One Piece Ep- 1081

As the Red Hair Pirates approach the borders of Wano Country, Shanks remembers his experiences with Luffy, having stolen the Gomu Gomu no Mi from a CP9 ship only for it to be eaten by Luffy. He also remembers that Bartolomeo burned a Red Hair Pirates jolly roger on Shanks' territory and replaced it with that of the Straw Hat Pirates. Everyone except Yasopp, who is afraid to face Usopp, wants to see Luffy again after so long. But Shanks decides not to meet Luffy in Wano Country, advancing towards the country in search of the One Piece.

In Marine Headquarters, Sakazuki holds a meeting with Kizaru and Criminal Investigative Service director Kurouma regarding the Revolutionary Army's invasion of Mary Geoise, which led to the assassination of Nefertari Cobra, the disappearance of Vivi, and the freeing of Bartholomew Kuma from slavery. With the successful attack on the World Government, Sabo gained worldwide support among rebels for his rebellion efforts, now dubbed the Flame Emperor. At the end of the meeting, Sakazuki laments about the era in which he lived in, but vows to destroy all opposition to the World Government.

Meanwhile, as Ryokugyu approaches the Flower Capital, the Nine Red Scabbards detect his presence and confront him. Using Kinniku Mori Mori, Ryokugyu uses his Devil Fruit to transform into a wooden golem, repelling all the samurai's attacks. Yamato and Momonosuke arrives to their aid, but they are also both overwhelmed