Outcome of a Deadly Battle! The Spear Inside!

Episode 29 provides narrative resolution following Krieg's defeat, with Krieg's hidden weapon—a poisoned spear—creating final challenge. The episode demonstrates that defeated opponents sometimes possess hidden advantages—complacency poses danger. Krieg's desperate use of poisoned spear represents final violation of honor: even in defeat, he employs underhanded method. Mihawk's intervention to stop the poisoned spear establishes him as character operating on moral code transcending combat encounters. His casual destruction of Krieg's fleet demonstrates his power and establishes that he's not antagonistic but rather following personal philosophy. The episode explores themes of honor and character: Mihawk's intervention against poisoned attack demonstrates his code values fair combat. The poison's danger creates medical emergency requiring Sanji's involvement—establishing his value beyond combat. The crew's realization of Krieg's desperation and willingness to use poison reinforces moral differentiation between types of pirates. The episode ends with threat eliminated, Krieg's defeat final, and crew safe to continue journey. Baratie's protection is secured and crew can depart toward next adventures.

Krieg's hidden poisoned spear creates final challenge after apparent defeat; His desperate use of poison represents ultimate violation of honor; Mihawk's intervention stops poisoned attack; His casual destruction of Krieg's fleet demonstrates power; His intervention establishes him as following personal moral code; The poison creates medical emergency; Sanji's involvement in medical response establishes his value; The crew recognizes moral differentiation between pirate types; Krieg's desperation and poison use reinforces crew's moral clarity; Threat elimination is achieved through Mihawk's intervention; Baratie's protection is secured; The episode ends with crew ready to depart

Episode 29 achieves its power through establishing that honor and moral codes operate even among legendary figures. What makes this effective is Mihawk's characterization: despite being formidable warrior, he operates on moral principles preventing dishonorable combat. The episode communicates that character matters more than power—Mihawk's intervention against poisoned attack demonstrates his priority of fair combat. By episode's end, audiences recognize that legendary figures can operate with moral clarity.