Episode 552

"Shocking Confession - The Truth Behind the Assassination of Otohime" is the 552nd episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
Jinbe and Shirahoshi are captured by the New Fishman Pirates when they fall into a trap due to a balloon version of King Neptune which easily tricks Shirahoshi and Megalo. At the plaza, the princes are tied up in the same manner as their father, with the New Fishman pirates chanting for their deaths. However, Hody Jones refuses to admit victory until he receives news that Shirahoshi is dead. Hody's underlings bring Shirahoshi, Jinbe, and Megalo to the plaza all chained up which greatly pleases Hody. Shyarly comes to the plaza and tells Hody that the one who will destroy Fishman Island is Luffy, not him. Hody angrily attacks her with a water bullet. He then reveals that his plan to conquer the island was set in motion ten years ago starting with the death of Queen Otohime which he reveals that he was the assassin, shocking everyone. He goes on taunting Shirahoshi about killing her mother, but the princess replies tearfully that she already knew.

At the Fishman District, Vander Decken IX has placed his right hand on the ship Noah, causing the massive ship to lift up and fly towards Fishman Island. Decken shouts that he will destroy Fishman Island and Shirahoshi with it.

Anime and Manga Differences

 * In the manga, the capture of Jinbe, Shirahoshi, and Megalo was shown in a short flashback after they were brought to the plaza. Furthermore, the Neptune balloon wasn't shown exploding into a net.
 * In the anime, the surprised reaction of the New Fishman Pirates' underlings at Hody's shocking confession isn't shown.
 * Some additional scenes are added in the anime:
 * Hody Jones paying off the human pirate is shown.
 * After burning the signatures, the human demands the rest of his payment right before Hody shot him to death.