Kaido is undoubtedly one of the most fearsome figures in the One Piece world. So much that even when he had deliberately wished to harm himself, he failed. Even jumping off the Sky Island did not manage to kill him. But it is without a question that Kaido wanted to go out with honor. He challenged the strongest to battle wishing that they could have an epic fight to the death.

Kaido, ‘the Strongest Creature’ | Credits: Toei Animation

One such opponent that Kaido faced was the samurai daimyo. Kaido had an unrivaled respect for Kozuki Oden who was a member of Gol D. Roger’s crew. Kaido fought Roger himself and still held Oden in higher regard than him. This admiration stemmed from Oden’s unmatched strength, unshakable resolve, and willingness to die in battle, a sentiment that Kaido shared.

Oden and Zoro could be said to be similar as...