Otama finally reaches the performance floor and uses her Kibi Dango power to command the Gifters who ate them. She gives the order for them to switch sides and fight against the Beast Pirates, causing mass chaos in Kaido’s ranks.
Momonosuke and Shinobu safely land after escaping the falling Onigashima, though Momo remains distraught over the ongoing war. Production & Reception
The episode concludes with the highly anticipated face-off between Yamato and Kaido on the rooftop. Yamato resolves to hold off Kaido until Luffy can return to the battlefield.
Fans and reviewers highlighted this episode as a return to high-quality production. It was directed by Naami Miibata and Kohi Kureta, featuring seamless transitions and impactful musical choices to heighten the emotional stakes.
The episode covers the remainder of Chapter 1016 and the first few pages of Chapter 1017.