What episode is "Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!" in One Piece?
"Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!" is episode 101 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readAce battles a bounty hunter who falsely claims victory over Blackbeard, leading to revelations that influence their next steps as they continue their pursuit of key enemies.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAce fights against a bounty hunter, who claims to have defeated Blackbeard, although this was a lie to lure Ace out and challenge him in order to inspire his children to follow their dreams. Ace finds out that Blackbeard isn't in Alabasta after all, and leaves the group to continue looking for him. He leaves Luffy a mysterious piece of paper, explaining that it will let them meet again.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!" canon or filler?
"Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!" part of?
"Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!" is part of the Alabasta Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
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