: This interaction leads Fujitora to realize Luffy’s genuine kindness, eventually wishing he hadn't blinded himself so he could see the face of the young pirate. Battle Outcome
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 (Dub) 743 : Men's Pride! Luffy vs. Fujitora, He...
: Throughout the battle, Luffy loudly announces his moves (e.g., "Here comes a punch!") before striking. : This interaction leads Fujitora to realize Luffy’s
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. Fujitora, Head-to-Head
: 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 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.
A central theme of this episode is the clash of honor between Luffy and the blind Admiral: