One Piece Chapter 994: Also Known as Yamato

Massive dragon Kaido crashes through stormy skies above jagged rocks, body coiling as lightning flashes. Huge onomatopoeia "ドドドドドドドドド...!" shakes the sky. The label "ON THE ROOF..." appears. Below, an armored figure is hurled violently through the air with "THUD" and "THUMP!" impact effects. The warrior crashes into the ground amid debris. In the next panels the same armored fighter is sent flying again with a massive "わああああああ" scream as Kaido's dragon form lunges forward with claws and fangs bared, surrounded by "ゴォォォォ!" sound effects and flying rubble.

A samurai shouts "YES SIR!!" while another yells "GET AWAY FROM THE ROOF!". The armored fighter is struck hard, crying "AAR-RGH!!!" as flames and smoke erupt. Nearby, a swordsman tightens his grip with "TIGHTEN" and "FZZT!!" effects. In the lower section a woman with a long ponytail and a man with a topknot stand together. She catches her breath with "HUFF.. HUFF.." then answers confidently "OF COURSE!!" when asked "CAN YOU STAND, KIKUNOJOI". The man grips his sword, ready to continue fighting amid swirling smoke and debris.

Kaido's massive dragon head looms over the battlefield, declaring "BUT RATHER IN DEATH, THAT HUMANS TRULY ATTAIN PERFECTION!!!" and "WOULDN'T YOU AGREEI" while striking with his club amid "ゴゴゴゴゴ!!" effects. He continues "THAT'S HOW IT SHOULD BE...!!" and "THAT UNWAVERING RESOLVE...!!" with "WORORO-RORO...". A long-haired samurai in patterned armor stands with his back to the viewer, flanked by allies. He states "AND WHITEBEARD... AS DID ROGER... YOU SAMURAI... I LIKE...". Close-ups show intense eyes and the shout "LET'S END THIS!!". An opponent retorts "BEING KILLED BY YOU WOULD BRING US NO HONOUR!!" and "DON'T FLATTER YOURSELF KAIDO!!". Kaido swings again as the samurai replies "IT IS NOT WITH THE ADVANCEMENT OF TIMES..." and "YOU PUT UP A GOOD FIGHT.....!!!" while both sides exchange heavy breaths "HUFF...".

Inside the castle's first floor, Luffy and Jinbe charge forward at full speed. A voice yells, "WATCH OUT!! THEY'RE INCREDIBLY STRONG!!" Another shouts, "WOOAH! IT'S STRAWHAT LUFFY AND JINBE!!" Luffy roars with determination, "I WANNA KICK KAIDO'S ASS ALREADY!" while urging, "JUST KEEP ON RUNNING!" Allies call out, "HURRY HURRY!!! WE HAVE TO GET TO KINEMON!!!" Someone retorts angrily, "WHY DIDN'T YOU MENTION 'BLACK LEG'!!!!" Below, Beast Pirates panic as their leaders fail to halt the advance: "MASTER FORTRIX!! MASTER HAMLET!! WE CAN'T STOP THEIR ADVANCE!!" One headliner reacts with shock, "OH!!" while another sneers, "YOU LOT ARE SO PATHETIC!!!" The group presses deeper into the chaotic corridors.

Hamlet the giraffe SMILE user and Fourtricks the chicken SMILE user confront the intruders. Hamlet growls, "EXPECTATIONS"... IS WHAT WE... WILL BE EXCEEDING!!!" Fourtricks mocks, "MEDIOCREI THAT'S WHAT YOU GUYS ARE!!" Hamlet snaps, "QUIET DOWN!!" The headliners' signs read "HUNDRED BEAST PIRATES HEADLINER HAMLET GIRAFFE SMILE" and "HUNDRED BEAST PIRATES HEADLINER FOURTRICKS CHICKEN SMILE." They clash fiercely with blades and kicks. Fourtricks complains, "THE WAY YOU SPAWN IS ANNOYING!!!" while Hamlet retorts amid the fight. Allies shout, "MASTER FOURTRICKS...!!!! MASTER HAMLET...!!!!" The strong remain silent in action as the battle rages.

On the live floor, chaos erupts as Queen unleashes his powers. A massive icy aura spreads while Queen laughs maniacally, "MUHAHAHAHAHA!" Victims scream, "IT'S COLD! HELP ME...!!!" and "AAAAH! I GOT BITTEN..." Queen declares, "DAHAHAHA!! IT'S COLD... SO COLD!!! I'LL TURN INTO A DEMON!!" He commands, "MAKE YOURSELVES USEFUL!!" and "PLEASURES!! ALL YOU ARE GOOD AT IS LAUGHING!!" Infected fighters panic, "MASTER QUEEN!! WHY ARE WE ALSO GETTING DRAGGED INTO THISI GYA-HAHAHA!" One warns, "DON'T TOUCH THEM!! FEND THEM OFF WITH YOUR WEAPONS!!" Another realizes in horror, "SO 'THIS' IS THE PLAGUE!I" as monstrous ice oni forms emerge with roars of "GRRAAA WWWWRRR RRRRRR!!!"

Queen rampages wildly, his demonic ice form spreading the plague indiscriminately. Allies shout, "THESE DEMONS BLINDLY ATTACK ALLIES AND ENEMIES ALIKE." and "QUEEN, THAT BASTARD!! HE'S INSANE!!" An infected man begs, "RATHER THAN HURTING MY COMRADES I'LL PREFER TO..." while others cry, "BOSS HYOGORO! FORGIVE ME!" "BOSS OMASA GOT INFECTED!!" and "BOSS HYOU-GORO!!" Hyogoro is shown transforming as a comrade pleads, "DON'T BE SO RASH! YOU FOOL!" In close-up, an oni-faced fighter threatens, "I WILL CUT YOU DOWN WITHOUT HESITATION!! DON'T HASTEN YOUR DEATH!!" Another voice states, "THERE SHOULD BE A WAY TO CURE IT!!! WHEN ALL HOPE IS LOST..." Hyogoro growls through the transformation, "I DON'T WANT TO BECOME A DEMON."

Screams echo as infected fighters thrash in agony. "AAAAA-ARGH!!!" A massive spiked club wielder howls while comrades are dragged into the chaos. Voices plead desperately: "THIS IS WAY TOO CRUEL MASTER QUEEN!! YOU'RE INVOLVING OUR COMRADES IN THIS TOO!" "WE BOTH JOINED THIS PIRATE CREW TOGETHER, DIDN'T WE!I" "BROTHER! STOP, PLEASE!" One fighter collapses, "KO...KO..." In another panel a frog-masked figure declares, "IS HERE, RIGHT NOW IN THIS PLACE!" Discussion turns to the virus origin: "BUT, UNLIKE AT UDON, THE MASTERMIND THAT CREATED THE VIRUS..." "WHAT THEN...!I" "IS WAY TOO UNREALISTIC!!!" "MAKING A DRUG AND GOING AROUND INJECTING IT INTO ALL THE DEMONS, IN THE MIDST OF BATTLE." A skull-masked figure notes, "OF ALL PEOPLE, IT HAD TO BE AN ALL STAR..." "TO PULL IT OFF WOULD BE A DAUNTING TASK!!" The group concludes the creator must possess an antibody: "WE CAN PRODUCE IT IN LARGE QUANTITIES!!" "IF WE COULD GET OUR HANDS ON THAT," "SO HE SHOULD HAVE IT ON HIM." "THE CREATOR OF THIS VIRUS WILL SURELY HAVE MADE AN ANTIBODY."

The Ice Demons rampage with unnatural power. "SUCH INCREASE IN FEROCITY AND STRENGTH... AND ABNORMAL FREEZING OF THE SKIN TOO!!" Queen watches closely, remarking, "I'M MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE AFTER-EFFECTS." "RATHER THAN THEIR VIOLENT CONDUCT..." Allies debate: "WE LEAVE THEM BE, WOULD THEY!I..." "WHAT IF..." "ARE THEY ZOMBIES OR WHAT!I" "HOW DO WE TAKE THEM OUT!I" "THERE'S NO WAY A HUMAN BODY CAN ENDURE THIS!!" Queen looms over the chaos, laughing maniacally as he addresses the infected: "YOU DIE WITHIN AN HOUR!!" "THESE ICE DEMONS, WERE THEY YOUR FRIENDSI YOUR LEADERSI YOUR SUBORDINATESI MUAHAHAHA!!" "THEY'LL DIE!!!" "MUAHAHAHA IF YOU'RE INFECTED,"

Queen taunts from above the castle: "MAKE SURE TO KISS THEM GOODBYE!! YOU'D GET INFECTED THOUGH!! MUAHAHAHA!!" "RIGHT NOW, THEY ARE PROBABLY THE MOST EXCITED THEY'VE EVER BEEN!!" Fighters scream amid the swarm, "PLEASE STOP!!!" "GYAA-AAAH!!" A small figure bangs on a massive gate: "HEY! OPEN THIS DOOR!!" Inside, one man yells, "I'M GETTING THE HELL OUT OF HERE!!" Another growls, "HE'S GONE AND CREATED ANOTHER REPULSIVE WEAPON!!" Tension rises over the antibody: "IF THAT GETS STOLEN, IT'S THE CHOPPING BLOCK FOR YOU!!" "OH, FOR THE ICE DEMONI" "IT'S THE ONE AND ONLY ANTIBODY THAT EXISTS IN THIS WORLD." "HUHI" A vial is tossed, "TOSS" "WHAT'S THIS...I" "HEEEY! BROTHER APOO!!"

Queen announces with glee, "A GAME OF TAG WITH THE ICE DEMONS!!" "IT WOULDN'T BE A GAME IF I DIDN'T GIVE YOU A FIGHTING CHANCE!! SO, MURDER! BETRAYAL! ANYTHING GOES!!" "WELL THEN, LET'S BEGIN THE 'QUEEN PRESENTS' LIVE GAME SHOW-!" The vial is revealed as "ANTI-BODYI" Apoo clutches it, "HUHI" Allies shout warnings: "DON'T LET THE SAMURAI RECOVER!" "DON'T LET THEM GET THEIR HANDS ON IT!! OUR COMRADES WILL DIE IF WE DO!!" "I'M ON IT!!" "ZORO! PLEASE STEAL THAT OFF OF HIM!!" Queen roars the rules: "FIGHT AND KILL EACH OTHER OVER IT!!" The crowd panics as the infected close in. "WAIT! QUEEN! THIS IS WAY TOO CRAZY YOU BASTARD!!!" Apoo is offered a deal: "APOO, IF YOU MANAGE TO ESCAPE FOR AN HOUR, YOU WIN AND EVERYONE DIES!! MUAHAHA"

Inside the Right-Brain Tower dome, enemies confront Yamato. "Young Master Yamato!! You don't really think you can escape us with that kind of burden, do you!I" a voice shouts. Yamato stands defiant with her club. In close-up, a horned figure with a spiked club glares as another asks, "Who are you..." A masked man with an eyepatch snarls, "Our mission... will end as long as we kill that brat!" Shinobu recognizes the situation and cries out, "20 years ago... I was present at Kozuki Oden's execution!!! I'll save you too!! Miss Shinobu!" An ally replies, "If you are an ally... please protect Master Momonosuke. I don't know who you are, but..."

Shinobu continues, tears in her eyes: "I was moved to tears when I heard those words..." The horned figure roars back, "Who did you call a foolish lord!I Say it again if you dare!!!" A bald ally reacts with shock, "Huh..." Heartbeats pound as the figure declares, "Kozuki Oden lived his life!! I was moved to tears by how..." A massive explosion erupts with the giant sound effect "バレレレレレレレレレレ!!!" as the horned warrior is blasted backward amid debris and smoke. An unseen enemy screams in agony, "AAAAA AAAAAAA AAAARRR RRRGGGHHH!!!"

The horned figure recounts the past: "To save you!! I rushed to Kuri Castle... Momonosuke, that day..." Allies react with shock. From the rooftop the figure could only watch as Kaido threatened to drop Momonosuke. "I could only watch on, as Kaido... But I'm sorry!! Huh... How... are you unharmed...!I" The figure lands in an explosion of debris, declaring, "Not strong enough!! That day I was..."

A massive impact strikes with "バキン!!!" as the horned figure is sent flying through the air. Yamato stands tall, club in hand, shouting her name: "YAMATO!!!" She declares, "A short while ago I introduced myself as Oden...! And I'm prepared to die for you!!!" Allies stare in stunned silence. One asks, "Wh... who are you!I" Another finishes, "But I'm also known as..."

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