Ep 460. A Vast Fleet Appears! Here Comes the Whitebeard Pirates!

As the title of the episode suggests, "A Vast Fleet Appears! Here Comes the Whitebeard Pirates!" marks the arrival of the notorious Whitebeard Pirates in the battle for Marineford. The episode begins with the Marines, led by Admirals Aokiji, Kizaru, and Akainu, anticipating the approaching allied forces of Whitebeard and his crew. The Marineford War still rages on with a sea of soldiers and pirates in the midst of a bloody battle.

The Marine forces try to maintain their ground as they face relentless attacks from the pirates, but Whitebeard and his crew's arrival tilts the balance of the battlefield. The Whitebeard Pirates, including the commanders Marco, Jozu, Vista, and the rest of the crew, appear with their gigantic fleet, causing a wave of shock and awe to wash over both the Marines and their allies.

With Whitebeard's backup, Ace's escape plan becomes clearer. Ace's chase still continues with some tough enemies to defeat. In this episode, the focus stays on the Marineford War and the impact of the Whitebeard Pirates joining the fight.

As the allies launch an all-out assault on the Marine's stronghold, the Marine forces retaliate with full force. The Whitebeard Pirates, with their captain's immense strength and power, manages to push back the Marines, but they are not invincible. The pirates suffer losses, with notable injuries to some members, showing that this battle will not be easily won.

The episode's highlight is the clash between Whitebeard and Admiral Akainu. Their fight produces the most heated scene of the episode, as both sides go all-in. Whitebeard and Akainu exchange ferocious blows, each landing attacks that produce massive amounts of destruction. They fight on as their subordinates keep the battle raging around them.

As the battle rages on, the episode also gives us a closer look at the individual struggles of various characters. From a teary-eyed Garp, Ace's grandfather, lamenting his failure as a Marine to save his family, to Luffy, who gets even more determined than before to rescue his brother after a series of battles with strong Marines, every character brings their unique touch to the war.

Although this is an action-packed episode, it also manages to bring some humor to the forefront. One such instance is when Luffy interferes with a battle between the giants, Oz and Little Oz, as he tries to make them join their side. Luffy's quirkiness never fails to bring some levity when the episode gets too heavy.

Overall, “A Vast Fleet Appears! Here Comes the Whitebeard Pirates!" is a high-octane episode that's sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Its action, suspense, and drama make it an engaging watch. The arrival of Whitebeard and his crew would undoubtedly change the tide of the conflict. The episode ends with both sides still evenly matched, and the tension is palpable. It leaves audiences anticipating what happens next.