In the episode "(Dub) 743: Men's Pride! Luffy vs. Fujitora, Head-to-Head!", the Dressrosa arc reaches a high-stakes climax as Monkey D. Luffy refuses to retreat from Admiral Fujitora, signaling a shift in his growth as a pirate. Key Plot Developments
: Fujitora initially finds this insulting, believing Luffy is patronizing his blindness. However, Luffy explains that he respects Fujitora and wants to defeat him on even terms.
: Throughout the battle, Luffy loudly announces his moves (e.g., "Here comes a punch!") before striking. (Dub) 743 : Men's Pride! Luffy vs. Fujitora, He...
: Using his gravity powers, Fujitora levitates the massive amount of rubble from the Dressrosa battlefield into the sky, intending to crush the escaping pirates and gladiators.
Fujitora ultimately overpowers Luffy with a massive gravity wave, sending him crashing into the coastline. Despite this, the episode concludes with the suggestion that their serious battle must be postponed as the Straw Hat allies prepare to help Luffy escape the island. In the episode "(Dub) 743: Men's Pride
: Law and the former Fleet Admiral share a poignant moment discussing Corazon. Sengoku reveals his awareness of Rosinante’s actions but encourages Law to find his own path rather than searching for reasons for Rosinante’s love.
A central theme of this episode is the clash of honor between Luffy and the blind Admiral: Luffy refuses to retreat from Admiral Fujitora, signaling
: Luffy arrives at the eastern port and attacks Fujitora directly, declaring he will no longer run from Admirals. Symbolic Conflict: The "Fair Fight"