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One Piece chapter 961: The Mountain God Incident — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 17 pages · 18 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 961 title page depicts three men in a Wano town street.
  • p2Kozuki Oden is shown holding a small white boar in the capital.
  • p2Townspeople fear the Mountain God will attack because of the boar.
  • p3White boars are described as heralds of the gods in Wano superstition.
  • p3Oden is accused of bringing the boar's child into the capital.
  • p4The Mountain God boar is actively destroying the capital and eating people.
  • p4Townspeople are fleeing in terror from the giant boar.
  • p5Small white boar is present with the group.
  • p5Mountain God is approaching the town following the boar's scent.
  • p5O-Tsuru has been taken hostage by the hooded figure's group.
  • p6Mountain God arrives and begins rampaging through the town.
  • p6Kin'emon draws his sword to confront the Mountain God.
  • p6O-Tsuru is mentioned as being caught in the incident.
  • p7Kin'emon is struck by a rock thrown by townspeople.
  • p7Mountain God destroys part of the town during its charge.
  • p7Kin'emon is knocked backward by the Mountain God's attack.
  • p8Kin'emon climbs onto the Mountain God's back during the rampage.
  • p8Kin'emon threatens to cut open the Mountain God to free O-Tsuru.
  • p8Warning is given that injuring the Mountain God risks destroying Wano.
  • p9Oden directly confronts the Mountain God boar during its rampage.
  • p9Kin'emon is thrown through the air by the destruction.
  • p9Oden feels personal responsibility for O-Tsuru's danger.
  • p10Oden uses dual swords against the Mountain God.
  • p10Townspeople blame Oden for the destruction and missing people.
  • p10Boar continues rampaging through the capital.
  • p11Oden defeats the Mountain God with a powerful dual-sword strike.
  • p11The clash sends the boar flying through the air.
  • p11No human fatalities reported despite extensive damage.
  • p12Nearly a quarter of the capital was destroyed by the boar.
  • p12No human deaths occurred despite the destruction.
  • p12Oden receives mixed reactions of blame and admiration from townspeople.
  • p13Oden was exiled from the Flower Capital by age 18.
  • p13Oden caused the Mountain God incident at age 18.
  • p13Oden carries two swords on his back during movement.
  • p14Kin'emon is Oden's first follower.
  • p14The scene occurs in the Yakumai region of Wano.
  • p14Multiple men express desire to follow Oden.
  • p15Shimotsuki Yasuie is the Daimyo of Yakumai.
  • p15Kurozumi Orochi serves as Yasuie's attendant.
  • p15Oden arrives at Yasuie's residence with followers.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption poses question about whether the three men were attacked, presented as book title narration.
  • p2Spiky-haired man yells at the squealing white boar to be quiet.
  • p2Onlookers question if the capital could be destroyed over the small boar.
  • p2Young man with topknot identifies the spiky-haired man as Kozuki Oden.
  • p2Oden states he could pay debts if the boar is worth white gold.
  • p2Man in patterned hat insists the boar must be given to him.
  • p3Oden yells that the Mountain God would come down if its child was kidnapped.
  • p3Headband swordsman warns to keep an eye out for a small white boar.
  • p3Headband swordsman declares white boars are ancient heralds of the gods.
  • p3Headband swordsman urges quick appeasement of the Mountain God's fury.
  • p4Crowd screams "UWAAA AAAH!!!" as the boar rampages.
  • p4Desperate mother shouts that the boar ate her daughter.
  • p4Child screams "FATHER!!!" and "GYAAAA AAAH!!!".
  • p4Man in patterned hat pleads "SAVE MEEEEEE!!!".
  • p4Narration declares the scene is a nightmare.
  • p5Bearded man orders return of small boar to mountains because Mountain God follows its scent.
  • p5Wild-haired man accuses small hooded figure of being the boar-napper.
  • p5Woman reacts with shock that her friend O-Tsuru is involved in the incident.
  • p5Wild-haired man explains comrades were eaten by Mountain God due to the scent.
  • p5Small hooded figure claims they took O-Tsuru hostage while descending the mountain.
  • p6Kin'emon accepts possible death and refuses to abandon the fight.
  • p6Bearded man tells Kin'emon to get a real job and leave the yakuza.
  • p6Woman accuses Kin'emon of stealing again.
  • p6Off-panel voice warns that the monster will arrive because of the scent.
  • p6Kin'emon declares he will pay back the debt.
  • p7Kin'emon demands return of O-Tsuru while reaching out.
  • p7Kin'emon yells in pain after being hit by a thrown rock.
  • p7Townspeople react with panic as the Mountain God rampages.
  • p8Kin'emon questions what kind of god the Mountain God is.
  • p8Kin'emon vows to slice open the beast's stomach to retrieve O-Tsuru.
  • p8Off-panel voice warns that harming the Mountain God could destroy Wano.
  • p8Observer notes that Kin'emon has guts.
  • p9Oden shouts challenge at the boar asking if it seeks the object he holds, aggressive and defiant mood.
  • p9Oden's internal thoughts express guilt and self-blame over O-Tsuru's potential death, despairing tone.
  • p9Bystanders react with shock at the unfolding destruction.
  • p10Oden announces Oden Two-Sword Style attack with aggressive battle cry.
  • p10Townspeople demand return of daughter and mother while blaming Oden as cursed child, angry and accusatory mood.
  • p10Oden internally claims responsibility for the disaster.
  • p11Bystanders react with awe calling the attack impressive and suggest heading back.
  • p11Large impact SFX accompany the boar's defeat.
  • p12Narration states capital survived but quarter was lost with no human fatalities.
  • p12Townspeople argue Oden caused the disaster yet acknowledge his cool actions.
  • p12Kin'emon cries emotionally while hugging Oden.
  • p12Oden begins a public confession to the crowd.
  • p13Wide-hatted man laughs about being exiled from the capital.
  • p13Oden acknowledges disownment with strained smile and apology for timing.
  • p13Oden roars that the capital cannot handle him anymore.
  • p13Background voice calls the situation pathetic for the Lord Shogun.
  • p13Oden declares intent to head to the other side of the river and sleep by sunset.
  • p13Oden mutters about needing to eat something while moving.
  • p14Oden shouts he would happily die for someone like him.
  • p14Woman asks if Kin'emon is crying.
  • p14Narration states emotional weight differs because Oden is Kin'emon's first follower.
  • p14Men call out to Denjiro claiming Oden inspired them first.
  • p14Voice welcomes Oden and mentions Lord Yasuie looking forward to arrival.
  • p14Someone protests the welcome as a lie.
  • p15Servant offers to be stepped over to cross puddle.
  • p15Yasuie demands to know what Oden wants and comments on henchmen.
  • p15Attendant tells Yasuie not to be rude and identifies himself as newest servant.
  • p15Orochi introduces himself as humble servant taken in by Lord Yasuie.