One Piece Chapter 970 Hints Towards Possible Traitor In Kozuki Clan

One Piece’s manga is currently exploring a very informative flashback about Kozuki Oden’s life and his tragic demise. The flashback was inserted into the story right after Luffy, and his forces went missing before the battle on Onigashima. No more information has been given about Luffy’s whereabouts since.

Recently One Piece, chapter 970, titled “Oden vs. Kaido,” was released, and it hints at Shinobu being a traitor to the Kozuki clan. This is because Kaido somehow knew about Oden’s arrival which hints towards the possibility of a traitor.

The chapter starts off with Oden marching into battle accompanied by the Nine Red Scabbards. Before he reaches Kaido’s lair, he is confronted by the full force of the Beast Pirates.

Kaido, on being questioned by Oden, reveals that he knew about Oden’s arrival because of a possible traitor within Oden’s forces.

Shortly after, Oden uses his Nitoryuu Sword Style – Togen Totsuka to give Kaido his scar. It is interesting to note that even though Enma was introduced as the “only” sword ever to cut Kaido, we see Ame no Habakiri damaging him equally.

Right before Oden is about to cut off Kaido’s head, Kurozumi Higurashi uses her Mane Mane no Mi powers to transform into Momonosuke; this distracts Oden for a split second and Kaido uses this opportunity to strike Oden down with his metal kanabo.

Later, Oden’s execution is finalized alongside his Nine Red Scabbards. However, Shinobu is seen roaming free in the streets. Shinobu was introduced as a kunoichi loyal to Lord Sukiyaki; however, after working under Orochi for countless years, it is possible that she switched sides.

This would also explain the fact that a majority of the forces went missing overnight before the battle on Onigashima.

About One Piece:

The man who had acquired everything in this world, the Pirate King, is Gol D. Roger. The final words he said at the execution tower were “My treasures? If you want it, I’ll let you have it. Look for it; I left all of it at that place.” These words sent many to the seas, chasing their dreams, headed toward the Grand Line, in search of One Piece.

Thus began a new age! Seeking to be the greatest pirate in the world, young Monkey D. Luffy also heads toward the Grand Line in search of One Piece. With his diverse crew joining him along the way, consisting of a swordsman, marksman, navigator, cook, doctor, archaeologist, and cyborg-shipwright, this is one memorable adventure.