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: In a humorous production choice, the voice actors for the Fake Straw Hats are the original actors for the real crew, just shuffled (e.g., Sanji's VA voices Fake Luffy).

: Sports a more mature look with his signature X-shaped chest scar and mastery over Haki . 517 : The Beginning of The New Chapter! The Str...

: Now has his hair parted on the opposite side, revealing his other eyebrow, and has developed a chronic susceptibility to nosebleeds after his time away. : In a humorous production choice, the voice

: Both feature significantly longer hair and updated wardrobes. : Both feature significantly longer hair and updated

The episode serves as a showcase for the crew's visual and mechanical evolution:

: Zoro is surprisingly the first to arrive at Shakky's bar, followed by others like Sanji, who spent his time on Momoiro Island. Nami and Usopp have the first on-screen reunion at a local tavern, where they quickly showcase their upgraded abilities—Nami with her Weatheria weather balls and Usopp with his new Pop Green weapons.