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One Piece chapter 921: Shutenmaru — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 19 pages · 26 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the Weekly Shonen Jump cover for One Piece chapter 921.
  • p1Color spread features Straw Hat crew members and allies in fashion poses.
  • p3Chapter 921 is titled SHUTENMARU.
  • p3Strategy meeting occurs at ruins of Oden Castle.
  • p4Beast Pirates and government officials will hold a banquet on the festival night.
  • p4Orochi and his procession appear on the day of the festival.
  • p5The rebellion plan is set for twilight on the night of the Fire Festival at Habu Port.
  • p5Cards with the crescent moon symbol are being distributed to identify allies.
  • p5Kin'emon sent Franosuke to obtain blueprints of Kaido's residence.
  • p6Robin is infiltrating Orochi's circle by posing as a geisha.
  • p6Franosuke is working to obtain Kaido's residence blueprints.
  • p6Sanji, Nami, and Brook receive specific infiltration roles.
  • p7Kin'emon uses Clothes-Clothes Jutsu to disguise the group as ninjas.
  • p7Chopper, Nami, Brook, and Carrot receive new disguises.
  • p7Carrot and Chopper are sent to Inuarashi's location.
  • p8Shinobu appears in authentic kunoichi attire.
  • p8Luffy's disguise differs from the expected kunoichi style.
  • p8The group has now blended into Wano culture with disguises.
  • p9Shinobu wears a veteran kunoichi outfit with visible sword.
  • p9Kin'emon identifies three samurai who served Lord Oden.
  • p10Atamayama Thieves raid Okobore Town and steal Luffytaro's gifts.
  • p10Okobore Town sign is visible during the attack.
  • p11Shutenmaru is identified as Atamayama Thieves leader riding a bull.
  • p11Shutenmaru speaks in a Kagoshima dialect per translator note.
  • p12Elderly woman references Lady O-Toki's final words.
  • p12Nine samurai are mentioned as carrying out Lord Oden's wishes.
  • p13Jack is identified as Beasts Pirates All-Star.
  • p13Jack rides his mammoth Zoan form during confrontation.
  • p13Samurai are present and engaged with Jack.
  • p14Shutenmaru clashes directly with Jack.
  • p14Duel produces significant debris and shock among witnesses.
  • p15Fight between Shutenmaru and Jack threatens Okobore Town.
  • p15Shutenmaru references surviving a previous event.
  • p16Sudden dark swirling clouds appear over Okobore Town.
  • p16Trafalgar Law reacts strongly to the sky change.
  • p16Luffy is present among the group observing the event.
  • p17Kaido appears in full dragon form emerging from clouds in chapter 921 page 17.
  • p17Luffy directly witnesses Kaido's dragon transformation for the first time.
  • p17Jack is present on the ground reacting to Kaido's arrival.
  • p17Multiple samurai and retainers show panic at the dragon's emergence.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Cover title '悪鬼を斬る' signals intent to cut down an evil demon-like foe.
  • p1Large promotional text advertises Tokyo Girls Collection One Piece collaboration.
  • p3Narration identifies the island as Kaido and Beast Pirates headquarters.
  • p3Characters discuss needing only a small ship to reach Onigashima.
  • p3Woman states Kaido is viewed as a wise king by locals.
  • p3Narration notes decisive battle will occur during the Fire Festival.
  • p4Kin'emon explains the Fire Festival visit is a facade for a banquet.
  • p4Sanji reacts with surprise upon hearing about O-Kiku.
  • p4Characters plan to attack during drunken stupor at the banquet.
  • p4O-Tsuru comments on Kiku having a proper wife already.
  • p4Sanji expresses jealousy over Kiku's popularity.
  • p5Kin'emon explains the card symbol of two fire birds and waning crescent moon represents rebellion and the fire festival plan at Habu Port.
  • p5Kin'emon states the crescent moon mark on the left ankle identifies allies and the will of rebellion.
  • p5Kin'emon instructs rapid distribution of cards to Wano citizens who will understand the message.
  • p5Kin'emon notes foreigners like the crew must operate between 5:30 and 8:00 PM when the two birds symbolize twilight.
  • p5Kin'emon reports Zoro and Usopp are stationed in the capital while other comrades spread cards across the country.
  • p5Nami comments that Zoro has probably not been very useful so far.
  • p6Kin'emon reveals Franosuke was sent to obtain blueprints of Kaido's residence.
  • p6Sanji excitedly reacts to Robin masquerading as a geisha to approach Orochi.
  • p6Kin'emon states Robin is getting closer to Orochi to monitor his army's movements.
  • p6Sanji comments that his cooking skills will help draw crowds to locate targets.
  • p6Kin'emon notes Nami's weather techniques function like ninjutsu.
  • p6Kin'emon assigns Brook to secure food supplies in the capital.
  • p7Kin'emon activates Clothes-Clothes Jutsu and tells everyone to put a leaf on their heads.
  • p7Chopper declares he is a ninja after transformation.
  • p7Sanji and Brook react with loud admiration toward Nami's new outfit.
  • p7Kin'emon assigns Carrot and Chopper to go with Kiki to Inuarashi's location.
  • p8Kin'emon questions whether the revealed attire is truly a kunoichi's outfit.
  • p8Shinobu introduces herself as a real kunoichi ready to serve.
  • p8Sanji expresses excitement at seeing a real kunoichi.
  • p8Nami questions if there are two types of kunoichi outfits.
  • p8The group notes Sanji is trembling in shock at the sight.
  • p9Shinobu introduces herself proudly while commenting on youth and using bewitchment technique.
  • p9Shinobu mentions Nami preventing her heartbreak and recalls being Kin'emon's former protégé.
  • p9Kin'emon names the three missing samurai Kawamatsu, Denjiro, and Ashura Douji as former Oden retainers.
  • p9Kin'emon urges discussion of locating the three samurai as valuable assets worth many men.
  • p10Villagers shout that supplies were gifts from Luffytaro and beg thieves to stop.
  • p10Bandits yell at villagers to shut up and drop dead while stealing food.
  • p10Thieves call out to Master Shutenmaru about finding fruit, wine, and rice.
  • p11Shutenmaru questions who would pretend to be a hero giving food and calls the act short-lived.
  • p11Shutenmaru states there are no samurai left to protect the weak.
  • p11Elderly man agrees that Wano has no real men left and its days are numbered.
  • p12Elderly woman states she believes in Lady O-Toki's final words.
  • p12Shutenmaru roars while charging and bandits shout to kill the old woman.
  • p12Villagers plead for thieves to stop and for grandma to run.
  • p12Samurai declares nine samurai will fulfill Lord Oden's wishes.
  • p12Opponent retorts that without a general the fight is already lost.
  • p13Off-panel voice mentions a pirate named Straw Hat Luffy being in the area with neutral reporting tone.
  • p13Jack states they finally meet the leader of the thieves with confrontational intent.
  • p13Jack declares here's your answer while slamming down with aggressive mood.
  • p13Samurai reacts with shock to Jack's statement.
  • p13Jack explains they kept samurai alive because Kaido wants them as subordinates with threatening tone.
  • p13Jack asks if attitude will change if he claims not to know the person with mocking intent.
  • p14Samurai yells not to underestimate samurai with defiant mood.
  • p14Jack grunts from blade impact.
  • p14Voice challenges how dare you with angry intent.
  • p14Samurai calls out master Jack in surprise.
  • p14Onlooker exclaims about incredibly high level duel with awe.
  • p15Voice warns this is the end and Okobore town will be destroyed with panic.
  • p15Voice notes they started to fight with alarm.
  • p15Shutenmaru orders move away from them with urgent command.
  • p15Onlooker screams master Jack in distress.
  • p15Shutenmaru states no small fry can take him down with confident growl.
  • p15Shutenmaru declares he did not die back then with defiant tone.
  • p16Onlooker exclaims no way with disbelief.
  • p16Law shouts no with urgent warning tone.
  • p16Onlookers question why the sky changed so suddenly with confusion.
  • p16Luffy asks what is the matter Tra-guy with concerned expression.
  • p16Distant voice calls hey Straw Hat get over here right now with urgency.
  • p17Kaido as dragon orders subordinates to bring the brats immediately with commanding tone.
  • p17Onlookers react with surprise noting something unusual in the sky above.
  • p17Characters warn that the situation is bad specifically for Straw Hat.
  • p17Scarred man identifies the dragon as Kaido with shocked realization.
  • p17Luffy questions the identity of the dragon figure in disbelief and panic.
  • p17Someone calls out to Jack in alarm during the dragon's appearance.
  • p17Jack's subordinate responds with acknowledgment to the call.