Ep 705. The Moment of Resolution! Corazon's Farewell Smile!

The Moment of Resolution! Corazon's Farewell Smile! is the 705th episode of the popular anime series, One Piece. The episode was part of the eleventh season of the anime, which is also known as the Dressrosa Saga. The episode was directed by Hiroaki Miyamoto and was written by Shōji Yonemura.

The episode begins with Monkey D. Luffy and his crew sailing to Dressrosa, an island known for its evil ruler, Donquixote Doflamingo, who is also a member of the Shichibukai. The Shichibukai are a group of seven powerful pirates who operate under the World Government and have the authority to kill other pirates. Luffy's goal is to defeat Doflamingo and free Dressrosa from his tyrannical rule.

In the meantime, a flashback is shown which reveals more about a character named Corazon. Corazon is a high-ranking member of Doflamingo's crew, who is also known as Law's mentor. Law is a young pirate who is on a mission to search for a cure for a deadly disease that has affected him and his loved ones. Corazon is aware of this and sympathizes with Law, and decides to help him in his quest.

As the episode progresses, Corazon's past is revealed, and it is shown that he was once an ordinary citizen who was saved by a pirate named Rocinante. Rocinante was in fact Corazon's elder brother who had joined Doflamingo's crew to spy on him to protect his younger brother. Corazon, however, soon becomes a member of Doflamingo's crew and gains his trust.

The episode also reveals Corazon's plan to betray Doflamingo by stealing an important treasure called the Ope Ope no Mi. The Ope Ope no Mi is a powerful Devil Fruit that can grant its user immortality. Corazon's plan, however, is discovered by one of Doflamingo's top henchmen, Vergo. Vergo captures Corazon and brutally beats him up, but Corazon refuses to reveal the location of the Ope Ope no Mi.

The episode reaches its climax with a heart-wrenching scene. Corazon, who is barely alive, meets Law, who is shocked to see his mentor in such a condition. Corazon tries to apologize to Law for his failure to protect him and his family from the disease and expresses his love for him. Corazon then sacrifices himself to protect Law from Vergo by using his Devil Fruit powers.

The episode ends with Law, who is deeply affected by Corazon's death, moving forward with a new resolve to complete his mission. He sets his sights on Doflamingo, who he now sees as his enemy.

Overall, The Moment of Resolution! Corazon's Farewell Smile! is a heart-wrenching episode that reveals more about the backstory of a promising character, Corazon. The episode is essential in building the emotional connection between the viewers and the characters and is crucial in setting up the events for the upcoming arcs in the series.