Chapter Discussion One Piece Chapter 961: The Mountain God Incident

[Akai2]

1) Oden's magnetic personality shines through again. He gains respect and admiration of those around him that truly pay attention to the heart of his action rather than their surface.

He feels too cramped by Wano's seclusion and wants to be free, so he gets himself exiled. True free spirit.

He reminds me of Luffy. It's no wonder they can both hear the voice of all things.

2) Kinemon found his purpose in living in this chapter. It's interesting that Oda is starting to draw more romance based relationships.

He first started with Kyros x Scarlett and Pink x Lucian, but I thought that was a one off because Dressrosa was the Island of passion but he continued with Sanji x Pudding and Kin x Tsuru. Tsuru is still a baddie and 10/10 waifu material Good job Kin!!

3) Denjiro's free spirit also ignited by the only man he respects. Looking forward to finding out more about him as he follows Oden. It'll also be interesting to see Orochi's transformation over the coming years.

4) I couldn't help but notice the artwork being sloppy in some parts. I hope Oda is ok. He took a break after 3 chapters this time instead of 4. Hopefully he just needs some rest.

Overall great chapter, it captures the "period drama" atmosphere Oda is shooting for with Wano. Also it looks like the backstory will last for a while, so hopefully the flashback and Demon Slayer being the best selling manga this year over OP will be a pleb-filter for this forum and drive away the "zOrO vS sAnJi" tards and we can get some legit discussion

 

[Monet]

kinemon height is 295 cm at age 36
while Koushirou is 184 cm at age 51

this explains why denjiro( if he is koshiro or his twin) looks too short compared to kinemon cuz his height is normal

 

[KiriNigiri]

kinemon height is 295 cm at age 36
while Koushirou is 184 cm at age 51

this explains why denjiro( if he is koshiro or his twin) looks too short compared to kinemon cuz his height is normal

Proportionally, though, Denjiro looks more like a child.

 

[Kusanagi Kyo]

Kin'emon is such a good character, I hope O-Tsuru is alright though... now I really want to see their reunion.

 

[Pantheos]

Denjiro here is a child, maybe 10 or 11 years old. For sure he is way smaller then Kinemon here.

But there is again food for my denjiro=koshiro-theory.
For example the fighting style of Oden which matches Zoros fighting style perfectly. A fighting style teached by Koshiro and was witnessed by Denjiro and inspired him.

my months old theory seems to be right

 

[Akai2]

OTP :love:

 

[Cyrus the Cactus]

OTP :love:

I hope this isn’t Oda setting up Kin’emon’s death in this arc...he and Tsuru deserve to live happily together after Wano is free but Kin’emon dying would probably leave an impact on both the characters and readers at this point

 

[Markorus]

Man Oden is a badass
Kind of ironic him being so hardboiled...
Also, Kin‘emon is gaining a lot of sympathy points in my book. I‘m really digging this flashback. Really makes me feel for the Scabbards standing at the coast, not being able to avenge Oden.

 

[KiriNigiri]

For next chapter, we could see Neko, Inu, and Kawa. Oden was thrilled to be disowned and thrown out of the Flower Capital, so it's safe to guess what he would be trying to do first once exiled. Inu mentions how he met Oden on a beach, and we can see Neko and a bit of Kawa during the small flashback. Since they met on a beach, that means Oden was probably trying to head out to sea when he stumbled upon the 3 misfits.

Spoiler

 

[Topi Jerami]

Oda keeps focusing on Kinemon and it's not a bad thing.
Back then before Wano arc started, people still compare Kinemon vs Vivi, the characters who tag along with Straw Hats for more than 1 arcs right after they enterred Grand Line / New World.
Result is obvious, Vivi stomped Kinemon.

But now that Oda gives Kinemon more focus and Kinemon becomes more likeable character, the result may change now. Not so 1 sided anymore.


P.s.
I still prefer Vivi. And imo Alabasta still > Wano and Crocodile still felt more threatening than dumb Kaido.
Sanji back then was also Mr. Prince instead of Princess in Power Ranger suit.

 

[Yasuda]

Kinemon x Tsuru OTP

 

[MD Zolo]

An early chapter compounded by a break means that it will be a long break till the next chapter drops.

I wish Oda would've given us more to talk about during the break. I think that the chapter itself is excellent, but it doesn't give us much to talk about.

 

[JerAx]

oda we need more romance piece please
as long as its couple outside the straw hat crew

 

[Red Dog]

oda we need more romance piece please
as long as its couple outside the straw hat crew

Oda will do romance in the crew just you wait...

 

[Worst]

Man when Denjiro will se Zoro with Enma

 

[Dark Hound]

I love Kin'emon in this chapter
Both Tsuru and him deserve each other in peace after the final battle

Oden's technique was beastly. A little bit of Inosuke and Zoro in there.
It's the start of an adventure with Kin and Denjiro, reminds me the beginnings of One Piece.

Orochi is a piece of shit

Spoiler

Whether one thinks Zoro has Wano heritage or not, there's almost no mistaking he has been trained in Wano style swordsmanship.

Denjiro could be Koshiro after all

 

[Worst]

Kinemon was a fucking champ

Ye i saw a lot of people shitting on the Red Scabbards but these guys have some heavy seastone balls!

 

[stealthblack]

Man when Denjiro will se Zoro with Enma

good thing shuten maru is not some zolol fanboy like denjiro and kawamatsu.

shuten was just stanting there and not giving a sht about who is zolo. and he is the one that rivaled oden.

 

[Worst]

good thing shuten maru is not some zolol fanboy like denjiro and kawamatsu.

shuten was just stanting there and not giving a sht about who is zolo. and he is the one that rivaled oden.

"rivaled" xD

 

[stealthblack]

"rivaled" xD

well they made a point about him being strongest convict in wano that oden beat in battle, and he also 1 shot jack, so he must be above random thief denjiro and that turtle boy.