The episode finds Usopp in a desperate situation as he faces Perona’s seemingly invincible (Hollow-Hollow) powers.

: Usopp is forced to endure a gauntlet of attacks from Perona's ghosts. These hollows are untouchable, can pass right through him, and drain his stamina with explosions.

While using her hollow projection to fight, Perona's remains helpless and hidden away.

: Pushed to the brink of defeat by the massive bear zombie Kumashi , Usopp's survival instinct kicks in. He adopts his legendary alter ego, Sogeking , which allows him to "flip a switch" in his personality to gain the confidence he needs. As Sogeking, he successfully purifies Kumashi by shooting salt into the zombie’s mouth.

: The episode ends on a high note when Usopp uses his Kabuto slingshot to fire an Atlas Comet, blasting open a door to reveal Perona's true body. For the first time in the fight, the sniper feels confident in his victory. Context within the Thriller Bark Arc