who is the old man in one piece episode 93

The “old man” who shows up in One Piece Episode 93 (“Arriving at Alabasta! The Dance Powder and the Rebel Army”) is an unnamed civilian / worker connected to the Dance Powder smugglers , not a major named character like Garp or a Warlord.

What’s happening in Episode 93?

Episode 93 is part of the Alabasta arc , right after the Straw Hats arrive in the desert kingdom. The focus is on:

• The Dance Powder scandal (the substance used to frame the king and spark civil war).
• The rebel army and Koza’s role.
• The Straw Hats starting to investigate what’s really going on in Alabasta.

Within that context, there’s a brief scene where an older man appears in connection with a truck transporting Dance Powder. He’s portrayed as part of the smuggling/transport operation , and the narrative treats him as a criminal or accomplice rather than a hero or important figure.

So who exactly is he?

Based on available episode summaries and fan discussions:

• He is not given a name in the episode or in standard episode guides.

• He’s basically a minor antagonist / background character used to show:
  • That Dance Powder is being moved around secretly.
  • That ordinary people (including older citizens) are being used or involved in Crocodile’s conspiracy.

• In forum threads and reaction videos, first-time watchers often ask “Who is this guy?” precisely because he looks notable but never appears again as a named/recurring character.

In short: he’s just an unnamed old man involved in the Dance Powder smuggling ring , serving as a plot device to highlight the scale and secrecy of the operation in Alabasta.

Why people get confused

A few things make this question pop up a lot:

• Art and direction : Episode 93 is known for having a slightly different art feel because of its animation director, which makes some characters stand out more visually.

• One-off appearances : One Piece often introduces striking-looking side characters for a single scene, then never brings them back, which makes viewers wonder if they missed something important.
• Multiple “episode 93” references : Some streaming services label seasons/episodes differently, so people sometimes mix up:
  • The Alabasta-era Episode 93 (Dance Powder, rebel army), with
  • Later arcs’ episodes that might also be numbered 93 in a different season count.

But in the canonical numbering for the main series, Episode 93 = Alabasta arrival + Dance Powder plot , and the old man there remains a nameless minion-type character.

TL;DR:
The old man in One Piece Episode 93 is an unnamed civilian/criminal involved in transporting Dance Powder during the Alabasta arc. He’s a minor, one- episode character with no special identity or later relevance.

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