Chapter 973

Chapter 973 is titled "The Kozuki Clan".

Cover Page
"Gang" Bege's Oh My Family Vol. 21: "Gotti's counterattack"

Gotti attacks the Marines.

Short Summary
Following Oden's execution, the Nine Red Scabbards raced to rescue his family in Oden Castle, which Kaido had set ablaze as he confronted Momonosuke. Toki sent Momonosuke 20 years forward in time with Kin'emon, Kanjuro, Raizo, and Kikunojo while Kawamatsu took Hiyori to safety. Toki then appeared in front of the onlooking citizens and gave her prophecy before she died.

Denjiro went to a hut, and emerged after a long period of time with his appearance having changed due to his rage. He went to the Flower Capital and started attracting followers, calling himself Kyoshiro. As Kyoshiro, Denjiro rose to become a yakuza boss and entered Orochi's service as his bodyguard. Seven years after Oden's death, he took in Hiyori after finding her on the street, and raised her to become Komurasaki as they prepared for the day of the final battle.

Chapter Notes

 * The following are shown:
 * Inuarashi and Nekomamushi getting caught after they escape from the execution site.
 * It appears that Inuarashi and Nekomamushi blame each other for Oden's death, which was the origin for their feud.
 * Denjiro and Ashura Doji separate from the rest of the Nine Red Scabbards.
 * Kaido threatens to kill Momonosuke during the destruction of Oden Castle but chose to leave him in the burning castle instead.
 * Kozuki Toki escaped Oden Castle, but she died after giving her prophecy.
 * The Kyoshiro Family's rise to power in the Flower Capital.
 * Denjiro finds Hiyori after her separation from Kawamatsu.
 * Denjiro is revealed to be both "Kyoshiro" and "Ushimitsu Kozo".
 * Hiyori becoming "Komurasaki".