Summary:
In New Marineford, Sakazuki discovers that Fujitora has gone to Mary Geoise. He then orders Ryokugyu to send him away. Meanwhile, Sengoku remembers the incidents at Impel Down and Marineford two years ago.
Two years have passed since the Summit War of Marineford. Sakazuki is now the new admiral of the marines. Due to the catastrophic destruction of Marineford, the Marines decided to build a new headquarters called New Marineford. New Marineford is an even larger fortress built to accommodate the raging pirate era. It became the new home of justice, located at the entrance to the New World.
Sakazuki is angry when he learns that Fujitora has gone to Mary Geoise. He only allowed the admiral to enter the naval base if he captured Luffy and Law. Fujitora justifies his visit by saying that Mary Geoise is not technically a naval base. Sakazuki then discovers that Ryokugyu is also in Mary Geoise, so he orders T-Bone to turn Ryokugyu away from Fujitora when he sees him.
He and Borsalino talk about how Luffy’s reward has increased significantly. This makes Sakazuki regret not ending Luffy’s life when he had the chance back in Marineford. He curses the Great Pirate Era and vows to end it. He remembers Whitebeard saying that just as there are people who inherit Roger’s will, there will be others who inherit Ace’s will. He adds that no matter how they might destroy their spirit, no one will be able to extinguish their flame.
Meanwhile, Sengoku also reflects on how quickly the Great Pirate Era gained so much momentum in just two years. He praises Luffy for making history by being the first intruder to infiltrate Impel Down. Although sneaking in alone, Luffy was able to escape with an army of prisoners-turned-allies, including former enemies. He also noticed Luffy’s ability to perform miracles, such as the Gate of Justice opening for Luffy’s ship when he and some prisoners tried to escape. He then recalls the events at Marineford, such as Whitebeard’s arrival, the intense battle between the sailors and Whitebeard’s fleet, and Luffy falling from the sky to save Ace.
The anime adds the following:
Unlike the manga, Kizaru is present in Sakazuki’s office.
Sengoku feeds his goat paper.
This episode recaps the Impel Down and Marineford Arcs.