Episode 443

"The Strongest Team is Formed! Shake Impel Down to it's Core!" is the 443 episode of the anime adaptation of the manga One Piece.

Statics

 * Air Date: (Funimation DVD:)
 * TV Ranking, Rating:
 * Manga Chapters: 540 p. 15-19 and 541 p. 2-14 and 16

Quick Summary
Luffy, Ivankov and Inazuma encounter an old enemy of Luffy; Crocodile. As Crocodile wants in on the escapecrew, Luffy declines. But Ivankov accepts his offer, telling all of them he knows a weakness of Crocodile. Then, from behind: Jinbei asks Luffy if he could join too, willing to sacrifice himself to rescue Ace. Inazuma opens up their handcuffs with his powers, and the two are out. The five prisoners get up to level 5, using Crocodile's ability. The five prisoners gather the New Kama army (including Mr. 2 Bon Kurei). But, Crocodile, Jinbei and Luffy headed up earlier, already at level four. The three of them attack the Impel Down guards. As the guards are down, Crocodile heads up in the direction of one patricular cell, the one with his former subordinate: Mr. 1. Meanwhile, Ace is already on the Marine warship, being transferred to his execution ground. Also, Buggy and Mr. 3 are hiding at level 2.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Crocodile
 * Monkey D. Luffy
 * Inazuma
 * Emporio Ivankov
 * Vivi (flasback)
 * Jinbei
 * Shiryuu
 * Hanyabal
 * Sadi-chan
 * Saldeath
 * Mr. 2 Bon Kurei
 * Portgas D. Ace
 * Magellan
 * Domino
 * Buggy
 * Mr. 3
 * Mr. 1

Anime and Manga Differences
Buggy and Mr. 3 are hiding for a group of Manticores, which is a filler part.

Mr. 2 Bon Kurei kicked two wolves on accident being drugged by Emporio Tension Hormone.

It is partially seen how Crocodile changes from outfit, as his shoes are laced by the Emporio Ivankov's Dancers.

Trivia

 * The top three of Baroque Works, (Mr. 1, Mr. 2 Bon Kurei and Mr. 3) plus Crocodile are part of the escape crew. Which is strange, as seen in the past, these were all enemies of Luffy in the past.