This episode is a fan favorite for its "glow-up" reveals. Social media platforms like Reddit and YouTube are filled with "reaction" posts where viewers celebrate the crew's new designs and increased power levels.
Sentomaru and the Marines, accompanied by Pacifistas, descend upon the fake crew's gathering, leading to the exposure of the imposters and setting the stage for Luffy's first post-time-skip battle. Community Impact One Piece Episode 520
, titled "Massive Gathering! The Threat of the Fake Straw Hats," is a pivotal moment in the series as it continues the "Return to Sabaody" arc after the two-year time skip . Key Episode Highlights This episode is a fan favorite for its "glow-up" reveals
A disguised Luffy accidentally bumps into the Fake Straw Hat crew in Grove #46. Unaware of who they truly are, he eventually uses Observation Haki to easily dodge their attacks. Community Impact , titled "Massive Gathering
Soul King Brook performs his farewell concert at Sabaody, publicly announcing that "Straw Hat Luffy is alive" before making a dramatic escape on a flying fish.
Chopper, Usopp, Nami, and Robin finally reunite at the Thousand Sunny . Chopper and Usopp are particularly stunned by Franky’s massive new cyborg body and upgraded weaponry .