Episode 985 sees Kaidou dispatch the Tobiroppo to recapture his runaway child Yamato, while Luffy's mounting fury over wasted food finally erupts into a Gear Third blow that draws every eye in the hall.
Summary
Summoned without explanation, the Tobiroppo learn that King called them in, irritated that rivals covet his All-Star rank. Kaidou orders Sasaki and Who's-Who to retrieve Yamato, dangling promotion as a reward. In the hall below, Kid and Zoro pick fights while Luffy, disgusted at squandered oshiruko, snaps and flattens an offender.
Key Events
The squirrel SMILE user Bao Huang appears and hints at a coming surprise from Kaidou during the festivities, noting that Big Mom is still preparing. Sasaki and Who's-Who accept the hunt for Yamato in exchange for a shot at the All-Star seat. Kid lashes out at partygoers and demands an audience with Kaidou, Zoro downs enemies with blade and fist, and Luffy, refusing to let the red bean soup go to waste, drinks it himself. When a reveler kicks over a pot, Luffy retaliates with a Gear Third strike. The uproar scatters the crowd, Kid and Killer exploit the chaos to push forward, and Zoro resolves to fight alongside Luffy.
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Notes
The anime has Luffy eat the soup before attacking, adds Zoro's run-in with the Beasts Pirates, and shows Big Mom being served oshiruko as she readies herself. Bao Huang enters through a door rather than descending from the ceiling, and Zoro's building-splitting cut on the Live Floor is extended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in episode 985 of One Piece?
In Episode 985, "Thinking of O-Tama - Luffy's Furious Strike," Kaidou dispatches the Tobiroppo to recapture his runaway son Yamato, and Luffy's fury over wasted oshiruko erupts into a Gear Third blow that draws every eye in Kaidou's banquet hall.
Why does Luffy attack with Gear Third in Episode 985?
In Episode 985, Luffy drinks the red bean soup himself rather than let it go to waste, then retaliates with a Gear Third strike after a reveler kicks over the pot.
Who does Kaidou send to retrieve Yamato in Episode 985?
In Episode 985, Kaidou orders Sasaki and Who's-Who to retrieve his runaway child Yamato, dangling a promotion to All-Star as the reward.
Who is Bao Huang in Episode 985?
Bao Huang, a squirrel SMILE user who debuts in Episode 985, appears to hint at a coming surprise from Kaidou during the festivities and notes that Big Mom is still preparing.
What does Zoro do during the banquet in Episode 985?
In Episode 985, Zoro picks fights with partygoers and cuts down enemies with blade and fist before resolving to fight alongside Luffy.
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