One Piece Episode 974 <360p>

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.

The anime adds "filmstrip" flashbacks of Oden’s adventures with Whitebeard and Roger, deepening the impact of his death. One Piece Episode 974

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

Despite Oden completing the challenge, Orochi changes the execution method to a firing squad at the last second. Oden successfully survives 60 minutes in the boiling

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

According to reviews from MyNakama , the episode is praised for several creative choices: A new sequence symbolizes the Nine Red Scabbards

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