Summary:
Luffy, Sanji and Usopp come face to face with trouble deep in the forests of Skypiea. A priest named Satori guards the exit of the forest and the three friends must fight to escape and of course free themselves from the Ordeal of Balls. Meanwhile, Chopper encounters another powerful opponent.
Satori continues to attack Luffy, Sanji, and Usopp in the Ordeal of the Ball. Meanwhile, Usopp was trying to get Little Crow before he got deep into the forest. He tried his new weapon, which was only partially functional, and failed to disconnect the rope. Sanji, seeing Luffy and Usopp, got angry and comically beat them both up. Sanji told Usopp and Luffy that they must temporarily forget about the ship and join forces in defeating Satori. Hearing this, Satori used the impact to attack Sanji.
Aisa is seen running through the Upper Yard and went into a hole in one of the trees and was seen picking up soil. When the girl heard the footsteps of the people, she hid. Chopper is shown trying to retrieve the hammer he dropped after hitting his fingers. When he got the hammer, the skyshark lunged at him, trying to eat him, and Chopper somehow landed on the shark and was thrown back onto the ship, landing right in front of the One Whistle they got from Gan Fall.
Chopper decided to use the whistle, but only as a last resort. Just then, the priest Shura arrives, asking why Chopper is the only victim he has to kill. After this moment, Chopper blew his whistle. Satori continued to fight Luffy and Usopp after Sanji fainted from Satori’s last attack and he overpowered them completely.
Episode Strengths: High Stakes and Desperate Struggle: The episode creates a worrying ecosystem because the Straw Hats face betrayal, seize, and a lethal entice, elevating the stakes for their survival. Focuses on Luffy’s Loyalty and Difficult Choice: The episode delves into Luffy’s person, highlighting his unwavering willpower to guard his crew whilst forcing him to confront a heartbreaking catch 22 situation. Shocking Revelation and Plot Twist: The episode grants a surprising revelation with Nami’s betrayal and the imposter’s true identification, including a layer of complexity to the plot. Cliffhanger Ending Builds Suspense: The episode concludes with a cliffhanger that continues visitors engaged and eager to look Luffy’s selection and the Straw Hats’ subsequent circulate. Weaknesses (Optional): Limited Action Sequences (for a few visitors): The episode prioritizes man or woman interactions and plot development over significant action sequences. Frustration with Nami’s Betrayal (for a few viewers): Nami’s obvious betrayal would possibly experience frustrating for visitors invested within the Straw Hats’ bond. Overall: One Piece Episode 161 is a suspenseful and emotionally charged episode inside the Skypiea Arc. It promises a determined escape attempt, a stunning betrayal, and a hard preference for Luffy. While the episode offers constrained movement sequences and may frustrate viewers with Nami’s betrayal, it effectively builds tension, increases the stakes for the Straw Hats’ survival, and leaves viewers on the edge of their seats for the next chapter of the story.