Kaido shows a final sign of respect by killing the hag Higurashi (who interfered in their duel) before shooting Oden in the head. Oden dies with a smile as he sinks into the oil.
Oden successfully survives 60 minutes in the boiling oil while holding his nine retainers aloft on a massive wooden plank. One Piece Episode 974
The use of a specialized OST and samurai-drama pacing enhances the cinematic feel of the execution. Characters and Significance Kaido shows a final sign of respect by
Begin their desperate flight toward Kuri to fulfill their master's last wish. One Piece Episode 974