is one piece episode 272 filler?

Gomorrah, despite being hit by the giant iron balls of the Guilty Jury, gets back up and continues to advance once again. However, one of the attacks hit his head and damaged his retinas, blinding him; the ride gets rough as Gomorrah crashes against buildings.

Chopper tells everyone that Gomorrah had made a promise to Sodom, that he would take them to the courtyard. He is also motivated to help the Straw Hats and Franky Family rescue Franky, the man who saved him and Sodom from being eaten by a Sea King and eventually made them part of the Family.