Reviewers from Ace Guru highlighted the "creepy atmosphere" of Pica’s entrance and the depressing nature of Cavendish’s transformation.
Outside the Toy House , Franky remains locked in a brutal battle against the Marines and Senor Pink. Despite being shot by a cannon, Franky's "hard-boiled" spirit keeps him fighting in a duel that serves as comedic relief amid the palace's tension. One Piece (Dub) Episode 669
As Luffy, Zoro, and Viola (Violet) advance through the Royal Palace, they are intercepted by Pica , one of the three top executives of the Donquixote Family. Having eaten the Stone-Stone Fruit (Ishi Ishi no Mi) , Pica merges with the palace walls, transforming into a colossal stone entity that can reshape the building at will. Reviewers from Ace Guru highlighted the "creepy atmosphere"
The episode received praise for the animation during the Luffy vs. Pica segments, though some reviewers noted that the pacing felt slow due to the comedic Franky scenes. As Luffy, Zoro, and Viola (Violet) advance through
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In the underground trading port, Cavendish is defeated and subsequently turned into a toy by Sugar using her Hobby-Hobby Fruit . This highlights the tragic reality that once someone becomes a toy, they are erased from the memories of their loved ones.
Robin, Usopp, and the Tontatta tribe infiltrate the executive's tower. Leo prepares the Tatababasco , an extremely spicy grape they intend to use to knock Sugar unconscious and break her curse. Critical Reception