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".
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
Begin their desperate flight toward Kuri to fulfill their master's last wish.
Despite Oden completing the challenge, Orochi changes the execution method to a firing squad at the last second.
The anime adds "filmstrip" flashbacks of Oden’s adventures with Whitebeard and Roger, deepening the impact of his death.
A new sequence symbolizes the Nine Red Scabbards as stars coming together, representing their unified commitment to Oden’s dream.
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