The episode concludes with Doflamingo meeting his top executives at the Royal Palace.
This episode marks the debut of the opening theme "Wake up!" by AAA.
Doflamingo's departure is a catastrophic blow to the balance of the Three Great Powers. Citizens of Dressrosa are seen in a panic, and various kingdoms are thrown into turmoil, as many relied on Doflamingo’s underworld connections for weapons and stability. One Piece (Dub) Episode 629
Episode 629, titled serves as the explosive transition into the Dressrosa Arc. It focuses on the geopolitical fallout of Law’s plan to take down Doflamingo and sets the stage for the chaos to come. The Grand Resignation and Global Panic
In a meeting, it is revealed that Buggy the Clown has officially become a Warlord during the time-skip. This reveal highlights the absurdity of the current world order, as Buggy has parlayed his "legendary" status from the Paramount War into political power. The "Burning" Reveal The episode concludes with Doflamingo meeting his top
While the crew thinks they are just delivering Caesar, Law reveals his true intent: to destroy the SAD Factory on Dressrosa. This factory produces the raw material for SMILE (artificial Devil Fruits) for Kaido. By destroying it, Law intends to pit the Yonko Kaido against Doflamingo, effectively letting a pirate god do Law's "dirty work." Marine Headquarters and the Return of a Legend
While the world reels, the savvy viewer—and later the characters—begins to suspect that Doflamingo has more control over the situation than it appears, given his ties to the Celestial Dragons and the World Government. Negotiations and Law’s Master Plan Citizens of Dressrosa are seen in a panic,
The episode opens with the world in a state of shock after newspapers report from both the Seven Warlords (Shichibukai) and his position as King of Dressrosa.