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One Piece chapter 919: The Ruins of Oden Castle — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 16 pages · 29 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 919 title page displays One Piece logo and four Grand Fleet member posters.
  • p1Luffy entrusts Tama to Speed the centaur in a ruined town setting.
  • p2Tama departs on Speed while villagers react and Luffy remains behind.
  • p3Group travels toward Oden Castle ruins while a crowd celebrates a treasure ship.
  • p4Scene takes place in the Flower Capital tavern classroom.
  • p4Lesson topic is the definition of isolationist versus open countries.
  • p4Crowd includes both children and adults participating in the discussion.
  • p5Events described occurred over twenty years ago.
  • p5Orochi is credited with defeating evil samurai and bringing peace.
  • p5Tavern crowd reacts with strong approval to Orochi's name.
  • p6Kyoshiro is the purveyor of the Kurozumi family money exchange house.
  • p6Oden's wife spoke words in front of the burning castle twenty years ago.
  • p6Tavern patrons are discussing Orochi's cautious nature.
  • p7The curse was deciphered by Orochi as a call to open borders.
  • p7Nine samurai are prophesied to appear for vengeance.
  • p7Orochi is described as scared of ghost spirits of the Kozuki family.
  • p8Setting is Wano Country Kuri at ruins of Oden Castle abandoned for 20 years
  • p9Kin'emon is present at the ruins but avoids direct explanation
  • p10Kin'emon is confirmed alive and identified as Kozuki Family Retainer Foxfire Kin'emon
  • p11Kikunojo reunites emotionally with Kin'emon
  • p12Straw Hats burst into view with wild excitement upon reunion.
  • p12Kin'emon and Kikunojo are present in traditional Wano attire.
  • p12Luffy is the first to leap forward shouting during the meeting.
  • p13The group used a vivre card to locate Momonosuke.
  • p13A stern man with stitched face confronts the group about theft.
  • p13The meeting takes place inside a damaged building.
  • p14Kin'emon reveals the group traveled forward in time from twenty years ago.
  • p14The five people include Kin'emon, Kanjuro, Raizo, and two others.
  • p14The revelation causes extreme shock reactions from the Straw Hats.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Poster caption introduces Ideo of Ideo Pirates with 'TALES OF THE SELF-PROCLAIMED STRAW HAT GRAND FLEET VOL.46: FINALE (SECOND HALF) PLEASED TO MAKE YOUR ACQUAINTANCE.'
  • p0Poster labels identify Leo, Hajrudin, and Orlumbus with their respective pirate crew names.
  • p1Luffy declares he is leaving Tama to Speed with excited intent.
  • p1Speed refuses to listen and asserts her identity as Beast Pirates headliner.
  • p1Tama expresses lasting gratitude for food received and vows to protect her master.
  • p1Luffy asks Speed to greet the old man with the nose and promises to return the dog.
  • p2Tama shouts farewell while riding away on Speed.
  • p2Background voice calls out Tama's name in alarm.
  • p2Luffy receives greeting from off-panel voice addressing him as Luffy-taro.
  • p2Off-panel voice notes that Tama did not feed Luffy the dango.
  • p3Kiku questions why she is accompanying the group to the ruins.
  • p3Kiku explains her long desire to visit Oden Castle ruins.
  • p3Luffy reassures Kiku that she is a good strong person and promises not to cause trouble.
  • p3Crowd cheers loudly in thanks for the treasure ship arrival.
  • p4Unseen voice asks what an isolationist country is, setting up a lesson in the tavern.
  • p4Wavy-haired woman with fan responds ALL RIGHT... and confirms the correct answer about open countries.
  • p4Topknotted man loudly explains that isolationist countries close borders to protect their people.
  • p4Glasses-wearing woman eagerly offers I CAN, MISS! while raising her hand.
  • p5Wavy-haired woman continues story of a hero defeating evil samurai over twenty years ago.
  • p5Small figure protests loudly not wanting to hear the mentioned name.
  • p5Tavern patrons are told they were not called on for answers.
  • p5Crowd erupts cheering that the hero was shogun Kurozumi Orochi.
  • p5Lower panels show the country becoming peaceful after evil people died.
  • p6Drunken patron calls Orochi a cautious man.
  • p6Another patron yells at the drunk to shut up for being too loud.
  • p6Wild-haired man alerts master Kyoshiro of the conversation.
  • p6Kyoshiro states he speaks only the truth even if overheard.
  • p6Kyoshiro recounts that twenty years ago Oden's wife stood before the burning castle.
  • p7Dark-haired woman notes the deciphered words.
  • p7Wavy-haired woman laughs that the message was a desperate curse.
  • p7Orochi is said to have deciphered the curse as opening the country's borders.
  • p7Voice warns that the prophesied twentieth year has arrived.
  • p7Monstrous vision threatens vengeance by nine samurai on a moonlit night.
  • p7Lower scene discusses that dead Kozuki family members cannot harm Orochi.
  • p8Luffy blurts Graves in surprise while viewing distant stones
  • p8Luffy yells Huh what the hell are these upon seeing named graves
  • p8Luffy questions why names appear on graves and if they died after long silence
  • p9Luffy panics over missing Kin'emon and questions ghost-like talk
  • p9Cloaked figure states Kin'emon appears nightly and will return tonight
  • p9Luffy demands full story while Kin'emon sweats and deflects
  • p10Kin'emon apologizes for not welcoming personally
  • p10Luffy shouts Thank goodness in relief
  • p10Kin'emon explains intense diarrhea from a blunder
  • p10Luffy yells Tra-guy you liar they are alive
  • p11Woman cries out You've finally returned after long wait
  • p11Kin'emon calls out Master Kin with hearts
  • p11Group questions if she is acquaintance and status of Momonosuke
  • p11Kikunojo asks why Kin'emon did not tell her he was returning
  • p12Kikunojo expresses shock and scolds Luffy for rudely calling Momonosuke 'Momo' in upper left panel.
  • p12Kin'emon warmly greets Momonosuke and expresses relief at his safety in upper center panel.
  • p12Kin'emon asks if the old dog is also present during reunion.
  • p12Luffy shouts his own name loudly with extreme excitement in large central bubble.
  • p12Nami calls out 'O-NAMI~' with affectionate heart while waving.
  • p12Brook notes that the group successfully retrieved Sanji and greets cheerfully.
  • p12Straw Hats collectively express joy at being reunited and safe.
  • p13Kin'emon recounts finally contacting himself and learning the group was alive.
  • p13Kin'emon explains they found the vivre card and searched everywhere including underwater.
  • p13Stern man accuses the group of being the thieves who stole from the farm.
  • p13Stern man warns about safe food from the stolen farm before entering.
  • p13Brook reacts with 'YO-HOHO!' during the explanation.
  • p13Luffy is scolded for arriving late by the group.
  • p13Kin'emon begins revealing a secret about Lord Momonosuke in the ruined building.
  • p14Kin'emon hesitates and doubts the group will believe his story.
  • p14Luffy demands Kin'emon hurry up and reveal the secret.
  • p14Nami reacts with shock at the unfolding explanation.
  • p14Kin'emon states that Kanjuro and Raizo are present along with the three here for a total of five.
  • p14Kin'emon reveals they came from the past by traveling forward in time.
  • p14Kin'emon declares they originated from Wano country twenty years ago.