: Unlike Luffy’s typical foes, Usopp knows exactly how Luffy fights, allowing him to briefly hold his own despite the massive power gap. The Burden of Leadership
In One Piece Episode 236, "Luffy vs. Usopp! Collision of Two Men's Pride," the Straw Hat crew faces its most devastating internal rift. While ostensibly a fight over the fate of their broken ship, the , the duel serves as a visceral exploration of leadership, insecurity, and the heavy cost of personal growth. The Catalyst: More Than a Ship
: He integrates Dials from Skypiea, notably using an Impact Dial to absorb and redirect Luffy’s own "Gomu Gomu no Bazooka".