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One Piece chapter 981: Engagement — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 19 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the Weekly Shonen Jump cover for One Piece chapter 981.
  • p1Color spread shows Luffy as DJ at a club party with Straw Hats and animal guests.
  • p2Kid attacks with massive mechanical strike during confrontation involving Apoo.
  • p3Kid confronts Apoo over alleged betrayal and alliance with Kaido.
  • p4Hatcha wields a massive spiked club against multiple opponents.
  • p4Killer is present and recognized by allies during the brawl.
  • p4Kid's group discusses pulling out while under attack.
  • p5Hatcha is identified as a Numbers member.
  • p5Hatcha has already defeated two fighters in the area.
  • p5Kid and Luffy are both present near Hatcha's attack.
  • p6Luffy, Kid, and Killer react together to a large explosion.
  • p6The blast produces a loud ringing effect affecting nearby fighters.
  • p7Beast Pirates are actively searching for Yamato.
  • p7Queen instructs subordinates not to pursue certain targets directly.
  • p7A ship is expected at an appointed port according to discussion.
  • p8Kin'emon leads the eastern army on Onigashima.
  • p8Samurai split into two groups halfway up the mountain path.
  • p8One group will breach the keep from the dome of the skull.
  • p9A brothel stands in clear view of the bridge over the watering hole.
  • p9The brothel was not listed on the samurai's outdated maps.
  • p10Sanji is being pulled toward the brothel by women.
  • p10A woman emerges from the brothel entrance.
  • p11The brothel is nearly empty because of Luffy's chaos.
  • p11The samurai group charges across the bridge while Sanji handles infiltration.
  • p12Scene takes place at the Outer Waterfall of Wano.
  • p12Elderly figure is positioned behind iron bars overlooking the bridge.
  • p12Tracked vehicle crosses wooden bridge toward the waterfall area.
  • p13Perospero leads Big Mom Pirates during waterfall ascent.
  • p13Alliance ship is shown rising through the waterfall.
  • p14Big Mom Pirates discuss targeting Straw Hat upon arrival in Wano.
  • p14King appears in lower panel near Perospero.
  • p15Marco the Phoenix arrives at the scene in flaming phoenix form.
  • p15A massive ship is seen flying past the waterfall area.
  • p16Long-haired fighter is slammed backward during confrontation.
  • p16Queen directly addresses Kid in final panel.
  • p17Apoo's sound-based attacks are discussed by fighters.
  • p17Killer is confirmed to have eaten a SMILE fruit.
  • p17Skeletal figure appears above Onigashima festival area.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Cover title text emphasizes 'manly spirit cutting through rainy sky' as thematic tagline for the chapter.
  • p1Scene depicts Straw Hat crew and allies celebrating energetically inside a neon club with music theme.
  • p2Apoo shouts in panic that the attacker is not one of their group.
  • p2Voice identifies the attacker as Captain Kid.
  • p3Voice expresses shock that another Worst Generation member has appeared.
  • p3Kid accuses the other man of being an informant working for Kaido.
  • p3The accused retorts that joining the alliance was a ploy.
  • p4Pleading voice warns that killing opponents will not grant Flying Six membership, delivered in desperate tone.
  • p4Shocked exclamation identifies the masked fighter as Killer with surprised intent.
  • p4Allies urge Kid to retreat from the fight with urgent warning mood.
  • p4Hatcha laughs loudly with unrestrained chaotic joy during the attack.
  • p4Panicked cry begs Hatcha to stop before hurting someone, conveying fear.
  • p5Voice demands Hatcha stop his rampage with urgent command tone.
  • p5Furious fighter questions whether Hatcha can be controlled by superiors.
  • p5Observer exclaims in shock at Hatcha's giant size and power.
  • p5Voice claims Kid as personal target with possessive aggressive intent.
  • p5Kid orders Luffy to stay back during the confrontation.
  • p6Voice laughs at the ridiculous nature of the fighters present.
  • p6Luffy retorts that Zoro is equally ridiculous in the current situation.
  • p6Zoro counters that Luffy is the one causing excessive trouble.
  • p6Kid notes he expected Luffy to create a large disturbance.
  • p6Ally warns others to cover their ears before the blast.
  • p6Voice calls attention to an incoming event with excited tone.
  • p7Beast Pirate notes capturing a target would be a major victory.
  • p7Order given to search for information on Yamato.
  • p7Queen dismisses direct action and defers to rat-catchers.
  • p7Black Maria agrees with the assessment of the situation.
  • p7Fighter questions Queen's previous statement about eliminating someone.
  • p7Unknown voice reacts with confusion to mention of a port and ship arrival.
  • p8Narration states samurai are modifying strategy in response to new information.
  • p8Narration notes word of samurai arrival has not reached foes yet.
  • p8Narration identifies Kin'emon as leader of the eastern army on Onigashima.
  • p8Narration explains plan to split into two groups halfway up the mountain path.
  • p8Narration describes half the force posing as enemy to await battle moment.
  • p8Narration states successful pincer will trap Kaido and Orochi.
  • p9Narration describes watering hole with blooming wisteria and long bridge.
  • p9Narration notes bridge is in clear view of a brothel.
  • p9Narration mentions miscalculation from outdated maps.
  • p9Kin'emon states difficulty moving 2000 soldiers across bridge without suspicion.
  • p9Blonde woman excitedly identifies the building as a brothel to Kin'emon.
  • p10Ally shouts that something is pulling Sanji in.
  • p10Kin'emon declares he will find a way to escape on his own.
  • p10Ally proposes forming a team to search for Momonosuke.
  • p10Group states they will slip into the brothel with Kin'emon.
  • p10Shout warns that somebody is coming out of the brothel.
  • p10Woman thanks the group and admits difficulty focusing due to preoccupation.
  • p11Narration states brothel is nearly empty after receiving word of Luffy's chaos.
  • p11Narration claims a brothel with no women should have no men.
  • p11Ally notes Sanji looks like he met no prostitutes.
  • p11Kin'emon orders the men onward across the bridge.
  • p11Group responds affirmatively while running.
  • p11Kin'emon leaves infiltration task to Sanji.
  • p11Kin'emon warns to keep an eye on the brothel windows.
  • p11Fallen men curse as they hit the water.
  • p12Tracked vehicle operator implied by sputtering engine SFX during bridge crossing.
  • p12Makeup-wearing figure reacts with shock to the passing vehicle and barred figure.
  • p12Hooded shocked figure shows intense surprise with wide eyes and sweat.
  • p12Charging ally urges group forward with motivational shout C'MON, BROTHERS! LET'S GO!.
  • p12Second ally responds with energetic battle cry YEAAAH!! while leaping into falls.
  • p13Perospero commands crew to climb the waterfall while vowing not to forget King's actions, excited and vengeful mood.
  • p13Big Mom Pirates react in panic questioning the alliance with Beasts Pirates and Mama's sanity.
  • p13Crew expresses disbelief that the waterfall is the only way into the country.
  • p14Perospero and female pirate insist on killing Straw Hat to fix reputation damage.
  • p14Crew member notes the alliance decision came from Mama.
  • p14Alliance members shout to prepare for battle upon entering Wano.
  • p14Crew prioritizes taking Straw Hat's head before discussing alliances.
  • p14Perospero reacts with surprise upon seeing King.
  • p15Marco comments that the current age might look different and hints at future meetings.
  • p15Onlookers react with surprise at the flying ship and Marco's phoenix form.
  • p15Crew recognizes Marco's first major action since the war.
  • p15Marco lands amid flames as crew calls out his name.
  • p16Masked pirate laughs that he thought they would be killed already.
  • p16Horned fighter warns that pirate alliances do not have happy endings.
  • p16Horned fighter explains that alliances allow taking down an Emperor.
  • p16Queen smirks and calls the opponent garbage.
  • p16Beast Pirate yells that it is fine to kill them.
  • p16Beast Pirate questions how to pull off taking Queen alive.
  • p17Goggled fighter shouts in shock at sudden realization.
  • p17Spiky-haired fighter warns to watch for surprise attacks from sound.
  • p17Fighter notes that Apoo's attacks reach only where sound is heard.
  • p17Kid clicks tongue in irritation.
  • p17Voice states that it turned Killer into a Pleasure.
  • p17Character asks if others knew Killer ate a bad SMILE.
  • p17Voice suggests making a name by taking out Worst Generation members.
  • p17Udon escapee questions if Udon escapes.
  • p17Kid yells at someone to stop causing a scene.