: Many fans find this arc frustrating because it interrupts the high-stakes Impel Down storyline right when it is gaining momentum.
While the main storyline at this point in the anime is deep within the intense Impel Down arc, Episode 426 shifts gears to follow the Straw Hat Pirates as they stumble upon a peculiar island. One Piece (Dub) Episode 426
: The crew encounters a young girl named Yoko and her companion Boss , a giant beetle with accelerated evolution. Boss is the very target the Amigo Pirates are hunting on behalf of Shiki. The English Dub Experience : Many fans find this arc frustrating because
: The island is a "Little East Blue," featuring meticulous replicas of famous locations from the Straw Hats' home sea, such as Windmill Village and the Baratie. Boss is the very target the Amigo Pirates
Opinion on Episode 426 is often split depending on a viewer's priorities: