What episode is "The Battle against the Big Tiger! Who is Going to be Captain?!" in One Piece?
"The Battle against the Big Tiger! Who is Going to be Captain?!" is episode 499 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readAce, Sabo, and their comrade face a fierce tiger, training and working together to overcome the threat. Their bond and perseverance are tested in this adventurous episode centered around friendship and courage during the Summit War saga.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersWhile Ace and Sabo are chased by the tiger, they encounter Naguri again. The brothers build a ship for Naguri during their training. The three brothers confront the tiger again, and they are nearly defeated. As Sabo distracts the tiger, Luffy uses his Gum-Gum Rocket technique to shoot Ace at the Tiger, finally defeating it. The three brothers see Naguri off. Meanwhile, Bluejam gives the crew a message to Sabo's father that they have found him.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Battle against the Big Tiger! Who is Going to be Captain?!" canon or filler?
"The Battle against the Big Tiger! Who is Going to be Captain?!" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Battle against the Big Tiger! Who is Going to be Captain?!" part of?
"The Battle against the Big Tiger! Who is Going to be Captain?!" is part of the Punk Hazard 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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