Episode 116

"Transforming Into Nami! Bon Kurei's Hard-Hitting Ballet Kenpo" is the 116th episode of the One Piece anime

Short Summary
Though Mr. 2 Bon Kurei discovers Sanji's weakness, Sanji still defeats his opponent after an evenly matched fight. Meanwhile, before Vivi could give the word to blow up the palace, Crocodile appears.

Long Summary
The battle between Mr. 2 and Sanji continues forward, with Sanji appearing to be outmatched after being hoodwinked by Bon Kurei transforming continuously into Nami. eventually with determination Sanji is able to see that Bon Kurei has to become himself to be able to perform his ballet.

Meanwhile at the palace, Vivi is determined to ensure that the palace is blown up, in order to get the attention of the rebels. Chaka has been convinced, and Vivi remembers her time with the crew.

Back within Chopper's care, Usopp is badly hurt and believed to be dying when Chopper admits he hid the Manju bun so that Usopp couldn’t eat it, and now he wants to share half with Usopp. However, this reinvigorates Usopp, who is hungry and determined to fight for the entire Manju bun, wide awake and just fine after the battle, punching Chopper away.

The scene cuts back to a panicking Zoro, angry at Nami for not hiding when he warned her to because Mr. 1 and his partner have determined to kill Nami first because the weakest is easier to beat. Here we learn the story of how Zoro was first faced with Mr. 1 and invited to join Baroque Works, as well as learn about Mr. 1 and his Blade Blade fruit abilities that allow him to turn his entire body into blades.

Anime Notes

 * This is the first episode to use "Hikari e" as the opening. It shows Nico Robin in the intro along with the rest of Straw Hat Pirates, as if she was already a member. She did not join the crew until much later.

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