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: Fans often recommend not skipping these episodes (68 and 69) because they provide essential backstory for Koby’s transformation into a capable Marine.

In the context of the One Piece manga, is a significant milestone that introduces several foundational concepts and characters to the series lore. Key Lore & Debuts Page 69

: This chapter marks the first mention of the Three Great Powers ( One Piece Wiki ), the global balance of power maintained by the Marines, the Seven Warlords of the Sea (Shichibukai), and the Four Emperors (Yonko). : Fans often recommend not skipping these episodes