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One Piece chapter 994: Also Known as Yamato — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 17 pages · 24 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 994.
  • p0Volume 97 is stated as currently on sale.
  • p1Scene takes place on the roof during stormy conditions.
  • p1Kaido remains in dragon form while attacking.
  • p2Kikunojo is the long-ponytailed woman shown breathing heavily.
  • p2Topknotted swordsman stands beside Kikunojo ready for combat.
  • p3Kaido directly compares the samurai to Whitebeard and Roger.
  • p3Long-haired samurai is the central standing figure facing Kaido.
  • p4Luffy and Jinbe are charging through the first floor of the castle.
  • p4Allies are rushing to reach Kinemon.
  • p4Beast Pirates headliners Fortrix and Hamlet are failing to block the path.
  • p5Hamlet and Fourtricks are Beast Pirates headliners using SMILE fruits.
  • p5Hamlet is a giraffe SMILE user and Fourtricks is a chicken SMILE user.
  • p5The two headliners are directly confronting the intruders inside the castle.
  • p6Queen is unleashing an icy plague on the live floor.
  • p6The plague turns victims into aggressive oni-like demons.
  • p6Infected fighters attack both allies and enemies indiscriminately.
  • p7Queen's plague is spreading uncontrollably on the live floor.
  • p7Hyogoro is beginning to transform after exposure.
  • p7Infected fighters are attacking without distinguishing friend from foe.
  • p8Virus effects include extreme pain and physical thrashing in infected fighters.
  • p8Queen is identified as the virus creator by multiple characters.
  • p8Antibody is discussed as existing with the virus creator.
  • p9Ice Demons exhibit abnormal strength and skin freezing.
  • p9Queen states infected fighters die within one hour.
  • p9Virus effects are compared to events at Udon.
  • p10Antibody vial is in Queen's possession during the event.
  • p10Queen initiates a game involving the antibody.
  • p10Infected fighters are described as highly excited by the virus.
  • p11Queen frames the antibody retrieval as a deadly game.
  • p11Murder and betrayal are explicitly allowed in the game rules.
  • p11Apoo currently holds the antibody vial.
  • p12Scene occurs inside Right-Brain Tower dome.
  • p12Shinobu states she witnessed Kozuki Oden's execution.
  • p13Massive explosion interrupts the confrontation.
  • p14Past event at Kuri Castle involved Kaido threatening Momonosuke.
  • p15Yamato declares her resolve to fight for the group.
  • p15Chapter 994 concludes on this page.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title announces the alias "Yamato" as central theme.
  • p2Samurai responds affirmatively to a question about standing and continuing.
  • p2Allies urge others to leave the roof area during the fight.
  • p3Kaido claims humans attain true perfection only in death.
  • p3Kaido expresses liking for the samurai's unwavering resolve.
  • p3Long-haired samurai references Whitebeard and Roger while addressing Kaido.
  • p3Opponent declares being killed by Kaido brings no honor.
  • p4Warning shout from ally about the incredible strength of approaching enemies; urgent defensive tone.
  • p4Excited cry identifying Strawhat Luffy and Jinbe; surprised recognition mood.
  • p4Luffy declares intent to kick Kaido immediately while ordering continued running; aggressive determined mood.
  • p4Allies urge haste to reach Kinemon; urgent supportive context.
  • p4Angry retort questioning omission of Black Leg mention; frustrated tone.
  • p4Beast Pirates call out to Master Fortrix and Hamlet in panic over failing to stop the advance; desperate mood.
  • p4Beast Pirate on ground insults the group as pathetic; mocking defeated tone.
  • p5Hamlet declares they will exceed expectations; aggressive boastful mood.
  • p5Fourtricks mocks the intruders as mediocre; taunting tone.
  • p5Hamlet snaps at Fourtricks to quiet down; irritated command.
  • p5Fourtricks complains the way Hamlet spawns is annoying; frustrated combat context.
  • p5Beast Pirates shout for Master Fourtricks and Master Hamlet; urgent panic.
  • p6Queen laughs maniacally while declaring the cold and his transformation into a demon; gleeful destructive mood.
  • p6Infected victims cry out about the cold and being bitten; panicked pain.
  • p6Queen orders Pleasures to make themselves useful and laughs at their only skill being laughing; commanding mocking tone.
  • p6Infected fighter questions why they are also being dragged into the plague; desperate confusion.
  • p6Allies shout not to touch the infected and to fend them off with weapons; urgent defensive context.
  • p7Allies shout that the demons attack allies and enemies alike and call Queen insane; alarmed tone.
  • p7Infected man declares he prefers death over hurting comrades; desperate resolve.
  • p7Comrades call out to Boss Hyogoro and report Boss Omasa infected; urgent worried context.
  • p7Comrade warns Hyogoro not to be rash; pleading tone.
  • p7Oni-faced infected fighter threatens to cut others down without hesitation; aggressive warning.
  • p7Hyogoro states there should be a way to cure it when all hope is lost; grim determination.
  • p8Infected fighter screams in agony from virus effects with desperate tone.
  • p8Beasts Pirate member pleads with Queen about involving comrades, showing shock and betrayal.
  • p8Frog-masked figure states virus mastermind is present now with assertive intent.
  • p8Skull-masked figure notes virus creator likely made an antibody with analytical mood.
  • p8Queen's subordinates discuss producing antibody in large quantities with urgent context.
  • p9Observer notes increased ferocity, strength, and skin freezing in Ice Demons with alarm.
  • p9Queen expresses concern about after-effects rather than violence with calculating tone.
  • p9Allies question if infected are zombies and how to defeat them with panic.
  • p9Queen declares infected will die within an hour with mocking glee.
  • p9Queen taunts that Ice Demons were once friends and subordinates.
  • p10Queen taunts to kiss infected goodbye as they are most excited now with sadistic mood.
  • p10Fighter at gate demands door be opened with desperate intent.
  • p10Beasts Pirate warns antibody theft leads to punishment with threat.
  • p10Queen reveals vial as antibody while tossing it with game-like tone.
  • p10Apoo reacts with surprise to vial being thrown.
  • p11Queen announces game of tag with Ice Demons allowing murder and betrayal with excited intent.
  • p11Queen starts 'Queen Presents' live game show with theatrical mood.
  • p11Allies warn not to let samurai recover the antibody with urgency.
  • p11Zoro is called to steal the vial from Apoo.
  • p11Queen declares fighters must kill each other over the antibody.
  • p11Queen offers escape win condition for Apoo with mocking laughter.
  • p12Enemy voice questions whether Yamato can escape while carrying a burden.
  • p12Masked man states mission will end once the brat is killed.
  • p12Shinobu recalls being at Kozuki Oden's execution twenty years ago and offers to save Yamato.
  • p12Ally expresses uncertainty about identity yet willingness to protect Momonosuke.
  • p13Shinobu recalls being moved to tears by past words.
  • p13Horned figure angrily challenges being called a foolish lord.
  • p13Horned figure declares Kozuki Oden lived his life and was moved by it.
  • p14Horned figure explains rushing to Kuri Castle to save someone.
  • p14Horned figure recalls watching Kaido threaten Momonosuke from rooftop.
  • p14Horned figure apologizes for being unable to act and questions how the target is unharmed.
  • p14Horned figure states they were not strong enough that day.
  • p15Yamato shouts her own name.
  • p15Yamato states she introduced herself as Oden earlier and is prepared to die for them.
  • p15Allies question Yamato's identity.
  • p15Ally begins to mention another known name for Yamato.