Adapts the beginning of the Reverse Mountain Arc from the manga. Fans often advise new viewers to watch at least the second half of this episode, as it contains essential plot progression for the main series. 3. Critical Reception
After leaving Warship Island, the Straw Hat crew is confronted by Eric the Whirlwind, who attempts to steal the "Dragonite" (fossilized dragon bones) from the Sennenryu.
The crew reaches the massive Red Line continent. They must navigate the Going Merry up the dangerous currents of Reverse Mountain , which is the only way to enter the Grand Line from the East Blue.
Luffy takes on the fight personally, fulfilling a promise to the dragon Ryu. He eventually defeats Eric by knocking him off the ship as they approach the Grand Line.
This episode is unique because it is split between filler and manga-canon content:
