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One Piece chapter 971: Condemned to Boil — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 17 pages · 29 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 971.
  • p0Central figure carries a chained barrel labeled S-12.
  • p0Scene is set in a chaotic Wano street.
  • p1Young Momonosuke appears distressed about being targeted.
  • p1Toki speaks to Momonosuke about his future role.
  • p1Scene includes Kin'emon eating nearby.
  • p2Boiling oil cauldron is prepared for public execution.
  • p2Crowd is gathered to watch the execution.
  • p2Oden and nine retainers are the condemned.
  • p3Execution grounds are in chaos after an event.
  • p3Spectators discuss failure to defeat Kaido.
  • p3Survivors express determination to live.
  • p4A cloaked victim is forced into a large boiling pot by a staff-wielding man.
  • p4A prisoner inside the pot is slammed underwater amid steam and bubbles.
  • p4A monstrous figure bursts out of the pot reaching upward and crying for help.
  • p4Onlookers in the crowd react with panic and fear to the eruption.
  • p5Kozuki Oden proposes that ten people enter the boiling pot with a survival condition.
  • p5Official insists the punishment is meant to kill instantly.
  • p5Oden demands a one-hour time limit and a clock.
  • p6Kozuki Oden confirms he will hold the officials to their word.
  • p6Oden transforms into a massive beast-like form and erupts from the pot breaking chains.
  • p6Retainers position a plank and urge the group forward.
  • p7Retainers desperately reach for Oden on the plank above the pot.
  • p7Oden refuses help and issues a strict order to remain still.
  • p7Transformed Oden remains partially submerged while retainers attempt rescue.
  • p8Oden is holding nine retainers above boiling oil on a wooden platform.
  • p8Execution takes place in the Flower Capital grounds.
  • p8Oden remains submerged in the oil while supporting the platform.
  • p9A large clock is shown tracking time during the execution.
  • p9Retainers remain on the platform above the oil.
  • p9Bubbles continue rising from the boiling oil.
  • p10Four minutes have passed on the execution clock.
  • p10Retainers are arguing among themselves on the platform.
  • p10Smoke from below is affecting those on the platform.
  • p11A blonde kunoichi draws a sword in the crowd.
  • p11The woman is identified as Shinobu by onlookers.
  • p11Oden shouts upward from the boiling pot in a large panel.
  • p12Orochi is shown wielding a sword while addressing a crowd.
  • p12Flashback panels depict reactions from Wano citizens.
  • p12Orochi denies seeking personal power as shogun.
  • p13Orochi describes persecution of the Kurozumi family in his youth.
  • p13Orochi's father committed seppuku under legal order.
  • p13Childhood flashbacks show mob violence against Kurozumi clan.
  • p14Weapons and kidnapped people were offered to Kaido.
  • p14Oden reacted with fury to the kidnappings.
  • p14Orochi proposed a deal involving cessation of abductions.
  • p15Oden danced naked weekly as apology to Kurozumi family.
  • p15Oden believed Orochi's group would leave after shipbuilding completion.
  • p15Orochi challenges anyone calling Oden an idiot lord.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Frantic man shouts HELP! in large bubble while fleeing with barrel and box, conveying urgent panic.
  • p0Side text references WANO COUNTRY AND KOZUKI ODEN as chapter context.
  • p0Bottom banner promotes GANG BEGE'S OH MY FAMILY with playful dialogue snippet.
  • p1Distressed boy asks why his life is being targeted, showing fear and confusion.
  • p1Woman tells boy he will carry the burden of the country because of his father.
  • p1Man comments MUNCH MUNCH while eating during serious conversation.
  • p1Girl calls out BIG BRO? with worried expression.
  • p1Woman says here you go Momonosuke-sama Hiyori-sama while offering item.
  • p1Boy mentions today father is truly going to... with anxious tone.
  • p2Narrator announces public execution of Kozuki Oden and his 9 retainers.
  • p2Crowd urges to hurry and throw them in oil for quick death.
  • p2Spectators express excitement at rare sight of boiling execution.
  • p3Onlookers question who the strong figure was and note failure against Kaido.
  • p3Topknotted man declares he must live no matter what with fierce resolve.
  • p3Another voice demands a chance to get through the situation.
  • p4Staff-wielding man mocks cloaked victim for begging and forcefully orders him into the pot with cruel amusement.
  • p4Screaming prisoner inside pot cries out in terror as submerged by boiling water.
  • p4Monstrous emerging figure desperately shouts for help while roaring in pain.
  • p5Kozuki Oden declares that ten people will enter the pot and demands survivors be freed after a time he chooses.
  • p5Sneering official laughs that the punishment requires instant death.
  • p5Crowd reacts with shock at the idea of survival.
  • p5Kozuki Oden laughs defiantly and states one hour is too long even for a bath while demanding a clock.
  • p5Attendant agrees to bring the clock.
  • p6Retainer notes Oden still jokes on the brink of death and urges him into the pot.
  • p6Another retainer questions if Oden will remain disgraceful until the end.
  • p6Kozuki Oden confirms he will hold the officials to their word.
  • p6Transformed Oden roars while breaking free of chains.
  • p6Retainers call for others to get on the plank and prepare to depart together.
  • p7Retainers plead that it should be them instead and beg Oden to stop while offering to carry him.
  • p7Kozuki Oden orders retainers to shut up and stay still as a direct command.
  • p7Retainers continue shouting Lord Oden in anguish.
  • p8Oden shouts that all ten are in the pot and he has no complaints, defiant mood during execution.
  • p8Retainer yells Oden's name in alarm from the platform.
  • p8Unseen voice laughs 'WORO RO RO RO' with mocking intent.
  • p8Crowd member questions why retainers are not submerged in oil, confused and outraged tone.
  • p9Retainer asks what is the matter after less than one minute, impatient tone.
  • p9Retainer demands Oden let them down from the platform.
  • p9Oden growls in pain and effort while holding position.
  • p9Observer questions what kind of skin Oden has, surprised reaction.
  • p9Second observer murmurs 'HMMM' while watching closely.
  • p10Retainer threatens to punch Raizo if he keeps complaining, angry tone.
  • p10Raizo yells at Nekomamushi to stop moving and shaking the platform.
  • p10Retainer warns that the smoke is hot enough to kill them.
  • p10Crowd member says they look forward to the end and are done with the 'idiot lord'.
  • p10Spectator notes they expected a more spectacular death.
  • p10Another spectator remarks it is more boring than expected.
  • p11Crowd shouts that the blonde woman is dangerous and has a sword.
  • p11Onlookers identify her as a kunoichi and ask who she is.
  • p11Blonde woman threatens to kill anyone repeating 'idiot lord'.
  • p11Large voice declares 'YOU'RE THE IDIOTS!!!' from the pot area.
  • p11Crowd reacts with 'URGH! STOP IT!' and questions what stirred her.
  • p11Observer identifies the woman as Shinobu.
  • p12Orochi roars that citizens will only realize Oden's protection after losing him, with furious intent.
  • p12Orochi claims the entire country oppressed the Kurozumi family and are culprits, in accusatory mood.
  • p12Orochi states he does not want to stand above others or be shogun or dictator, with defensive tone.
  • p12Orochi declares he received the shogun rank to destroy the country and exact revenge, with vengeful mood.
  • p13Orochi recounts being chased by vigilantes, beaten and killed family members, with fearful tone.
  • p13Orochi states his old man was forced to commit seppuku after breaking the law, in bitter mood.
  • p13Orochi explains even children bearing Kurozumi name were treated as criminals, with resentful intent.
  • p13Small figure states the people of Wano deserve punishment for past actions, in vengeful mood.
  • p14Young woman exclaims offerings to Kaido included countless weapons and kidnapped people, in shocked tone.
  • p14Young woman states Oden was infuriated but victims' lives end after being taken, with grim mood.
  • p14Young woman notes enemy sought only revenge not country control, in serious intent.
  • p14Orochi made a proposal to stop kidnappings if war is avoided, with conditional tone.
  • p15Young woman explains Oden continued dancing weekly to save one hundred lives each time, in tearful tone.
  • p15Young woman states Oden accepted proposal believing promise of departure after five years, with desperate mood.
  • p15Orochi mocks Oden as the idiot lord and demands repetition of the claim, with mocking intent.
  • p15Narration notes Oden took all suffering upon himself to protect the country, in somber context.