One Piece Episode 289 【PRO →】

We see the immediate drawback of Gear Third — Luffy shrinks down to a miniature, adorable version of himself for a few minutes, leaving him temporarily defenseless.

Despite the goofy appearance, the episode establishes that Kaku is a beast. His "Rankyaku" (Storm Leg) becomes even more lethal with his new reach, turning his long neck into a whip-like weapon. The Underdog Win: Franky vs. Fukurou One Piece Episode 289

This episode delivers the satisfying conclusion to Franky ’s brawl with Fukurou. We see the immediate drawback of Gear Third