One Piece recently released the 972nd chapter of the series, titled “I am Oden, I was born to boil.” This chapter shows Kozuki Oden’s public execution and his legendary final words.
Chapter 973 Release Date
An official announcement was made informing people about Oda’s current health condition, which has forced him to take a week-long break. Chapter 973 will now be released on March 9.
It will most likely show the siege, which resulted in Lady Toki’s death or will continue the story in the present timeline.
Chapter 973 Speculation
Chapter 973 will most likely show us Lady Toki’s death. It may also continue the story in the present timeline with an explanation about what happened to Luffy and the other forces. We may get a clue about the identity of the person who betrayed the Kozuki clan.
Chapter 973 Raw Scans
One Piece chapter 973 raw scans are available in Korean as of 6th March. The upcoming chapter will show the following things:
- Denjiro changed his identity to Kyoshiro and is also the Witching Hour Boy
- Denjiro helped Hiyori change her identity to Komurasaki
- Toki sends Kin’nemon, Kanjuro and Momonosuke to the future.
Chapter 972 – I am Oden, I was born to boil – Plot
The chapter continues to Kozuki Oden’s public execution. After Shinobu’s expose on Orochi’s rule, the crowd begins to sympathize with the Kozuki clan and blames themselves for this dire situation. In response to this, Orochi’s men kill many people from the crowd using arrows. This makes the people of Wano genuinely understand what is happening around them – they’re prisoners to a pirate and an immature madman.
After a gruesome hour of being boiled, Kozuki Oden still refuses to die. With Oden still alive, and the people of Wano on his side now, Orochi feels threatened and breaks the deal made between Kaido and Oden.
With guns pointed towards him, Oden sees no other choice but to throw the Nine Red Scabbards to safety, so that they may escape and fulfil his dream.
Kaido, impressed by Oden’s durability, decides to put him out of his misery by shooting him in the head.
This is when Kozuki Oden says his final words – “They can forget me, for all I care. My soul will live on!!. Build strength while you can, for I am a story to accompany your drinks. I AM ODEN, AND I WAS BORN TO BOIL”.
The chapter ends with Lady Toki reading a letter written by Oden telling her about what’s to come in 20 years.
Chapter 972 Cover Page Story
Chapter 972 had no cover page story; however, the chapter includes a color spread which gives us an artistic take on the Strawhat pirates. The art was derived from a ramen advertisement titled “Hungry Days”.
Where To Read One Piece
Oda’s One Piece is currently published under Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. We recommend you to buy the manga/books and read from official sources only. #SAYNOTOPIRACY
For cheaper options, you can buy the monthly subscription to Shonen Jump itself. The subscription will cost $1.99/month and give you access to approximately 10,000+ chapters, which is not a bad deal at all.
You can also buy the One Piece manga because there’s nothing like a real book.
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 will be one memorable adventure.
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