‘One Piece’ chapter 968 release date, predictions, spoilers: Oden faces Orochi and Kaido in Wano; Roger surrenders to the Marines

“One Piece” fans would agree that they had the best way to welcome 2020 with events in chapter 967. It is one of, if not the, most important chapters in the entire series as Gol D. Roger reached the final island and discovered the One Piece with Oden’s help. Despite having their adventure completed, “One Piece,” chapter 968 will still likely focus on these characters to tie up other loose ends in this ultimate flashback.

At some point, Oden will have to come back to Wano because that is where he meets his end at the hands of Orochi and Kaido. Meanwhile, Roger’s health is known to have deteriorated, leading to his surrender to the Marines and his last days alive. These events could be the focus of “One Piece” chapter 968.

‘One Piece’ chapter 968 predictions: Oden returns to Wano; The end of Roger Pirates looms

Oden has completed his pirate adventure, so his next obvious move is to reunite with Toki and his children in Wano. However, this is not going to be a pleasant reunion just by judging at the state of Wano in chapter 967. Earlier installments showed how Orochi tricked everyone into becoming the shogun in Oden’s absence.

The Library of Ohara pointed out that Oden’s retainers appeared worn down while factories across Wano are noticeable in the background in chapter 967. These suggest that Orochi has started to wreak havoc in the country and, possibly, has let Kaido and the Beasts Pirates in. As this is an important aspect of Oden’s flashbacks, the Wano story arc will most likely resolve this first – possibly in “One Piece” chapter 968 – before going back to the current timeline.

Throughout Oden’s sailing with the Roger Pirates, fans saw Roger's health deteriorate. However, the nature of his sickness has not been revealed yet. Since readers already know how Roger died, “One Piece,” chapter 968 will likely just show the events leading to his decision to disband his pirate crew as well as surrendering to the Marines.

Many have been expecting Oden’s final fight with Orochi and Kaido to be the endgame of these flashbacks. However, with so many details, the manga has to reconcile first, it might not happen yet in “One Piece” chapter 968.

‘One Piece’ chapter 968 release date: When does the hiatus end

There is no doubt that what happens next remains important, especially to the current war in Wano. And with a hiatus currently in effect, it is not a stretch to expect “One Piece” chapter 968 to be another thrilling installment. “One Piece” chapter 968 is promised to be released online for global fans on Jan. 19 through the official websites and mobile apps of Manga Plus and Viz Media.