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
Oden successfully survives 60 minutes in the boiling oil while holding his nine retainers aloft on a massive wooden plank. One Piece Episode 974
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. In , titled "Oden Wouldn't Be Oden If It Wasn't Boiled
cemented as a "Legend" whose death sparks the 20-year rebellion. Kaido shows a final sign of respect by
Denounces the Oniwabanshu and pledges her loyalty to the Kozuki family after revealing Oden's secret.
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".