He then commands all of his forces to back up Luffy. He attacks Akainu in fury, proclaiming that "The name of this era is called 'Whitebeard'!" He notices how the Marines are continuing to attack, even after completing their original goal of executing Ace. The Pirate Captains and Luffy yell at Ace not to stop. Crocodile, genuinely shocked that Whitebeard had been so easily overcome, shouted out that Whitebeard was not that weak when he had defeated him. Whitebeard looks down on a terrified Squard, angrily asking how he could raise his sword against his father. The shouting is revealed to be coming from Coby, who yells for everyone to stop fighting, since the Marines have families waiting for them, and lives are being wasted. Before charging into the battle, Luffy informs Whitebeard that he heard the Marines' plan to execute Ace ahead of schedule. Whitebeard orders his men to clear a path for him as he once again makes a swing with his bisento to create another earthquake. Whitebeard notes how Luffy's recklessness is just like Ace's. As Whitebeard's other subordinate crews continue to take attacks from the Pacifista, Squard claims that he knew about Whitebeard's "deal with the Marines". He ended up being knocked unconscious and waking up on the Moby Dick, where he was greeted by Thatch, the 4th Division Commander. Not long after, Ace met with Shanks personally, thanking him for saving Luffy's life, which the red-haired pirate used as a cause for celebration. Ivankov tells Luffy it is time to go, while the Straw Hat tries to get Ace to escape with him - Ace acknowledges that to escape is necessary, but before he does, he bows to Whitebeard in the midst of the chaos. Hancock indiscriminately attacks both Marines and pirates during the war. Overall, the entire arc was gripping from end to finish, and is undoubtedly one of the best and most popular arcs in One Piece. The doctor of the Whitebeard Pirates rushes over, but Ace, knowing full well that his internal organs were badly burned from Akainu's attack, tells them it is too late - he can perceive his own life's end. Despite this, Ace was not treated as a prisoner but stubbornly refused to be part of the crew. Sengoku is astonished that Whitebeard still has so much power despite his injuries while Whitebeard states that he is not finished yet. While Mihawk, Sentomaru, and the admirals remain unfazed, Doflamingo and Moria take great pleasure at witnessing the assault. Jinbe declares to Sengoku that he has resigned his position of Shichibukai. Jinbe also decides to join in as well, deciding that he would die in the battle. Squard reveals that he wishes to stall the Marines while the others escape. Doflamingo still continues to cackle as he uses Atmos to attack his allies, commenting on their current state of affairs and how the winner of that battle will become the "justice" of the world. Brushing this happenstance off, Whitebeard instead cuts through to the Decalvan Brothers, whom he commands to take command of all the pirates. On the Tarai Current, Luffy and the Impel Down escapees have finally reached the gate to Marineford. As the top part of the building starts to crumble down, everybody; even on the Archipelago, looks in shock. Shanks then tells the Marines that they will take their bodies, as he does not want their deaths to be exploited to the world due to the broadcast. All of Whitebeard's allies then begin to split up, attacking Marineford from the left and right sides. He is then suddenly shot by a light beam by Kizaru. The Will of the D.: Everyone's Faith is in Luffy! Feb 17, 2019 3,850. Luffy exclaims that he is not worried since he is made of rubber, but the others yell at him to do something before they make impact with the ice beneath them. Worried, Boa Hancock forces orders for a Marine ship to chase the submarine, under the reason that "Straw Hat must be destroyed at all costs". While Moria, Buggy, and Galdino seem shocked at the news, Mihawk says that at that point that fact was hardly surprising, Hancock feels that she loves him even if his father was the devil, Kuma continues to remain expressionless, and Jinbe and Doflamingo realize that Luffy's actions finally make sense. Marco attempts to reach Ace, but is knocked back by Garp, who proclaims if any of them want to get past him, they'll have to get through him, first. Hancock tells Luffy that she knew that he would survive and make it Marineford, and gives him the key to Ace's handcuffs, which she gained through unknown means. As the sea water begins to turn to magma, the cannons from within the iron wall begin firing at the pirates, restraining them at the center of the enclosure. Back at the execution stand, Sengoku tells Garp that he is going to tell the audience "everything", which Garp replies he can do as he wishes. Ace soon met with Jinbe trying to gain audience with Whitebeard. He also berates Whitebeard for not telling him that Ace was the son of Gold Roger, whom he deeply loathed for the massacre of his crew by Roger's hand. Enies Lobby is the way better story arc. Those on Marineford are rendered speechless, though those that know Luffy personally (Hancock, Koby, and Helmeppo) are surprised to find out that Luffy and Ace are not actually related. Meanwhile, Hancock attacks a group of pirates with her Mero Mero powers. Having also received the order, Coby starts to panic but before he can elaborate further, the two notice something coming in from the sky. Crocodile reminds Luffy that they had a deal, to which Luffy responds that because Whitebeard is important to Ace, he would not let Crocodile touch him. After the Blackbeard Pirates run out of bullets, Whitebeard tells Teach that he is not the one Roger is waiting for. However, two Newkama soldiers get in the way of Mihawk, who brushes them aside with little effort. Luffy shows gratitude at Hancock's assistance (to which the latter blushes at Luffy calling her "Hancock" again). The Final Order from a Father, The Sacrifice for a Younger Brother: The Flame Begins to Die Out. Whitebeard arrives at Marineford to save Ace. Fearing for his life, Buggy throws Jinbe and Luffy at the deck of Law's submarine. To her all men are alike, except for Luffy and asks the Marines that she has kept her word by virtue of her beauty. He then gets a report that the preparations are complete. Whitebeard himself meanwhile looks on grimly at what just occurred prompting one of the Giant Squad vice admirals, Ronse, to take advantage of his distraction and attack him. Eustass Kid and crew decide to leave since the show's over. Upon hearing this, Luffy reveals he and Ace are not related and reveals Ace is Gold Roger's son, much to the shock of everyone on board (this was also supposed to be a secret which Luffy mindlessly let slip). Having also received the order, Koby starts to panic but before he can elaborate further, the two notice something coming in from the sky. Kizaru asks Sengoku if he can kill the intruders, which Sengoku allows. Smoker muses on how he finally understands why Dragon saved Luffy back at Loguetown, while Luffy struggles to free himself from Smoker's restraint. Jinbe cries that he will tolerate no more of this and rushes in to take the blow with his right arm. Having failed to reach Ace before he was transferred to Marineford, Luffy and the other escapees from Impel Down , follow his brother to Marineford , the base of Marine Headquarters. Blackbeard makes a declaration of war to the entire world, claiming that it is now "his age". As onlookers wonder why the quakes are not effecting the execution platform, they see that the three admirals are somehow holding it together, as the three banter about how it is each other's fault that the wall is not up yet. Digimon Adventure (2020) Episode 30. Thinking they have succeeded in their attack because Ace could not have survived being unable to use his Devil Fruit powers. In a move of desperation, Luffy grabs onto Buggy and uses him as a shield against Mihawk's attack. When Ace calls him a liar, the other Whitebeard pirates all agree with their captain and vow to save Ace no matter what. Shanks picks up his straw hat that Luffy had dropped, and says that he has arrived to put an end to the war. Ivankov tells Luffy it is time to go, while the Straw Hat tries to get Ace to escape with him - Ace acknowledges that to escape is necessary, but before he does, he bows to Whitebeard in the midst of the chaos. Whitebeard looks down on a terrified Squard, angrily asking how he could raise his sword against his father. Akainu jumps after him, punching Jinbe to the ice. Elsewhere, while Buggy is flying in the air, he notices a gleam of light, as Kizaru shoots another laser beam in his direction. Whitebeard once again makes to swing his staff to create another earthquake but Aokiji tries to attack him only to have his Ice Ball slice in two by Whitebeard's earthquakes. Ivankov reprimands Luffy, stating that if Luffy dies, then he would be unable to face Dragon ever again; however, Ivankov tells Luffy that he can have it "his own damned way", injecting him with another shot of Tension Hormones. Love Live! John Giant then appears on the front line, ready to stop Whitebeard and his crew as his and Whitebeard's weapons. As this goes on, all around the world, people voice their opinions on the execution and if Whitebeard will really show up. With this, nearly every justice force imaginable is gathered waiting for Whitebeard to make his move. Member. Akainu curses Shanks' name as Aokiji attempts to freeze the submarine over with Ice Age. Marco rushes to protect him, but in his frenzy he is unable to foresee an attack by Kizaru, which pierces him through him. However, Hawk-Eyes, peering through the crowd, manages to point out Luffy, and swings his blade forward, slashing Luffy, as well as all those between the two. Seeing this all finally gets to Buggy who decides to abandon his newfound crew and run away, his followers however take it this a noble gesture of respect for Whitebeard's death and follow after him. With the odds stacked high against him, the coming threat of Whitebeard, and the ulterior motives of pirates that wish to overthrow the Yonko, Luffy struggles to hold his own in this titanic clash of powers. As the Marines react in shock to this, Garp remembers to himself when Roger asked him to take care of Ace, citing that his unborn child bears no sin just for being born. Kamisama ni Natta Hi. However, Hawk-Eyes, peering through the crowd, manages to point out Luffy, and swings his blade forward, slashing Luffy, as well as all those between the two. Claiming that he considers Luffy an enemy, the two prepare to swap blows as Luffy enters Gear Second. Managing to turn the body parts she hits to stone and break them off in the process with her amazing agility. Sengoku, telling the Marines not to lower their guard yet, orders them to take Whitebeard's head. Marco, wondering how Whitebeard could have been so easily caught off guard, realizes that it is due to his degrading health. These awards would be:-MVP-Most Evil-Most Improved-Fight of the Night-Shaqtin' A Fool For a run-down on previous awards and what they mean, check out these posts: Impel Down Arc AwardsThriller Bark Arc Awards As per usual, I won't include Luffy, since he'd… Sengoku and Blackbeard throw words at each other, and Blackbeard explains how he used the title of Warlord of the Sea to get what he wanted; to break into Impel Down and free the Level 6 prisoners Sanjuan Wolf, Avalo Pizarro, Vasco Shot, Shiryu, and Catarina Devon. However, there was a reason for it and that was Ace's mother. Seeing that Mihawk was going to attack Luffy again, Marco calls over Whitebeard's fifth division commander, Vista, to interfere and hold Mihawk back. Kizaru insulted the Yonko for sending in Luffy first. Kizaru asks Sengoku if he can kill the intruders, which Sengoku allows. A figure calls out Buggy telling him to bring Luffy to him. Luffy states that he will do whatever he can, even if he dies, as being unable to fight and failing to save Ace would make him want to die anyway. Ivankov suddenly appears and tells Jinbe to step aside before hitting Akainu with a Hell Wink. Up on the execution platform, the guards are about to execute Ace. It goes without saying that Marineford was an arc filled with crazy events right from the start to finish. General consensus sees, Arlong Park, Alabasta, Water 7, and Marineford near the top of most rankings. One of the Decalvan Brothers comments on how hard it must be for Squard to have been tricked and to be responsible for stabbing Whitebeard, causing Whitebeard's allies to scream that they'll never forgive the Marines. As Luffy continues to head towards the gallows, yet another enemy crosses his path; Mihawk apologizes to Shanks, as he will not hold himself back. The Marines brace themselves to stop Ace and Luffy, who get ready to break through. Ace suddenly cries out to Luffy to stay away, berating his brother for getting involved with his own affairs. Back at the execution stand, Sengoku tells Garp that he is going to tell the audience "everything", which Garp replies he can do as he wishes. Those on Marineford are rendered speechless, though those that know Luffy personally (Hancock, Coby, and Helmeppo) are surprised to find out that Luffy and Ace are not actually related. But tells Blackbeard that Marineford is the center of the world and he will not let him sink it. As Sengoku unleashes an enormous punch on Luffy, Luffy commands Mr. 3 to protect Ace with his wax as he holds Sengoku back with a Gomu Gomu no Gigant Fūsen. As Luffy continues to head towards the gallows, yet another enemy crosses his path; Mihawk apologizes to Shanks, as he will not hold himself back. Just as he gathering himself, Akainu fires a magma fist at them but is stopped by the Whitebeard commanders who comment and proclaim that they'll protect Luffy. Jinbe and the other pirates then stand behind Whitebeard, claiming to defend his honor, while he calls them foolish. Garp suddenly climbs up to the execution stand which prompts Sengoku to ask if he has a problem with the plan. Among the patrons is Rayleigh who comments on Whitebeard's death. Member. Hancock then looks down on Smoker to the point of looking up, telling him that she will not let him pass. Akainu scolds him on his actions, commenting that as a former Shichibukai Jinbe would know about the power he wields. The tsunamis are soon right above the heads of the Marines as they begin to panic (though Doflamingo is more excited then scared). The rest of the pirates urge Ace not to get provoked by the admiral, but Akainu's continuing mockery eventually set off Ace's temper. While Luffy recognizes Kuma, Ivankov tells Doflamingo that Kuma is standing before him and cannot be dead. While Mihawk, Sentomaru, and the admirals remain unfazed, Doflamingo and Moriah take great pleasure at witnessing the assault. He notices how the Marines are continuing to attack, even after completing their original goal of executing Ace. All around the world, reporters report on the demise of Ace and Whitebeard as the audience of Sabaody looks on in shock. However, Jozu counteracts this by hurling a huge iceberg at the Marines. One of the most loved arcs in One Piece is Marineford. Marcel Reich-Ranicki: Mein Leben | Drama. Akainu's molten blow pierces Ace's entire torso. Helmeppo manages to stop him just in time as they witness Akainu confronting another officer who was also fleeing the battle out of concern for his family. The Marineford arc of One Piece is filled with some extraordinary characters. Whitebeard notes that he never said that all of his ships had surfaced. One Piece Marineford Arc (Episodes 457-489) The Marineford Arc is the twenty-second arc in the One Piece series, and the fifth story in the WhiteBeard War Saga in the One Piece series, which immediately follows the Impel Down Arc. Sengoku however notes that Whitebeard did so to make Ace into the next Pirate King. Ivankov lets Luffy be, but realizes that even if Luffy does not realize it, he attracts people because of the will to fight the unknown, the same as Dragon. The rest of the pirates prepare to escape, but suddenly Akainu attacks them with a huge molten fist. One Piece Manga Wikia is a FANDOM Comics Community. When asking if Luffy would rescue his brother, even knowing the odds that he is against, Luffy not only emphatically responds that he will, but also that he, not Whitebeard, would be the Pirate King, shocking all of the pirates and many Marines. As the admirals dodge the projectiles formed from the frozen mast, Luffy activates Gear Second, hoping to make a straight dash for Ace. Sengoku then announces to the Marines and the world that Ace's father is none other than Gold Roger himself. Bepo commands Jean Bart to grab them. The End and Beginning of an Era! Doflamingo, standing behind Crocodile, says that he is jealous that he had decided to side with Whitebeard instead of him. Sengoku asks if they have stopped broadcasting; however, it seems that one camera is still running from an unknown source. Akainu retaliates, burning off the left side of Whitebeard's face. Luffy tries to talk the others into pushing the boat so that it will slide down the back of the wave. Jinbe notes that Luffy is at his limit. Before he did, Ace revealed his past to Whitebeard who laughed it off despite the rivalry with Gol D. Roger, claiming everyone was a child of the sea. Kizaru then decides to attack using Yasakani no Magatama, the submarine attempting to dive to escape Kizaru's attack. Whitebeard mentions that Luffy has heart but agrees that he is too reckless, though he has a soft spot for people like him. Moria, having apparently given up on his battle with Jinbe, confronts 10th division commander Curiel, saying that whether he fights Moria or continues into the bay that he will be destroyed, and that while he does not care who wins, it would be hilarious if Whitebeard died. Ace suddenly begins to cry, as he recollects on his childhood; everyone with whom he had spoken about Roger despised the man, causing Ace to retaliate by beating them half to death. As the civilians begin to realize that Ace is to be executed early, Sengoku demands that the feed be cut off, so that the civilians would not lose faith in the Marines, as such a tragedy would be too much for them to witness. As the ship pulls closer into the city, it screeches to a halt, as Whitebeard stops it with one hand. One Piece Wiki is a FANDOM Anime Community. However she not only attacks pirates but Marines as well. Luffy exclaims that he is not worried since he is made of rubber, but the others yell at him to do something before they make impact with the ice beneath them. Sengoku shouts for the Marines to be ready, as the "Strongest Man in the World" is about to attack. Whitebeard, however, claims he was the one who let him go hunt down Blackbeard. Jinbe notes that Luffy is at his limit. Jinbe of course refuses vowing to keep Luffy alive no matter what. However, he is badly burned on his left hand and knocked back, as Akainu's power is that of magma and, even though both he and Ace use logia fire types, magma can burn anything, even fire. With this, nearly every justice force imaginable is gathered waiting for Whitebeard to make his move. As they struggle, Garp warns the fleet admiral that he had better keep him held tightly down or otherwise be sure that he will murder Akainu himself. Marco, having just noticed that someone was on the ship with Whitebeard, casually turns to face him. All of Whitebeard's allies cheer on Luffy and Ace for their efforts, while the Impel Down escapees stand amazed at Luffy's feats up to that point. While Doflamingo admits that he does not know what kind of deal Kuma and the World Government made, he goes on to say that but a few days ago he had retained his personality, but now he was a walking corpse with no human memory, following the World Government's every command: PX-0. Sengoku looks down, telling himself that they just can rebuild their base. He also took Portgas as his surname out of his love for his mother for saving his life. With the only Marines still standing being the admirals, a few of the vice admirals, and those upon the podium, the Whitebeard Pirates prepare to make their final charge to save Ace. Jozu, distracted by Kizaru's attack, has his arm frozen over by Aokiji. Also, it is revealed to the world that Luffy is Dragon's son and Garp's grandson. The duo fly until they plow into Buggy who was still escaping, much to his surprise. When Mihawk recognizes him, Vista is happy to hear that Mihawk had heard of him; Mihawk replies by saying that only a fool would not have heard of him. The Marines brace themselves to stop Ace and Luffy, who get ready to break through. It turns out Marco has eaten a "rare, mythical, Zoan devil fruit" which grants him the ability to turn into a phoenix. Buggy, having recovered from Aokiji's freezing, is told by one of his followers that the Den Den Mushi has recovered. It is insinuated that Ivankov had a past relationship with Bartholomew Kuma. Going in I heard so many great things about this arc a lot of people said that this was the greatest arc ever, this was the best one piece arc hands down. Aokiji suddenly vanishes from his seat and uses Ice Age to freeze the waves before they crash down on the base. As everyone tries to recover from Luffy's massive burst of Haki, Whitebeard's allies and the Marines alike all stand in awe of his power. The attack is stopped, though, by Ivankov's Death Wink, causing the two forces to collide in a massive explosion. Akainu seems to have eaten a devil fruit which allows him to produce and manipulate magma. The Marineford Arc (known as the Paramount War in the Viz Manga translation and the War of the Best in the FUNimation sub) is the twenty-second story arc in the series, and the fourth in the Summit War Saga of the One Piece series, continuing on from Impel Down Arc. If you want discussion, please sort the subreddit by New. Meanwhile, Mr. 3 is dragged over to Marco, who orders him to remove the Seastone handcuff. In the present, Sengoku continues by mentioning that two years ago Ace took to the sea as the captain of the Spade Pirates. Ivankov reprimands Luffy, stating that if Luffy dies, then he would be unable to face Dragon ever again; however, Ivankov tells Luffy that he can have it "his own damned way", injecting him with another shot of Tension Hormones. The next island is a great arc that sets up the current story, that most of us here will call one of the best in One Piece. General consensus sees, Arlong Park, Alabasta, Water 7, and Marineford near the top of most rankings. As Squard wallows in grief of his own sins, Marco asks him if just crying will help set things right. The battle continues to rage on, as the onlookers at Sabaody Archipelago watch on in horror.