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One Piece chapter 976: Allow Me to Introduce Myself — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 19 pages · 32 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Page is Weekly Shonen Jump cover for One Piece volume 96 release.
  • p1Color spread depicts Straw Hat Pirates and Tontatta making shoes together.
  • p2Scene shows allies confronting Kin'emon before a stormy sea battle.
  • p3Samurai fleet engages enemy in stormy seas while affirming loyalty to Oden.
  • p4Kawamatsu uses a large brush as a weapon in combat.
  • p4A crane is summoned or created to carry the cloaked figure away.
  • p5The cloaked figure escapes via a giant crane construct.
  • p5Kawamatsu is knocked back during the confrontation.
  • p6Momonosuke is taken away by Kanjuro.
  • p6The crew identifies Kanjuro as the traitor.
  • p7Kanjuro uses SUMI GUMO ink cloud technique.
  • p7The technique UKIYO YUDACHI EZU produces raining ink arrows.
  • p7The fleet is hit by heavy ink and wave effects.
  • p8Flashback panels depict Oden and Toki.
  • p8Kanjuro is shown actively betraying or threatening.
  • p8Wave scene involves multiple ships being destroyed.
  • p9Momonosuke is crying while making a public plea.
  • p9Luffy and allies react positively to Momonosuke's resolve.
  • p10Luffy makes direct promise to rescue Momonosuke.
  • p10Bird creature departs carrying message or person.
  • p11At least three ships were involved in the engagement.
  • p11Kin'emon is present on the ship deck with allies.
  • p11Some ships have become unusable.
  • p12Battle occurs on open sea near Wano with multiple ships.
  • p12Enemy uses long-range cannon fire from a distancing vessel.
  • p12Samurai ships are under sudden artillery attack.
  • p13Enemy possesses superior long-range artillery from Wano production.
  • p13Multiple cannon shots strike allied ships causing heavy damage.
  • p14Luffy's group attempts to close range despite cannon fire.
  • p14Enemy maintains superior firing distance with repeated salvos.
  • p15Ship takes direct cannon damage creating hull breach.
  • p15Mysterious skeleton figure appears during naval battle.
  • p15Unidentified standing figure is spotted on distant ship.
  • p16Jinbe states he received a cup of sake from Luffy.
  • p16Jinbe originates from Ryugu Kingdom at the bottom of the sea.
  • p16Jinbe claims he has caused great harm to comrades all over the world.
  • p16Jinbe announces himself as the new recruit of the Straw Hats.
  • p17Jinbe wears a black kimono with geometric patterns during his arrival.
  • p17Jinbe's bounty is listed as 438 million berries.
  • p17Jinbe is officially titled Helmsman of the Straw Hat Pirates.
  • p17Jinbe confirms arrival in time for the upcoming battle.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Allies shout at Kin'emon demanding honesty about past events with angry intent
  • p2Woman with transponder snail pleads for the argument to stop
  • p2Sweating man states he has used up a lifetime of luck and may die today with grim determination
  • p3Dog-faced samurai states all were born in different places yet served Oden together
  • p3Kin'emon declares they will win the first battle and orders swords raised
  • p3Allies affirm shared luck and vow not to let Kin'emon die alone
  • p4Kawamatsu declares he will not allow the attacker to reach Momonosuke, spoken with fierce determination.
  • p4Kawamatsu shouts his own name in surprise during the grapple.
  • p4Cloaked figure states that capturing him changes nothing as the Kozuki are already doomed.
  • p5Kawamatsu realizes the target is still alive and reacts with renewed fury.
  • p5Cloaked rider threatens to find and kill Hiyori while escaping.
  • p5Kawamatsu asserts the rider poses no threat to Kaido's army.
  • p5Cloaked rider mocks the height and bids farewell while insulting past drawings.
  • p6Retainers demand immediate return of Momonosuke with desperate shouts.
  • p6Luffy yells at Kanjuro demanding he stop and return Momonosuke.
  • p6Retainers express fear and call for help during the abduction.
  • p6Luffy realizes Kanjuro is the spy after hearing the others.
  • p6Robin confirms Kanjuro is the spy and states the need to save Momonosuke.
  • p6Luffy expresses a bad feeling about the approaching cloud.
  • p7Luffy reacts with shock at the new technique.
  • p7Kanjuro orders ink arrows to rain down on the ships.
  • p7Crew members scream while trying to steer ships away from the storm.
  • p7Kanjuro unleashes the full technique name during the ink assault.
  • p8Unseen voice states connection to Oden as father with declarative tone.
  • p8Kanjuro confirms deaths will occur with cold satisfaction.
  • p8Momonosuke begs Kanjuro to stop in panicked desperation.
  • p8Narration explains enemies extended deaths by twenty years.
  • p8Unseen voice references Toki as mother.
  • p8Momonosuke denies being like his father with strong denial.
  • p9Momonosuke yells that enemy wants allies to abandon him.
  • p9Momonosuke urges everyone not to worry about him.
  • p9Voice calls out to Lord Momonosuke from wreckage.
  • p9Momonosuke begs allies to defeat Kaido and Orochi while protecting Wano.
  • p9Momonosuke claims he will escape alone but shows despair.
  • p9Allies praise Momonosuke's words as worthy of a lord.
  • p10Luffy promises to save Momonosuke and tells him to survive.
  • p10Enemies demand to hack down the shouting stranger.
  • p10Luffy praises Momonosuke while noting his appearance.
  • p10Luffy declares they are friends.
  • p10Crew shouts to head for Onigashima.
  • p11Woman confirms sinking of third ship.
  • p11Crew notes one ship is fleeing.
  • p11Voice states they must disembark despite losses.
  • p11Kin'emon asks what happened to a crewmate's face.
  • p11Kin'emon inquires about Momonosuke's safety.
  • p12Goggled captain orders crew not to fall behind Straw Hats with commanding tone.
  • p12Headband warrior complains about unwanted hospitality and demands to leave ship angrily.
  • p12Crew responds with thanks and acknowledgment of captain's order.
  • p12Goggled captain reacts with surprise to distant explosion.
  • p12Voice notes long-range cannons from retreating ship.
  • p13Attackers boast about Wano factory weapons and quality with mocking laughter.
  • p13Long-haired fighter orders to sink boats while keeping distance.
  • p13Enemy taunts victims after successful cannon strike.
  • p14Luffy demands maximum speed straight ahead to close distance.
  • p14Goggled captain regrets underestimating enemy retreat.
  • p14Fishman-like fighter calls out Yari Nami technique.
  • p14Enemy mocks that allied boats cannot retaliate and will sink.
  • p15Warrior panics over hole in boat and incoming cannons.
  • p15Skeleton-like figure speculates victims of sea ghosts.
  • p15Voice questions peaceful ghost theory during actual crisis.
  • p15Hand declares intent to introduce self to all present.
  • p16Jinbe explains he received sake from Luffy and has harmed comrades worldwide while introducing his origin from Ryugu Kingdom.
  • p16Crew shouts 'JINBE, KNIGHT OF THE SEA!!!' in shock at the reveal.
  • p16Jinbe declares they call him the new recruit joining the Straw Hats.
  • p16Luffy reacts with visible surprise at Jinbe's formal introduction.
  • p17Jinbe declares to Luffy that he came back alive as promised.
  • p17Jinbe laughs and apologizes for the long monologue.
  • p17Jinbe states he arrived in time for the battle.
  • p17Crew shouts 'BOSS!!' and 'JINBE!!!' in excitement.
  • p17Bounty poster labels Jinbe as Helmsman of the Straw Hat Pirates with 438 million berry bounty.