The most ambitious arc in One Piece. Wano, an isolated samurai nation, has been enslaved for 20 years by Kaido — the 'Strongest Creature in the World' — and the corrupt Shogun Orochi. The Kozuki clan's prophecy speaks of nine samurai who will open Wano's borders. Oden's legendary backstory is revealed: he traveled with both Roger and Whitebeard, reached Laugh Tale, learned the true history, and was executed by Kaido. The Raid on Onigashima brings together the Straw Hats, samurai, minks, and pirates in a massive battle. Luffy awakens his true Devil Fruit — the Hito Hito no Mi Model: Nika, the Sun God — transforming into Gear 5, the most ridiculous and powerful form in anime. Luffy defeats Kaido, liberating Wano after 20 years of oppression.
Gear 5 / Sun God Nika awakening
Oden's execution — 'I was Oden and I was born to boil'
Luffy vs Kaido on the rooftop
The dawn of Wano
Roger's laugh at Laugh Tale
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