Episode 16

"Protect Kaya! Usopp Pirate Gang Takes Action!" is the 16th episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
As the fight between Luffy and Kuro is very close to an end, the Usopp Pirates and Kaya do their best to avoid Jango.

Long Summary
Usopp Pirate Gang hides Kaya in the forest and decide to fight Jango.The latter chops down all the trees with his pendulum in search of Kaya. Meanwhile, after his right hand was disposed off by Luffy, Kuro uses his Shakushi. One by one the Black Cats start falling, Nami and Luffy watch in disbelieve. In the forest, Usopp's Gang attacks Jango with pepper pan and log. Jango choke slam Tamanegi, Kaya reveals herself just in time to stop him from harming Ninjin and Piman. In return for letting the gang go she will write the will, leaving everything to Kurahadol. Will Zoro or Usopp save Kaya? Will Luffy find a way to counter Shakushi?

Attacks

 * Kuro
 * Nuki Ashi
 * Shakushi

Trivia

 * This is also the first appearance of Pandaman in the anime.