This episode underscores the insurmountable obstacles facing Luffy, emphasizing his need for growth and immense determination to survive, especially when encountering top-tier fighters like Mihawk during the war. How this fits into the ?
, titled " The Clinging Sword! Luffy vs. Mihawk ," is a pivotal installment in the Marineford Arc. It focuses on the desperate push by Monkey D. Luffy to reach the execution platform and save his brother, Portgas D. Ace, amidst the chaos of the massive war. One Piece Episode 470
The episode highlights the intense power scaling of the Marineford War, demonstrating that even with a speed boost, the main character is severely outmatched, reinforcing the high stakes of the battle. Luffy vs
Which make major moves in this or surrounding episodes? Episode 470 | One Piece Wiki | Fandom Luffy to reach the execution platform and save
To evade Mihawk’s incredible distance-cutting power, Luffy switches to Gear 2nd for increased speed and takes an alternative path. However, Mihawk’s sharp vision allows him to anticipate Luffy's movements, continuing to pressure the pirate.
Luffy finds himself in direct confrontation with the world's strongest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk. While Luffy actively tries to avoid a direct fight to focus on his goal, Mihawk’s immense speed and range make avoidance impossible.