Episode 948

"Start Fighting Back! Luffy and the Red Scabbard Samurai!" is the 948th episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
Raizo retrieves the keys to Kawamatsu's cell as well as his sword. The ninja later gives them to him, and Kawamatsu frees himself. After Raizo, Kawamatsu, and Kikunojo reunite, they joined up with Luffy and Hyogoro in fighting the Beasts Pirates. However, the Beasts Pirates continue infecting prisoners with Excite Bullets.

Long Summary
Raizo sneaks through the executive tower in search of Kawamatsu's sword and keys to his cuffs. He finds them, but is caught by Solitaire, whose spider SMILE fruit allows her to use six swords. However, Raizo uses his Jujutsu to create shadow forms of himself. Solitaire fought off the clones allowing the real Raizo to get away.

In his cell, Kawamatsu fights off the guards attempting to kill him by spitting fish bones. Just then, Raizo jumps out the tower window and passes the key and sword to him. He unlocks his cuffs and uses his unique swordfighting style, the Kappa Style. The prisoners immediately recognize them as the Nine Red Scabbards and are shocked to see that they are still alive after twenty years.

Babanuki orders his men to attack them, but they are easily fought off. Then, they start firing Excite Bullets at the prisoners, infecting many of them.

Zoro and Hiyori walk through a leafy forest but are followed by a mysterious flute player. Suddenly, the man shoots a blowdart at them. Zoro detects and hits the dart with his sword, then fights off the assailant. They believe he is Fukurokuju's assassin.

Queen's ship takes Big Mom to Onigashima. Despite the tranquilizer shots, Big Mom wakes up briefly, asking for red bean soup, then falls back asleep.

Back at Udon, Kid attempts to get out of his cuffs. Raizo throws them the keys, but Kid, only having one hand, asks Killer to help him unlock the cuffs. However, Killer just lies on the floor, laughing.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * Raizo finding Kawamatsu's sword.
 * Raizo fighting Solitaire.
 * Zoro and Hiyori ambushed by a disguised ninja.
 * Big Mom waking up briefly during the transport to Onigashima.
 * Kid asking Killer to help remove their shackles.
 * Solitaire's combat abilities are shown while they were not seen in the manga.
 * In the manga, the prisoners immediately released Luffy when Kiku threatened them. In the anime, they do not budge until after Hyogoro reveals himself.