The episode sets the stage for the crew's first confrontation with a Yonko, as Big Mom’s subordinates (Pekoms and Baron Tamago) arrive to collect their monthly candy tribute. 💡 Why This Episode Matters
The episode focuses on the immediate aftermath of the battle against Hordy Jones and the New Fish-Man Pirates. While the threat of the coup is over, the biological fallout of the "Energy Steroids" begins to take effect on the villains, causing them to age rapidly into frail old men. One Piece Episode 571
King Neptune reveals that the "treasure" Luffy is about to receive is actually rigged with explosives. The episode sets the stage for the crew's