The answer
Hody Jones killed Shirahoshi's mother. He confessed during a confrontation on Fish-Man Island.
Ch. 632, p. 14open pagesettled: yes
Key facts
- Who
- Shirahoshi
- Status
- Settled · Ch. 632
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Chapter 632 · updated
Hody Jones killed Shirahoshi's mother. Hody Jones directly confessed to the murder during a confrontation on Fish-Man Island, stating that Queen Otohime was in his way and that he took her life ch. 632, p. 14. Shirahoshi reacted by whispering that she already knew it was him, confirming the revelation ch. 632, p. 14. Earlier flashbacks showed that Megalo the shark had witnessed the incident and shared the truth with Shirahoshi years before, yet she chose to keep silent to honor her mother's wish against hatred ch. 633, p. 1. Neptune expressed shock upon learning that his daughter had concealed the killer's identity for a decade ch. 633, p. 1. Shirahoshi later explained that her mother's final promise required her to bear the knowledge alone without seeking revenge ch. 633, p. 2. "I'M THE ONE WHO TOOK HER FILTY LIFE!!!" ch. 632, p. 14 "...I KNEW IT WAS YOU..." ch. 632, p. 14 "It was the final promise... that I made to my mother...!!!" ch. 633, p. 2. No other sources contradict this account or name a different culprit.