Episode 982

"Kaidou's Trump Card - The Tobi Roppo Appear" is the 982nd episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
Queen performs in Onigashima, where the Tobiroppo make their appearance. The allied forces, having destroyed the fortress, charge into Onigashima.

Long Summary
The allies continue to discuss their plans on getting past the front gate when they notice the Straw Hats are missing. They realize that they have already taken over the torii gate, despite it being heavily armed.

At Kaidou's mansion, the Beasts Pirates throw a raucous banquet in the dining hall. Orochi mingles with the women, Fukurokuju hides in the shadows and Queen eats oshiruko ravenously. Kaidou looks for his son but instead the Tobiroppo arrive.

Queen hosts a concert and performs his funk song, with Scratchman Apoo as the DJ. They call out for the Waiters, Pleasures, Gifters, and Shinuchi, but the Tobiroppo do not respond to their call. Queen brushes this off and calls out other groups. Orochi watches the concert from above with Fukurokuju guarding him. Kaidou grins at Orochi mischievously. Back at the concert venue, Queen reveals that the Charlotte Family would be joining them for the Fire Festival this year.

The Tobiroppo also watch from a secluded location. They are introduced as X Drake, Sasaki, Page One, Ulti, Who's-Who, and Black Maria. They comment on Ulti's short temper, as well as how they were summoned to Onigashima.

The Straw Hats raid the fortress for alcohol and make a toast together for their new helmsman. The Nine Red Scabbards appear, happy that the Straw Hats have broken through the Beasts Pirates' first line of defense. The allied fleet charges into Onigashima, and the Straw Hats put their mugs down, ready to join their allies in the raid.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * Luffy taking out the remaining Beasts Pirates members at Onigashima's port with a Red Hawk.
 * Yamato is seen breaking some rocks.
 * The following are extended:
 * Luffy delaying the toast until after the raid, to throw a big banquet.
 * Orochi playing with women.
 * Queen's entertainment show at the Golden Kagura in Onigashima.
 * Briscola, Hamlet, and Fourtricks are added to the Shinuchi introduction.
 * The conversation between the Tobiroppo.
 * A shot of Oden walking after the Kozuki samurai charge towards Onigashima.