Chapter 979

Chapter 979 is titled "Family Problem".

Cover Page
"Gang" Bege's Oh My Family Vol. 26:

The Tontatta Pirates come across a Tartes ship with Pound on it.

Short Summary
As the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance race to attack Kaido and Orochi, Kanjuro has not been able to alert the latter to their arrival as he is unfamiliar with Onigashima's complex layout. The Straw Hats bring out the Kurosai FR-U IV and the Brachio Tank V, and are shocked to learn that Luffy and Zoro have gone off on their own. Inside the fortress, Kaido instructs the Tobiroppo to find his son Yamato who has gone missing, offering each of them the chance to challenge an All-Star for their position if they succeed. Meanwhile, Luffy has wandered into the Beasts Pirates' banquet, and becomes angered when he sees some of them throwing excess oshiruko on the floor.

Long Summary
Currently, Orochi is at a state of peace, because thanks to the information Kanjuro had been supplying him, he was able to coordinate the Red Scabbard's movements and take action to prevent their attack on him, which would finally give him some peace at night. Little did he actually know, was that the raid on Onigashima had already begun. As planned, Kine'mon and Denjiro were leading the Eastern and Southern troops respectively around the mountain while Law would bring the other Scabbards to the rear by sea. As for Kanjuro, who had tied up Momonosuke, he reveals that this is his first time coming to Onigashima, so he never thought it would be so complex for him to navigate and therefore, he has yet to give his report to Orochi. Futhermore, he is still seen as an enemy to the Beasts Pirates, as he had attacked some who had seen him. As Kanjuro wondered how he was going to deliver his report, Momonosuke notices a dagger on the ground.

Thanks to the disguises given, the Beasts Pirates are still unaware of the attack that has started. Franky notices that everyone had left but they would catch up in no time. He brings out his Battle Franky's as Jinbe states he remembers the vehicles from Fish-Man Island, though Franky says they are new models. He decides to ride Kurosai Fru-4 while giving Brachio Tank V to Chopper to command, much to his delight. Nami expresses relief that they can use it to advance safely and Carrot tells Chopper how cool he is for commanding the tank. Franky asks where Luffy went, and Jinbe tells him that when Kid ran off on his own, Luffy wanted to stop them because they didn't know about their plan. This causes Usopp, Chopper, Sanji, and Nami to yell at him that Luffy will definitely get spotted. Jinbe adds that Zoro ran off after Luffy so he would make sure he wouldn't get spotted, but this gets the four worried that he will get lost.

Chapter Notes

 * Kanjuro is lost inside Onigashima.
 * Not all the Beasts Pirates are aware that he is Orochi’s spy.
 * The Straw Hat Pirates split after their infiltration.
 * Luffy and Zoro went on their own.
 * Usopp and Chopper drive the Brachio Tank V with Nami and Sanji onboard.
 * They are accompanied by Carrot and Shinobu.
 * Franky and Brook ride the Kurosai FR-U IV.
 * Robin and Jinbe are on foot, and are being observed by someone.
 * Another Headliner, Bao Huang, is introduced.
 * Sasaki and Who's Who are revealed to be former pirate captains.
 * Kaido tasks the Tobiroppo in finding his son, Yamato, and offers them an opportunity to challenge the All-Stars for their positions.
 * Kaido also plans to announce something important after he and Big Mom have properly confirmed their pirate alliance.