is one piece episode 971 filler?

Five years passed since Oden's return to Wano Country and nothing much had changed. He had garnered a reputation of being the silly lord for his naked dances, but the other daimyos and his retainers supported him unconditionally.

However, Orochi made his move. He wanted to start building weapon factories in Kuri to transform the country into the leader of the weapons industry.

Orochi captured Hyougoro, who refused to serve him, and sent him to prison. Those who attempted to aid Hyougoro, including his wife, were shot.