The episode originally aired on . It adapts the remaining portions of Manga Chapter 814 . The story follows Luffy and a small group of Straw Hats as they trek through the Whale Forest on the back of the giant elephant Zunisha to meet the nocturnal ruler of the Mink Tribe.
, titled "Let's Go and Meet Master Cat Viper!" , is a pivotal transition point in the Zou Arc. It seamlessly balances lighthearted Straw Hat comedy with profound world-building lore. Originally airing on November 20, 2016 , this episode bridges the gap between the devastation left by Jack of the Beast Pirates and the looming threat of the Big Mom Pirates.
Despite orders to rest, Nekomamushi is found playing around and injuring himself, much to the frustration of Chopper, who is trying to heal the duke’s missing hand and bullet wounds. Nekomamushi delights in cat-themed puns, such as loving “lasag-nya” and humming to the tune of Beethoven’s Fate, quickly endearing him to the audience. One Piece Episode 765
One Piece Episode 765: Let’s Go and Meet Master Cat Viper!
: The group arrives at the Guardians' settlement to meet Master Nekomamushi , the "Ruler of Night". Despite his formidable reputation and severe injuries from the battle with Jack, he is introduced as a whimsical, lasagna-loving character who often reopens his wounds by being overly energetic. The episode originally aired on
Episode 765 originally aired on November 20, 2016, as a part of the Zou Arc, directly following the crew's heart-wrenching discovery of Sanji's farewell letter in Episode 764. It is a character-driven episode that focuses less on grand battles and more on the Straw Hats' journey to find allies and information to rescue their cook from the clutches of Big Mom.
While Chopper, acting in his role as the crew's doctor, treats Nekomamushi’s injuries, the narrative takes a dark turn. Luffy and Nami meet with , the lion mink who was critically injured by Capone "Gang" Bege in a previous episode. It is here that the episode delivers a major plot point: , titled "Let's Go and Meet Master Cat Viper
: The upbeat, catchy track provides a much-needed emotional lift after the heavy tension of Sanji’s sudden departure in previous episodes.
: Interestingly, the song was inspired by a real-life tune composed by Brook’s voice actor,