: In a flashback, Yamato recounts the time Ace and his Spade Pirates invaded Onigashima to rescue abducted children.

: Finding Kaidou away on an expedition, Ace battles Yamato, who is guarding the island. The fight quickly transitions from a clash of powers to a meaningful conversation as they realize they share similar burdens—specifically, the weight of their fathers' reputations.

: This episode adapts content from the end of Chapter 998 and the beginning of Chapter 999.

, titled " Yamato's Past! The Man Who Came for an Emperor of the Sea! " , is a fan-favorite episode that aired on March 6, 2022. It is highly regarded for its emotional storytelling and high production value, focusing on the fateful meeting between Portgas D. Ace and Yamato . Plot Summary

You can watch this episode on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll or Apple TV .

: This was the final episode to air in Japan before a month-long production hiatus caused by a system hack at Toei Animation.

: The anime version significantly expands upon the manga by extending the fight scenes and deepening the emotional bond between the two characters.