Summary:
The real Inspector Shepherd is thrown into the brig with Zoro and Usopp as Sanji and Luffy race to save them while avoiding detection.
In the Going Merry, Shipwright Mekao looks at the ship with interest while the other marines laugh at the pirate’s stupidity as he returns to their ship, saying there are better ones in the bay to steal. Meanwhile, Luffy and Sanji sneak around the base trying to find the prison where Zoro and Usopp are being held. However, neither of them know where the prison is, so they assume it’s on a suspicious-looking island surrounded by water. Major Sheppard is captured by the Marines and held in the same cell as the Straw Hat crew because Robin stole his uniform earlier and the Marine mistook him for an intruder. Usopp takes the chance to pretend to be their friend and make sure the marines don’t let him out.
Robin is in the library looking for a way out of the base and notices the marines watching her closely. Vice Admiral Jonathan decides that they will have to take the Straw Hats to prison so they can be captured. Later, Shipwright Mekao talks to Usopp in prison and tells him that the repairs he made to the Going Merry were not good enough and that sooner or later the mast will break. He talks about the Straw Hat era on Skypiea, much to Lt. Drake’s annoyance. However, the marines force Mekao to leave after he tells Usopp that he might know who mysteriously repaired the Going Merry in Skypiea.
Meanwhile, Luffy and Sanji attempt to break into the prison, concerned about how deserted the road is. They run down, despite the obvious trap. Luffy discovers that the bars are made of Seastone, while Sanji tries to kick the bars and also discovers that they are virtually unbreakable. However, Sanji takes Usopp’s impact controller, only to discover that it is a voice dialer instead. He tries Usopp’s other pocket just to make it a taste dial. The gas sets off an explosion and the Straw Hat escapes to be lost as he follows Zoro.
Optional Weaknesses: Recap Episode (Partially): A extensive portion of the episode is devoted to recapping beyond events, which would possibly sense repetitive for visitors who’ve already visible the Arlong Park Arc. Limited New Content: Due to the recap layout, the episode offers minimal new content beyond the emotional reunion and Aokiji’s appearance. Overall: One Piece Episode 200 serves a dual purpose. It affords a nostalgic appearance returned for mounted enthusiasts even as offering a compelling advent for newbies. While the recap format would possibly feel much less attractive for some, the episode gives you a touching reunion, foreshadows future demanding situations, and effectively sets the degree for the following chapter in the Straw Hats’ grand adventure.