The narrative then shifts to a series of flashbacks detailing Sabo’s life after his ship was destroyed by a Celestial Dragon. It is revealed that:

Sabo spent years training under the Revolutionary Army, specifically learning "Fish-Man Karate" from Hack and combat skills from Dragon himself.

The English dub for this episode is available on platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation .

The episode begins in the aftermath of the battle for Dressrosa, with the battle-weary Straw Hat Pirates and their allies resting at Kyros’s house. Sabo arrives to visit the sleeping Luffy and takes the opportunity to share his history with those still awake, primarily Nico Robin, Franky, and Zoro.

Sabo, Monkey D. Luffy, Nico Robin, Koala, Hack, and Monkey D. Dragon. III. Plot Summary

Sabo only regained his memories ten years later upon seeing a news report of Ace’s death at the Battle of Marineford. The shock of the name "Ace" broke the mental block, leading to an emotional breakdown as his past rushed back to him. IV. Key Themes and Significance

, titled "The Birth of the Legend! The Adventures of the Revolutionary Warrior Sabo!" , serves as a pivotal emotional and narrative bridge in the Dressrosa Arc . While much of the arc focuses on the high-stakes battle against Donquixote Doflamingo, this episode pauses to provide essential backstory for Sabo, the long-lost "sworn brother" of Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace. II. Episode Overview Original Air Date (Japan): April 17, 2016

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