Despite Oden completing the challenge, Orochi changes the execution method to a firing squad at the last second.
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".
The use of a specialized OST and samurai-drama pacing enhances the cinematic feel of the execution. Characters and Significance One Piece Episode 974
According to reviews from MyNakama , the episode is praised for several creative choices:
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 Despite Oden completing the challenge, Orochi changes the
Oden successfully survives 60 minutes in the boiling oil while holding his nine retainers aloft on a massive wooden plank.
Denounces the Oniwabanshu and pledges her loyalty to the Kozuki family after revealing Oden's secret. Denounces the Oniwabanshu and pledges her loyalty to
After hearing the truth of Oden's five-year "foolish" dancing from Shinobu, the citizens of Wano cheer for him in his final moments, completing his iconic catchphrase: "Oden wouldn't be oden... if it wasn't boiled!" . Notable Production Highlights