@Sick_Fool:

Glad that Greg confirmed that nothing serious happened to Oda and everything's okay.

Good to hear, Greg sure is the real MVP.

@Sengokusgoat:

That's basically the same generic stock statement they use for every unplanned break of any series.

Let's wish it is the current situation, and nothing to worry about.

@EMUNOPLA:

An official message about Oda health regarding chapter 973 .

https://i.imgur.com/SuwV1tk.jpg

For our readers
Thank you very much for always enjoying reading one piece.
Due to one piece's author's sudden illness, one piece will be on hiatus this issue.

So Luffy will be able to read the future too… takes me back to EL days when he first used gear 2nd.

EDIT: why do I feel I also learned how to read it... I will show myself out

Just joined the thread and read only a few posts, so I'm sorry if I repeated a previous thought.
I think gear 4th will be a burning luffy due to the friction caused by really high speed, and his moves will have fire element.

@Toto:

Wednesday releases were so perfect for me. They helped to survive the start of the week.

Exactly!! 16 characters

Will kaze san upload the raw for this chapter? looking forward to it.

I ask to ban your ass for life because of this misleading thread

just got my copy & here is some HQ scans that i think people want 2 c most

outer cover

inner cover front

inner cover side

inner cover back

chibi Oukashichibukais

@rubia_ryu:

Edit: I really need someone to confirm this for me. Ugh…

they are talking about a campaign that jump animation website is making until April 30th 2012, called [everyone gets a treasure campaign], nothing to hype about i guess.