonstrated this by having Sanji hit the Impact dial with a large hammer to no avail. Gan Fall tells Sanji to press the tip of the dial, causing the shell to explode. Gan Fall went on to explain how some of the other dials are used for warfare. When Gan Fall asked them about the Mantra, he told them that it was difficult to explain, however he was able to explain some of the basics and told them what the hearing abilities of the priests and Enel were.
Enel is seen in his shrine, counting the total number of people in his survival game at 81. He asks one of his advisors to predict the number of people left in three hours, and the man says that he underestimates the strength of the people in the battle. Enel predicts that five people will remain after three hours.
The Shandia warriors reached the Upper Yard Forest and found themselves trapped in Shura’s Ordeal of String. Just as Shura was explaining to the warriors how they got tangled up, he sensed Wyper’s presence and the two began a battle. Just as Shura launched her attack, Wyper dropped his weapon and shield to hit Shura. After withstanding the attack to lure Shura in, he defeats Shura with Reject Dial. Enel’s comment implies that Shura was defeated as a result of underestimating Sky Weapons. Meanwhile, the Divine soldiers were also mobilized by Yama.
Making his way through the forest, Luffy was attacked by a Divine Soldier, whom he easily defeated. He then encountered Wyper, who decided to eliminate Luffy because he refused to leave the Island. Both then prepare for a duel.
Weaknesses (Optional): Limited Character Development Beyond Wiper and Luffy (for some viewers): The episode broadly speaking focuses on Wiper’s development and Luffy’s management function, leaving minimal room for person development for different characters. Graphic Imagery (for some visitors): The episode capabilities a few image imagery of characters being entangled and injured via the electrified strings, which is probably demanding for a few viewers. Overall: One Piece Episode 169 is a suspenseful and movement-packed episode in the Skypiea Arc. It can provide a desperate war for survival, a surprising betrayal, and a deeper inspect a key character’s motivations. While the episode may offer restrained development for positive characters and potentially disturbing imagery for some, it correctly builds anxiety, increases the stakes, and leaves viewers eager to look the next bankruptcy of the conflict for Skypiea.