Nami finds herself on , a small sky island inhabited by elderly weather professors.
Fans speculate this is where Nami will eventually gain massive power upgrades by mastering advanced weather manipulation technology. One Piece 453 Sub EspaГ±ol
After a brief stint acting like a "polite gentleman" due to drinking tea instead of cola, Franky reverts to his wild self to defeat a pack of cyborg animals equipped with lasers. Nami finds herself on , a small sky
Although she is eager to return to Sabaody, the slow movement of the sky island forces her to stay and learn for a while. 🤖 Franky in Karakuri: The Land of Future Past Although she is eager to return to Sabaody,
While some viewers consider episodes 453–456 "stalling" because they shift focus away from Luffy's rescue mission, they are vital for understanding the crew's eventual return. In the manga, these events were only briefly shown as cover stories; the anime expands on them to show the that will shape the Straw Hats' new abilities.