Ep 441. Luffy's Back! Ivan-san Begins the Breakout Plan!!

Luffy's Back! Ivan-san Begins the Breakout Plan!! is the 441st episode of the popular anime series, One Piece. This is the first episode of the tenth season of the show, also known as the Fishman Island Arc.

The episode starts with Luffy, who has been imprisoned in the underwater prison, Impel Down, for trying to rescue his brother Ace. He has been held captive for several months and has become weak due to lack of food and exercise. However, he manages to break out of his cell after learning that Ace is going to be executed in a few days.

Luffy runs into another prisoner, Buggy, who has also escaped from his cell. He tells Luffy that his old friend, Ivan-san, who he met during his previous adventure, is also in Impel Down. Ivan-san has the power to alter people's gender using his Devil Fruit ability. Buggy proposes that they team up with Ivan-san to escape from the prison.

Meanwhile, Ace is being escorted to his execution site by the Marines. He reminisces about his past and accepts his fate. Suddenly, the sound of explosions is heard, and the Marines start panicking. It is revealed that the noise is coming from Ivan-san, who has started his plan to break out Luffy and Ace.

Luffy, Buggy, and Ivan-san make their way through the prison, encountering various obstacles along the way. They manage to dodge traps and defeat guards who are trying to stop them. In the process, they also free other prisoners who join the escape plan.

The trio finally reaches the level where Ace is being held, but they find that it is heavily guarded. Ivan-san uses his ability to transform some of the guards into women, creating a distraction and allowing Luffy to reach Ace.

However, their escape is cut short when they are confronted by the Warden of Impel Down, Magellan. Magellan is extremely powerful and has the ability to create poisonous acid, which he uses to attack Luffy and his group. The three of them barely manage to escape and reach the entrance of Impel Down.

As they climb up the stairs towards the surface, they are met by a group of Marines who have been sent to stop them. Ace realizes that Luffy has come to rescue him and is touched by his brother's selflessness. He decides to sacrifice himself to let Luffy escape.

The episode ends with Luffy, Ivan-san, and Buggy watching in horror as Ace is executed in front of them. Luffy is devastated by the loss of his brother but is determined to continue his journey to become the Pirate King.

Overall, Luffy's Back! Ivan-san Begins the Breakout Plan!! is an action-packed episode that sets the stage for the rest of the Fishman Island Arc. It is an emotional rollercoaster, with moments of humor and heartbreak. The episode showcases the strength of Luffy's bond with his friends and family and his unwavering determination to achieve his goals.