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 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 .

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

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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.