Episode 1013

"Yamato's Past - The Man Who Came for an Emperor of the Sea" is the 1013th episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
Yamato tells Momonosuke and Shinobu that he once confronted a man who came to Onigashima looking to get Kaidou's head. His name was Ace. The two of them engaged in a fierce battle that eventually turned into an important friendship.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * Ace and his crew's arrival in Onigashima is seen.
 * The moment when the Spade Pirates rescue the kidnapped children is seen.
 * A brief flashback of Yamato and Kaidou.
 * The anime extends the following:
 * The battle and later conversation between Yamato and Ace.

Trivia

 * This was the last episode to air in Japan before the anime went on indefinite hiatus due to the Toei Animation system hacking and the subsequent production shutdown. It was resumed about one month later on April 17, 2022.