Kuma’s inquiry about whether Luffy truly has a brother named Ace adds a layer of mystery and dread, hinting at larger world events unfolding outside Thriller Bark. The Battle Against Oars Continues
While Kuma looms in the background, the Straw Hat crew continues their desperate struggle against the giant zombie, Oars.
This episode follows the legendary (and hilarious) "Tactics 15" docking sequence from the previous episode, where Robin famously refused to participate, much to the heartbreak of Chopper and Franky.