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One Piece chapter 982: Ruffian Meets Ruffian — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 18 pages · 33 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter cover displays title 'CHAPTER 982: RUFFIAN MEETS RUFFIAN'.
  • p0Cover features chained large cloaked figure with small headbanded companion.
  • p0Masked frilly-dress figure and cloaked companion flee near castle.
  • p1Scene takes place on Onigashima during festival.
  • p1Kaido, Black Maria, and Orochi are present together.
  • p1Kaido declares the day is for letting loose and partying.
  • p2Kanjuro is attacked by Orochi's men upon arrival.
  • p2Orochi discusses Kanjuro's trustworthiness.
  • p2Mention of captains who sunk the Red Scabbards.
  • p3Kanjuro is labeled Shogun Orochi's betrayer Kurozumi Kanjuro.
  • p3Momonosuke is shown bound and held by Orochi's men.
  • p3Kanjuro claims he got lost in the large estate.
  • p4Orochi identifies Momonosuke as Oden's son during confrontation.
  • p4Kanjuro is present and restrained in Orochi's chamber.
  • p5Skull cloud appears over Flower Capital indicating major event.
  • p5Multiple pirate crews have arrived on Onigashima.
  • p6Queen is tasked with handling samurai threat.
  • p6Full Beast Pirate force is gathered on Onigashima.
  • p7Momonosuke is captured and injured in Orochi's presence.
  • p7Black Maria is ordered to deliver Momonosuke for execution.
  • p8Scene is set off the coast of Onigashima.
  • p8Cat ship has climbed the waterfall to reach the island.
  • p8Fire festival is occurring tonight on Onigashima.
  • p9Nekomamushi has transformed to giant size similar to Inuarashi.
  • p9The cat ship can bypass normal approach restrictions due to its design.
  • p9Kin'emon and Denjiro have reached the rear entrance.
  • p10Nekomamushi's troops are called the Guardians.
  • p10Jack previously destroyed Zou as a Beast Pirates officer.
  • p10Raid on Onigashima is already underway.
  • p11Scene is located at the southern army's position.
  • p11Kyoshiro was not expected at the event this year.
  • p11Sasaki is a member of the Beast Pirates Flying Six.
  • p12Kyoshiro holds chains while standing over a bound figure.
  • p12Sasaki is contained inside a large sack.
  • p12Southern army splits into two forces as noted in narration.
  • p12One Flying Six member is removed from the conflict.
  • p13Big Mom pursues on a tank-like vehicle.
  • p13Kin'emon leads an advance after the explosion.
  • p13Usopp and Chopper helped divert Big Mom.
  • p14Big Mom recognizes Nami as the one who took Zeus.
  • p14Nami and Carrot are near Big Mom's rampage.
  • p14Usopp and Chopper are mentioned as possibly in danger.
  • p15Ulti and Page One are inside Kaido's keep.
  • p15Ulti is chasing Page One for a piggyback ride.
  • p15Both are members of the Beast Pirates Flying Six.
  • p16Luffy confronts Ulti directly in a debris-filled area after an explosion.
  • p16Ulti is shown as a horned female character lying on the ground before rising slightly.
  • p16Both characters exchange confused HM? reactions before speaking.
  • p16The scene occurs during an ongoing chaotic brawl with visible background destruction.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom banner text announces Gang Bege's family volume with marines chase theme.
  • p1Voice reassures Kaido that searchers are already active.
  • p1Warning tells Kaido he has a job to do.
  • p1Black Maria states she will stay right here.
  • p1Kaido laughs that this is the day to party.
  • p1Orochi agrees it is the best day of the year.
  • p1Orochi laughs that it calls for celebration after ghosts vanished.
  • p2Orochi notes he thought he might have killed him.
  • p2Man states Kanjuro is coming with the captains.
  • p2Man says Kanjuro's actor life will soon be over.
  • p2Orochi questions if Oden gave clues to Laugh Tale.
  • p2Orochi wonders if Kanjuro is trustworthy.
  • p2Kanjuro cries he has business with Orochi-sama.
  • p2Woman shouts asking what they are doing.
  • p3Man yells to stop attacking because Kanjuro is Orochi's man.
  • p3Kanjuro explains he was mistaken for an enemy.
  • p3Kanjuro says he was forced to cut comrades down.
  • p3Orochi greets Kanjuro upon recognition.
  • p3Man states the boy planned to escape so was restrained.
  • p3Orochi reacts to seeing Momonosuke.
  • p3Orochi identifies Momonosuke as the wanted boy.
  • p4Orochi recognizes tall background figure as one of the Nine Red Scabbards with surprised tone.
  • p4Subordinate states that Kanjuro's role has ended and he is now just a brat.
  • p4Orochi laughs wildly while calling the figure the heir to the Kozuki clan and Oden's master.
  • p4Orochi expresses disappointment that the boy looks exactly like Oden and calls Oden an idiot lord.
  • p5Orochi apologizes while raging about Kin'emon's unexpected calculating nature.
  • p5Subordinate reports that the plan to stop the samurai was a failure.
  • p5Fukurokuju states no boats have been sighted at the port.
  • p5Spiked-head pirate warns that the fleet is heading to Onigashima.
  • p5Bespectacled man reports Straw Hat Luffy, Zoro, Kid, and Killer have landed.
  • p6Bespectacled man explains he did not report because Queen is handling the situation.
  • p6Woman in kimono encourages Orochi to drink and ignore worries.
  • p6Orochi demands why the samurai landing was not reported.
  • p6Spiked-head pirate notes both crews have landed with high possibility of confrontation.
  • p6Orochi refuses empty assurances and demands the samurai be killed.
  • p7Momonosuke internally questions where the others and ships are.
  • p7Voice urges Momonosuke to survive because rescue is coming.
  • p7Orochi realizes Momonosuke is the leader of the enemies.
  • p7Woman in kimono calls for Black Maria to hand over the boy.
  • p7Orochi announces plan to kill Kozuki remnant and end their era with execution.
  • p8Unseen voices shout surprise at the cat figure's sudden arrival and timing.
  • p8Cat ship crew explains they climbed the waterfall with casual tone.
  • p8Kin'emon acknowledges the fire festival timing and confirms current position near Onigashima.
  • p8Straw-hat wearer states they are heading to the northwestern tip.
  • p9Curly-haired man urges haste to reach the rear entrance.
  • p9Dark-haired woman notes Nekomamushi has grown as large as Inu-chan.
  • p9Bird-like figure comments that the cat arrived in time with casual relief.
  • p9Spotted-hat man explains normal ships cannot approach from other sides due to currents.
  • p9Kin'emon voice expresses hope that Momonosuke is safe while carrying out Oden's will.
  • p10Observer notes Onigashima name change and ongoing raid success.
  • p10Gorilla-like mink reminds group of Jack's destruction of Zou and calls for all-out effort.
  • p10Nekomamushi laughs and offers to throw something with energetic mood.
  • p10Marco states there was no point in the earlier message and expresses disbelief at timing.
  • p10Izo reflects on Oden and Wano's isolation while approving Marco's choice.
  • p11Horned man teases Kyoshiro about missing pompadour and unexpected arrival.
  • p11Horned man questions why Kyoshiro left the party.
  • p11Kyoshiro replies that the target has disappeared but is believed to be on the island.
  • p11Background voice notes men are searching for the missing person.
  • p11Sasaki comments on Kaido's brat with dismissive tone.
  • p12Voice orders gag the bound figure to silence him immediately.
  • p12Bound figure protests the gagging with angry confusion.
  • p12Kyoshiro is questioned about his actions while smirking.
  • p12Sasaki questions if others know Wano's history from inside the sack.
  • p12Assault force member confirms order and mentions infiltration inside the dome.
  • p13Big Mom curses the Straw Hats and demands Luffy's head while riding the tank.
  • p13Kin'emon orders the group to advance and thanks Usopp and Chopper.
  • p13Sweating figure notes the others are terrified yet led Big Mom away.
  • p14Nami and Carrot identify Big Mom and express helplessness.
  • p14Nami reacts with surprise at the rattling weapon.
  • p14Grinning figure announces finding the targets.
  • p14Big Mom laughs and accuses Nami of abducting Zeus.
  • p15Page One tells Ulti to stop following and search elsewhere.
  • p15Ulti cheers for Page One with affectionate hearts.
  • p15Page One complains about being tired and tells Ulti to stop.
  • p15Ulti begs for a piggyback ride while exhausted.
  • p15Page One yells at Ulti to get off him.
  • p16Off-panel panicked voices call out for Ulti-sama and Page One-sama amid the surrounding chaos.
  • p16Luffy and Ulti simultaneously react with HM? indicating mutual surprise and confusion at the encounter.
  • p16Luffy states he was about to ask the same question, conveying irritation and mirrored bewilderment in close-up.
  • p16Ulti demands to know what Luffy wants, expressing shock and hostility with wide-eyed expression.