One Piece Chapter 97
- Number
- 97
- Release date
- Not listed
- Saga
- East Blue & the Grand Line
- Arc
- East Blue
Chapter Summary
Zoro goes to the Arms Shop to buy swords, and with the help of the woman he met earlier he finds the high-grade Sandai Kitetsu. After testing his luck against the cursed blade by playing roulette with it and emerging intact, the owner Ipponmatsu agrees to give him the sword as well as his prized heirloom Yubashiri. Unbeknownst to Zoro, the woman is actually a Marine named Tashigi, who wishes to retrieve all the high-grade swords from criminals like himself, although she does not know who he is.
What Happened in Chapter 97?
Chapter 97 advances the story through its current arc.
Key Events
- Chapter 97 advances the story through its current arc.
Characters in Chapter 97
Locations
Devil Fruits
Important Reveals
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Why This Chapter Matters
Zoro goes to the Arms Shop to buy swords, and with the help of the woman he met earlier he finds the high-grade Sandai Kitetsu. After testing his luck against the cursed blade by playing roulette with it and emerging intact, the owner Ipponmatsu agrees to give him the sword as well as his prized heirloom Yubashiri. Unbeknownst to Zoro, the woman is actually a Marine named Tashigi, who wishes to retrieve all the high-grade swords from criminals like himself, although she does not know who he is.
What Could Happen Next?
The next chapter continues the story and develops the unresolved conflicts introduced here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The chapter advances major story objectives, deepens arcs, and reframes important goals.
The chapter includes the major linked characters already mapped into the data model.