Ep 242. Cannon Fire Is the Signal! CP9 Goes Into Action!
- TV14
- August 21, 2005
- 23 min
The One Piece season 4 episode 242, titled "Cannon Fire Is the Signal! CP9 Goes Into Action!", starts with the Straw Hat Pirates and their allies continuing their journey to Enies Lobby to rescue their friend Nico Robin. On their way, they encounter a group of Marines who are guarding the gates of the island and preparing to stop any intruders.
The Straw Hats realize that they cannot enter the island by stealth, so they decide to create a diversion. Luffy and his crew, along with their allies, cover themselves in a special oil that makes them invisible to the Marines' heat sensors. They then launch themselves towards the island using a giant slingshot.
Meanwhile, at Marine Headquarters, Spandam and the members of Cipher Pol No. 9 (CP9) are preparing to execute a plan to eliminate all the Straw Hats and their allies. CP9 is a secret organization within the World Government tasked with carrying out covert missions, including assassinations.
CP9 is made up of highly-trained operatives with special abilities, known as "Devil Fruits." In this episode, we see some of CP9's members in action, including Blueno, who has the ability to create doorways that allow him to teleport, and Jabra, who can transform into a wolf-man hybrid.
As the Straw Hats and their allies approach Enies Lobby, the Marines fire their cannons, signaling the start of the battle. CP9 appears on the scene, revealing their true intentions. They plan to eliminate all the intruders and take Nico Robin into custody.
The Straw Hats and their allies engage in battle with the Marines and CP9. The fights are intense, and each member of CP9 shows off their unique abilities. Luffy finds himself facing off against Blueno, while Sanji takes on Jabra. Zoro and Sogeking team up to fight against CP9's chief, Spandam, who has a powerful weapon that allows him to control a group of giant sea creatures.
The battle rages on, with both sides suffering losses. However, the Straw Hats and their allies continue to fight on, driven by their determination to rescue Nico Robin and overcome the World Government's tyranny.
As the episode comes to a close, we see the Straw Hats and their allies facing their toughest challenge yet. The fate of their friend and their mission to take down the World Government hangs in the balance. Will they emerge victorious, or will they suffer a crushing defeat? The answer lies in the upcoming episodes of One Piece.
