One Piece Episode 974 Link

Knowing he cannot survive the bullets, Oden uses his final strength to throw the plank and his retainers to safety, ordering them to "Open the borders of Wano".

Begin their desperate flight toward Kuri to fulfill their master's last wish. One Piece Episode 974

Denounces the Oniwabanshu and pledges her loyalty to the Kozuki family after revealing Oden's secret. Knowing he cannot survive the bullets, Oden uses

The use of a specialized OST and samurai-drama pacing enhances the cinematic feel of the execution. Characters and Significance The use of a specialized OST and samurai-drama

Kaido shows a final sign of respect by killing the hag Higurashi (who interfered in their duel) before shooting Oden in the head. Oden dies with a smile as he sinks into the oil.

Despite Oden completing the challenge, Orochi changes the execution method to a firing squad at the last second.

In , titled "Oden Wouldn't Be Oden If It Wasn't Boiled!" , Kozuki Oden's legendary flashback concludes with his heroic sacrifice to save his retainers. This episode is widely regarded by fans on Reddit as one of the most emotional and visually stunning entries in the Wano Country Arc. Key Plot Events