: A fierce battle ensued between the two, which eventually transformed into a mutual understanding. Ace, the son of Roger, recognized Yamato’s internal struggle as the child of an infamous father, offering life-changing counsel.

: Years before the current events, Portgas D. Ace and his Spade Pirates invaded Onigashima to rescue kidnapped children. Finding Kaidou away on an expedition, Ace encountered his daughter, Yamato.

The episode is highly regarded for elevating the source material through original anime expansions.

Episode 1013 of , titled " Yamato's Past! The Man Who Came for an Emperor of the Sea! " , originally aired on March 6, 2022 . It is a standout entry in the Wano Country Arc, lauded for its high-quality production and emotional depth as it explores the connection between Ace and Yamato. Plot Summary

: Directed by Ryota Nakamura with scriptwriting by Tomohiro Nakayama . The animation was supervised by Masuyuki Takagi .