One Piece

Mothers are Strong! Zoro's Hectic Household Chores!

Episode 318 Canon Thriller Bark Arc 24 min

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Zoro searches for a new sword while unexpectedly becoming involved with a local foster family, leading to personal challenges that test his pride and sense of responsibility.

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As the others look for supplies, Zoro strolls the city in search of a replacement katana despite lacking money to afford a new sword. There, he is picked up by Michael and Hoichael, two idle boys from the backstreets he met while Garp was in Water Seven. The two attempt to help him find a sword shop while calling him their "big brother" to his dismay before meeting their foster-mother who takes him to their home to help in the chores. Eventually, after forced to wear a tight-fitting shirt, Zoro manages to escape but attempts to hide from his crew out of pride. Eventually, Zoro is found by Hoichael and learns the foster mother and her "children" have been abducted by a loan shark he saw attempting to collect interest from a fulfilled debt. After Zoro rescues the family, the foster mother allows him to return to "his family" before chasing after him to give him back his shirt.

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What episode is "Mothers are Strong! Zoro's Hectic Household Chores!" in One Piece?

"Mothers are Strong! Zoro's Hectic Household Chores!" is episode 318 of One Piece.

Is "Mothers are Strong! Zoro's Hectic Household Chores!" canon or filler?

"Mothers are Strong! Zoro's Hectic Household Chores!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Mothers are Strong! Zoro's Hectic Household Chores!" part of?

"Mothers are Strong! Zoro's Hectic Household Chores!" is part of the Thriller Bark Arc.

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