The highlight of the episode is the unexpected return of . After seemingly being killed by Doflamingo in previous episodes, Law reveals he survived by using his Ope Ope no Mi abilities to switch bodies with a fallen pirate at the last second.
The episode is praised for its kinetic second half, featuring high-stakes Haki clashes and the visually striking green glow of the Gamma Knife.
: The attack forces Doflamingo to his knees for the first time in the fight, coughing up blood and visibly reeling from the damage. Vengeance for Corazon One Piece Episode 722
One Piece Episode 722: The Tenacious Blade and the Gamma Knife Strike
: Critics noted that while the first half suffers from some slow pacing due to the Birdcage sequence, the animation quality spikes significantly during the Gamma Knife reveal. The highlight of the episode is the unexpected return of
: Unlike standard physical attacks, the Gamma Knife uses energy to destroy the target's internal organs without leaving external wounds.
As Doflamingo struggles, Law makes his motivations clear: this strike is for (Donquixote Rosinante). Law explains that he maintained a massive ROOM —large enough to cover the entire palace plateau—specifically to facilitate this trap, despite the heavy toll it took on his own lifespan. Combat Highlights & Production : The attack forces Doflamingo to his knees
In a perfectly coordinated feint, Law switches places with Luffy mid-combat to land his most devastating internal attack: the .