One Piece Episode 974 [ QUICK ]

Begin their desperate flight toward Kuri to fulfill their master's last wish.

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 One Piece Episode 974

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 Begin their desperate flight toward Kuri to fulfill

Denounces the Oniwabanshu and pledges her loyalty to the Kozuki family after revealing Oden's secret. Key Plot Events After hearing the truth of

A new sequence symbolizes the Nine Red Scabbards as stars coming together, representing their unified commitment to Oden’s dream.

According to reviews from MyNakama , the episode is praised for several creative choices:

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".