One Piece Episode 688 -

Episode 688 of One Piece aired in Japan on . It is a central chapter in the massive Dressrosa Arc , focusing on Luffy and Law's ascent toward the palace to confront Doflamingo. Summary of Key Plot Points

: Rebecca, Robin, and Bartolomeo use an "unorthodox" travel method provided by the Tontattas: flying through the air by holding onto stag beetles . One Piece Episode 688

: Common complaints included slow pacing—specifically the amount of time spent on the characters simply running—and the recurring issue of static shots typical of the long-running Dressrosa adaptation. Episode 688 of One Piece aired in Japan on

: While riding his bull, Ucy, Luffy is approached by the Funk Brothers (Bobby and Kelly), who point him toward an underground tunnel shortcut to reach Doflamingo. However, this is revealed as a betrayal to claim Doflamingo’s bounty; Luffy and Law are lured into a dead end flooded with water where Doflamingo himself appears to confront them. One Piece Episode 688