Chapter 985

At the rear entrance the Scabbards and Izou run into Kanjuro, who has anticipated their stubborn arrival despite no proof of the breach. Kikunojo, fully armored, challenges him as the other retainers tear into his forces. In the ceiling, Yamato voices his longing for freedom and a place on Luffy's ship, just as Kaidou launches into his New Onigashima Project speech. Big Mom storms into the festival, displaying the subdued Zeus, Nami, and Carrot, before the two Emperors broadcast their plan to claim the One Piece.

Yamato reveals Kaidou clamped an explosive collar on him at age eight, trapping him on the island, and Luffy offers to free him if he is ready to fight his father. Kaidou frames the Warlords' disbandment as proof the World Government feels confident, justifying the alliance to gather the Ancient Weapons. He intends to relocate to the Flower Capital, enslave Wano's people to mass-produce weapons, and rename the land New Onigashima. When Orochi objects to losing his capital, Kaidou snatches King's sword and beheads him on the spot.

Kaidou gives Orochi's followers five seconds to rebel or submit, declares Wano will cease to exist, and names Yamato the future shogun, infuriating his child. He punches the cross holding Momonosuke, and the cracking ceiling sends Luffy and Yamato plunging onto the Live Floor. Kikunojo is left weeping over a bloodied blade at the rear entrance. The chapter expands the scope of the New Onigashima Project, tying together the hunt for the Ancient Weapons and the One Piece.