Chapter 974

Chapter 974 is titled "Onward to Onigashima!!".

Cover Page
"Gang" Bege's Oh My Family Vol. 22: "Successful rescue of the boss' wife!!"

Gotti rescues Chiffon from the Marines.

Short Summary
In the present day, the Nine Red Scabbards set sail to Onigashima. Kin'emon seriously considers the possibility that there is a traitor among them, and Kanjuro promptly reveals that he is. Born Kurozumi Kanjuro, he had lost his parents during his family's persecution. He was then recruited by Orochi to become a part of the Kozuki Family, and as he served Oden, he gave Orochi information about everything the family did, including their plans in the present day.

Three Beasts Pirates ships then arrive and confront the Scabbards, and Kin'emon decapitates Kanjuro, only to find out that it was a perfectly drawn clone and that the real Kanjuro was on the coast, having kidnapped Momonosuke to bring him to Onigashima. However, the Straw Hat Pirates, Heart Pirates, and Kid Pirates then arrive on their ships to attack the Beasts Pirates.

Chapter Notes

 * It is revealed that Komurasaki's apparent death was orchestrated by Denjiro to separate her from Orochi.
 * It is also revealed that Hiyori knows that Denjiro is Ushimitsu Kozo.
 * It is shown that Orochi got Kaido's initial support by paying him a large amount of money that Orochi borrowed from Oden.
 * The flashback of Wano Country ends and the story returns to the present time.
 * The Scabbards leave Momonosuke with Shinobu and sail off to Onigashima only to be confronted by the Beasts Pirates' ships.
 * Kanjuro is revealed to be the one providing Orochi with information about the alliance's actions.
 * Kanjuro's full name is Kurozumi Kanjuro.
 * Kanjuro's past and Devil Fruit are shown.
 * His parents were killed in front of his eyes due to their family name.
 * His fruit was given to him by Orochi.
 * The real Kanjuro grabs Momonosuke as a drawing he brought to life is dispelled off the Scabbards' boat.
 * His inability to draw was an act.
 * Orochi is shown to have eaten the Hebi Hebi no Mi, Model: Yamata no Orochi before becoming the shogun.
 * Luffy, Law, and Kid enter the battle in their respective ships.
 * It is noted that the Thousand Sunny was fixed after surviving the bombing attempt by the Beasts Pirates.