After reaching Laugh Tale and becoming the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger officially disbands his crew. The scene where the crew separates is highly emotional, particularly a mysterious exchange between Roger and a crying Shanks.
One Piece Episode 969, titled is widely considered a masterpiece of storytelling and a pivotal emotional turning point for the Wano Country arc. It currently holds a high rating of 9.5/10 on IMDb . Plot Summary & Key Moments One Piece Episode 969
Episode 969 - One Piece (Season 20, Episode 78) - Apple TV After reaching Laugh Tale and becoming the Pirate
The episode covers the bittersweet conclusion of the Roger Pirates' legendary journey and Oden's tragic return to a changed homeland: One Piece Episode 969, titled is widely considered
Oden is dropped off at Wano and reunites with his family and the Nine Red Scabbards. However, the joy is short-lived as he learns that Kurozumi Orochi has become the temporary shogun and, backed by Kaido, has transformed Wano into a land of weapons factories and slavery.