Episode 264

"Operation Disembarkation Commences! The Straw Hat Crew Rushes In!" is the 264th episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
Luffy and the others finally catch up to Sanji, Usopp, and the rest of the Franky Family as they near Enies Lobby. Luffy and Tony Tony Chopper cannot understand that Sogeking is Usopp. Paulie sits down with the group and talks about their plan. Luffy doesn't bother to follow the plan, and slingshots himself beyond the gates before the train stops. It also introduces three more members of CP9 - Fukuro, Jabra, and Kumadori.

Long Summary
The Straw Hats and their allies are about to reach Enies Lobby. Galley-La foreman Paulie sketches the island's terrain and explains that, to save Robin, the crew must reach her before she passes through the Gate of Justice. Because the Straw Hats are the only ones capable of matching the CP9 in combat, the Franky Family and the Galley-La foremen plan to charge in first and open the island's gates to allow the Straw Hats to rush in riding the sea train. As Enies Lobby draws near, the gigantic Gate of Justice appears in the sky behind it. While his crewmates and allies gaze in awe, Luffy ignores the plan and strides past the first of the gates. On the other side of the island, in the Tower of Justice, Spandam and the second half of CP9 await the arrival of Rob Lucci's group and their prisoners.

Anime Notes

 * This is the first episode of the Enies Lobby Arc.