What episode is "Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!" in One Piece?
"Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!" is episode 15 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readAs Zoro and Luffy face off against formidable foes, Usopp takes charge to protect Kaya, while flashbacks reveal the deceptive past of Captain Kuro, adding depth to the ongoing conflict.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersSiam and Buchie (of the Meowban Brothers) face off once again against Zoro, as Luffy and Kuro begin their fight. Usopp orders the Usopp Pirates to run away with Kaya and keep her safe, but Jango goes after them, and Zoro goes after both while carrying Usopp in order to find the way. A flashback reveals that Captain Kuro faked his death by hypnotizing one of his men into claiming to be him, and hypnotizing Captain Morgan to think that he caught him, before becoming Kaya's butler.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!" canon or filler?
"Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!" part of?
"Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!" is part of the Syrup Village 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.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Brook main 
Franky main 
Jimbei main 
Monkey D. Luffy main 
Nami main 
Nico Robin main 
Roronoa Zoro main 
Sanji main 
Tony Tony Chopper main 
Usopp main 
Buggy the Clown supporting 
Dracule Mihawk supporting 
Emporio Ivankov supporting 
Gol D. Roger supporting 
Monkey D. Dragon supporting 
Monkey D. Garp supporting 
Portgas D. Ace supporting 
Rayleigh supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
One Piece: The Movie 2000 
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure 2001 
One Piece: Chopper's Miracle on the Blob Island 2002 
One Piece: Dead End Adventure 2003 
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword 2004 
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island 2005