Summary:
Luffy refuses to believe that Galley-La can’t fix the Going Merry. The two soon realize that not only is Usopp now missing, but that the two briefcases that were returned to them are empty! Nami decides to head to Franky House and finds Usopp on the way in a pitiable state. Heading back to the ship for help, Usopp goes to Franky House alone.
The episode opens with Sanji and Chopper sailing back to the merry after failing to find Robin. Sanji asks if Robin coming back has something to do with what Aokiji told them about Robin. He agrees that if he is okay, he will eventually appear in the Going Merry.
The episode shifts to Luffy and Nami discovering that Merry is beyond repair. Luffy and Nami refuse to accept this, but are informed that the ship’s “keel” was damaged beyond repair. (The keel is the bottom part of the ship; it holds the ship together and is basically its backbone.) Luffy and Nami ask if they could build an exact replica, but the carpenters say it’s impossible due to differences in the type of wood and material. across the islands. They’re going to need a whole new ship.
Government officials show up to talk to Iceberg while Nami and Luffy hide. While carrying the suitcases, Luffy realizes that two are lighter. They open them and see that 200 million beri is gone. Luffy vows to find the money and runs off in an unknown direction. Meanwhile, Nami asks where Franky’s hideout is and heads in that direction.
One way to Franky’s hideout, Nami finds Usopp. He appears to have been beaten and left on the pavement. He cries that he’s the one responsible for letting the money slip away and fears he’ll face the crew after screwing it up. Nami tells him that the shelter isn’t far and tells him to stay put. He must first return the money to Merry before Usopp can get help. The scene cuts to the Franky family celebrating such a great heist. As they celebrate, the door explodes and behind it is Usopp with a sling shot.
Although Nami used to be a thief who stole from pirates, she says, “Franky Family, you’re the worst for stealing from pirates!”
One Piece Episode 233 is a pivotal episode in the Water 7 arc. It introduces a complex emotional struggle concerning the Going Merry, flowers the seeds of a kidnapping thriller, and hints at a capability rift inside the Straw Hats. While the episode might lack motion and go away viewers with unanswered questions, it correctly sets the level for a dramatic and emotionally charged arc.