Chapter 185 offers a poignant detour into Panda’s inner world, portraying a nostalgic, fantasy-like memory that represents his relationship with his sibling cores: Gorilla (older brother) and Triceratops (big sister). In this imagined world, a young Panda gets into a playful fight with Gorilla, which quickly turns rough. When Panda tries to fight back, Gorilla delivers a harsh punch, making Panda cry. Their sister, Triceratops, scolds Gorilla for his cruelty, highlighting her protective, motherly role.
The memory continues as Panda is bullied by two kids, forced to throw away his favorite ball while Gorilla watches without intervening. This deepens Panda’s feelings of hurt and abandonment, as he only wanted to play and bond with his brother. Triceratops again reprimands Gorilla, while Gorilla secretly plans to save up to buy Panda a new ball — a sign of his unspoken affection.
The bittersweet fantasy ends with the siblings being forced apart by their father, who instructs them to leave Panda behind. Devastated, Panda is unable to comprehend the sudden separation, encapsulating his underlying loneliness.
Back in the present, Panda’s body lies in ruins following his savage battle with Hajime Kashimo — reduced to just his head. Kashimo, intent on getting answers about Sukuna, prepares to deliver a final blow. Before he can strike, Kinji Hakari arrives dramatically, crushing a shipping container with a cursed-energy-charged landing. Hakari jokes about Panda “losing weight,” bringing a sense of relief to Panda. Intrigued, Kashimo turns his attention to this powerful new challenger.
