Sitting deep in the Marineford arc, Episode 480 follows directly from Episode 479's breakthrough toward Ace, escalating the personal stakes by forcing Luffy into a collision with his own bloodline. This confrontation is a critical narrative hinge, everything that came before funnels into this moment, and the fallout in Episode 481 and beyond will be shaped by what happens between grandfather and grandson on this battlefield.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateDec 19, 2010

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