Ep 8. Who Is the Victor? Devil Fruit Power Showdown!
- TV14
- December 29, 1999
- 24 min
The episode Who Is the Victor? Devil Fruit Power Showdown! is the eighth episode of the first season of the wildly popular anime series One Piece. The episode begins by showcasing the Straw Hat Pirates as they continue their journey towards the Grand Line. This time, they have arrived at an island where the main attraction is a fighting arena known as the Battle Royale.
Once the crew arrives at the island, they quickly learn that the only way to leave is by winning a fight against the undefeated champion, Buggy the Clown. However, the catch is that Buggy is in possession of a powerful Devil Fruit that allows him to separate his body parts and control them independently. This makes him nearly invincible in battle.
The episode also introduces a new character, Nami, who is a skilled thief and navigator. She has a brief interaction with the Straw Hat Pirates and shows interest in their journey, but she ultimately disappears and leaves them to their battle with Buggy.
The actual fighting match between Luffy and Buggy takes place in the Battle Royale, a massive arena with hundreds of spectators watching from above. The two opponents engage in a brutal battle, with Luffy using his elastic abilities to dodge Buggy's attacks.
Despite being at a disadvantage, Luffy manages to gain the upper hand when he accidentally swallows Buggy's Devil Fruit, giving him control over the clown's separated body parts. The battle becomes chaotic and hilarious as Luffy fights his own body parts, which are under the control of Buggy.
The final moments of the episode feature a climactic showdown where Luffy and Buggy face off against each other in their true forms. The battle is intense and action-packed, with Luffy using all of his strength to defeat his opponent.
The episode ends with the Straw Hat Pirates leaving the island and setting sail towards the next adventure. Who Is the Victor? Devil Fruit Power Showdown! serves as a testament to the show's ability to blend action, humor, and drama in a way that captivates audiences around the world.
