To ensure the Kozuki bloodline survives if the future mission fails, Hiyori is left behind under the protection of Kawamatsu.
In a visual metaphor for his entire life, Oden holds a massive wooden plank above his head, carrying all nine of his Red Scabbards to keep them from the oil. Stai guardando OnePiece Ep 973 SUB ITA
Oden strikes a deal with Kaido: if he can survive being boiled for one hour, his subordinates must be set free. To ensure the Kozuki bloodline survives if the
One Piece Episode 973, titled stands as one of the most emotionally charged and pivotal chapters in the Wano Country Arc. The Ultimate Sacrifice: The Legendary Hour One Piece Episode 973, titled stands as one
A major reveal shows Denjiro —consumed by such intense rage that his physical appearance literally changes—transforming into the yakuza boss Kyoshiro to infiltrate Orochi's inner circle and protect Hiyori (later known as Komurasaki). Production and Impact EXECUTION Day.... One Piece Episode 973 BREAKDOWN
The core of this episode is the "Legendary Hour," a feat of impossible endurance where enters a cauldron of boiling oil to save his retainers.
The episode transitions into the immediate chaos following the execution, setting the stage for the Wano we know 20 years later.