The episode centers on the formal introduction of the arc's primary antagonist and a mysterious event regarding the Straw Hat crew's ship.
Enel removes all previous jurisdictional limitations for his priests, effectively opening the entire Upper Yard for a "survival game" involving all factions on the island. Notable Character Debuts OnePiece_Ep_167_ITA.mp4
The crew splits into two groups. The "Exploration Team" (Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Robin) sets out to find the legendary City of Gold, while the "Home Team" (Nami, Usopp, and Chopper) prepares to navigate the ship away from the altar and eventually escape the Upper Yard. The episode centers on the formal introduction of
Enel (also known as Eneru) finally shows himself to his priests at the Upper Yard. He reveals his plans for an impending war between his forces, the Shandia warriors, and the Straw Hat Pirates. He also announces that his massive flying ship, the Ark Maxim , is ready. The "Exploration Team" (Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Robin)