Episode 968

"The Pirate King is Born - Arriving at the Last Island!" is the 968th episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
Leaving behind Toki, his children, Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, Oden continues his adventures through Wano Country and Zou. Shanks and Buggy also stay behind on another island just before Roger reaches the final island, names it Laugh Tale and becomes the first Pirate King in history.

Long Summary
Oden's adventure with the Roger Pirates led him back to his homeland, Wano Country, since there was a Road Poneglyph there. However, Toki fell ill from the fatigue from several years of adventure with Oden, so Oden was forced to leave her and the children in Wano. Inuarashi and Nekomamushi also decided to stay behind. Oden was also willing to stay, but Toki insisted that Oden sail with the Roger Pirates. As he set sail once again, he noticed a slight change in Wano Country. Meanwhile, Orochi and Higurashi expressed disappointment that the Kozuki Family now had a viable heir after Oden.

The Roger Pirates travelled to Zou, where the last remaining Road Poneglyph was located. They were greeted by its duke, Hitsugisukan, who was thankful that Inuarashi and Nekomamushi were both alive. A young Pedro also asked to join the pirate crew. Roger denied him due to his age, but stated that his time would come.

The Roger Pirates now had all the information they needed to find the final island, but Buggy fell ill with a high fever just before the trip. He and Shanks had to stay behind while the others left. Before Roger left, he gave Shanks his iconic straw hat.

News spread across the world that the Roger Pirates successfully conquered the entire Grand Line, being the first Pirate King in history. Finding the island, Roger thanked a certain "Joy Boy" who left him the treasure. Roger gave the island untouched for centuries the name, "Laugh Tale."

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * The moment Toki fainted due to her sudden illness.
 * Orochi talking with Higurashi about the arrival of Oden and his family in the Wano Country.
 * Whitebeard grinning upon seeing the news declaring Roger the Pirate King.
 * Part of the Nine Red Scabbards witnessing Oden's return and first meeting Toki and her two children is shown.
 * The exact moment Buggy started feeling sick is shown.
 * Buggy insisting to go to the final island is extended.