After being framed by Spandam for the attack on the Judicial Ship using Franky’s "Battle Frankies," Tom is sentenced to Enies Lobby . To save his apprentices, Iceburg and Franky, Tom makes a final plea: he accepts the death penalty for his crime of building the Pirate King's ship if the government pardons his "recent" crime (the framed attack).
One Piece Episode 250: The End of the Legendary Man! "The End of the Legendary Man! The Day the Sea Train Cried" Original Air Date: November 27, 2005 Arc: Water 7 Arc Episode Summary One Piece Episode 250
Cemented as a loathed villain after successfully framing Tom and showing extreme cowardice when confronted. After being framed by Spandam for the attack
This episode serves as the tragic conclusion to Franky’s backstory and the final stand of the legendary shipwright, . "The End of the Legendary Man
Introduces the CP9 and the sheer corruption of the World Government's judicial system.
Frequently cited as one of the most emotional episodes in the series, explaining the current rift between Iceburg and Franky.
The episode provides the origin of his deep-seated guilt and his eventual transformation into a cyborg to survive his injuries. Why It Matters