Volume 98

Unreleased

Volume 98 is titled "The Brocade of Loyal Retainers".

Cover and Volume Illustration
The cover is of a white color, with the title logo colored in teal fading to pale yellow. The author's name is printed yellow.

The cover features Monkey D. Luffy and Yamato striking fighting poses while side by side. Surrounding them are the Nine Red Scabbards and Izo, all shaded under a teal filter with the exception of Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, who are shown in their pure white Sulong forms in the background.

Chapters

 * 985. New Onigashima Project (新鬼ヶ島計画): The Scabbards confront Kanjuro, while Kaido beheads Orochi as he plots for him and Big Mom to take over Wano and the world.
 * 986. My Name (拙者の名前): Facing execution, Momonosuke musters the courage to proclaim he is Oden's son. Following their victory over Kanjuro, the Scabbards then successfully ambush Kaido.
 * 987. The Brocade of Loyal Retainers (忠臣錦): The Scabbards successfully pierce Kaido's skin by using the same level of Ryuo as Oden. Upon getting back up, Kaido takes the fight to the Skull Dome roof.
 * 988. Sorry for the Wait (待たせたな): The Mink Tribe joins the Scabbards on the roof and activates their Sulong forms against Kaido and Jack's forces. Inside, Sanji rescues Momonosuke and clashes with King, while the other Straw Hats take on an attacking Big Mom.
 * 989. I Can't Imagine Losing (負ける気がしねえ): After dealing with Big Mom, the Straw Hats all band together against King, Queen, and the Numbers to get Luffy to the Dome Roof.
 * 990. Army of One (孤軍): Queen and Who's Who expose X Drake as an undercover agent, forcing him to join the Straw Hats' alliance and fight alongside them.
 * 991. Let Us Die!!! (死なせてくれ!!!): Kaido steps up to fight the Scabbards after Inuarashi and Nekomamushi defeat Jack.
 * 992. Remnants (残党): The Scabbards barrage Kaido with a variety of techniques, which to his shock are able to successfully hurt him.
 * 993. The Dream of Wano Country (ワノ国の夢): As Luffy heads toward the roof, Queen attacks the samurai alliance with a new virus.
 * 994. My Other Name is Yamato (またの名はヤマト): Queen gives the Ice Oni virus antidote to Apoo, causing Zoro and Drake to team up and pursue him. Meanwhile, Yamato protects Momonosuke and Shinobu after getting the chance to talk to them.

SBS Notes

 * Yamato is given a birthday, November 3.
 * A drawing of Kid and Killer's first crush, Shiruton Doruyanaika, is shown.
 * More details on the marine ranks is shown.
 * Oda reveals that Doflamingo's codename, "Joker", is a remnant of an initial idea where Doflamingo was going to fight alongside Kaido and his forces in Wano Country.
 * Sanji's appearance at the ages 40 and 60 in two different timelines is shown.
 * The reason Izo uses a gun is explained.
 * Oda reveals what Devil Fruit Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji and Franky would have if they were allowed one.
 * The name of Kaido and Blamenco's Devil Fruits are revealed to be the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu and Poke Poke no Mi respectively.

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