Episodio 1024 — One Piece

Parallel to the drama in the treasure repository, Momonosuke grapples with his own identity and newfound power.

: The episode explores the origin of Momonosuke’s transformation, revealing he ate a failed "SMILE" fruit created by Vegapunk from Kaidou’s own Lineage Factor.

: Sensing the trap, Ashura takes the brunt of the "Oden" imposter's attack to protect his brothers, proving that while the image of Oden was fake, the samurai’s devotion to his real legacy remains unshakable. Heritage and the "SMILE" of Failure

: Momonosuke’s frustration with his perceived weakness contrasts with Yamato’s encouragement. Despite the fruit being labeled a "failure" by scientists, its ability to mimic the terrifying power of Kaidou suggests that Momonosuke is the key to Wano’s future—a "successful failure" that will eventually stand against the tyrant. The Will of the Next Generation