Episode 953

"Hiyori's Confession! A Reunion at Oihagi Bridge" is the 953rd episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
At Onigashima, Kaidou and Big Mom continue with their clash. Back at Udon, Hyogoro gets reacquainted with the other yakuza leaders, who join the rebellion. At Oihagi Bridge, Hiyori and Kawamatsu have a heartfelt reunion before they are attacked by a group of bandits.

Long Summary
Kaidou and Big Mom continue their clash. Queen, afraid of the battle, looks for excuses to leave Onigashima. He receives a call from Babanuki, who tells him that his situation is okay. In reality, Babanuki has been Tama, who fed him a kibi dango after he was defeated.

The prisoners, fully recovered from the Mummy virus, praise Chopper for curing them and agreeing to fight for the rebellion. Surprisingly, Luffy is met with four yakuza leaders who once ruled a region of Wano. Omasa of Udon, Tsunagoro of Hakumai, Cho of Ringo and Yatappe of Kibi are all willing to join Luffy's alliance.

Meanwhile, in Kibi, Kin'emon finds out that Ashura has acquired the blueprints for Kaidou's mansion. He receives news from Raizo that they have amassed an army of 3500 men. The only remaining problem is that they do not have a supply of weapons for them, as possession of weapons was forbidden in the country.

At Oihagi Bridge, Hiyori cries at the sight of Kawamatsu. She apologizes for abandoning him. Several years ago, Hiyori felt guilty that Kawamatsu was starving himself to feed her, so she ran away while he was asleep. When Kawamatsu woke up, he searched the Flower Capital for her, but to no avail. Bsack at present day, he forgives her for running away, happy that she is alive.

Suddenly, Gyukimaru is ambushed by a group of bandits and is shot with a magnum. The bandits, angry that their weapons were stolen, attack them all in vengeance. Zoro and Kawamatsu fight them all off. Crying and wounded, Gyukimaru decides to run away.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * Tama taming Babanuki is shown.
 * The prisoners praising Luffy for his casual attitude towards the yakuza bosses.
 * The moment Hiyori left Kawamatsu in the flashback is shown.
 * The fight between Kaidou and Big Mom is extended.
 * When Cho was first shown in the manga, she left her right arm sleeveless.