Episode 1055

"A Shadowy Figure Pulls the Strings! Onigashima in Flames" is the 1055th episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
Kin'emon survives his defeat in battle, having been cut into two pieces. Meanwhile, Kanjuro gives his "final performance," creating a flame monster and setting the castle on fire.

Long Summary
After Queen's blade shatters upon contact with Sanji's neck, Sanji realizes that he may have scientific enhancements just like his siblings. Even when his enemies shoot him with firearms, he survives uninjured. Still, he denies his abilities due to contempt of his old family.

X Drake continues his battle against combatant Beasts Pirates when he is confronted by Scratchmen Apoo. Apoo suggests an underhanded proposition; given that both sides of the battle would be heavily damaged after the raid, Apoo suggests the formation of an alliance to defeat the weakened victor after the battle concludes. On his side are three Numbers: Inbi, Fuga and Zanki. Drake is uninterested by this offer, untrusting of Apoo.

Tama and her tamed Beasts Pirates try to escape the fire, but they come face-to-face with Kin'emon's lower body. Apparently, he survived his defeat at Kaidou's hands as he had already been bifurcated by Law. While his upper body remains in the attic attempting to wake up Kiku, his lower body looks for allies. His lower body can communicate, but cannot hear others because his ears are on his other half. He reunites with Nami's group after she traces the reverse crescent on his leg, allowing him to identify her as an ally.

On the third floor, Brook continues to escort Robin away, but is confronted by Guernica and the members of CP0. Guernica attempts to capture Robin, but Mink combatants come to her support.

Kanjuro reveals to have also survived his defeat and is in contact with Orochi. On Orochi's order, Kanjuro decides to give a "final performance" using his Devil Fruit ability. To symbolize the burning hatred of the Kurozumi Family, he uses Kazenbo: he draws and creates a large ghost-like entity wreathed in flames. The monster passes through walls and sets everything it touches on fire. Shortly after creating the monster, Kanjuro collapses, finally succumbing to his injuries.

The Marys announce that the Skull Dome is now on fire. Sanji continues his battle against Queen, Zoro battles fiercely against King in the air, and Luffy and Kaidou continue their combat on the roof of the Skull Dome.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * Chopper and the other alliance members observing Sanji's battle against Queen.
 * Several of the members of the Mink Tribe showing up to help Robin and Brook is shown.
 * CP0's arrival is directly shown.
 * CP0 attacking a Beasts Pirates member.
 * CP0 demanding that Robin come with them.
 * Kanjuro showing signs he is still alive.
 * Kanjuro imagining himself on a stage is shown more directly.
 * Kanjuro creating Kazenbo is directly shown.
 * Additional battle scenes after Kazenbo was created, including Brook suggesting to his group they should retreat before the fire gets too out of control.
 * The anime extends the following:
 * Queen's sword getting broken when he strikes Sanji.
 * Sanji's flashback of Germa 66.
 * The scene of several Beast Pirates shooting at Sanji.
 * The introduction of the Numbers who are with Apoo.
 * Kin'emon's torso looking for help.
 * Orochi convincing Kanjuro to perform one final act.
 * The appearance of the Flower Capital citizens at the Fire Festival are omitted when the Marys announce the threat of Kazenbo.