One Piece Episode 289 📥

Despite the goofy appearance, the episode establishes that Kaku is a beast. His "Rankyaku" (Storm Leg) becomes even more lethal with his new reach, turning his long neck into a whip-like weapon. The Underdog Win: Franky vs. Fukurou

Check out this fan reaction to the episode's most iconic moments: One Piece Episode 289

It starts with a comedic bang when Kaku transforms and immediately breaks through the floor because of his massive, blocky neck. Despite the goofy appearance, the episode establishes that

Episode 289 of , titled "The Red-Hot Solitary Battle! Zoro vs. Kaku," (released during the high-stakes Enies Lobby arc) is a peak example of how the series balances brutal combat with absolute absurdity. The Main Event: Zoro vs. Kaku Fukurou Check out this fan reaction to the

We see the immediate drawback of Gear Third — Luffy shrinks down to a miniature, adorable version of himself for a few minutes, leaving him temporarily defenseless.

He finishes the fight with a massive Coup de Vent , blasting Fukurou straight into the ground and securing a major win for the Straw Hat allies. Chaos Elsewhere