## One Piece Chapter 972, pages 1-2: I Am Oden, and I Was Born to Boil - Chapter: 972 - Pages: 1-2 - Characters: Shinobu, Fukurokuju, Kozuki Oden, Kurozumi Orochi, Kaido ### Summary Page 1: At the execution ground, Shinobu faces the people who have only just learned what Oden endured. Someone says, "You said that we were protected by Oden," but another admits, "Even if that's true... it's hard to suddenly change your mind!!" Shinobu is grabbed by Fukurokuju's men, yet she refuses to obey anymore. Fukurokuju says, "The 'truth' only brings confusion, Shinobu. The lord idiot who rebelled against the Shogun will die." Shinobu answers that if this is how the sentence will be executed, she is ready to die with the Kozuki. She declares, "I am a vassal of Oden-sama and I will live or die like him!! I don't obey you anymore!!" Page 2: Shinobu's defiance spreads through the crowd. She vows, "We will all survive... and exterminate you next time!!" but Fukurokuju sneers, "You're dreaming." The citizens, now torn by guilt, plead with Orochi: "Sh... Shogun Orochi, please end this punishment!!" "You are welcome!!" "Please!!" Their cries are answered with violence. An arrow cuts through the air and strikes a man near the execution ground. People scream, "He was shot by an arrow!!" and "Look out!!" Orochi laughs while Shinobu snarls his name, and Kaido watches as the crowd begins to understand what kind of ruler they have served.