Zoro and Luffy try too hard to become powerful before the upcoming great battle in One Piece Episode 956. The new episode is titled Ticking Down to the Great Battle! The Straw Hats Go into Combat Mode!

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The official One Piece Episode 956 promo trailer has been released. The promo shows that Zoro is struggling against Enma. Elsewhere, Luffy is working on mastering Ryuo.

The episode also shows that the recruitment of the allies is in its final stage. With the future of the Land of Wano at stake, Akazaya and the Straw Hats are ready to give the battle everything they got.

“Cut in two with a single stroke! Zoro struggles with Enma that draws out Hakil. Meanwhile, Luffy tries hard to master Ryuo! As everyone rouses themselves, the recruitment of allies is almost over! Finally, the day comes! With the fate of the Land of Wano on the line, the Straw Hats and Akazaya make desperate efforts! On the next episode of One Piece! Ticking Down to the Great Battle! The Straw Hats Go into Combat Mode!” the preview text for the new episode read.

In the last One Piece episode, Gyukimaru and Zoro are at the bridge fighting. Zoro tells him that he met Ryuma. Gyukimaru is shocked. Zoro adds that a long time ago when the Land of Wano was known as the Land of Gold by several other nations. Gyukimaru cuts his monologue by attacking Zoro. However, Zoro is able to counter the attack.

Gyukimaru tells Zoro that the Nobles tried to rule the Land of Wano. He mentions that it was Ryuma who showed those enemies from overseas how undefeatable he was and burned the Land of Wano’s samurai in the heads.

Zoro is confused and asks Gyukimaru if he is an ally or an enemy.

Gyukimaru is adamant that he will not return the sword to him. He even states that he is ready to give Zoro any sword, but not the precious Shusui one.

Gyukimaru mentions that the sword Shusui that Zoro had was a stolen treasure from the Land of Wano. He reveals that when it was taken away, the entire tragedy began.

It is because of that, the God of the Blade became angry, and each region was conquered one by one.

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