The Unleashed Power of Garp in One Piece 1087

Warning: The content below contains spoilers for "Battleship Bags," the 1087th chapter of the manga series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda, translated by Stephen Paul and available in English from Viz Media.

After a month of anticipation, One Piece has made its much-awaited return, delivering everything fans have been longing for. Chapter 1087, titled "Battleship Bags," proves to be well worth the wait, serving as a remarkable installment in the captivating Egghead Island arc.

Garp's Past

Chapter 1087 of One Piece surprisingly centered entirely around the events unfolding on Pirate Island. This is where Vice Admiral Garp and his enthusiastic team of Marines engaged in a fierce battle against the notorious Blackbeard Pirates. Many fans anticipated the narrative shifting back to Egghead Island and offering more insights into the Straw Hat Pirates. However, this expectation was completely overturned. Nevertheless, the chapter exceeded fans' expectations, delivering an incredible storyline and establishing numerous captivating plot developments.

Chapter 1087 of One Piece delved into the life of Marine Vice Admiral Garp. At the beginning of the chapter, Oda provided insight into Garp's past through the character of Brannew. During a conversation among fellow Marines, Brannew mentioned Garp's rigorous training regimen from earlier years. Oda also hinted at Garp's previous training with Aokiji, which was later explored in the chapter. According to Brannew, Garp utilized colossal marine battleships as his punching bags. Merely observing the aftermath revealed the extensive damage inflicted upon these vessels, rendering them unusable. It is worth mentioning that Garp accomplished this during his youth without relying on any Devil Fruit powers or Haki.

Garp made a conscious decision not to use Haki in order to focus on physical training and ensure he was strong enough to confront formidable foes like Roger. At one point, Kuzan, who would later become a Marine Admiral, approached Garp and asked to train under him. Despite Garp's initial hesitation due to concerns about losing his freedom, Kuzan persisted and eventually even managed to damage battleships on his own. This exemplifies the special bond between Garp and Kuzan, and how proud Garp was to have him as an apprentice.

Regrettably, in the present timeline, Kuzan has turned against Garp. This is a familiar feeling for Garp as he has previously experienced it when his son, Dragon, joined the Revolutionaries, and later when his grandson, Luffy, became a pirate. Garp's other grandson, Ace, also became a pirate and tragically lost his life in the Paramount War. Garp's life is filled with personal tragedies, which Oda once again emphasizes in One Piece chapter 1087. Nevertheless, Garp fights for his own beliefs and his own sense of justice.

Garp Vs Blackbeard Pirates

In the latest episode of One Piece, episode 1087, the focus was on Garp's intense battle against the Blackbeard Pirates. Despite their strength, none of them posed a real threat to Garp, except for his own student, Aokiji. Known for his ability to take on the toughest fighters in the world, Aokiji was the only one who stood a chance against Garp. During the fight, Garp effortlessly defeated Sanjuan Wolf by throwing him into the water, proving his dominance. Even Vasco Shot proved to be no match for Garp, and though Kuzan kept getting back up, he was ultimately defeated and left beaten.

Throughout most of the battle, Garp remained unfazed and in control. After successfully rescuing the slaves and ensuring the safety of injured marines, he decided to call it a day and leave the island. The pirate presence was endless, and Garp saw no point in continuing the fight. However, Kuzan had different plans. He once again stood in Garp's way, creating a situation with no turning back. With the objective now shifted to escaping the island and heading towards the coast, Garp and his allies had to quickly devise a strategy.

The plan appeared straightforward, until Koby's mistake led to his inability to differentiate between an enemy and a hostage. Gruss and Helmeppo easily grasped the situation, but Koby struggled to read this person's true emotions and ended up being captured.

Meanwhile, Shiryu intended to target Koby and end his life, but Garp intervened and took the full force of the attack himself. Despite defeating Shiryu afterwards, Garp sustained a severe injury, leaving him weakened and vulnerable to the pirates on the island. Undeterred, Garp instructed his students to flee to the battleship while he remained to confront Aokiji and the other pirates.

Garp's clash with Kuzan resulted in both of them being knocked back. Unfortunately, Garp has suffered a serious and possibly fatal injury from Shiryu, leaving him in a weakened state. Escaping from this situation will pose a great challenge for him, especially if Blackbeard returns to the island in the future. While Kuzan may be incapacitated, Garp remains conscious and feels a sense of duty.

It remains to be seen what actions Garp will take from this point forward. However, his main objective is undoubtedly to ensure the survival of the next generation of the Navy. In order to achieve this, Garp will likely make efforts to help them escape while providing cover, much like Whitebeard did for his Division Commanders during the events at Marineford.

The Power Of Avalo Pizarro

In One Piece 1087, an intriguing ability of Avalo Pizarro, the Fourth Ship Captain of the Blackbeard Pirates, was explored. Throughout the chapter, various members of the Blackbeard Pirates showcased their abilities. However, Garp effortlessly defeated all of them and nullified Vasco Shot's ability. Meanwhile, Avalo observed the battle closely. Towards the end, Pizarro took the spotlight and utilized his powerful Shima Shima no Mi ability. While similar to Pica's ability, Pizarro's is even stronger as he can control the entire island without assimilating with it. Towards the end of the chapter, he displayed a glimpse of this power by using the island to trap the marine ship. With Garp defeated, this was the perfect opportunity for Avalo to shine.

Despite Koby's desperate pleas, it is clear that Avalo will not be swayed. The Navy's only hope lies with Garp himself. Fortunately, Garp remains conscious and will surely rise to fight once more. Fans can anticipate another impressive display from Garp, despite his severe injuries, as he aids his fellow Marines in escaping. This sets up the story for Garp to stay behind and be captured by the Blackbeard Pirates, while Koby and the next generation of Marines return to headquarters and likely plan an attack against the Blackbeard Pirates in the future.

One Piece fans can anticipate some exciting developments in the upcoming chapters as the events on Pirate Island continue to unfold. With this section of the arc drawing to a close, it is highly likely that One Piece 1088 will give it the proper conclusion it deserves before shifting the focus to other storylines.

Oda's return to the series has been nothing short of amazing, as evidenced by the chapter that left fans thoroughly delighted. Garp, a character that has long intrigued and captivated many fans, has finally made a welcome appearance in Oda's latest installment.