(dub) Episode 673 | One Piece

A critical revelation occurs as the Tontatta tribe, specifically Leo, shares the truth behind the one-legged Toy Soldier.

: Episode 673 functions as a deep dive into how identity and history can be manipulated. The contrast between Kyros’s legendary past and his current, helpless form as a toy serves as a microcosm for the entire island of Dressrosa—a "heavenly" facade built on a foundation of forgotten suffering. One Piece (Dub) Episode 673

: The episode confirms that the simple toy soldier is actually Kyros , the legendary gladiator of the Corrida Colosseum who fought 3,000 matches without ever receiving a single wound from an opponent. A critical revelation occurs as the Tontatta tribe,

: The episode's namesake, Gladius, demonstrates the devastating power of the Pam-Pam Fruit (the Rupture-Rupture Fruit). He intercepts Thunder Soldier and the dwarves, nearly executing them before Luffy intervenes with a Jet Stamp . : The episode confirms that the simple toy

: Despite a coordinated effort by Nico Robin and the Tontattas to poison Sugar with a specialized spice, the plan backfires.

The primary tension of the episode revolves around the infiltration of the Royal Palace by Monkey D. Luffy, Viola, and the one-legged Thunder Soldier.

: This encounter highlights the extreme danger of Doflamingo's officers. Viola is forced to pull Luffy away, emphasizing that even the Straw Hat captain cannot afford a reckless, drawn-out battle if they are to reach the Suit Chamber in time. II. The Identity of the Legendary Gladiator