In Episode 1144, the plot on Egghead Island reaches a dramatic climax, which is celebrated by the community as a new milestone for the series. The episode stands out due to breathtaking animation and presents the Straw Hat Crew with their greatest challenge yet.

The central plotline is the spectacular appearance of the Five Elders (Gorosei) in their monstrous forms on the battlefield. Their arrival immediately changes the dynamics and conveys an unprecedented sense of threat, which poses an enormous challenge even for Monkey D. Luffy in Gear 5 state. Despite the powers of the Sun God Nika, Luffy is put under pressure and is held by Jaygarcia Saturn, slammed to the ground by Topman Warcury, and almost swallowed by Shepherd Ju Peter. In this critical moment, the giants Dorry and Brogy intervene, arriving just in time to rescue their "Sun God" and challenge the Elders.

Parallel to this, the long-awaited battle between Roronoa Zoro and Rob Lucci finds its spectacular end. The final sequence of their duel is staged with fluid and explosive animation and demonstrates Zoro's final superiority. It is remarkable that the overwhelming presence and the ominous Haki of the newly arrived Elders even momentarily disturb the concentration of the two fierce fighters and underscore the global danger emanating from the opponents.