A critical revelation occurs as the Tontatta tribe, specifically Leo, shares the truth behind the one-legged Toy Soldier.
: 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'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 . A critical revelation occurs as the Tontatta tribe,
: 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. He intercepts Thunder Soldier and the dwarves, nearly
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.
In the high-stakes narrative of the Dressrosa Arc, Episode 673 serves as a pivotal bridge that shifts the momentum from infiltration to open rebellion. This episode, titled , centers on the mounting pressure within the Royal Palace and the underground trading port, setting the stage for one of the most significant shifts in the series' power dynamics. I. The Escalation at the Royal Palace