Luffy takes on the fight personally, fulfilling a promise to the dragon Ryu. He eventually defeats Eric by knocking him off the ship as they approach the Grand Line.
Concludes the anime-only Warship Island story, including the final defeat of the antagonist Eric. One Piece Episode 61
The crew reaches the massive Red Line continent. They must navigate the Going Merry up the dangerous currents of Reverse Mountain , which is the only way to enter the Grand Line from the East Blue. Luffy takes on the fight personally, fulfilling a
The episode ends with the crew successfully making it over the peak and descending into the Grand Line, where they are immediately greeted by the sight of a massive wall—which turns out to be the whale, Laboon . 2. Canon vs. Filler Status The crew reaches the massive Red Line continent