One Piece

Start Fighting Back! Luffy and the Akazaya Samurai!

Episode 948 Canon Wano Country Arc 24 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Raizo helps free Kawamatsu, and together with allies, they join Luffy and others to fight the Beast Pirates, while various battles unfold, showcasing determination and alliances in Wano Country.

Full Plot Summary

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Raizo retrieves the keys to Kawamatsu's cell as well as his sword, Soto Moto, but is confronted by Solitaire, though he is able to escape. The ninja later gives them to him and Kawamatsu frees himself and fends off the guards with both Ryuo-enhanced sumo techniques and his unique sword fighting style, Kappa Style. After Raizo, Kawamatsu, and Kiku reunite, they join up with Luffy and Hyogoro in fighting the Beast Pirates. When Kiku dons a one mask it's revealed that full name and epithet is "Kikunojo of the Lingering Snow", as well as a fact that she is actually a transgender woman. However, the Beast Pirates continue to infect prisoners with diseased Plague Rounds. Elsewhere Zoro and Hiyori walk through a leafy forest, they're attacked by one Fukurokuju's assassins, but Zoro fends him off. At sea Queen's ship takes Big Mom to Onigashima. Despite the tranquilizer shots, Big Mom wakes up briefly, asking for oshiruko, then falls back asleep. Back at Udon, Kid attempts to remove his cuffs. Raizo throws them the keys, but Kid, only having one hand, asks Killer to help him unlock the cuffs. However, Killer just lies on the ground, laughing.

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What episode is "Start Fighting Back! Luffy and the Akazaya Samurai!" in One Piece?

"Start Fighting Back! Luffy and the Akazaya Samurai!" is episode 948 of One Piece.

Is "Start Fighting Back! Luffy and the Akazaya Samurai!" canon or filler?

"Start Fighting Back! Luffy and the Akazaya Samurai!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Start Fighting Back! Luffy and the Akazaya Samurai!" part of?

"Start Fighting Back! Luffy and the Akazaya Samurai!" is part of the Wano Country Arc.

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