Episode 955

"A New Alliance?! Kaidou's Army Gathers" is the 955th episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
At the secret place where Kawamatsu stored weapons, Zoro agrees to return Shusui in exchange for Enma.

At the Flower Capital, Law subdues Hawkins and escapes prison with the help from an unknown individual.

As the day of the Fire Festival draws closer, the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance continues with their preparations for the raid on Onigashima.

Apoo returns to Wano with a group of gigantic beings known as the Numbers. At Onigashima, Kaidou and Big Mom decide to put aside their feud and form an alliance to conquer the world.

Long Summary
Hiyori explains that the Shusui is the sacred national treasure of Wano Country, and that when it was stolen by Moria the country was devastated. Zoro agrees to leave the Shusui behind in exchange for the Enma, and on the condition that he would be allowed to visit Ryuma's grave.

At Rasetsu Prison, Law manages to overpower Hawkins and cut him in half. Hawkins explains that he formed an alliance with Kid and Scratchman Apoo. However, Apoo was allied with Kaidou all along, and when he met face-to-face with Kaidou, Hawkins immediately submitted to him. However, Kid refused to join Kaidou, was defeated, and was sent to the Udon prisoner mine. Finishing the story, Law cuts Hawkins down and walks free from the prison.

At Udon, Luffy keeps training in attempt to learn Ryuo.

The yakuza leaders break into different groups to prepare. Hyogoro prepares the weapons, Cho transports the swords to the rendezvous point, Yatappe leads the command unit, and Franky's group work to maintain the ships. Kin'emon explains the change in the rebellion flyer. The original snake symbol implied Habu Port in Hakumai, but with the two added strokes the snake resembles a lizard, implying Tokage Port in Udon. Kin'emon explains the situation stating that they have located seven out of nine of the Nine Red Scabbards, still not being able to track down Denjiro.

Scratchmen Apoo arrives in Wano Country. He passes through the waterfall and goes through a hidden tunnel. He then goes up a gondola leading him up to Hakumai. Apoo brings the monster-like Numbers, scaring the witnesses. They call Kaidou at Onigashima, who has gotten past his differences with Big Mom. He declares a temporary alliance between the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * Zoro and Hiyori inside the secret place where Kawamatsu stored weapons.
 * Law using his powers while subduing Hawkins.
 * Kid and Killer facing Kaidou in the flashback is shown.
 * Chopper watching Luffy's training in Udon.
 * King and Queen's reactions to the alliance between Kaidou and Big Mom.
 * Hawkins' tarot cards and sword are seen on the floor in the anime.