Episode 1003

"A Heroic Blade! The Red Scabbards vs. Kaido, Again Once More" is the 1003rd episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
Queen's new virus devastates the samurai, triggering a transformation. Inuarashi and Nekomamushi defeat Jack and the allies are now faced against Kaidou himself.

Long Summary
The virus in the Excite Bullets causes a transformation in its targets, freezing them and covering their skin with ice, as well as making them grow horns and fangs like an oni. The victims became hostile, attacking their allies and biting them, infecting them as well. Queen fires another round into the crowd, striking more samurai.

Yamato chases after Momonosuke, who is being carried away by Shinobu. Shinobu is untrusting of Yamato for claiming to be Oden, but Momonosuke is willing to listen, desperate to speak with his father again. As Yamato continues to chase his son, Black Maria sings a song in the empty banquet hall prophesizing about a certain separated couple finally reuniting.

The fierce battle atop the Skull Dome continues, and Shishilian manages to defeat Nangi in his Sulong form. Inuarashi and Nekomamushi confront Jack, remembering how Jack terrorized the Mokomo Dukedom and severed their limbs. They battle, and the two Minks triumph, slashing Jack's eye and cutting off part of his tusk. Kaidou decides to take over the battle, allowing Jack to leave the battle to receive medical treatment for his injuries.

Wanda and the Mink forces attempt to stop enemy Beasts Pirates from climbing to the top of the Skull Dome. Carrot also joins in but is forced to leave after hearing Perospero. Just outside the castle, Big Mom gets up from falling down the stairs and speaks with Perospero and Marco. Perospero initially protests her alliance with Kaidou, but decides to trust her, but this places him at odds with Marco. Marco battles Big Mom fiercely just as Carrot shows up and recognizes Perospero. She remembers how her mentor, Pedro, sacrificed himself to help the Straw Hats escape from Perospero.

As Luffy and Sanji run through the hallways, Kaidou fires a fireball at the samurai. Kin'emon slashes the fireball, cutting Kaidou in the process.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * Queen continuing to fire his bullets on everyone all over the Live Floor.
 * Yamato still chasing after Momonosuke (who is now willing to at least talk with Yamato) and Shinobu (who still does not trust him as an ally).
 * Perospero and Marco finding Big Mom is shown.
 * Shishilian defeating Nangi in his Sulong form.
 * Inuarashi and Nekomamushi fighting and easily taking down Jack is shown.