Summary:
Threatened by the Shura priest, Chopper whistles for Gan Fall to come, but before he can arrive, the Shura priest attacks Chopper and begins destroying the Going Merry with fire coming from his spear. Meanwhile, Zoro, Nami, and Robin continue to explore the forest.
Gan Fall brought Pagaya and Conis to his home to protect them since Enel’s mantra cannot reach his home. Gan Fall further suggests that it is possible that Luffy and his friends are people known as pirates in the Blue Sea. He tells them that Luffy and his friends are probably outlaws and how that differs from Conis and her father in the present. He reiterated that they were also at war with the Shandia and was working on a peace treaty before Enel took his divine seat. Gan Fall recounts how the war will end when he hears the beautiful music resonating that initially led to the start of the war.
Pierre heard a whistle go off and Gan Fall immediately went to Chopper’s aid. Shura and Fuza have already launched an attack on the Going Merry. Chopper is easily overpowered by Shura and Fuza. Nami continues to fall into danger of being attacked by sky sharks, and Zoro and Robin keep rescuing her. Shura continues to attack Chopper and is angry that Chopper doesn’t even want to die, let his friends get hurt or destroy the ship, but Chopper is too weak to fight. Shura went on to tell Chopper that since some of the people sacrificed escaped, he must die in their place and his death will weigh on them as they realize their mistakes. Just as he was about to kill Chopper, Gan Fall arrived and started fighting Shura.
Luffy regained consciousness after Satori’s attack and Satori is about to launch another powerful attack on him.
Weaknesses (Optional): Limited Character Development Beyond Chopper (for a few viewers): The episode more often than not makes a speciality of Chopper’s fight, leaving minimum room for individual improvement for different characters. Potential Predictability of Chopper’s Defeat (for some viewers): Due to the trope of protagonists going through stronger combatants, Chopper’s eventual defeat may experience predictable for some visitors. Overall: One Piece Episode 162 is a suspenseful and movement-packed episode in the Skypiea Arc. It provides a exciting combat series, highlights Chopper’s improvement, and introduces a brand new electricity dynamic with the concept of Mantra. While the episode would possibly provide restrained development for other characters and some predictability for seasoned anime visitors, it efficaciously builds suspense and leaves visitors keen to see how the Straw Hats will conquer the challenges beforehand.