While the primary focus remains the Mirror World, Episode 865 expertly balances multiple subplots that heighten the overall tension:
For over six hours of in-universe time, Katakuri’s advanced has allowed him to dominate Luffy by seeing seconds into the future. Episode 865 marks the moment Luffy begins to bridge this gap. The animation captures the subtle shift in Luffy’s focus as he starts to anticipate Katakuri's near-unstoppable strikes. This "turning of the tables" is a classic One Piece trope—the underdog adapting under extreme pressure—but here it feels uniquely earned because of the established difficulty of Katakuri’s power. Expanding the Battlefield One Piece Episode 865
On the Thousand Sunny, the crew manages to capture Zeus , turning one of Big Mom's most powerful weapons against her. Nami’s ruthlessness in this scene provides a moment of dark humor and strategic triumph. While the primary focus remains the Mirror World,