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When you rewatch Episode 473, don't see Luffy’s Haki as a victory. See it as a curse. It’s the universe showing Luffy the throne he could sit on—right before it kicks him down into the abyss of despair.
The Scene: The battlefield of Marineford is soaked in blood. Whitebeard’s allies are falling. Ace’s execution is seconds away. And Luffy, already broken and exhausted, stands between the Admirals and his brother. luffy using haki in marineford episode
"W-What is this pressure?!" a Marine screams. When you rewatch Episode 473, don't see Luffy’s
He uses it three times in the arc (anime episodes 473, 484, and 489). Each time, the pressure wave grows stronger. But each time, it’s too little, too late. He knocks out rows of Marines only to watch Akainu punch a hole through Ace’s chest moments later. The Scene: The battlefield of Marineford is soaked in blood
As Luffy stares down the three Admirals—Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru—he lets out a primal roar. In the anime , the screen pulses. The air cracks . Several of the surrounding Marine soldiers collapse instantly, foaming at the mouth. Vice Admirals like Momonga and Dalmatian flinch, steadying themselves.
Even the executioners hesitate. Sengoku, the Fleet Admiral, narrows his eyes. "Don't panic. He’s not the one doing it…"