The first team to throw the opposing "ball" into the giant goal ring wins. The "Balls": Straw Hats: Sanji ( Zoro refused, so Sanji took the role). Foxy Pirates: Hamburg (the leader of the Groggy Monsters). ⚔️ The Match: Zoro & Sanji vs. The Groggy Monsters
Sanji and Zoro are beaten nearly to unconsciousness. Their refusal to work together makes them easy targets for the Groggy Monsters' brutal "Groggy Attack". The first team to throw the opposing "ball"
The Foxy Pirates' team, known as the , consists of three massive fighters: Hamburg , Pickles , and Big Pan . ⚔️ The Match: Zoro & Sanji vs
It highlights the extreme rivalry between Zoro and Sanji , showing that only the threat of losing a crewmate ( Chopper ) can force them to put aside their egos. The Foxy Pirates' team, known as the ,
While often considered "filler-like" by fans, this episode establishes the high-pressure, unfair environment of the Long Ring Long Land Arc .