The answer
Chapter 974 · updated
Kurozumi Kanjuro betrayed the Nine Red Scabbards because he is a Kurozumi loyal to Orochi. From the beginning the Kanjuro they knew never existed and his only role was to feed Orochi information while living among them. ch. 974, p. 9 He states the reason outright as "My name is Kanjuro Kurozumi!!! How's that for a reason?" ch. 974, p. 10 Since childhood he had lost his emotions and searched for a place to die, finding pleasure in completely becoming his role as a spy. ch. 974, p. 4 Orochi confirms Kanjuro supplied useful intelligence on Oden's raid yet felt no emotions and performed the deception with creepy devotion. ch. 974, p. 4 In chapter 982 he is labeled "SHOGUN OROCHI'S BETRAYER KUROZUMI KANJURO" upon delivering Momonosuke. ch. 982, p. 3
Where it happens
2 chapters · first raised in ch. 974From the chapter
My name is Kanjuro Kurozumi!!! How's that for a reason?
Chapter 974, page 10From the very beginning, the Kanjuro you all know never existed.
Chapter 974, page 9I've been looking a place to die... I'm honored.
Chapter 974, page 4
What this means for the story
Canon settled the fact. The meaning is still an argument.
Make the case for what the answer changes, and bring the chapters that back you — the same evidence that settled the question can settle this one.
- 01Write the claimOne sentence a reader can agree or disagree with.
- 02Cite the chaptersEvery point carries the page it comes from.
- 03Readers weigh itConfidence moves on the evidence, not on votes.