While the battle rages, Sanji, Pudding, and Chiffon arrive at Cacao Island to begin their desperate attempt to save the Straw Hats by baking a new wedding cake.

: In a strategic move, Katakuri wakes Brûlée to use her mirrors to attack the Thousand Sunny directly, forcing Luffy to fight not just for his life, but to protect his crew's escape route. Cacao Island: The Cake’s Foundation

: Katakuri continues to humiliate Luffy by mimicking and improving upon his signature moves. When Luffy attempts a Grizzly Magnum or Elephant Gun , Katakuri counters with even larger, Haki-infused mochi fists, asserting he is superior in every aspect.

: During the fight, Katakuri receives a call from Perospero, who mocks Pedro's sacrifice. This fuels Luffy’s resolve to continue the fight despite being severely outmatched and physically battered.

: The anime adds several "filler" details, such as Pudding fainting with joy when Sanji smiles and Sanji working on cake blueprints during their flight to Cacao Island.