One: Piece Episode 500
: After nearly being consumed by the flames, Luffy is saved by an unlikely rescuer.
This episode is more than just a flashback; it provides the psychological groundwork for the series' overarching themes: One Piece Episode 500
: The depiction of the Goa Kingdom's nobles sacrificing the poor in the Gray Terminal highlights the series' frequent exploration of government corruption, inequality, and systemic evil. : After nearly being consumed by the flames,

