Fans of Chopper get a lighthearted (yet tragic) moment as he suffers the side effects of his enhanced Rumble Ball, transforming into a tiny, elderly version of himself. Why This Episode Matters
Directed by Kenji Yokoyama, the episode is praised for its consistent character corrections and for expanding on scenes that were "glance over-able" in the manga. EP 1039 SUB
The core of Episode 1039 is the realization of Otama’s long-game strategy. By using her Kibi Dango ability, she successfully converts the Beast Pirates' "Gifters" into loyal allies for the Straw Hat alliance. Fans of Chopper get a lighthearted (yet tragic)