The title of One Piece Episode 974 is “Oden Wouldn’t Be Oden If It Wasn’t Boiled.” It seems like it is finally time for the last chapter of the legendary tale of Oden Kozuki. He is already inside the pot of lava, fighting for his life. In fact, he also carries everyone on the plank to save their lives.
On the other hand, Shinobu pledged her loyalty to Oden and already revealed the real face of Orochi and Kaido in front of Wano’s citizens. Now, they might finally recognize Oden as their true hero instead of a mindless fool. Moreover, they will understand that whatever he did was only in order to protect their lives. So, will Oden survive the boiling pot, or will the fans see his demise? Here is everything to know.
One Piece Episode 974: Preview & Plot Details!
The preview for the next week’s episode shows that Oden is still standing strong and fighting for his men and the members of Akazaya’s survival. Meanwhile, Orochi is frustrated after Shinobu reveals his true intentions. As a result, the whole capital will soon scream due to him. Currently, the legendary hour is holding the fate of the future, and everyone is hoping that Oden Kozuki will perform this miracle.
One Piece Episode 974 will feature one more betrayal from Orochi and Kaido. Kozuki Oden will survive the boiling execution penalty. However, Kaido will still execute him. Oden will meet his demise, but he will manage to save the life of all the Samurais of the Akazaya nine along with Shinobu. These warriors will continue to pursue the dreams of their master.
Previous Episode Recap!
In the 973rd episode of One Piece, the viewers saw Orochi and Kaido captured Oden and his associates and began their execution. However, Oden offered a proposal, and shockingly, Kaido accepted it. Orochi laughed at him, thinking that he wouldn’t survive for a minute in the lava. Kaido gave Oden and his teammate one hour, and if they successfully survive for this time, he will set them free. Oden jumped into the boiling cauldron without any second thought and told everyone to wait. He lifted the plank and carried it above his head to protect the others from the pain.
One Piece Episode 974: Release Date
The next episode might be the last episode of this flashback arc. As a result, fans can expect it to be a bit emotional as well as intense. One Piece Episode 974 is all set to release on Sunday, May 16, 2021. The audience will be able to stream the latest episodes of this longest-running anime on Crunchyroll.