Explosive Twist in One Piece: Luffy's Epic Quest to Save Garp Revealed!
Facing the Blackbeard Pirates' capture of Garp, will Luffy risk everything to rescue his beloved grandfather from an imminent demise? Explore the unbreakable bond between these two characters and the urgent quest to prevent a tragic Marineford repeat
Chapters 1087 and 1088 of One Piece concluded the conflict on Hachinosu in a remarkable way. Captain Koby's astonishing strength and potential were revealed, suggesting he could become one of the strongest fighters in the Marines. The battle between SWORD and the Blackbeard Pirates also left a significant character in an unfavorable situation, with an uncertain fate. Monkey D. Garp, while successfully rescuing Koby and the captured Marines, was gravely injured by a surprise attack from Shiryu of the Rain. Despite putting up a strong fight against his former student, Aokiji, Garp's injuries proved overwhelming.
It remains unclear what will happen to Garp, but there are possible scenarios: being held hostage by the Blackbeard Pirates, facing execution, being handed over to the Cross Guild for a bounty, or used as a bargaining chip to establish Hachinosu as a legitimate nation under Blackbeard's rule. Meanwhile, Luffy is currently involved in a major conflict on Egghead Island. The arrival of CP0, the Blackbeard Pirates, and a ship carrying Admiral Kizaru and Saint Jaygarcia Saturn near his location complicates matters. Luffy has experienced the pain of a family member being abducted by the Blackbeard Pirates before, recalling the tragedies of Marineford. Given this, it raises the question of whether Luffy will temporarily set aside his quest for the One Piece to save his grandfather.
Luffy And Garp's Relationship
Garp, Luffy's grandfather, has played the role of a father figure in his life, as his real father has been absent. Despite being sent to live with the Dadan Family, Luffy has a close bond with Garp and sees him as his paternal figure. Garp, who holds the position of Vice Admiral, had high expectations for Luffy and believed he would make an excellent Marine.
In Garp's interactions with Luffy, he often resorts to comical berating and punishment, particularly during his visits between assignments. Garp also took on the responsibility of training Luffy when he was a child. Despite Luffy gaining recognition as a notorious pirate, Garp genuinely cares for his grandson and takes pride in hearing about his remarkable accomplishments that spread across the world. He particularly admires Luffy's strength, even though he chose to reject the path of a Marine in favor of becoming a pirate and exploring the seas.
The Hero Of The Marines At Death's Door
Despite being subjected to Garp's powerful punches during his childhood, Luffy has developed a mixture of fear and reverence towards his grandfather. Both individuals possess similar traits, including a lively demeanor and occasional selfishness that can border on thoughtlessness towards their comrades. However, despite their differences in approach, they share a common notion of justice.
As a result of the conflict at Hachinosu, Koby and the Marines who were held captive by the Blackbeard Pirates managed to escape from Pirate Island, leaving behind a wounded Garp. Koby, displaying incredible strength and mastery of Haki, showed similarities to Garp's own power by destroying the enormous hand of Avalo Pizarro, the user of the Shima Shima no Mi. This act saved the ship carrying the Marines who were rescued by SWORD. Sadly, this victory came at the cost of losing Garp, one of the Marines' most formidable fighters. He was last seen at the mercy of the Blackbeard Pirates, led by his former student, Kuzan.
At this juncture in the story, the possibility of Garp's demise appears to be quite slim, primarily because his true power has not yet been fully revealed. Additionally, it would be an absolute tragedy, to say the least, if a character as prominent as Garp were to suffer an untimely death off-screen. Such an outcome would deprive fans of the extraordinary spectacle of witnessing the Hero of the Marines go out in a blaze of glory—a demise befitting the legendary figure he is in the One Piece world. Despite the bleakness of his current predicament, there is a greater likelihood of Garp being captured and held hostage, thereby setting the stage for another monumental conflict that could rock the very foundations of the world.
Preventing A Repeat Of Marineford
The Marineford incident marked the last time when one of Luffy's kin was imprisoned and sentenced to death. It resulted in the demise of prominent characters like Ace and Whitebeard and brought about monumental shifts in the global power structure, ushering in a new era. Garp's abduction, if it were to happen, could potentially reverse this scenario, with the Marines and even the Revolutionary Army, headed by Garp's son Monkey D. Dragon, rallying together to rescue him from the clutches of either the Blackbeard Pirates or the Cross Guild, should he be handed over in exchange for a hefty bounty.
There is a possibility of another public execution similar to Ace's, and it is uncertain whether Luffy will come to his grandfather's aid. Losing his brother Ace was a major failure for Luffy, and Ace's death at the hands of Akainu deeply impacted the captain of the Straw Hats. If a similar situation were to arise for Garp, Luffy would undoubtedly do everything in his power to save his grandfather and prevent another devastating loss. Luffy's current strength with Gear 5 puts him in a much better position than he was during the events at Marineford, although he may not be at his peak yet.
Furthermore, this could be the perfect opportunity for Luffy to showcase his new power to the world and establish himself as the successor to Joy Boy. The only obstacle in his path might be the impending battle on Egghead Island, which continues to escalate with each passing chapter. As the story shifts back to the island of the future, fans of One Piece will eagerly await the outcome of the upcoming battle and whether the Straw Hats will save Garp or proceed towards Elbaf, where Shanks awaits.
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