Cemented as a loathed villain after successfully framing Tom and showing extreme cowardice when confronted.
Solidifies his legacy by teaching Franky that a shipwright must always take pride in the vessels they create, regardless of how they are used. One Piece Episode 250
This episode serves as the tragic conclusion to Franky’s backstory and the final stand of the legendary shipwright, . Cemented as a loathed villain after successfully framing
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: The End of the Legendary Man
Frequently cited as one of the most emotional episodes in the series, explaining the current rift between Iceburg and Franky.
Spandam’s gloating leads to a violent outburst from Franky, who smashes Spandam’s face with a pistol. Despite his rage, Franky is left devastated as he watches the Sea Train he helped build carry his mentor away to his certain death.
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).