While Luffy handles the rooftop, the episode emphasizes the burden of leadership on the next generation:
Explain the that made this clash possible.
: Under animation supervisor Masuhiro Kitasaki, the episode featured heavy shading and thick line weights that gave the characters a rugged, high-stakes look.
: Guided by Yamato, Momonosuke must overcome his paralyzing fear of heights to create "Flame Clouds" and prevent Onigashima from falling onto the Flower Capital. His struggle highlights a major theme: strength is not just physical power but the willingness to carry the hopes of a nation.