Ep 380. Bink's Booze the Song That Connects the Past With the Present
- TVPG
- December 7, 2008
- 1440 min
In the One Piece season 6 episode 380, "Bink's Booze, the Song That Connects the Past With the Present," the Straw Hat crew finds themselves reflecting on the past as they encounter Bink's Sake, a beloved pirate song. As they sail through the Florian Triangle, the crew stumbles upon a mysterious ghost ship with a lone musician on board, playing Bink's Sake.
The musician, a skeleton named Brook, shares his tragic backstory with the crew. He used to be a member of a pirate crew that included his dear friends, but they all died and left him stranded alone for 50 years on his current ghost ship. The only thing that kept him going was playing Bink's Sake, a song that holds many memories and connections to his past.
The Straw Hats are moved by Brook's story and impressed by his musical abilities, so they invite him to join their crew. Before fully accepting, Brook tasks the crew with finding a bottle of the special rum that he believes will enable him to reunite with his friends in the afterlife.
The episode progresses as the Straw Hats embark on a search for the rum, encountering various obstacles and foes along the way. While fighting and navigating their way through treacherous waters, the crew members continue to reflect on the impact that Bink's Sake has had on their lives and the importance of nostalgia and memories.
Finally, the crew manages to obtain the long-sought-after rum and bring it back to Brook, who performs a touching tribute to his fallen crewmates. With his musical prowess and his connection to the past, Brook earns his rightful place among the Straw Hat crew and sets sail with them towards new adventures.
"Bink's Booze, the Song That Connects the Past With the Present" is a poignant episode that explores the power of music and memories. Through Brook's tale, the Straw Hats are reminded of the value of friendship and the importance of carrying the past with them as they move forward into the future.