The Water 7 Arc is considered one of the best One piece arcs for its approach and dramatic character development. When the Straw Hat Pirates enter Water 7 with the money from their trip to Skypeia, their main goal is to repair their Going Merry ship, which has been heavily damaged over the course of the anime.
However, the consolidated storyline soon fractures into multiple plotlines and details within Water 7, as the crew grapples with conflicts both internal and external. Many of these obstacles and details have a long-term impact on One pieceforeshadowing events in the future and adding to the world-building.
10 The Straw Hats will get an official carpenter
Formerly known as Cutty Flam, Franky is first introduced as a nemesis of the Straw Hats when Usopp is robbed by his minions. Franky then has the nerve to take offense when Sanji, Chopper, Luffy, and Zoro destroy the Franky family’s hideout in retaliation. Franky’s nasty start changes once CP9 arrives on the scene.
With bigger problems and Robin’s apparent betrayal, Franky becomes a major character when his past with Iceberg and his former identity are revealed, showing the depth of his character. Examining his dreams for shipbuilding also hints at his eventual addition to the Straw Hats as his eccentric crew carpenter.
9 Viewers are beginning to truly see the sinister nature of the world government
With a whisper of “CP9”, Robin’s loyalties are forcibly removed from his friends if he wants to protect them. Cipher Pol’s nature and methods are sinister as they are willing to murder an entire pirate crew and harm innocent people if they can get their hands on the plans for the ancient Pluto weapon.
Iceberg’s loyal workers are actually undercover CP9 agents and CP5’s past strategy of framing Tom for attacking Water 7 for interrogation only emphasizes how far the World Government will go to achieve their goals. For the first time, viewers are made aware of the World Government’s insidiousness, which only becomes more apparent.
8 Robin’s backstory gets hints
Water 7 plants implications of Nico Robin’s past and what it has cost him. When she confronts Iceberg as part of CP9, he recognizes her as the only person in the world capable of reading the Poneglyph and attempts to kill her rather than risk the Pluton assembling.
Iceberg is shocked at Robin’s loyalty to the Straw Hats, which points to a deep loneliness on his part. She is also explosive about her past, joking about a traumatic event involving Ohara. Also, the poster of her is of a child’s face and the event related to her happened 20 years earlier, which further stirs up the intrigue.
7 The Gates of Justice is set for the Summit War Arc
After recovering Franky and Pluton’s plans, CP9 departs for Enies Lobby along with Nico Robin. As part of her deal to set the Straw Hats free, she will read the Poneglyph for them, but she will also be sentenced beyond the Gates of Justice, a fate for them. One pieceThe worst criminals who never come out again once they get in.
This will not be the only appearance of the Gates of Justice in history. Forming an impenetrable barrier protecting Marineford, Impel Down, and Enies Lobby, the Gates will be seen again for future story developments involving Portgas D. Ace and his own imprisonment.
6 Going Merry Faces Retirement
The Going Merry has carried the Straw Hat Pirates ever since Usopp’s friend Kaya gave it to her at Syrup Village in East Blue. Over the course of her travels, Merry sustains damage that Usopp has continuously repaired to the best of his ability and Luffy decides to stop at Water 7 to repair her.
However, after arriving at Water 7, Kaku, Galley-La’s carpenter, examines Merry and gives a grim diagnosis: Merry’s keel is irreversibly damaged and cannot be effectively repaired. Her condition triggers Luffy and Usopp’s serious confrontation, as well as Going Merry’s next official replacement with the Thousand Sunny.
5 Significant crew tension between the Straw Hats occurs for the first time
Up to this point, much of the story’s conflict had been external, provided by arc villains appearing for the purpose of the story. Water 7 is the first time the Straw Hats experience internal conflict in the form of Luffy and Usopp arguing before fighting over the fate of the Going Merry once it becomes apparent that she cannot be fixed.
The fight is heartbreaking, with Usopp’s fighting ability being intense rather than comical for once and Luffy doesn’t want to hurt him until he is forced to in order to claim victory. He leads to Usopp’s temporary separation from the crew as he struggles with Merry’s condition and the Straw Hats’ great agony at losing a crewmate.
4 Tom introduces the idea of a benevolent fish-man
Up to this point, the only Fish-Men in the story had been Arlong and his crew, who were the villains responsible for Nami’s tragic past and terrorized her hometown. Tom’s introduction changes this. For the first time, a friendly fishman is shown.
Tom’s only sin is that he designed and built Gol D. Roger’s pirate ship out of his belief in the beauty of a ship, regardless of his master’s intentions. Tom also builds Puffing Tom, the Sea Train, which is one of the most notable features of Water 7. His benevolence and his ingenious creations make Tom’s imprisonment an unfair event.
3 Kokoro’s work history authorizes her to meet and drive the sea train
Kokoro first appears as the stationmaster leading the Straw Hats to Water 7 as they want to upgrade Going Merry. She appears with Ella Chimney’s granddaughter throughout the arc until Franky and Iceberg’s backstory with Tom is shown, detailing that she herself is a former Tom’s Workers employee.
Kokoro’s knowledge of the second Sea Train Rocketman and her driving skills give the Straw Hats and the Franky family another means of transportation with which to follow Robin, Sanji, Usopp, and Franky through Aqua Laguna. Establishing him in the story will also play a role in saving the Straw Hats during the Enies Lobby arc.
two Puffing Tom continues the arc in Enies Lobby
Puffing Tom is the Sea Train designed by Tom the Fish-Man as a way to connect Water 7 to other islands in the Grand Line and revitalize its dying trade and culture. The plan was a success and is one of the main attractions of Water 7 today.
The Sea Train is also a symbol of tragedy. Its creator was imprisoned in chains for a wrongful imprisonment in Enies Lobby from which he would never return. He was also responsible for the accident that maimed Franky, allowing him to fake his death.
1 Animation gets an update
One pieceThe quality of animation has always been colorful and fun to watch. However, as is the case with long-running anime, the fact that the show started in 1999 meant that it would undoubtedly experience a graphics upgrade as technology improved.
Starting with Water 7 Arc, the anime changed from a 4:3 aspect ratio in the original animation to normal HD with a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is much better suited to modern televisions than the original format. previous. The effect is a brighter, sharper appearance that increases immersion in the story and sharpens focus.
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