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One Piece chapter 978: Introducing the Tobi Roppo — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 16 pages · 30 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Color cover page for One Piece chapter 978 volume 96.
  • p1Black-and-white title page for chapter 978.
  • p2Explosions and ship collision occur at sea during planned approach.
  • p3Characters prepare for potential attack while referencing twenty-year plan.
  • p4Onigashima features a colossal skull mountain as its central landmark.
  • p4The alliance observes Onigashima from offshore at night.
  • p5Kaido's mansion lies at the bottom of the island.
  • p5Some enemy lookouts are asleep on watch.
  • p6The alliance ships start sinking near Onigashima.
  • p6Luffy refuses to retreat and accepts the sinking vessels.
  • p7The alliance commits to a no-retreat assault on Onigashima.
  • p7Samurai resolve is visually emphasized in the chapter.
  • p8Luffy uses horned disguise and cloak on bridge.
  • p8Chopper is present near the woman on the bridge.
  • p8Queen appears in large bottom panel wearing goggles and harness.
  • p9Luffy claims a secret technique called Kin's Grand Store.
  • p9Queen speaks from giant skull stage.
  • p9Horned woman reacts positively to Luffy's appearance.
  • p10Event is the annual Golden Kagura on skull stage.
  • p10Queen performs as DJ on turntables.
  • p10Luffy jumps toward the stage during performance.
  • p11Waiters, Pleasures, and Gifters are distinct cheering groups in crowd.
  • p11Scene shows massive celebration inside Onigashima.
  • p11Queen addresses the Waiters directly from stage area.
  • p12The Shinuchi are labeled as the Gifter Elite.
  • p12A chained group includes a horned skull-faced figure.
  • p12Striped-horned man addresses the group about Orochi's samurai patrol.
  • p13Large horned man refers to Big Mom's children as guests.
  • p13Masked pipe-smoking figure addresses Page One directly.
  • p13Group discusses Queen in negative terms during meeting.
  • p14The Tobiroppo are gathered for an important demand from Kaido.
  • p14Black Maria refers to Lili-chan positively during meeting.
  • p14Ulti directly threatens Sasaki during argument.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Bottom caption states thanks for saving captain from Gang Bege's Oh My Family volume 25 with celebratory mood.
  • p2Voice declares intent to reach secret entrance with determined tone.
  • p2Reply confirms plan execution in short affirmative response.
  • p2Additional short reactions of yes and so appear in bubbles.
  • p3Warning given about possible attack at any moment with urgent intent.
  • p3Command issued to get ready in tense preparation mood.
  • p3Denjiro states failure would waste twenty years with serious resolve.
  • p3Question challenges underestimation of group with confrontational tone.
  • p3Laughter notes past hardships nearing end with confident mood.
  • p3Affirmative cheer responds to statement.
  • p4Kin'emon notes the enemy is not expecting attack and urges immediate surprise strike with tense resolve.
  • p4Alliance member questions whether Kanjuro's report has arrived yet.
  • p4Group reacts with shock upon recognizing Onigashima as Kaido's HQ.
  • p5Usopp shouts about lookouts while using telescope.
  • p5Crew notes greater distance than expected and risk of counterattack if spotted.
  • p5Voice reports shadows over water but confirms guards have fallen asleep.
  • p6Crew debates immediate disembarkation versus risk of detection in open water.
  • p6Luffy yells in alarm as ships begin sinking.
  • p6Luffy declares ships must sink because they will not need them to return.
  • p7Crew suggests hiding some ships while others disembark first.
  • p7Member protests hiding plan and worries about the Sunny.
  • p7Voice urges the group not to hesitate and emphasizes samurai determination.
  • p7Alliance declares they will either win or die after challenging a Yonko.
  • p8Samurai voices shock at sudden enemy appearance with alarmed mood in street clash context.
  • p8Luffy shouts about samurai disguising as bad guys while running, excited intent during infiltration.
  • p8Woman with dark hair calls attention to bridge end and mentions Chopper with surprised concern.
  • p8Queen demands explanation of situation with aggressive tone in close-up panel.
  • p9Queen warns that enemies outnumber them one to five with commanding mood.
  • p9Luffy announces Kin's Grand Store and secret technique while emerging from smoke, triumphant intent.
  • p9Horned woman cheers excitedly at Luffy with celebratory mood.
  • p9Stern man insists on using his camouflage technique with urgent tone.
  • p9Queen continues warning about avoiding confrontation until final battle with strategic intent.
  • p10Queen declares war will bring fortune with energetic performance mood.
  • p10Queen jokes about staying big instead of getting skinny with playful tone.
  • p10Crowd cheers Queen repeatedly with excited festival mood.
  • p10Luffy announces his arrival with bold shout during leap.
  • p11Queen asks if Waiters are hyped with energetic call-and-response mood.
  • p11Waiters, Pleasures, and Gifters each roar YEAH in separate labeled groups.
  • p11Crowd shouts OK Onigashima with collective excited roar.
  • p12Horned figure shouts FLYING SIIIIX with aggressive attacking intent during kick.
  • p12Crowd cheers YEAH and SHINU-CHIII in excited support of the attack.
  • p12Striped-horned man laughs mockingly that they never respond, showing amusement at silence.
  • p12Striped-horned man announces samurai patrol for Orochi's crew with commanding tone.
  • p12Chained group chants KUN YUN YUN and similar phrases in rhythmic unison.
  • p12Skull-faced figure yells YEEEAAAHHH with defiant energy while chained.
  • p13Large horned man welcomes Big Mom's children as familiar guests with loud enthusiasm.
  • p13Voice responds YES in agreement to the welcome.
  • p13Masked figure laughs GU FUFU FU while announcing the Oniwa-baan.
  • p13Horned woman exclaims HUH in surprise at the statement.
  • p13Horned figure mocks another as fragile like a grandpa with teasing tone.
  • p13Masked pipe-smoker states he will be thankful if Page One pulls out.
  • p13Masked figure notes Queen would be better off gone.
  • p14Sasaki states urgent demand from Kaido with serious tone.
  • p14X Drake questions why they must wait after being called.
  • p14Black Maria notes she likes that Lili-chan does not back down.
  • p14Who's Who orders the two brats to be quiet for two minutes.
  • p14Page One snaps WHAT in angry response to being told to shut up.
  • p14Ulti yells at Sasaki threatening to tear him apart if he keeps screwing around.
  • p14Ulti questions if Kaido is dumb or what in frustrated tone.