One Piece Episode 972 English Dubbed Episode Title: The End of the Battle! Oden vs. Kaido! Episode Description: Shinobu helps Oden and the Akazaya Nine in their battle as King and Queen join the fray to confront Oden's retainers. Oden confronts Kaido and is pushed back until he manages to injure him, leaving a scar. Kaido turns back into his human form and defeats Oden after Higurashi tricks him by transforming into Momonosuke and pretend to be held hostage. Asura and Kin'emon try to rescue Oden but were defeated as well by King and Queen. Three days later, Oden and the Akazaya Nine were sentenced to public execution by boiling. Before getting in the pot, Oden demands Orochi and Kaido give him and his retainers a chance to live.