101 : Showdown In A Heat Haze! Ace Vs. The Gall... (VERIFIED × 2025)

Ace eventually confronts Scorpion in the ruins of a deserted town. It is quickly revealed that Scorpion never actually defeated Blackbeard; he only found a way to wound the pirate by luck and used the rumor to bait Ace. Despite Scorpion’s gadgets and determination, he is no match for the (Flame-Flame Fruit). Key Highlights

The episode follows the crew as they continue their grueling trek across the Alabasta desert. The central conflict revolves around , a bounty hunter who claims to have defeated "Blackbeard"—the man Ace is hunting. Scorpion hopes to lure Ace into a fight to claim his high bounty and prove his worth to his two young sons. 101 : Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gall...

While a filler character, Scorpion’s motivation—wanting to be a hero in his children's eyes—adds an emotional layer to the desert trek. Ace eventually confronts Scorpion in the ruins of

The episode provides a great look at Ace's casual dominance. Even against a prepared bounty hunter, he is calm, collected, and immensely powerful. Key Highlights The episode follows the crew as