: The Mini Merry II is used for the first time, providing a nostalgic link to the crew's previous ship.
: After hiding in a tree to escape the beast, they encounter Hildon , a vampiric man who offers them a carriage ride to the mansion of the legendary (and supposedly missing) surgeon, Dr. Hogback . Dub Cast & Credits One Piece (Dub) Episode 339
: The episode successfully establishes the "horror-comedy" tone of the arc, blending genuine tension with the crew's over-the-top reactions to the supernatural. : The Mini Merry II is used for
: Upon landing, the trio is immediately chased by a terrifying three-headed dog, identified as Cerberus . In a classic comedic twist, they discover one of the "dog" heads is actually a sensitive fox head. Dub Cast & Credits : The episode successfully
: The "invisible beast" attacking the Sunny is later revealed to be Absalom , who becomes a primary antagonist for the arc.
: After sharing a meal and revealing his "Revive-Revive" fruit powers, Brook warns the crew of the dangers ahead. He reveals his ability to dash across the ocean’s surface and heads toward the mysterious island alone to handle his own business.
In , titled " One Unnatural Phenomenon After the Next! Disembarking at Thriller Bark! ," the Straw Hat Pirates officially begin their foray into the eerie Thriller Bark Arc . This episode marks the crew’s transition from a casual encounter with the skeleton Brook to facing the gothic horrors of the world's largest pirate ship. Plot Summary