Episode 961

"Tearfully Swearing Allegiance - Oden and Kin'emon" is the 961st episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
The Mountain God continues its rampage in the Flower Capital until Oden confronts and defeats it. After this incident, Oden was expelled from the capital. Due to their admiration for Oden, Kin'emon and Denjiro decide to follow him.

After staying with Shimotsuki Yasuie for a time, Oden decides to travel to Kuri. Along the way, Oden is also joined by Izo, Kikunojo, Kanjuro, and Raizo. Oden eventually arrives at Kuri and prepares to fight the bandits there.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * The moment Tsuru was swallowed by the Mountain God is shown.
 * A scene of Hyogoro ordering his men to evacuate the capital and preparing to fight the Mountain God.
 * After he is incapacitated by the Mountain God, Kin'emon tries in vain to pick up his sword.
 * A small scene of Oden also asking Izo and Kikunojo on why they were following him.
 * When Raizo wants to join Oden, the latter shows his annoyed face.
 * When Oden slices up the Mountain God, the anime shows Oden hardening his arms.
 * When Oden asks how long Kin'emon and Denjiro are going to follow him, they were walking on land in the manga. In the anime, they are walking on a bridge.