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One Piece chapter 977: We'll Save the Banquet for Later! — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 16 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Title page shows Lola and Chiffon reunion in front of stone building.
  • p1Jinbe joins Straw Hat crew on Thousand Sunny during stormy seas.
  • p2Straw Hat crew celebrates Jinbe joining during voyage to Wano.
  • p3Shishilian and Hyogoro organize mink and samurai forces before island landing.
  • p4Onigashima is an island surrounded by mountains with only one main entrance.
  • p4Blueprints revealed a secret path behind the castle.
  • p4Alliance fleet approaches Onigashima by sea.
  • p5Law identifies the Red Scabbards as primary targets.
  • p5Alliance plans to advance troops on both sides as diversion.
  • p6Submarine allows landing despite whirlpools.
  • p6Law will use his ability to transport the group onto the island.
  • p6Forces will split into mountain routes on both sides.
  • p7Explosion occurs near the alliance fleet in the mist.
  • p7Onigashima gate functions as a small fortress.
  • p7Fire Festival night means soldiers are partying inside.
  • p8Luffy attacks dragon SMILE user directly with a kick.
  • p8A topknotted samurai fights a horned opponent nearby.
  • p9Sanji delivers a powerful kick creating cross impact.
  • p9A cannon fires during the battle.
  • p10The fleet approaches a torii gate marked 明王.
  • p10Luffy notices many weapons near the gate.
  • p11The crew prepares to advance after clearing the gate.
  • p11Alcohol barrels are discovered on the ship.
  • p12Luffy leads the forward charge with raised fists.
  • p12Straw Hat Pirates and allies move together in excitement.
  • p12Luffy's dialogue references defeating Kaido, Orochi and Big Mom.
  • p13Killer and crew laugh while discussing taking Kaido's head.
  • p13A large skull-shaped ship appears behind the group.
  • p13Jinbe interacts with allies near a table with sake.
  • p14A sake keg crashes during the banquet chaos.
  • p14The Flying Six arrive at the banquet location.
  • p14Big Mom is mentioned as currently changing into a kimono.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption announces dramatic reunion between sisters Lola and Chiffon with excited mood.
  • p1Luffy exclaims relief that Jinbe had him worried with worried tone.
  • p1Jinbe apologizes for being preoccupied with Sun Pirates and departure celebration.
  • p1Crew cheers that former Shichibukai Jinbe is joining with excited mood.
  • p2Franky declares pleasure at having Jinbe on crew and praises his helmsman skills.
  • p2Crew calls out to Luffy and erupts in toast-like cheering.
  • p2Kin'emon is told it is useless to discuss strategy before landing.
  • p3Shishilian states he will command the minks and references Duke's vassal status.
  • p3Hyogoro declares intent to lead the samurai of Wano.
  • p3Voice warns that this is not an inn and urges hurry.
  • p4Narration explains Onigashima map details and secret path from blueprints.
  • p4Alliance plans to attack Kaido when drunk and split forces into two groups using secret entrance.
  • p4Character notes the decoy strategy was meant to trick Kanjuro and questions real plan.
  • p4Samurai comments that someone is still overestimating the enemy.
  • p5Law states the enemies want to eliminate the Red Scabbards and assumes the raid is known.
  • p5Law explains using good-for-nothings as diversion and bait while two idiots charge the front.
  • p5Samurai asks what the Red Scabbards will do and notes the battle understanding.
  • p5Character questions the real strategy and notes two idiots regardless of plan.
  • p6Law explains using submarine to bypass whirlpools and his ability to send allies ashore.
  • p6Kin'emon agrees to hit Kaido with everything and accepts mountain route split.
  • p6Law insists on leading main troops.
  • p6Samurai praises Kin'emon's planning and confirms plan is set.
  • p6Off-panel voice notes Straw Hats ship arrival.
  • p7Characters react to explosion in mist and recognize Luffy's voice.
  • p7Kin'emon warns about Fire Festival soldiers partying and the gate as a small fortress.
  • p7Kin'emon panics about not warning about gate guardians.
  • p7Characters shout Luffy's name and express alarm at possible detection.
  • p10Allies celebrate smooth start and good job on the ships.
  • p10Luffy reacts with surprise to visible weapons and questions the torii gate.
  • p11Luffy thanks someone for handling the gate guardians.
  • p11Sanji greets Kin'emon and notes the smell of booze.
  • p11Luffy orders the crew to storm Onigashima immediately.
  • p11Allies cheer to attack before enemies notice.
  • p11Crew welcomes Jinbe and celebrates finding alcohol.
  • p12Luffy shouts enthusiastically about beating Kaido, Orochi and Big Mom then holding the biggest banquet, mood energetic and determined.
  • p12Allies call to join the toast and banquet with Luffy, mood celebratory.
  • p12A voice commands the group to stop while Luffy continues grinning.
  • p12Luffy declares they will win the war and throw the biggest banquet ever, mood triumphant.
  • p12A figure orders smaller allies to move aside during the charge, mood commanding.
  • p12Allies cheer that the upcoming booze will be the best they ever taste, mood rowdy.
  • p13Killer's crew laughs loudly and claims they will take Kaido's head, mood boastful.
  • p13Voices declare they will make Kaido's head their ship's figurehead, mood aggressive.
  • p13Allies joke about becoming the Joyous Pirates, mood playful.
  • p13Jinbe tells allies to leave everything to him, mood confident.
  • p13Allies respond they understand and cannot lose a sea race to Jaggy, mood competitive.
  • p13A voice notes that the group appears to be having a great time, mood observational.
  • p14Voices panic about food portions and Big Mom's arrival, mood frantic.
  • p14A figure complains about spilled sake and inability to hold kegs, mood annoyed.
  • p14Someone warns that Big Mom is putting on a kimono, mood urgent.
  • p14Attendees note the Flying Six have arrived for an audience with Kaido, mood tense.
  • p14A voice orders others to come closer during the commotion, mood commanding.
  • p14Kaido's group declares the Flying Six have arrived, mood formal.