Analysis of One Piece Episode 673: "The Rupture Human — Gladius Blows Up Big Time!"
: The episode confirms that the simple toy soldier is actually Kyros , the legendary gladiator of the Corrida Colosseum who fought 3,000 matches without ever receiving a single wound from an opponent. One Piece (Dub) Episode 673
: The episode juxtaposes the absolute loyalty of the Tontatta tribe against the "betrayal" of Viola, who is hunted by Gladius for turning against the Donquixote Family. Analysis of One Piece Episode 673: "The Rupture
The primary tension of the episode revolves around the infiltration of the Royal Palace by Monkey D. Luffy, Viola, and the one-legged Thunder Soldier. Luffy, Viola, and the one-legged Thunder Soldier
: The episode's namesake, Gladius, demonstrates the devastating power of the Pam-Pam Fruit (the Rupture-Rupture Fruit). He intercepts Thunder Soldier and the dwarves, nearly executing them before Luffy intervenes with a Jet Stamp .
: This moment is particularly heavy for viewers because, according to the rules of Sugar’s fruit, Robin is instantly erased from the memories of her crewmates. This resets the emotional stakes of the Enies Lobby arc, as Luffy and the others no longer remember their "Robin, I want to live!" moment. IV. Themes and Significance