They use to rapidly inflate an Octopus Balloon , allowing the ship to float over the fortress walls.
Episode 206 of One Piece , titled , serves as the grand finale of the G-8 Arc . It is widely celebrated by fans as one of the best filler episodes in anime history due to its clever writing and high-stakes tactical escape. Plot Summary: The "Checkmate" Escape One Piece Episode 206
: Although officially filler (not in the original manga), it is often recommended to viewers because it seamlessly bridges the gap between Skypiea and the following arc, even referencing a canon mystery regarding who repaired the Going Merry. They use to rapidly inflate an Octopus Balloon
The arrogant Marine investigator who inadvertently aids the pirates' escape. Plot Summary: The "Checkmate" Escape : Although officially
: While Jonathan orders a "warning shot," the bumbling Special Inspector Shepherd accidentally sabotages his own side by destroying a Marine cannon while trying to shoot the balloon himself.
The head cook and Jonathan’s wife, who punches Shepherd for threatening to decommission the base. Production & Legacy
The episode picks up with the trapped in the G-8 Marine base's inner harbor.