The Daimyo of Kuri “Kozuki Oden” who was born to boil died the most tragic death in One Piece. He survived 1000°c + boiling oil for 1 hour straight and was betrayed at the end. His death is remarkable and most painful in One Piece.
Early Life
Before joining the Whitebeard Pirates, Kozuki Oden’s life in Wano Country was marked by rebellion, adventure, and a desire for freedom. Being son of the powerful daimyo of Kuri, Oden grew up with all the privileges but one thing he never gained was true freedom, thanks to the closed society of Wano. He rebelled against the strict traditions of Wano often causing trouble to the authorities. He was liked and disliked at the same time. He started committing crimes in his childhood by killing thugs, he cut a wild boar into half, almost the size of a mountain in his teenage. Despite his noble lineage, Oden’s wild and adventurous spirit led him to be labeled as a troublemaker by many.
How Kozuki Oden Joined Whitebeard Pirates
Oden was living with his 9 retainers in Kuri, when Edward Newgate first showed up in Wano. They unwillingly ended up in Wano by an upward flowing water stream. Even they didn’t realize there could be a whole country uphill. After knowing some pirates ended up landing at the shore, Oden suddenly rushed to the shore and gretted them with a powerful sword clash. At that time Whitebeard deflected him with ease. Oden then explained his desire to explore the world and life a free life. Whitebeard didn’t liked him in starting as he was strong and being a whole stranger could potentially become a threat to his family as all of a sudden he asked to join his crew. Whitebeard stayed for 2 weeks in Wano and in meanwhile thier thoughts changed for eachother. At last they tried to sneak in night but Oden still managed to catch them from behind. At last Whitebeard offered the invitation on one condition, if Oden can hung on the chain attached to the ship for 3 days, he will be accepted. And he succeeded and officially became a member of Whitebeard’s crew. After few years he was assigned with 2nd divison commander of Whitebeard Pirates.
How Oden Joined Roger Pirates
Oden was on Whitebeard’s ship when they encountered Roger pirates. They first met with a powerful clash and Oden received a very bad hit from Roger. He then realized the true strength of Gold. D Roger and instantly became fond of that man. Both Pirate Crews battle for 3 days straight and on 4th day party together (this was the style of greeting among pirates). They talked, shared their tales, exchanged their treasures and so on. Roger finally revealed his dream and demaned Oden from Whitebeard. Newgate resisted but Oden himself wanted to join Roger and explore more. After that incident Oden officially became the member of Roger Pirates for 1 year.
Oden Vs Beast Pirates
After finding One Piece and traveling across the world, Roger crew finally dismantled. Oden arrived Kuri and learned the dirty things which happened in his absence. He couldn’t resist himself and instantly headed towards Shogen Orochi. He tried to kill him but didn’t succeed because of Kaidou and some other present in his defense. He fought against Kaido for the first time at that time. He was capable of killing everyone alone but couldn’t do so because of the thousands of people kept hostages by Orochi. Unfortunately he had to surrender at one cost. Orochi made a deal and release 100 people if Oden dance without clothes in Flower Capital every week. Also he assured Oden by saying he will leave the country after 5 years. This way Kurozumi Orochi’s avenge will be fulfilled and nobody will be killed. Oden accepted the offer and left.
How Did Kozuki Oden Died ?
After getting betrayed from Orochi and Kaidou twice, he was sentenced to execution by them. He was boiled alive into hot oil for rebellion against Shogen. This all started after Oden completed the offer by Orochi to leave the country after 5 years from his first battle against Beast pirates and Orochi. Upon knowing the deal was joke, he head towards Onigashima to kill Kaido. Sadly this secret info was leaked by Kaido’s spy and they prepared themselves for this. Oden and his 9 Akazaya Samurai went head to head against Beast Pirates. Oden became the first person to land a hit on Kaido and almost defeat him. Pirates played a dirty trick by showing Kozuki Momonosuke in the battlefield with the help of Clone Clone Fruit. This diverted everyone’s attention and pirates managed to land a stong hit on everyone. They fainted and got captured. And at last brought to prison and sentenced to death.
Before entering boiling oil, Oden proposed a offer, if he and his Samurai survive the execution somehow then they will be released. Kaidou accepted the offer on a time limit of one hour.
Kozuki Oden himself entered the burning oil and hold the Samurais on a plank over his shoulders. The temperature was increased to kill him but he survived the execution for 1 hour straight. At last Legendary Oden was shot in forehead by Kaido. Rest of the Samurais were thrown away by oden before being shot, this way they managed to espace.
The Legendary Samurai of Wano who was once Born to Boil was Boiled to Death in his end. He had a very beautiful and interesting life story but most tragic death. During his last time, people were critising him and enjoying his death. A girl named “Shinobu” changed everyone’s perspective by revealing the true burden which Oden was carrying for 5 long years alone. This incident marked his legendary death and everyone raised their respect even more towards him. Orchi attacked his family later on and every Akazaya Samurai along with Kozuki Momonosuke and Hiyori survided that attack expect Oden’s wife Toki. This marked the end of happiness in Wano for 20 long years.