: Yamato continues to act as a guardian for Momonosuke, bridging the gap between Oden's past (through his journal) and the future battle for freedom.
: Kanjuro’s ability to weaponize their greatest hero’s image is the ultimate act of betrayal. It forces the Scabbards to relive their greatest trauma, highlighting Kanjuro as one of the most effective and hated villains in the series. One Piece Episodio 1024
Parallel to the drama in the treasure repository, Momonosuke grapples with his own identity and newfound power. : Yamato continues to act as a guardian
The episode’s central conflict revolves around the "return" of Kozuki Oden to the Nine Red Scabbards. After years of grief, the Scabbards are momentarily blinded by joy, only for Ashura Doji to realize the truth: this "Oden" is a soulless ink drawing created by the traitor Kanjuro. Parallel to the drama in the treasure repository,
While Episode 1024 highlights the suffering of the old guard, it sets the stage for the climax of the Onigashima raid.