The One Piece title logo dominates the top of the page with the chapter heading below it: CHAPTER 975: "KIN'EMON'S PLAN". In the main illustration, a bearded man in a dark vest and hat sits on stone steps outside a brick building while a woman with long flowing hair leans in close to him, her dress billowing. A large speech bubble near the man reads "!I". At the bottom of the panel, text reads: "GANG BEGE'S OH MY FAMILY: VOL.23: 'I DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE, BUT THANKS FOR SAVING ME.'" The author credit "EIICHIRO ODA" appears beneath the scene.
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Explosions rock the area as a massive cyborg-like figure with cannons yells, "THIS SHIP IS MADE FROM 'ADAM WOOD', IT'S THE SHIP THAT WILL SAIL A THOUSAND SEAS!!" and "REALLY, WHAT KIND OF IDIOTS WERE THOSE... TO THINK THEY'D SINK THE SUNNY WITH THOSE PUNY BOMBS! SO NAIVE!!!" Nearby, another character shouts, "IT TOOK US A WHILE TO FIX UP THE SAILS!! SORRY ABOUT THAT KIN'EMON!!" Luffy appears in the foreground, fist raised, declaring, "KIN-!! THE SITUATION IS A BIT DIFFERENT TO WHAT I HAD HEARD, BUT I CAN DESTROY THAT BATTLESHIP FOR NOW, RIGHT!I" A frantic voice cries, "SO THE PLAN FAILED!! KIN'EMON, EVERYONE, WE'RE HERE!!" while another adds, "ALL THOSE ALLIES WE GATHERED DON'T SEEM TO BE HERE!!" A large sound effect "どんっ!!" punctuates the chaos.
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A blond man in a dark coat states, "THERE SHOULD BE 200 YAKUZA FROM ALL OVER WANO!!" while a small armored figure notes, "NOT HERE, IT SEEMS." Another voice asks, "WHERE ARE THE 3500 MEN FROM THE PRISONER MINESI" In the next panel, a masked figure with curly hair says, "WE FIXED UP DOZENS OF SHIPS WITH THOSE GUYS, I THOUGHT THEY WERE COMING HERE!!" while others report, "THERE WERE 200 MEN FROM INUHARASHI'S FIRING SQUAD AT PORT ITACHI!! AND ANOTHER 280 FROM THE ATAMAYAMA THIEVES." A woman with a flower in her hair exclaims, "WAS THERE SOME KIND OF TROUBLE!I" as a skull-faced figure and a blond man discuss, "AND ALL THOSE WEAPONS WE WERE BRINGING FROM RINGO... TO SUPPLY EVERYONE...!!"
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A spiky-haired figure grins while narration reveals, "OUR PLAN HAS COMPLETELY LEAKED TO THE ENEMY....!!" Luffy reacts with shock, "!I WHAAAA AAA---!!I" and a voice pleads, "FORGIVE ME." On the damaged ship deck, characters shout, "WE DON'T KNOW THE DETAILS EITHER!!" "NO WAY...!!" "WE DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO EVERYONE ELSE EITHER!!" A large bird-like creature declares, "WE EVEN DESTROYED THE GREAT BRIDGES... THAT CONNECTS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE UNDER MASTER OROCHI'S ORDERS!!" while another figure adds, "EVEN THOUGH WE FAILED TO DESTROY THAT LION SHIP... WE SUNK ALL THE SHIPS THAT WERE DOCKED AT PORT ITACHI LAST NIGHT!!" A large sound effect "ゴロオオ" rumbles across the scene.
Stormy seas batter Onigashima's shores as massive waves crash against the rocky coast. A scarred Beast Pirate subordinate snarls with fury, "WITHOUT ANY SHIPS THEY HAVE NO WAY OF LANDING ON ONIGASHIMA!!! IF THEY MISS THIS CHANCE TODAY, THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ONE!!" Nearby voices add, "EVEN IF ONE OF THEM UNEXPECTEDLY FOUND THEIR WAY HERE... THAT'S WHY NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM IS SHOWING UP!!" Queen, the feathered, masked Beast Pirate commander, grins widely beside a tall woman in a revealing outfit, declaring, "ALSO I'D HATE TO RUB SALT IN THE WOUND, BUT TODAY'S BANQUET WILL CELEBRATE... THE OFFICIAL ALLIANCE BETWEEN THE BEAST PIRATES AND THE BIG MOM PIRATES!! ALL YOU REBELS WILL BE... SLOWLY AND PAINFULLY MASSACRED STARTING TOMORROW!!" In the lower panels, shocked rebels and samurai react in horror: "AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN EMPERORS!I BIG MOM AND KAIDO!!!I BIG MOM...!!I"
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Beast Pirate ships loom through the raging storm. A voice commands, "IN THE NAME OF EMPEROR KAIDO... GET THIS OVER WITH AND SINK THEM!!!" Another taunts, "SO WHAT IF THESE THREE PUNY PIRATE SHIPS CAME TO SAVE THE SAMURAI!I WE'VE ALREADY CAUGHT ALL THESE SMALL FRY BEFORE IN WANO COUNTRY!!" On deck, a spotted-hat fighter yells, "DON'T GET IN MY WAY!!!" while another retorts, "IDIOT, YOU'RE THE ONE THAT SHOULD STAND BACK! WHY ARE THESE UNDERLINGS GETTING SO COCKY!! THEY'RE LOOKING DOWN ON US, STAND BACK!!! CANNONS AT THE READY!!!" Below, chaos erupts as crew members shout, "WHOA THEY GOT ON DECK!!! LEFT-OVERS!I YOU TWO SLOWPOKES CAN GET THE LEFTOVERS. AND YOU'RE SAYING I CAN'TI HEY, DON'T FOLLOW ME, I CAN FINISH THEM OFF IN ONE HIT!!!"
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A massive mechanical arm labeled "PUNK ROTTEN!!!" (TL: MAGNETIC DEMON) smashes forward with explosive force. Trafalgar Law appears in close-up, eyes fierce, as he activates his power: "BOUND-MAN!!!" In the next sequence, Law's hand stretches dramatically while he shouts, "ROOM!!!" The panels show rapid ability activation amid flying debris and intense motion lines, with Law's determined expression and the glowing technique effects dominating the page.
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Panic spreads among the Beast Pirates as they raise their hands in surrender. Voices cry, "DON'T BE SCARED, THESE GUYS AREN'T ANYTHING TO BE-...!!! WAIT!! THEY LOOK REALLY PISSED. W-W-WAIT JUST A SECOND." A massive explosion erupts on the sea, sending ships flying amid huge waves and smoke: "GYAAAAA AAAAAHHH!!!!" Below, more fighters open fire, yelling, "SHOOT THEM TO DEATH-!!! THOSE CAPTAINS ARE BAD NEWS!! DO SOMETHING ABOUT THEM!!" The final panels show continued cannon fire and chaos on the turbulent waters.
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The Kyoshiro Family ship arrives amid the chaos, its black flag with the "狂" crest flying high. Crew members shout in relief, "BOSS KYOSHIRO IS HERE!! WE'RE SAVED!!" and "IT'S THE SHIP OF THE KYOSHIRO FAMILY!!!" Kyoshiro's men confront the enemies, with one yelling, "YOU GUYS LOOK LIKE YOU'RE IN A PINCH!!" Kyoshiro himself declares, "SO YOU WANT ME TO SINK THE ENEMIESI OKAY, LEAVE IT TO ME!!" and receives orders: "O-ORDERS FROM MASTER OROCHI!! IT SHOULD BE FINE IF YOU SINK THEM ALL!!" In a sudden twist, Kyoshiro turns his cannons on his own allies. A shocked subordinate screams, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING BOSS!!!" as the ship erupts in flames and smoke. Victims cry out, "GYAAAA AAAHHH HHHH!!!" while a blade flashes with "CHING!" in the foreground.
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Kyoshiro stands calmly as his ship looms. He explains, "SORRY, I DIDN'T MEAN TO SINK YOUR SHIP, I ONLY DISABLED THE CANNONS THAT WERE AIMED AT US." An observer notes, "THAT'S THE SUCCESSOR TO BOSS HYOGORO, THE CURRENT BOSS OF THE CAPITAL'S UNDERWORLD...!!!" Kyoshiro continues, "WE AREN'T THE ENEMY, WHY WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT!!" He then reveals himself in close-up panels: "HE IS A VERY COMPETENT SWORDSMAN!!!" "PEOPLE CALL ME 'NAPPING KYOSHIRO'!!!" "I AM A YAKUZA OF THE FLOWER CAPITAL," and finally, "NOBLE SAMURAI OF THE RED SCABBARDS!!!" His subordinates react in shock: "WHAT KIND OF LOGIC IS THAT!!!" "WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS, BOSS!I" Kyoshiro bows deeply and declares, "HUMBLY ASK TO JOIN YOUR ARMY!!! OUR 200 MEN FROM THE KYOSHIRO FAMILY," as the battlefield erupts with impact sounds and confusion.
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Kin'emon clutches his head, recalling, "KIN!! SOMETHING I OFTEN RECALL IS THE 'MOUNTAIN GOD INCIDENT' THAT OCCURRED IN THE CAPITAL 40 YEARS AGO." He accuses, "THAT INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY YOU, WHO WAS YOUNG AND GREEDY BACK THEN!!" while a whip cracks "WHIP!" and "KACHIK!" sounds ring out. Denjiro replies, "I OWE AN IMMENSE DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO THE KOZUKI FAMILY!!" and questions, "BUT THAT WASN'T IT, RIGHT!I" as "KIN"I echoes. The scene shifts to chaos with Denjiro shouting, "DEN-JIRO!!!I" and others yelling, "ARE YOU....!!!" "WHA-!I" "WHAT THE...!I" A background figure states, "THIS IS BAD, IT'LL BE MY FAULT THAT THE CAPITAL WILL...!!!I" and notes, "THERE SHOULD ONLY BE ONE PERSON WHO KNOWS THE TRUTH OF THAT..."
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Denjiro stands revealed in full samurai attire, sweat flying as he says, "IT WAS JUST AS I THOUGHT, IF I REVEALED MYSELF..." and "I WANTED TO REVEAL MYSELF TO YOU GUYS AS SOON AS I COULD, BUT I PREPARED FOR THE WORST CASE SCENARIO AND CONTINUED ON AS AN ENEMY!!!" Others react with "DENJIRO!I" and "NONE OTHER!!" He continues, "AS I THOUGHT, YOU DIDN'T RECOGNIZE ME..." and explains, "I KEPT OROCHI'S TRUST UNTIL THE VERY END, AND AS A RESULT.... AND OROCHI WOULD HAVE DISPOSED OF ME...!!!" In a dramatic wide panel, Denjiro pleads, "PLEASE ALLOW ME TO ADD THESE 1200 SOLDIERS TO YOUR ARMY!!!" while announcing, "THE 1000 SAMURAI TRAPPED IN THE 'RASETSU TOWN PRISON' HAVE BEEN FREED!!" Massive "バン!!" and "ドドドドド" sound effects shake the scene as ships rock on the waves and allies react in awe.
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One of the Nine Red Scabbards exclaims in shock as the group realizes Boss Kyoshiro was the contact who sent the altered message to Onigashima. The day has finally come and they will also be joining the fight. Lord Yasuie altered the original code of Port Habu with two lines through the belly of the viper. These two lines carried the meaning of erasing the belly, in other words cutting out the middle. Kin'emon reacts with surprise as the plan is revealed. You purposefully told only your closest comrades the incorrect message of Port Tokage. The traitor then perfectly conveyed the message of Port Tokage on to Orochi. You sent out the message of only two lines to everyone. If one was to cut out the middle of Port Habu they would read the message as Hato and therefore... However you had guessed that Orochi has an informant within the core of your ranks so...
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The enemies made their move last night but by that time it was already too late. Orochi misjudged the distance between the various cities of Wano. This was the result of the foolishness of a ruler who stayed in his capital for too long. A shocked reaction echoes What!! And all the ships we needed had set sail. The ships destroyed last night were ones we didn't need. All the troops had crossed the great bridges. So... are the 4200 troops that you gathered just as planned at the wharf of Port Habu. They've been waiting patiently for exactly this moment. Everyone is safe. Hidden within the beautiful view of the maple forest that Lord Yasuie loved...
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If we join that army with our group of 1200 we have a total of 5400 men. Is proceeding as planned. The Raid on Onigashima begins with a massive splash of ships charging forward amid roaring waves and battle cries. 20 years have gone by but we have not forgotten Master Oden's legendary death. We have lived to this day believing in the revival of the Kozuki family. Everyone let's go quickly onto Onigashima. Let's go together samurai of the Red Scabbards. Fate is on their side. And not Tokage. So it was supposed to be read as Hato. Kin'emon confirms the plan worked. What is with those numbers. Wow what a view. Not sure what's going on but seems like everything's fine. Luffy stares in awe at the massive allied fleet.
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Discussion
p6A massive mechanical construct named PUNK ROTTEN is deployed.
p6Law's attack creates significant debris and impact effects.
p7Beast Pirates suffer a large explosion on their ships.
p7Beast Pirates attempt surrender but continue firing cannons.
p7The captains are identified as major threats by Beast Pirates.
p8Kyoshiro Family ship arrives flying the '狂' flag during naval battle.
p8Kyoshiro receives direct orders from Orochi via messenger.
p8Kyoshiro's ship opens fire on the opposing vessel.
p9Kyoshiro reveals his true allegiance to the Red Scabbards.
p9Kyoshiro claims he disabled cannons rather than sinking the ship.
p9Kyoshiro Family offers 200 men to join the alliance.
p10Kin'emon references the Mountain God Incident from 40 years ago.
p10Denjiro's identity is revealed during the confrontation.
p10Whip attack occurs during the accusation scene.
p11Denjiro reveals he maintained Orochi's trust as part of his plan.
p111000 samurai are freed from Rasetsu Town prison.
p11Denjiro pledges 1200 additional soldiers to the alliance.
p12Lord Yasuie changed the original Port Habu code by adding two lines across the viper's belly.
p12The two lines conveyed the meaning of erasing the belly or cutting out the middle.
p12The altered message was sent to everyone while the correct version went only to closest allies.
p13Orochi misjudged distances between Wano cities because he stayed in the capital too long.
p13The ships destroyed the previous night were the ones the alliance did not need.
p134200 troops gathered at Port Habu wharf as planned.
p14The alliance now totals 5400 men after combining forces.
p14The raid on Onigashima begins with a massive fleet of ships.
p14The Red Scabbards have waited twenty years for the revival of the Kozuki family.
What is said, page by page
p0Volume caption states Gang Bege's Oh My Family Vol.23 with the line I don't know who you are but thanks for saving me as a thank-you message from the woman.
p1Franky declares the ship is made from Adam wood and will sail a thousand seas while mocking the enemy's weak bombs.
p1Crew member apologizes to Kin'emon about delayed sail repairs.
p1Luffy asks Kin'emon if he can destroy the battleship despite the changed situation.
p1Background voices report that the plan failed and gathered allies are missing.
p2Sanji states there should be 200 yakuza from all over Wano.
p2Chopper notes the expected group is not present.
p2Characters question the absence of 3500 men from the prisoner mines.
p2Masked figure mentions fixing dozens of ships with missing allies.
p2Woman with flower asks if there was some kind of trouble.
p2Brook reports 200 men from Inuarashi's firing squad and 280 from Atamayama thieves.
p2Group discusses missing weapons from Ringo meant to supply everyone.
p3Narration states the plan has completely leaked to the enemy.
p3Luffy reacts with loud shock sound.
p3Voice pleads for forgiveness.
p3Crew members report they do not know details or what happened to others.
p3Bird-like creature announces they destroyed the great bridges under Orochi's orders.
p3Another voice adds they sank all ships at Port Itachi last night despite failing to destroy the lion ship.
p4Beast Pirate subordinate warns that without ships the rebels have no way to land and time is running out, angry and urgent mood.
p4Queen announces official alliance between Beast Pirates and Big Mom Pirates while threatening slow painful massacre of rebels, mocking and celebratory mood.
p4Rebels express shock at the emperor alliance and Big Mom involvement, panicked and disbelieving mood.
p5Beast Pirate voice orders to sink the enemy ships in Kaido's name, commanding and aggressive mood.
p5Beast Pirate taunts the three pirate ships as small fry already caught before, dismissive mood.
p5Spotted-hat fighter tells others not to get in his way, impatient and combative mood.
p5Crew member tells the spotted-hat fighter to stand back and prepares cannons, frustrated mood.
p5Heart Pirates crew debates handling leftovers and finishing enemies in one hit, competitive mood.
p6Law activates BOUND-MAN technique with fierce expression, focused and aggressive mood.
p6Law shouts ROOM while stretching his hand dramatically, decisive mood.
p7Beast Pirates panic and attempt to surrender while noting the enemies look pissed, fearful mood.
p7Beast Pirates scream during massive explosion, terrified mood.
p7Beast Pirate orders to shoot the captains to death, desperate mood.
p8Subordinates shout relief that Boss Kyoshiro has arrived to save them.
p8Kyoshiro calmly accepts order to sink the enemies.
p8Orochi messenger relays command to sink all targets.
p8Ally cries out in shock asking what the boss is doing.
p9Kyoshiro states he only disabled enemy cannons and did not intend to sink the ship.
p9Observer identifies Kyoshiro as successor to Boss Hyogoro and current underworld boss.
p9Kyoshiro introduces himself as Napping Kyoshiro, yakuza of the Flower Capital, and noble samurai of the Red Scabbards.
p9Subordinates question the logic and ask to join the army.
p10Kin'emon recalls the Mountain God Incident from 40 years ago and accuses Denjiro of causing it.
p10Denjiro affirms his debt to the Kozuki family but questions the full story.
p10Denjiro is recognized and called out by name amid chaos.
p11Denjiro explains he prepared for the worst and stayed undercover as an enemy.
p11Allies confirm Denjiro's identity with surprise.
p11Denjiro states he kept Orochi's trust until the end to avoid disposal.
p11Denjiro offers 1200 soldiers and announces the freed samurai from Rasetsu Town prison.
p12One of the Nine Red Scabbards shouts in shock upon realizing Boss Kyoshiro was the contact who sent the altered message.
p12Kyoshiro announces that the day has finally come and they will join the fight.
p12Kyoshiro explains that Lord Yasuie altered the Port Habu code with two lines through the viper's belly meaning to cut out the middle.
p12Kin'emon reacts with surprise as the true meaning of the two-line message is revealed.
p12Kyoshiro states that only closest comrades received the incorrect Port Tokage message on purpose.
p12Kyoshiro notes that the traitor then passed the false Port Tokage message to Orochi.
p13Kin'emon declares that the enemies made their move last night but it was already too late.
p13Kyoshiro explains that Orochi misjudged distances between Wano cities due to staying in the capital too long.
p13A shocked voice exclaims 'WHAT!!' upon hearing the news.
p13Kin'emon states that all needed ships had already set sail and destroyed ships were the ones not needed.
p13Kyoshiro reveals that all troops had crossed the great bridges as planned.
p13Kyoshiro confirms the 4200 troops are waiting at the wharf of Port Habu.
p13Kyoshiro notes the troops have been waiting patiently hidden in the maple forest Lord Yasuie loved.
p14Kin'emon calculates that joining their 1200 with the 4200 troops gives a total of 5400 men.
p14Kyoshiro confirms the plan is proceeding as intended.
p14Narrator text states the Raid on Onigashima begins.
p14A samurai declares they have not forgotten Master Oden's legendary death after twenty years.
p14Red Scabbards call out to move quickly onto Onigashima together.
p14Luffy reacts with 'WOW! WHAT A VIEW!!!' while looking at the fleet.
p14Kin'emon realizes the message was meant to be read as 'Hato' and not 'Tokage'.