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One Piece chapter 975: Kin'emon's Plan — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 16 pages · 26 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 975 is titled Kin'emon's Plan.
  • p0Title page features Gang Bege and a woman in a dress.
  • p1The Thousand Sunny was attacked with small bombs but remains intact.
  • p1Luffy offers to destroy an enemy battleship immediately.
  • p2Expected allied forces from multiple locations have not arrived.
  • p2Allies were supposed to bring ships and weapons to the meeting point.
  • p3The alliance plan has been leaked to the enemy.
  • p3Great bridges connecting to the countryside were destroyed on Orochi's orders.
  • p3All ships at Port Itachi were sunk the previous night.
  • p4Beast Pirates control the seas around Onigashima during a storm.
  • p4Queen publicly declares an alliance with Big Mom Pirates.
  • p4Rebels react with visible shock to the alliance announcement.
  • p5Three small pirate ships approach Onigashima through the storm.
  • p5Beast Pirates prepare to fire cannons at the approaching ships.
  • p5Heart Pirates crew is present on deck during the confrontation.
  • p6Trafalgar Law uses ROOM and BOUND-MAN abilities.
  • p6A massive mechanical construct named PUNK ROTTEN is deployed.
  • p6Law's attack creates significant debris and impact effects.
  • p7Beast Pirates suffer a large explosion on their ships.
  • p7Beast Pirates attempt surrender but continue firing cannons.
  • p7The captains are identified as major threats by Beast Pirates.
  • p8Kyoshiro Family ship arrives flying the '狂' flag during naval battle.
  • p8Kyoshiro receives direct orders from Orochi via messenger.
  • p8Kyoshiro's ship opens fire on the opposing vessel.
  • p9Kyoshiro reveals his true allegiance to the Red Scabbards.
  • p9Kyoshiro claims he disabled cannons rather than sinking the ship.
  • p9Kyoshiro Family offers 200 men to join the alliance.
  • p10Kin'emon references the Mountain God Incident from 40 years ago.
  • p10Denjiro's identity is revealed during the confrontation.
  • p10Whip attack occurs during the accusation scene.
  • p11Denjiro reveals he maintained Orochi's trust as part of his plan.
  • p111000 samurai are freed from Rasetsu Town prison.
  • p11Denjiro pledges 1200 additional soldiers to the alliance.
  • p12Lord Yasuie changed the original Port Habu code by adding two lines across the viper's belly.
  • p12The two lines conveyed the meaning of erasing the belly or cutting out the middle.
  • p12The altered message was sent to everyone while the correct version went only to closest allies.
  • p13Orochi misjudged distances between Wano cities because he stayed in the capital too long.
  • p13The ships destroyed the previous night were the ones the alliance did not need.
  • p134200 troops gathered at Port Habu wharf as planned.
  • p14The alliance now totals 5400 men after combining forces.
  • p14The raid on Onigashima begins with a massive fleet of ships.
  • p14The Red Scabbards have waited twenty years for the revival of the Kozuki family.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Volume caption states Gang Bege's Oh My Family Vol.23 with the line I don't know who you are but thanks for saving me as a thank-you message from the woman.
  • p1Franky declares the ship is made from Adam wood and will sail a thousand seas while mocking the enemy's weak bombs.
  • p1Crew member apologizes to Kin'emon about delayed sail repairs.
  • p1Luffy asks Kin'emon if he can destroy the battleship despite the changed situation.
  • p1Background voices report that the plan failed and gathered allies are missing.
  • p2Sanji states there should be 200 yakuza from all over Wano.
  • p2Chopper notes the expected group is not present.
  • p2Characters question the absence of 3500 men from the prisoner mines.
  • p2Masked figure mentions fixing dozens of ships with missing allies.
  • p2Woman with flower asks if there was some kind of trouble.
  • p2Brook reports 200 men from Inuarashi's firing squad and 280 from Atamayama thieves.
  • p2Group discusses missing weapons from Ringo meant to supply everyone.
  • p3Narration states the plan has completely leaked to the enemy.
  • p3Luffy reacts with loud shock sound.
  • p3Voice pleads for forgiveness.
  • p3Crew members report they do not know details or what happened to others.
  • p3Bird-like creature announces they destroyed the great bridges under Orochi's orders.
  • p3Another voice adds they sank all ships at Port Itachi last night despite failing to destroy the lion ship.
  • p4Beast Pirate subordinate warns that without ships the rebels have no way to land and time is running out, angry and urgent mood.
  • p4Queen announces official alliance between Beast Pirates and Big Mom Pirates while threatening slow painful massacre of rebels, mocking and celebratory mood.
  • p4Rebels express shock at the emperor alliance and Big Mom involvement, panicked and disbelieving mood.
  • p5Beast Pirate voice orders to sink the enemy ships in Kaido's name, commanding and aggressive mood.
  • p5Beast Pirate taunts the three pirate ships as small fry already caught before, dismissive mood.
  • p5Spotted-hat fighter tells others not to get in his way, impatient and combative mood.
  • p5Crew member tells the spotted-hat fighter to stand back and prepares cannons, frustrated mood.
  • p5Heart Pirates crew debates handling leftovers and finishing enemies in one hit, competitive mood.
  • p6Law activates BOUND-MAN technique with fierce expression, focused and aggressive mood.
  • p6Law shouts ROOM while stretching his hand dramatically, decisive mood.
  • p7Beast Pirates panic and attempt to surrender while noting the enemies look pissed, fearful mood.
  • p7Beast Pirates scream during massive explosion, terrified mood.
  • p7Beast Pirate orders to shoot the captains to death, desperate mood.
  • p8Subordinates shout relief that Boss Kyoshiro has arrived to save them.
  • p8Kyoshiro calmly accepts order to sink the enemies.
  • p8Orochi messenger relays command to sink all targets.
  • p8Ally cries out in shock asking what the boss is doing.
  • p9Kyoshiro states he only disabled enemy cannons and did not intend to sink the ship.
  • p9Observer identifies Kyoshiro as successor to Boss Hyogoro and current underworld boss.
  • p9Kyoshiro introduces himself as Napping Kyoshiro, yakuza of the Flower Capital, and noble samurai of the Red Scabbards.
  • p9Subordinates question the logic and ask to join the army.
  • p10Kin'emon recalls the Mountain God Incident from 40 years ago and accuses Denjiro of causing it.
  • p10Denjiro affirms his debt to the Kozuki family but questions the full story.
  • p10Denjiro is recognized and called out by name amid chaos.
  • p11Denjiro explains he prepared for the worst and stayed undercover as an enemy.
  • p11Allies confirm Denjiro's identity with surprise.
  • p11Denjiro states he kept Orochi's trust until the end to avoid disposal.
  • p11Denjiro offers 1200 soldiers and announces the freed samurai from Rasetsu Town prison.
  • p12One of the Nine Red Scabbards shouts in shock upon realizing Boss Kyoshiro was the contact who sent the altered message.
  • p12Kyoshiro announces that the day has finally come and they will join the fight.
  • p12Kyoshiro explains that Lord Yasuie altered the Port Habu code with two lines through the viper's belly meaning to cut out the middle.
  • p12Kin'emon reacts with surprise as the true meaning of the two-line message is revealed.
  • p12Kyoshiro states that only closest comrades received the incorrect Port Tokage message on purpose.
  • p12Kyoshiro notes that the traitor then passed the false Port Tokage message to Orochi.
  • p13Kin'emon declares that the enemies made their move last night but it was already too late.
  • p13Kyoshiro explains that Orochi misjudged distances between Wano cities due to staying in the capital too long.
  • p13A shocked voice exclaims 'WHAT!!' upon hearing the news.
  • p13Kin'emon states that all needed ships had already set sail and destroyed ships were the ones not needed.
  • p13Kyoshiro reveals that all troops had crossed the great bridges as planned.
  • p13Kyoshiro confirms the 4200 troops are waiting at the wharf of Port Habu.
  • p13Kyoshiro notes the troops have been waiting patiently hidden in the maple forest Lord Yasuie loved.
  • p14Kin'emon calculates that joining their 1200 with the 4200 troops gives a total of 5400 men.
  • p14Kyoshiro confirms the plan is proceeding as intended.
  • p14Narrator text states the Raid on Onigashima begins.
  • p14A samurai declares they have not forgotten Master Oden's legendary death after twenty years.
  • p14Red Scabbards call out to move quickly onto Onigashima together.
  • p14Luffy reacts with 'WOW! WHAT A VIEW!!!' while looking at the fleet.
  • p14Kin'emon realizes the message was meant to be read as 'Hato' and not 'Tokage'.