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One Piece chapter 973: The Kozuki Line — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 17 pages · 34 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 973 title is THE KOZUKI LINE.
  • p0Page 0 is the title page featuring Gang Bege attacking with G-18.
  • p1Kin'emon carries Momonosuke on shoulders during sky flight scene.
  • p1Memory sequence shows Kin'emon teaching about Zou and Kozuki clan history.
  • p2Kin'emon stresses historical link between Zou and Kozuki clan.
  • p2Hiyori plays The Princess of the Moon on shamisen.
  • p3Raid on Kozuki remnants features horseback attackers.
  • p3Young swordsman fights with multiple swords beside Shinobu.
  • p4Kin'emon states the vassals joined without invitation.
  • p4The mink leaders Inuarashi and Nekomamushi confront a horned beast figure.
  • p4Accusation of being Kaido's spy is raised during the argument.
  • p5The town of Kuri is shown burning with its castle under attack.
  • p5A young boy is seized by a giant hand during the raid.
  • p5Lady Toki comforts a child amid the destruction.
  • p6Momonosuke is shown hanging from a high castle ledge.
  • p6A scarred man confronts young Momonosuke about his identity.
  • p6The woman with flower hairpin is present during the confrontation.
  • p7Momonosuke cries out for his father during the attack.
  • p7A dragon-like creature assaults the castle.
  • p7Allies arrive to protect Toki, Momonosuke, and Hiyori.
  • p8Castle is under attack with visible fire.
  • p8Lady Toki holds a young child during the assault.
  • p8Horned samurai appears among the attackers.
  • p9Events occur at night in Kuri.
  • p9Castle fire is visible from the village.
  • p9Villagers express fear of endless darkness.
  • p10Orochi is bathing while others search ruins.
  • p10Narration references a twenty-year prophecy.
  • p10Searchers seek remains of Kozuki samurai.
  • p11Young girl is shown crying alone.
  • p11Kappa-like figure interacts with Lady Toki.
  • p11Intense screams occur near the burning castle.
  • p12Scene occurs in snowy Flower Capital streets at dusk.
  • p12Kyoshiro name is spoken aloud by the scarred man.
  • p12Cloaked figure draws attention from locals.
  • p13Kyoshiro offers services to Shogun Orochi.
  • p13Kyoshiro family gains public recognition in Flower Capital.
  • p13Kyoshiro claims responsibility for money, women, and army.
  • p14Incident occurs at night during witching hour in Flower Capital.
  • p14Lady Hiyori name is shouted by multiple voices.
  • p14Small child is later seen as possible orphan in daylight.
  • p15Hiyori's appearance was altered by a monster called Rage.
  • p15Hiyori adopts the name Komurasaki temporarily.
  • p15Denjiro recognizes Hiyori despite the change.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom banner text functions as dramatic chapter hook referencing Gang Bege and Gotti confrontation.
  • p1Voices from sky express refusal to descend and desire to show scenery to child.
  • p1Kin'emon urges engraving the view in mind as something Wano lacks.
  • p1Momonosuke is called Momo-nosuke while viewing the world from above.
  • p1Characters discuss stopping at Zou during journey and Oden's name is mentioned.
  • p1Questions about preferred girls and teaching style appear in memory dialogue.
  • p2Kin'emon commands group to remember going to Zou when time comes.
  • p2Hiyori praises the shamisen piece titled The Princess of the Moon.
  • p2Kin'emon notes improvement in Hiyori's playing and future help from minks.
  • p2Joke about funeral music causes Kin'emon shock and group laughter.
  • p3Attackers shout orders to exterminate remaining Kozuki clan members.
  • p3Swordsman thanks Shinobu for providing swords during fight.
  • p3Shinobu replies you're welcome amid ongoing battle.
  • p4Kin'emon declares the group chose vassal status freely and leaves the decision to the listener with firm resolve.
  • p4Blonde woman affirms the vassal choice with tears and strong agreement.
  • p4Unknown voice asks if they can be considered a Kozuki vassal while calling out to Master Kin.
  • p4Inuarashi accuses the horned figure of possibly being the spy Kaido mentioned.
  • p4Nekomamushi retorts that worrying about enemies shows disloyalty.
  • p4Unknown voice warns Inuarashi and Nekomamushi to calm down and look behind them.
  • p4Horned beast figure insults Inuarashi and Nekomamushi as fools who killed Oden.
  • p5Massive creature shouts in frustration during the chase.
  • p5Denjiro calls out to Ashura while fighting pursuers.
  • p5Ashura confirms readiness to assist in the escape.
  • p5Pleading voice asks Ashura for help against overwhelming pursuers.
  • p5Voice commands to burn down the town and castle.
  • p5Woman with flower tells the child they can run away safely.
  • p5Woman reassures the child there is nothing to fear.
  • p5Child cries out to mother while refusing to leave.
  • p6Young Momonosuke screams he is falling and afraid of dying.
  • p6Scarred man demands the boy's name with stern authority.
  • p6Scarred man states the boy's father is the idiot lord.
  • p6Woman with flower states the father is famous and one day something will happen.
  • p6Momonosuke sobs and denies the situation while crying.
  • p6Scarred man growls that the Kozuki name dies with the boy.
  • p7Momonosuke screams for his father with full force and tears.
  • p7Narration notes the dream is not his own but forced by parents.
  • p7Voice commands to burn the castle along with the pathetic brat.
  • p7Voice identifies the boy as Oden's son.
  • p7Ally shouts relief that everyone is safe.
  • p7Voice calls out to Lady Toki, Lord Momonosuke, and Lady Hiyori.
  • p8Lady Toki tells the child she needs to share something important in calm tone.
  • p8Voice calls all nearby to gather together urgently.
  • p8Attacker pleads for the princess to hold on briefly while striking her.
  • p8Horned samurai roars about the future in shock and rage.
  • p9Fleeing figure questions who is approaching in the forest.
  • p9Child tells grandmother the night feels different and darker than usual.
  • p9Villagers claim they are punished for not believing and foresee a forever night.
  • p9Crowd cries that the Kozuki family and Lord Oden are finished.
  • p10Narration speaks of nine shadows bringing a blinding sunrise after twenty years.
  • p10Attendant tells Orochi the water is already boiled.
  • p10Orochi demands hotter water and refuses room temperature.
  • p10Searchers demand Kozuki samurai bones while complaining of cold and heat.
  • p11Rooftop figure shouts need for proof that targets are dead.
  • p11Kappa-like figure invites the princess to see a kappa dance.
  • p11Lady Toki questions the sudden appearance of the creature.
  • p11Creature asks if the group is alive after twenty years.
  • p11Monstrous face and others scream in agony.
  • p12Unidentified man questions the cloaked figure about origin and comments on filthy appearance with aggressive tone.
  • p12Scarred man shouts 'KYO-SHIRO...!!' with intense accusatory intent.
  • p12Topknotted man mutters 'HMM..' while observing the situation calmly.
  • p12Demand for the scarred man's name and order to take him as underling with commanding mood.
  • p13Kyoshiro states it would be an honor to serve Shogun Orochi with confident smirk.
  • p13Topknotted man shouts about wanting to protect him and having heard a lot.
  • p13Kyoshiro declares he will handle money, women, and army for the listener.
  • p13Crowd reacts with shock at Kyoshiro's sharpness and questions his identity.
  • p13Gossip reveals Kyoshiro's tiredness and nickname Napping Kyoshiro.
  • p14Child accuses someone of stealing money from safe with angry tone.
  • p14Voice calls it the witching hour for the boy.
  • p14Fish-man figure cries out asking where someone went.
  • p14Crowd screams 'LADY HIYORI!!!' in panic.
  • p14Women identify the child as an orphan mixed into the city and note hunger.
  • p15Denjiro confirms what happened with Kawamatsu and smiles.
  • p15Young woman reacts with shock calling out 'DENJIRO!?'
  • p15Woman explains appearance changed by monster called 'RAGE' and that allies won't recognize her.
  • p15Woman states she will protect the listener instead of Kawamatsu until the final battle.
  • p15Woman asks to go by the name 'KOMURASAKI' and keep her identity secret.