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
Oden successfully survives 60 minutes in the boiling oil while holding his nine retainers aloft on a massive wooden plank.
The anime adds "filmstrip" flashbacks of Oden’s adventures with Whitebeard and Roger, deepening the impact of his death. One Piece Episode 974
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
Denounces the Oniwabanshu and pledges her loyalty to the Kozuki family after revealing Oden's secret. After hearing the truth of Oden's five-year "foolish"
Begin their desperate flight toward Kuri to fulfill their master's last wish.
A new sequence symbolizes the Nine Red Scabbards as stars coming together, representing their unified commitment to Oden’s dream. The anime adds "filmstrip" flashbacks of Oden’s adventures
Despite Oden completing the challenge, Orochi changes the execution method to a firing squad at the last second.