Chapter 970

Chapter 970 is titled "Oden vs. Kaido".

Cover Page
"Gang" Bege's Oh My Family Vol. 19: "Bege and Vito are immobilized"

Bege and Vito are attacked by the infected citizens of Dressrosa.

Short Summary
Kozuki Oden and the Nine Red Scabbards fought a ferocious battle against Kaido and his crew in the Udon region. The battle ended with the defeat of Oden and his allies.

Oden and the Scabbards were then imprisoned in the Flower Capital and sentenced to execution.

Chapter Notes

 * On their way to Onigashima, Oden and his men were confronted by Kaido and the Beasts Pirates in the Udon region, and a battle between the two groups started.
 * It is revealed that Oden chose to dance naked in the Flower Capital for the past five years to prevent any harm to the people of Wano Country.
 * During the battle, Shinobu joined Oden's side.
 * It is revealed that Shinobu served with Fukurokuju back in Kozuki Sukiyaki's Oniwabanshu.
 * It is shown that Raizo received his crescent moon scar from King.
 * Oden injuring Kaido with his swords is shown.
 * Higurashi transformed into Momonosuke to distract Oden, causing him to be struck down by Kaido.
 * The outcome of the battle was that Oden and the Nine Red Scabbards were defeated.
 * Yasuie guarded Oden's family while Oden was away.
 * Oden and the Scabbards were imprisoned while Shinobu walked away free thanks to Oden claiming that she was not his ally.
 * Oden and the Scabbards were scheduled to be publicly executed in three days by being boiled to death.