One Piece Episode 973 May 2026

This episode centers on one of the most iconic images in the entire series: holding his nine retainers aloft on a wooden plank while standing in a pot of boiling oil. Why It’s a Masterpiece

: The emotional gut-punch when Oden reveals he acted like a fool for years solely to save the citizens Kaido held captive. One Piece Episode 973

: As the Scabbards try to join him, he scoops them up on a massive bridge-like plank to keep them out of the heat. This episode centers on one of the most

: Oden jumps into the oil without hesitation, his flesh turning red instantly. One Piece Episode 973

: Oden physically bears the weight of his "family" (the Scabbards) while his body literally dissolves in the heat.