Episode 287

"Even if I Die, I Won't Kick You! Sanji's Manly Chivalry" is the 287th episode of the anime adaptation of the manga One Piece, and takes place during the Enies Lobby arc. It originally aired in Japan on November 26, 2006.

Statics

 * Air Date: 2006-11-26 (Funimation DVD:)
 * Opening: Crazy Rainbow (8th Opening)
 * TV Ranking, Rating: 8.1 Rank: 6
 * Manga Chapters: 402 p.8-19 and 403 p.1-15
 * Funimation Title:

Short Summary
Nami barely escapes from Kumadori, stealing his key in the process. Kaku utilizes his new body to cut the Tower of Justice in half, and Sanji attempts to get the key from Kalifa.

In-Depth Summary
After Kaku utilizes his new body to cut the Tower of Justice in half, Sogeking and Zoro realise that they have been handcuffed together, now having to face both Kaku and Jyabura together, with a huge disadvantage. As Chopper finds the two of them running away from the wolf and giraffe, he is told to look for the number 2 key, the key to unlock their cuffs.

Nami escapes Kumadori within an inch of her life, stealing his key in the process, through Chopper's intervention, as Chopper finds the two fighting, on his search for the number 2 key.

Sanji attempts to get the key Kalifa away from her, but cannot bear the thought of hurting a woman. Blows are exchanged, but each time Sanji merely pulls back at the last second, so as not to hurt Kalifa. Finally, Kalifa bores of this, and uses her newly acquired powers on Sanji, rendering him helpless. As Nami and Chopper talk about how to get Zoro and Sogeking free, a deformed Sanji is thrown through the ceiling into their room.

As Nami berates him for losing, Sanji tearfully explains that even if he were to die in the process, he would never raise his foot to a woman. Pitying Sanji for having this weakness exploited, Nami vows to defeat Kalifa.