Summary:
Luffy inadvertently uses Haki just as Ace is about to be executed. Luffy fought his way through the execution platform with the help of the Whitebeard Pirates and Allies, but Garp intervened before Luffy could reach the platform.
As Ace is about to be executed, Whitebeard tries to intervene but is stopped due to the injuries he has sustained. Much to the shock of the commanders and Jinbe, Luffy uses his Haoushoku Haki unconsciously, preventing Ace from being executed as the executioners passed out. Many marines also pass out and even a few whitebeard pirates. Ivankov then asks Luffy how he got this power, which Luffy says he doesn’t know. Rakuyo comments that it is the Haki Conqueror. Aokiji is surprised and sweats a little and Kizaru says he was surprised in a sarcastic way.
Some of the Whitebeard Pirates say that Ace is alive and that the others passed out due to Luffy’s Haki blast. They asked if he was Ace’s brother. The Marines were seen knocked out and someone remarked that they almost passed out. Fossa then says that Luffy used Haki, as did Whitebeard and Shanks. Akainu noted that Luffy used his Haki unknowingly. Kizaru also commented on Luffy’s immense strength. Garp comments that Luffy was born with it he thought and Ace comments “He uses it too”. Vice Admiral Doberman stated that those whose hearts are weak will back down and that Luffy is no ordinary rookie. He also commented on Luffy’s Haki, but that it is not surprising since he is the son of a revolutionary dragon. Ivankov then asks Luffy again how he got the power. Luffy has no idea what power he is referring to. Ivankov then comments that Luffy is not aware that he is using it and thus is not yet ready to use this power.
Whitebeard then orders his men to back Luffy up. The New World captains battle the vice admirals while the other pirates clear a direct path to the execution platform. Inazuma then reappears, hiding in Ivankov’s hair, and uses his Devil Fruit powers to create a bridge that leads directly to the scaffolding. Luffy runs up the path, but as he approaches the platform, Garp jumps in front of him. Garp says that if Luffy wants to save Ace, he will have to kill Garp first.
One Piece Episode 479 is a interesting and movement-packed episode that promises a glimmer of wish for Luffy’s quest to save Ace. It showcases his unwavering dedication, pointers at his future power, and sets the stage for a main emotional confrontation. The episode leaves visitors eager to look how Luffy will conquer the obstacle of his own grandfather and whether or not he can reach Ace in time.