The pressure release causes Luffy to temporarily shrink to a miniature size after use, leaving him vulnerable for a short period. Production Details
The episode was produced by and aired as part of Season 9. Key Staff: Script: Yoshiyuki Suga Director: Makoto Sonoda Animation Director: Naoki Tate Art Directors: Fumihiro Uchikawa & Miyuki Sato
Known as Hone Fuusen (Bone Balloon), Luffy bites his thumb and blows air directly into his bones.
The episode opens with the devastating impact of the Buster Call, as Navy warships begin to level Enies Lobby. The psychological weight of this destruction is primarily felt through Nico Robin , who is paralyzed by memories of her childhood trauma at Ohara.
Episode 304 is a pivotal moment in the , marking the first full reveal of Luffy’s Gear Third technique. As the Buster Call begins its assault on the island, the stakes reach a fever pitch for the Straw Hat Pirates. Key Plot Developments
Analysis of One Piece Episode 304: "If I Can't Win, I Can't Protect Anyone! Gear Third Activates" Episode Overview
Franky and a freed Robin attempt to fight their way through Marines to reach a getaway ship. Meanwhile, Sogeking (Usopp), Sanji, and Zoro find themselves regrouping at the base of the Tower of Justice after the initial bombardment.
This allows him to expand specific body parts—such as his arm—to the size of a giant, granting him immense destructive power capable of destroying buildings and launching Lucci out of the tower.