Episode 931

"Climb Up - Luffy's Desperate Escape!" is the 931st episode of the One Piece anime

Short Summary
Luffy and Hyo fail to climb the wall and are forced into a deadly sumo match. Meanwhile, Raizo locates Kawamatsu in the prison and Nami's group discusses Hyogoro.

Long Summary
Luffy and Hyo attempt to climb the wall to escape, but falls after being bombarded with arrows and rocks from below. He is then attacked with Babanuki's elephant cannonballs. Queen says that he has something to say to Luffy.

In the Flower Capital, Nami, Robin and Shinobu go to a bathhouse and relax in a steam room. Nami is frustrated it is a mixed bathhouse as many perverted men watch her while ignoring Shinobu. Shinobu uses a ninjutsu move on the men for insulting her, striking their groin. They then go to another room to have their backs washed by an octopus. One of the people at the spa mentions Hyogoro, prompting further discussion.

Shinobu explains that Hyogoro was a highly-respected person during Oden's reign, even gaining the loyalty from the leaders of the other five regions and Oden himself. However, it is rumoured that, after the Kurozumi Family took over, Hyogoro refused to serve Orochi and was killed. On the other hand, Fukurokuju agreed to serve Orochi and was spared, becoming the leader of his personal ninja force. Shinobu reveals that she was one of the ninjas serving Orochi before she defected, and that is how Hanzo knew her.

Queen speaks with Hyo, who is revealed to be Hyogoro, and Luffy. He states that if Luffy joined the Beasts Pirates, he will be pardoned for his acts. However, Luffy refuses.

Raizo, having acquired Luffy's handcuff keys, finds Luffy near Queen. Suddenly, the mysterious fish-eating prisoner from before calls out his name. Raizo is shocked to see his comrade, Kawamatsu, though he is chained to the wall. Unfortunately, Raizo is spotted near the cell and Solitaire is notified. He disappears in smoke.

Queen's men carry out a giant sumo ring for Luffy and Hyo to wrestle on as a sort of impossible trial. Luffy and Hyo are fitted with a collar that, when they leave the ring, eject sharp blades to decapitate them. However, to their advantage, their Seastone handcuffs are removed. Luffy asks if they could be released from prison if they beat Queen.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * Luffy and Hyogoro getting caught during their escape attempt is shown.
 * Raizo going to Luffy's cell only to find that he is not there.
 * At the bathhouse, Shinobu explains to Robin about a Pomegranate Gate.
 * In the manga, Nami and Robin are introduced to the Sansuke, the octopuses working at the bathhouse, after they and Shinobu were talking about Hyogoro. In the anime, the Sansuke are introduced before they talked about the former yakuza boss.