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One Piece chapter 960: Kozuki Oden Takes the Stage — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 17 pages · 27 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 960 title is KOZUKI ODEN TAKES THE STAGE.
  • p0Page 0 is a title page featuring Capone Bege and two blonde women in a town setting.
  • p2Page 2 depicts a grand flourishing forest in Wano with no factories visible.
  • p2A deer and fisher appear in the final panel by a stream.
  • p3Page 3 is set at the Mountain Pass Tea House with Tsurujo as poster girl.
  • p3Characters discuss a moving mountain and an elusive creature capture.
  • p4Page 4 shows discovery of a rare white boar considered a herald of the gods.
  • p4Characters plan to trade the boar for white gold in the capital.
  • p5Kin'emon and Tsurujo share a childhood friendship.
  • p5Tsurujo accuses Kin'emon of stealing money from her wallet.
  • p5Kin'emon offers to sell organs to repay debt.
  • p5Kin'emon claims his big bros have money issues.
  • p6Kin'emon defeats a large bear-like creature.
  • p6Kin'emon identifies the white boar as worth one piece of white gold.
  • p6Kin'emon is labeled a yakuza thug from the capital.
  • p7Kozuki Sukiyaki is Oden's father and shogun of Wano.
  • p7Oden attempted to leave Wano illegally for the 38th time.
  • p7Oden crushed a boulder at age four.
  • p7Oden caught two rabbits bare-handed at age two.
  • p7Oden roamed the red-light district at age six.
  • p7Oden got drunk and fought gamblers at age eight.
  • p7Oden was blacklisted from yakuza casinos at age nine.
  • p8Oden was sentenced to hard labor in the stone quarry at age ten.
  • p8Oden diverted a river into the capital.
  • p8Oden was fourteen during the capital's prolonged drought.
  • p9Oden is labeled as heir to the shogunate of Wano.
  • p9The Harem Revolt involved Oden, families, and the Hyougoro group.
  • p9Oden is currently 18 years old in the depicted scene.
  • p10Kin'emon is being pursued by the Kurokoma family for stealing money.
  • p10Hyougoro is known as the Chivalrous Knight of the capital.
  • p11Denjiro is an orphan from the capital.
  • p11Denjiro successfully trades a small pot for a larger one at the shop.
  • p12Oden is eating from a pot placed over Katsuzo's funeral pyre.
  • p12The scene takes place at the Flower Capital crematorium.
  • p13Oden finishes eating from the pot and immediately leaves the scene.
  • p13Oden drops his gourd on the ground before departing.
  • p13Oden carries his swords while walking away from the group.
  • p14Oden's gourd produces a CLANG sound upon hitting the ground.
  • p14Fire bell rings continuously with no visible fire nearby.
  • p14Townspeople react strongly to Oden walking through the capital.
  • p15A colossal white boar rampages through the Flower Capital.
  • p15Oden directly requests ownership of the rampaging boar.
  • p15Kin'emon and Denjiro are present during the boar incident.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption announces Bege's family search story volume with emphasis on Lola hunt.
  • p2Narration describes grand flourishing forest known for clear rivers and sparkling sea.
  • p2Narration notes absence of factories and thriving vegetation.
  • p2Final narration introduces tale from Wano's past when it was brimming with life.
  • p2Fisher exclaims success catching a fish.
  • p3Group exclaims they fled from a moving growling mountain and ended up at the tea house.
  • p3Old man laughs that nothing gets past O-Tsuru.
  • p3Tsurujo suggests they may have encountered a mountain god.
  • p3Group asks if Tsurujo can keep their story about capturing an elusive creature secret.
  • p4Group reacts with shock to the white boar being worth a piece of white gold.
  • p4Man declares they can trade the boar for one whole piece of white gold in the capital.
  • p4Characters praise the boar's beautiful snow-white skin.
  • p4Narration explains white boars are heralds of the gods and rare.
  • p4Discussion reveals Boss Kurokama has sought a white boar for years.
  • p5Kin'emon screams in pain and pleads for Tsurujo to stop, invoking their childhood friendship.
  • p5Tsurujo angrily accuses Kin'emon of repeatedly stealing from her wallet.
  • p5Kin'emon threatens to rip out and sell Tsurujo's organs to repay her debt.
  • p5Kin'emon warns Tsurujo not to touch his money again.
  • p5Tsurujo retorts about how many times she has loaned him money and accuses his big bros of gambling it away.
  • p5Tsurujo states her big bros have money issues.
  • p5Kin'emon thanks Tsurujo for the meal and leaves money on the table.
  • p5Kin'emon threatens to strip belongings as repayment if Tsurujo cannot pay.
  • p6Creature recognizes Kin'emon from earlier encounter.
  • p6Kin'emon cries out in pain from blows.
  • p6Kin'emon boasts he overheard the creature and claims the boar is worth white gold.
  • p6Kin'emon declares his luck has turned and he hit the jackpot.
  • p6Kin'emon tells creature to be more careful when talking in public.
  • p6Kin'emon demands clothes and money from the creature.
  • p6Kin'emon states he will hand the boar to Boss Kurokoma.
  • p7Narration notes Oden's repeated failed attempts to leave Wano illegally and lack of sailing aptitude.
  • p7Narration states Oden's survival is surprising.
  • p7Narration describes Oden's eventful life from infancy.
  • p7Narration lists Oden's feats by ages two, four, six, eight, and nine.
  • p8Narration recounts Oden's capture at age ten after nearly killing someone and setting casino on fire.
  • p8Narration states Oden climbed ranks and ran the stone quarry.
  • p8Narration notes Oden is a true Kozuki family member.
  • p8Narration explains Oden diverted river causing capital flood and his capture order.
  • p8Narration describes wells drying up and people suffering.
  • p8Narration states Oden attempted sea escape at age fourteen during prolonged drought.
  • p9Narrator voice recounts Oden forming a harem and the resulting Harem Revolt incident with dramatic tone.
  • p9Hyougoro family member warns against further words while handing over a document in serious mood.
  • p9Speaker notes Oden still causes daily trouble at age 18 with resigned context.
  • p10Pursuers shout to capture Kin'emon heading toward the Kurokoma mansion with urgent intent.
  • p10Kin'emon claims he was only trying to collect a bounty while fleeing in panic.
  • p10Hyougoro declares he would normally dismiss the claim but notes his strength in one-on-one fights.
  • p11Denjiro negotiates pot exchange value with shopkeeper and receives a larger pot.
  • p11Onlookers comment on Denjiro receiving a discount and call the shopkeeper gullible.
  • p11Denjiro is greeted by name as he walks through the street.
  • p12Onlookers shout that Oden is insulting the deceased's memory during the cremation.
  • p12Someone calls out to Lord Oden to stop while Oden continues eating.
  • p12Speaker notes Oden is using the funeral fire to cook and collect ashes afterward.
  • p13Oden tells Katsuzo their next drink will be in the afterlife, conveying farewell and dramatic exit intent.
  • p13Wild-haired man states Oden is not one for detailed explanations, expressing frustration.
  • p13Another man offers condolences to the family, showing resignation to Oden's actions.
  • p14Citizens warn to hide wives and daughters, indicating trouble from Oden's arrival.
  • p14Woman notes Oden is cool despite the chaos, showing admiration.
  • p14Oden wonders why no one avoids him like usual and questions the nonstop fire bell.
  • p14Man admits he was bribed but warns against discussing it.
  • p15Citizens scream they will be eaten alive and call for capital evacuation.
  • p15Crowd identifies the creature as a real Mountain God.
  • p15Oden demands the boar be given to him.
  • p15Kin'emon and Denjiro argue about bringing the boar and its parent location.
  • p15Oden recognizes the Mountain God from ancient texts as a full-grown white boar.