(dub) 161 : The Ordeal Of Spheres! Desperate St... (2027)

Frustrated by the lack of progress and Usopp's failed attempts to reclaim their small boat, the Crow, Sanji forces Luffy and Usopp to stop their individual efforts and attack in unison. However, even this coordination is initially thwarted when Satori blasts Sanji, leaving him temporarily unconscious. Chopper’s Isolation at the Altar

The primary conflict unfolds in the "Ordeal of Spheres" (or Ordeal of Balls in the Japanese original), where Luffy, Sanji, and Usopp find themselves trapped in a forest filled with unpredictable surprise clouds.

While the main trio is occupied, remains alone on the Going Merry, which has been moved to the sacrificial altar. (Dub) 161 : The Ordeal of Spheres! Desperate St...

In , titled " The Ordeal of Spheres! Desperate Struggle in the Lost Forest! ," the Straw Hat crew faces the punishing reality of Eneru's "Sacrificial Altar" judgment. While the crew is split between those on the Going Merry and those navigating the Upper Yard's trials, the episode focuses heavily on the grueling combat against Priest Satori and the looming threat to Chopper. The Ordeal of Spheres: Luffy , Sanji , and Usopp vs. Satori

The forest is littered with floating spheres that release random hazards, ranging from explosions and snakes to harmless flowers. This chaotic environment forces the trio into a defensive position, struggling to find a rhythm. Frustrated by the lack of progress and Usopp's

The Straw Hats struggle against Satori's "Mantra" (now known as Observation Haki), which allows him to predict every physical move they make. This makes conventional combat nearly impossible, as he effortlessly dodges their attacks while countering with powerful Impact Dials.

Chopper is suddenly confronted by another priest, Shura , who arrives atop his giant fire-breathing bird, Fuza. While the main trio is occupied, remains alone

Realizing he is completely outmatched and that the ship is in danger, Chopper is forced to use the special whistle given to them by Gan Fall (the Sky Knight) to call for emergency aid. Historical and Thematic Significance