Summary
The Water 7 Saga, a mainstay in One Piece's success story, remains the most iconic storyline in the series' history. The story follows the first major internal conflict within the Straw Hat Pirates, leading to emotional and heartfelt moments. The Enies Lobby arc revealed Nico Robin's chilling backstory and introduced Luffy's unique Gear abilities, making it a beloved arc.
one piece 4th story, Water 7remains the most iconic storyline despite being one of the earliest in the series. Japanese manga artist and author of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, began working for Shonen Jump Magazine at the age of 17. Since then, he has become one of the most successful manga artists of all time. Oda's manga is currently the best-selling work of literature written by a single person of all time, outselling J.K. Rowling's Batman and Harry Potter comics.
Oda's work is mainly inspired by Akira Toriyama, creator of the legendary Dragon Ball series. Toriyama's anime was popular during Oda's childhood, which inspired him to become a manga artist. Toryiama and Oda are both now icons of anime, providing stories of adventure and epic battles to audiences of all ages.
Over the years, One Piece has given fans many incredible arcs, such as Arlong Park, Punk Hazard, and Wano Country. Each arc contributes to the incredible world-building that has become a staple of the series and develops not only the plot but also the journeys of the characters. However, the Water 7 and Enies Lobby arcs are still the best arcs in the entire series.
One Piece's most iconic saga: Water 7
The Water 7 Saga remains a mainstay in the One Piece success story.
The fourth saga in One Piece follows the conclusion of the Straw Hat Pirates' journey on Skypiea. Saga Water 7 includes the Water 7 and Enies Lobby arcs. In total, the saga includes 15 manga volumes, equivalent to 139 chapters. In the anime, the saga spans 116 episodes. With the Wano Country arc at the top, Water 7 and Enies Lobby are 6th and 7th in length compared to the other arcs. Together, these two parts make the Water 7 story the third longest storyFollowing Wano Country and Dressrosa.
These arcs introduce many key elements of the One Piece universe, including Robin's backstory, Luffy's Gear abilities, new member Franky, and the crew's first internal conflict. However, what makes the series most impactful isn't the amount of additional content and characters. Oda is very good at disguising heartfelt moments and emotional turmoil behind a cheerful, bubbly exterior, and the Water 7 series does it like no other.
Arc Water 7 shows the Straw Hat Pirates' first major internal conflict
One of the defining aspects of the Water 7 series is the split of the Straw Hat crew in the first half of the series.
When the crew arrived at Paradise, in a city called Water 7, also known as the “Capital of Water,” they sought out a shipwright. While Usopp tried his best to repair the Going Merry after each adventure, the journey took a heavy toll on the crew’s beloved ship. Water 7 was known for its world-class shipwrights, so when they told the Straw Hats that their ship was beyond repair, Luffy believed them. However, Usopp was stunned, completely shocked that his captain was willing to leave home like that.
Up until this point in One Piece, Luffy has yet to firmly assert his role as captain of the Straw Hat crew.. Although he had made decisions for the crew in the past, this was the first time a member had disagreed with him so wholeheartedly. Luffy and Usopp voiced their disagreement. Eventually, Usopp abandoned the crew and challenged Luffy to a duel to decide who would keep the Going Merry. Unsurprisingly, the Straw Hat captain won, but he sadly remembered all the precious memories the two had shared.
Luffy's crew showed unexplored aspects of their personalities
The Going Merry's impact on the Straw Hat Pirates is much deeper than fans might believe.
The Straw Hats' first disagreement wasn't just illustrative Luffy's determination as a captain and Usopp's resilient spirit, but it also shows Zoro's undying respect for his captain,“If a captain stops demanding respect, his crew will surely fall apart. Listen! I don't care if you want to act carefree, but if you, who is above me, show weakness, next time, I will be the one to go.” While Luffy is inclined to forgive and forget, Zoro reminds him that his decision could affect the stability of the crew in the future.
If a captain stops demanding respect, his crew will surely fall apart. – Zoro
The first conflict between the members of the Straw Hat Pirates is excellently done. The crew has completed many journeys at this point in the anime, making it the perfect time to capture nostalgic memories such as in the argument between Usopp and Luffy, as well as the Going Merry's farewell. Ultimately, the audience witnesses lesser-known traits of the pirates, including Usopp's affection and stubbornness, Zoro's respect for his captain, and Luffy's authoritative qualities. Ultimately, their argument only brings them closer together as they say goodbye to their home, the Going Merry.
Enies Lobby Arc Introduces Luffy's Gears & Nico Robin's Chilling Backstory
Enies Lobby is one of the most popular arcs in the One Piece series
This arc delves deeper into Nico Robin's backstory, introduces new Straw Hat member Franky, and reveals Luffy's unique Gear abilities. Additionally, the most iconic line in the entire series came from the second half of the Water 7 story. The audience finally learned Robin's backstory. Since Alabasta, Robin has become an enigma to the remaining members. However, when Luffy declared war on the World Government to rescue her, she finally reveals her true nature.
“If I were truly allowed to say my wish for once… I want to live!” – Nico Robin
Nico Robin's heartbreaking cry for help has become one of the most beloved scenes in One Piece history. The World Government has been hunting Robin for her knowledge all her life, but for the first time, a group of friends are willing to join the Buster Call to protect her. In addition to Luffy's heroics, the Enies Lobby arc is the first time he uses his Gear abilities. While fighting powerful members of CP9, Luffy debuts his Gears, taking his fighting skills to a new level.
The Water 7 series, which includes the Water 7 and Enies Lobby arcs, remains the most iconic storyline in One Piece. In Water 7, Oda added an element of mystery to the story, keeping the audience guessing about Robin's true intentions. Furthermore, the retirement of the Going Merry caused a major shakeup in the crew between Usopp and Luffy. Finally, Robin's backstory in Enies Lobby remains one of the most heartbreaking, along with her cry for help. While A piece Featuring some great new stories, including the Egghead arc in the Final Saga, Water 7 is the foundational pillar behind this anime's success story.