(skip the middle episodes that focus on the castle escape or Pudding/Sanji scenes).
The fight spans roughly , though it's interspersed with other scenes (the rest of the Straw Hats escaping, the wedding aftermath, etc.). luffy vs katakuri episodes
If you want to jump straight into the action, here are the vital episodes to watch: (skip the middle episodes that focus on the
– "A Pledge of a Comeback! Luffy and Katakuri!" Luffy and Katakuri
(Ep. 868–871): Katakuri injures himself to make the fight fair after his sister Flampe interferes. Luffy reveals , leading to a high-speed final clash. The Story of the Duel
For hours, the battle was a one-sided slaughter. Katakuri didn't just fight Luffy; he mocked him by mimicking his attacks with superior "Mochi" versions. Yet, every time Luffy was pounded into the dust, he stood back up. His eyes, once wide with panic, began to sharpen. He wasn't just fighting to win; he was learning.