Franky and a freed Robin attempt to fight their way through Marines to reach a getaway ship. Meanwhile, Sogeking (Usopp), Sanji, and Zoro find themselves regrouping at the base of the Tower of Justice after the initial bombardment.
The episode was produced by and aired as part of Season 9. Key Staff: Script: Yoshiyuki Suga Director: Makoto Sonoda Animation Director: Naoki Tate Art Directors: Fumihiro Uchikawa & Miyuki Sato One Piece Episode 304
The episode opens with the devastating impact of the Buster Call, as Navy warships begin to level Enies Lobby. The psychological weight of this destruction is primarily felt through Nico Robin , who is paralyzed by memories of her childhood trauma at Ohara. Franky and a freed Robin attempt to fight
This episode adapts content from the Enies Lobby manga arc written by Eiichiro Oda . Themes & Analysis Episode 304 | One Piece Wiki | Fandom Key Staff: Script: Yoshiyuki Suga Director: Makoto Sonoda
Episode 304 is a pivotal moment in the , marking the first full reveal of Luffy’s Gear Third technique. As the Buster Call begins its assault on the island, the stakes reach a fever pitch for the Straw Hat Pirates. Key Plot Developments
This allows him to expand specific body parts—such as his arm—to the size of a giant, granting him immense destructive power capable of destroying buildings and launching Lucci out of the tower.
The central conflict continues in the first column of the Bridge of Hesitation. Rob Lucci uses a Rankyaku to flood the underground tunnels, threatening the lives of the other Straw Hats and further enraging Luffy. Technical Spotlight: Gear Third