Summary:
On their way to the “Palace of the Sea God”, Robin’s group encounters a smitten Zoro. Zoro seems to want to fight, so Luffy urges the others to continue without him. They arrest the boy they believed stole their memories. However, it turns out that the seahorse was actually stealing their memories. Zoro returns, still enthralled, but Luffy is nowhere to be seen.
Long summary
The Straw Hats travel through the forest to find the Palace of the Sea God. Usopp and Chopper are being chased by a snake. After losing the snake, it becomes separated from the others. They also run into Zoro, who awkwardly ignores them. However, when Zoro finally sees Luffy, he attacks Luffy with his swords. The Straw Hats believe that Zoro has been hypnotized.
Luffy tells the others to go ahead to the temple while he stays behind to fight Zoro. Zoro defeats Luffy with the Oni Giri move. Meanwhile, on the way to the palace, Nami tells the Straw Hats that Luffy and Robin are lying to them and that they should go home. However, the Straw Hats decide to stay with Robin, leaving Nami behind. However, Nami decides to follow the Straw Hats and get her gold back. Back in the forest, Zoro and Luffy continue to engage in combat.
Upon arriving at the palace, Robin explains that there is a legendary monster that would feed on the memories of others to survive, and that the monster resided on the island. Nami and Usopp try to get to the Straw Hats, but are approached by a masked boy. Sanji leaps into the air and kicks the boy, causing the seahorse’s horn to release the Straw Hats’ memories and also play a sound. Because the boy was briefly unconscious by the kick, he lost his memories. Confused about where he is, the boy runs away.
Robin explains that the real thief was the seahorse’s horn. He tries to escape but is caught by Sanji. Sanji beats the seahorse until he coughs up the memories of the Straw Hats. After regaining their memories, they wondered if Zoro had regained his memories. Zoro approaches them and Sanji is ready to fight him. Seahorse communicates through Chopper that he had one last chance.
Additional Notes:
The episode functions a few humorous moments, mainly in Luffy’s initial tries to reason with Zoro.
The animation excellent stays high, with unique person designs and dynamic fight choreography.
The soundtrack complements the action, constructing anxiety and conveying the emotional turmoil of the scenario.
One Piece Episode 223 is a should-watch for fanatics of the collection. It delivers a unique and suspenseful revel in that highlights the strength of the Straw Hats’ bond and units the stage for a interesting continuation of the Water Seven arc.