Episode 994

"The Scabbards Face-off - Kikunojo vs. Kanjuro" is the 994th episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
Kaidou turns on Orochi and decapitates him. At the back of the castle, Kikunojo defeats Kanjuro in battle.

Long Summary
Kaidou continues his announcement to the crowd below. His final objective is to obtain the ancient weapons and use it to destroy the world order, putting the world into a state of endless warfare. He also announces a new plan: he would take full control of the country and enslave all citizens, including those in the Flower Capital. Orochi objects, arguing that the capital is the pride of the Kurozumi Family. Kaidou promptly takes out his sword and decapitates him. Upon seeing Momonosuke on the cross through a crack in the ceiling, Luffy and Yamato fall through the ceiling into the party below. They go to rescue Momonosuke.

Kanjuro battles Kikunojo atop the mountain, creating drawings to battle her. Eventually, Kikunojo gets the upper hand, but Kanjuro begs for forgiveness. Still believing there is good left in Kanjuro, she attempts to forgive him, but Kanjuro reveals it to be an act, attacking her. He states that shared absolutely no feelings with the samurai and never cared for them at all. Finally accepting that Kanjuro's act was entirely fake, Kikunojo enters battle and manages to cut him down. Kanjuro collapses while Kikunojo gets on her knees in tears.

Kin'emon and Denjiro have reached the back of the castle and join the group, who is still hurt from Kanjuro's betrayal. Still, they decide to move forward and continue their advance. Remembering her happy memories with Kanjuro, she decides to set them aside and join the rest of the group.

Kaidou continues the announces. He plans to move the island of Onigashima into the Flower Capital. This would cause Wano Country to collapse, creating a new country, New Onigashima, under control of the Beasts Pirates and with Yamato as the new shogun. Enraged that he was being forced into the plan, Yamato protests.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * Robin explaining to Jinbe about the Ancient Weapons.
 * Momonosuke thinks about his sister and mother before imagining himself beheaded, crying out in fear.
 * Kanjuro and Kikunojo's battle, as well as the former's defeat, is fully shown.
 * The anime extends the following:
 * Orochi's outrage toward Kaido's plan to turn the Flower Capital into a weapons factory before the latter beheads him.
 * Luffy and Yamato falling out of the roof.
 * Luffy demanding Yamato to lead him to where Momonosuke is so they can attempt to rescue him, as this happens Luffy grabbed Yamato by his kimono collar, and the latter's right breast is partly exposed.