Is ONE PIECE episode 23 filler?
Canon No, episode 23 of ONE PIECE is canon.
#23
Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!
守れバラティエ！大海賊・赫足のゼフ
Aired 3 May 2000
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