What episode is "Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!" in One Piece?
"Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!" is episode 23 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThe story reveals Chef Zeff's past as a fearsome pirate and the challenges his fleet faces, while Luffy and his companions confront complications involving a missing crew member and approaching threats.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersIt is revealed that Chef Zeff was a great pirate known as Red Foot Zeff who sailed in the Grand Line, but lost his leg at some point. Ghin explains the catastrophe the fleet met in Grand Line when they encountered Hawk-Eyes Mihawk, who destroyed all but one of their ships. Krieg feeds his men and is about to begin to attack the Baratie when Mihawk, having followed Krieg and his men, destroys Krieg's ship. Things are more dire when Luffy, Zoro and Usopp learn from Johnny and Yosaku that Nami stole the Going Merry.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!" canon or filler?
"Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!" part of?
"Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!" is part of the Baratie 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
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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
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