Episode 1161 of the One Piece anime has Loki dangle his knowledge of Shanks before Luffy in exchange for freedom, while Zoro's group flees Road and Robin braces for her reunion with the ailing Saul.
Talking with Loki, Luffy discovers that the prince is acquainted with Shanks, but Loki will not share a word of what he knows unless Luffy sets him loose. The exchange leaves Luffy weighing a risky bargain against the chance to learn more.
Zoro's group finds itself pursued by Road, with Gerd and Goldberg giving chase as well. Aboard the Great Eirik, Brook helps Robin get ready for her long-awaited reunion with Saul as the ship reaches Elbaf, even as word arrives that Saul has collapsed.

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Beginning with this episode, We Are! is swapped out for a fresh arrangement as the background music of the next-episode preview. The installment introduces Ange and continues the Elbaf Arc. It rates 2.4 and tied for sixth that week alongside Crayon Shin-chan.
In Episode 1161, Loki offers to share what he knows about Shanks only if Luffy agrees to set him free, leaving Luffy to weigh a risky bargain against the chance to learn more.
Zoro's group is pursued by Road, with the giants Gerd and Goldberg joining the chase.
Robin is preparing for her long awaited reunion with Saul as the Great Eirik reaches Elbaf, though word arrives that Saul has collapsed.
Episode 1161 introduces the character Ange and continues the Elbaf Arc.
Episode 1161 received a rating of 2.4 and tied for sixth place that week alongside Crayon Shin-chan.
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