Episode 971 of One Piece marks the moment Oden can no longer ignore Orochi's cruelty. After five quiet years as the country's laughingstock, he names his loyal retainers the Nine Red Scabbards and marches on Kaidou himself at Udon.
Summary
Half a decade has slipped by since Oden came home to Wano, and little has shifted. His reputation as the daft lord lingers thanks to the naked dances, yet the other daimyo and his retainers stand behind him without question. That calm shatters when Orochi makes his play, scheming to plant weapons factories across Kuri and turn the land into an arms powerhouse. He throws the defiant Hyougoro into prison and guns down anyone who tries to help him. Learning of this, Oden judges Orochi too dangerous to leave standing and resolves to act. For the steadfast devotion they show their homeland, his followers earn the name Nine Red Scabbards.
Key Events
Orochi consolidates control over Wano with Kaidou's muscle behind him, jailing Hyougoro and ordering the deaths of his supporters, his wife among them. Oden leads his men to Udon to strike at Kaidou directly. The enemy is eerily ready for the assault, hinting that a traitor hides among the retainers. The nine warriors square off against hundreds of Beasts Pirates and Kaidou in his towering dragon form, who reveals that every promise Orochi made to Oden was a deception. Badly outnumbered, the Scabbards still open the fight with ferocity and hold their ground. Far away in Kuri, Toki shelters Momonosuke and Hiyori under Yasuie's urging to keep the children safe whatever the cost.
Notes
The episode visualizes a brief flashback of Taka being shot dead while Hyougoro is hauled off by the Beasts Pirates, a sequence the source manga only referenced rather than depicting. Taka debuts here. The installment continues the Wano Country saga and keeps DREAMIN' ON as its opening theme.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Nine Red Scabbards serve Oden?
The Nine Red Scabbards remain loyal to Oden throughout his years as Wano's ridiculed lord, standing behind him without question despite his shameful public dances. When Orochi imprisons Hyougoro and kills his supporters, the Scabbards join Oden in marching on Kaidou at Udon.
Who are the Nine Red Scabbards in One Piece?
The Nine Red Scabbards are the name given to Oden's retainers in honor of the steadfast devotion they show their homeland. The title is earned in this episode as they follow Oden into battle against Kaidou and hundreds of Beasts Pirates at Udon.
Why does Oden decide to march on Kaidou in this episode?
Oden decides to act after Orochi throws the defiant Hyougoro into prison and guns down anyone who tries to help him. Judging Orochi too dangerous to leave standing, Oden leads his retainers to Udon to strike directly at Kaidou.
What happens when the Nine Red Scabbards attack Kaidou at Udon?
Kaidou's forces are eerily prepared for the assault, hinting that a traitor hides among Oden's retainers. Badly outnumbered against hundreds of Beasts Pirates and Kaidou in his dragon form, the Nine Red Scabbards still open the fight with ferocity and hold their ground.
Where does Toki take Momonosuke and Hiyori during the raid?
While Oden and the Scabbards attack Udon, Toki shelters Momonosuke and Hiyori in Kuri under Yasuie's urging. Yasuie insists on keeping the children safe no matter the cost.
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