Luffy refuses to fight back initially, recognizing Bellamy as a friend, yet he is forced to act to stop Bellamy from destroying himself.
The episode includes a flashback of a younger Bellamy seeing Luffy's giant silhouette in the clouds at the end of the Skypiea arc, emphasizing how Bellamy has been obsessed with Luffy's greatness. one piece episode 720
Episode 720 marks a critical narrative turning point in the Dressrosa Arc. It shifts the focus from the chaotic general battle to a deeply personal conflict involving the legacy of the late Edward Newgate (Whitebeard). The episode introduces a new narrative element—Weevil, the self-proclaimed son of Whitebeard—and sets up a high-stakes confrontation on Zou. It is an episode heavy on exposition and world-building, bridging the gap between the current arc and the upcoming Straw Hat Grand Fleet formation. Luffy refuses to fight back initially, recognizing Bellamy
Bellamy, having been completely broken by Doflamingo's psychological manipulation, believes he must die fighting for his former idol to maintain his own honor. It shifts the focus from the chaotic general