Unveiling Tragic Fate: One Piece Chapter 1087 Hints at the Demise of an Iconic Figure

Warning: The following content contains spoilers for chapter 1087 of One Piece titled "Battleship Bags" by Eiichiro Oda. The chapter has been translated by Stephen Paul and lettered by Vanessa Satone and is now available in English from Viz Media.

With an impressive return, One Piece made its comeback in Weekly Shonen Jump. After taking a break to recover from surgery, fans eagerly anticipated an exceptional chapter. Oda did not disappoint, delivering an incredible chapter after the long wait.

Master vs. Student

In the absence of Blackbeard, the Ten Titanic Captains had to take charge and confront the Marines. Alongside the numerous infamous criminals, the Blackbeard Pirates also included a former Admiral among their members. When Garp arrived at Hachinosu, he was taken by surprise to find Kuzan on the island. These two individuals share a significant past; Garp acted as a mentor to Kuzan, shaping him into a formidable fighter. Now, the teacher must go up against his former protégé if he wishes to rescue Koby.

Garp, hailed as one of the most formidable characters in the tale, demonstrated his unyielding might by obliterating a substantial portion of a town with a single punch. The Blackbeard Pirates, recognizing their inability to approach him, pinned their hopes on Kuzan. Admirably, the decision of this high-ranking Marine official to align with such a notorious pirate crew left many perplexed, given his reputation for rationality. Anticipating a possible act of betrayal, numerous fans speculated that Kuzan would unveil himself as the clandestine leader of SWORD. However, it appears that he remains steadfast in his commitment to piracy. Beneath his helm of awareness encompassing Garp's tremendous power, Kuzan firmly instructed the lesser adversaries to retreat.

Garp's Power

Garp possesses no Devil Fruit power, and thus relies solely on his mastery of Haki in combat against adversaries. As a remarkable feat, Garp possesses the ability to employ all three forms of Haki, a distinction shared by only a handful of individuals. Notably, Garp's utilization of Busoshoku Haki is profoundly impressive, enabling him to inflict substantial damage upon users of Devil Fruits effortlessly.

Through rigorous training and relentless battles, Garp achieved mastery over the formidable Advanced Haoshoku Haki. By seamlessly amalgamating this extraordinary Haki prowess with his immense physical might, Garp stood on an equal footing with the legendary Gol D. Roger in combat. Remarkably, Garp's proficiency in Kenbunshoku Haki surpasses that of approximately 90% of the characters in the world of One Piece. While Garp's extraordinary abilities are awe-inspiring, his disciple possesses similar aptitude and potential.

An Admiral's Strength

Kuzan wields the Hie Hie no Mi, a Logia-type Devil Fruit that grants him the power to freeze objects at his command. His proficiency in shaping and controlling ice proves to be a formidable skill, causing considerable complications for his adversaries. Throughout the Marineford arc, Kuzan utilized his Devil Fruit abilities on multiple occasions, preventing Marine Headquarters from suffering complete annihilation at the hands of Whitebeard.

Kuzan is highly skilled in the use of Haki, specifically Busoshoku Haki and Kenbunshoku Haki. In addition to these abilities, he has mastered an advanced form of Busoshoku Haki known as Emission, which allows him to utilize it without physical contact with his opponent. While there is much speculation about Kuzan possessing Future Sight, concrete evidence is still lacking. It seems that Kuzan does not possess Haoshoku Haki, as he would likely have used it during his confrontation with Garp.

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The Showdown

Unexpectedly, Garp and Kuzan found themselves engaged in an intense battle. Despite their previous close bond, they set aside their emotions and unleashed their full potential. In the initial stages, Garp displayed his dominance by pummeling Kuzan with relentless strikes, leaving his opponent defenseless. However, everything changed dramatically in Chapter 1087. In a selfless act to shield Koby, Garp courageously positioned himself in front of Shiryu's assault. Though standing tall, the formidable wound undoubtedly hindered his strength.

In this turning point, Kuzan and Garp clashed with each other, resulting in both being thrown backward by the impact. As the chapter neared its end, Garp was shown lying on his back, his face heavily bruised. Simultaneously, Avalo Pizarro, utilizing his formidable Devil Fruit power, created an immense fist with the intention of annihilating Garp and his allies. Pizarro is confident in his abilities and firmly believes that the Marines will meet their demise at his hands.

Garp and the rest of the Marines find themselves in grave danger, facing certain death if Pizarro's attack connects. As the situation calls for a hero, this presents a perfect opportunity for Smoker to reemerge. The Vice Admiral has been absent from action for an extended period, leaving fans longing for his presence. Smoker and Kuzan have a history and had a conversation at Punk Hazard, although the specifics of their discussion remain undisclosed. Since his involvement in the Punk Hazard arc, Smoker has not played a significant role, leading to speculation that Oda, the creator, is reserving him for a significant event, which could be this crucial moment.

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