One Piece Episode 61 Guide

This episode is unique because it is split between filler and manga-canon content:

The crew reaches the massive Red Line continent. They must navigate the Going Merry up the dangerous currents of Reverse Mountain , which is the only way to enter the Grand Line from the East Blue. One Piece Episode 61

Luffy takes on the fight personally, fulfilling a promise to the dragon Ryu. He eventually defeats Eric by knocking him off the ship as they approach the Grand Line. This episode is unique because it is split