While Zoro is currently out of commission due to severe injuries, Miyagi prepares a special "ultra-regenerative" medicine that will temporarily restore him for one final fight. Manga Comparison
The centerpiece of this episode is , whose Kibi Dango ability finally takes full effect on a massive scale. By broadcasting her voice across the island, she commands the Gifters —Beast Pirates who ate her enchanted dumplings—to switch sides. 1039 : A Dramatic Increase of Allies! Straw Hat...
Thousands of Gifters immediately turn on their former comrades, throwing the Beast Pirates into a state of "angry confusion" while providing the Samurai-Pirate Alliance with a much-needed surge of reinforcements. While Zoro is currently out of commission due
In One Piece Episode 1039, titled , the tide of the Onigashima raid shifts dramatically as a young girl’s command turns the enemy's own strength against them. The Turning Tide: Otama’s Command Thousands of Gifters immediately turn on their former
While Episode 1039 focuses on the Gifters' rebellion (covering material primarily from Manga Chapter 1016 and 1017), is a completely different milestone. That chapter, titled " Top Billing ," features the climactic battle where Trafalgar Law and Eustass Kid use their Awakened abilities—Puncture Wille and Damned Punk—to finally topple the Emperor Big Mom .
After using an enhanced Rumble Ball, Chopper suffers from a comical yet debilitating side effect, transforming into a tiny, elderly version of himself known as "Babyjiji" .
As Queen attempts to fire on Otama, Nami , and Usopp for their betrayal, Sanji intervenes with a powerful kick. This leads to Queen revealing his Human-Beast Form and his past connection to the science group MADS . Key Subplots and Battles