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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