Simultaneous with the rooftop chaos, several desperate battles unfold within the Skull Dome:
Having survived his earlier "death," Orochi begins setting fire to the castle to burn down Onigashima and everyone inside.
The Akazaya Nine realize the "Oden" that appeared before them is a fake created by Kanjuro’s ink powers. The fake Oden reveals an explosive vest; Ashura Doji sacrifices himself by tackling the imposter out of a window just as the dynamite detonates, saving his fellow samurai.
Big Mom and Kaido unleash a devastating combined attack—a massive energy shockwave that threatens to annihilate the Supernovas instantly.
Watch the Emperors' massive power display in the official preview for Episode 1025:
Recognizing they cannot dodge, Zoro steps forward to block the attack. He manages to hold it off for just a few seconds, allowing the others to escape certain death, though the effort leaves him severely injured with many broken bones. Struggles Inside the Castle