Episode 989 pits Chopper's Brachio Tank against Big Mom in a canyon chase, advances Denjiro's southern column past a captured and chained Sasaki, sees Orochi ready Momonosuke's execution, and ends with Ulti and Page One tumbling into Luffy's path.
Summary
Big Mom identifies Chopper and pursues his tank into a ravine, her crew lining up artillery. Chopper returns fire and lands hits, yet she shrugs them off and drives the tank away. Elsewhere Kanjuro presents the beaten Momonosuke to Orochi, who prepares an execution, while Denjiro's southern force snares Sasaki and Ulti finally stumbles into Luffy.
Key Events
Chopper destroys the cannons and mortars, then fires on Big Mom's head and lobs an explosive into her mouth, all to no effect as she chases the launched tank off. Kanjuro reports that Momonosuke tried to cut his bonds with the knife before being knocked out, and admits the allies have reached Onigashima, though Fukurokuju judges the island safe given no enemy ships at port; Orochi still readies the boy's execution to crush morale. Marco's ship nears Onigashima in Oden's name. Denjiro, recognized only as Kyoshiro, lets his men ambush and bind Sasaki in Seastone chains before the column splits. With Big Mom drawn away, Kin'emon's group emerges, but Prometheus spots Nami's party, and Ulti and Page One topple down the stairs to face Luffy.
Notes
The anime adds Chopper bluffing Big Mom about patrol duty, Kin'emon fully submerged despite being a Devil Fruit user, and the Seastone detail of Sasaki's chains. Izou is revealed here rather than later, Beasts Pirates aid Big Mom against Chopper and Usopp, and her rocket strike on the tank is shown. Ulti and Page One's search dialogue is extended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in episode 989 of One Piece?
In Episode 989, "The Pact Between Men! The Fierce Fighting of Brachio Tank," Chopper's Brachio Tank battles Big Mom in a canyon chase, Denjiro's southern column captures Sasaki in Seastone chains, Orochi readies Momonosuke's execution, and Ulti and Page One tumble into Luffy's path.
How does Chopper fight Big Mom in Episode 989?
In Episode 989, Chopper's Brachio Tank fires on Big Mom, destroying her cannons and mortars and even lobbing an explosive into her mouth, though she shrugs off the damage and chases the tank away.
What does Kanjuro report to Orochi in Episode 989?
In Episode 989, Kanjuro tells Orochi that Momonosuke tried to cut his bonds with a knife before being knocked out, and admits the allied forces have already reached Onigashima.
How is Sasaki captured in Episode 989?
In Episode 989, Denjiro, recognized only by his alias Kyoshiro, has his men ambush Sasaki and bind him in Seastone chains before the southern column splits.
Who confronts Luffy at the end of Episode 989?
At the end of Episode 989, Tobiroppo members Ulti and Page One tumble down a staircase and land directly in Luffy's path.
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