Ep 479. The Scaffold at Last! the Way to Ace Has Opened!

The episode begins with the aftermath of the war at Marineford. The Whitebeard pirates are seen mourning the loss of their captain and their defeat at the hands of the Marines. Meanwhile, Luffy and the other Straw Hats are still trying to come to terms with the fact that Ace has been killed.

However, they soon realize that they must keep moving forward and find a way to rescue their friend and comrade from the clutches of the Marines. They learn that Ace is being held at Impel Down, a maximum-security prison where the most dangerous criminals in the world are kept.

The Straw Hats set out on their journey to Impel Down, but they know that they must be careful. The prison is heavily guarded, and they will need to come up with a plan to get past the guards and reach Ace.

After weeks of traveling, the Straw Hats finally arrive at Impel Down. They are greeted by a massive fortress that appears impenetrable. However, they know that they must try to find a way inside if they want to save Ace.

The Straw Hats split up and begin to explore the area. They encounter various traps and challenges but manage to overcome them all. Eventually, they discover a secret entrance to the prison that they can use to enter undetected.

Once inside, the Straw Hats must avoid the guards and make their way through the labyrinthine prison complex. They encounter various other prisoners along the way, some of whom are helpful while others are not.

As they navigate through the prison, they eventually come across the scaffold where Ace is being held. However, they are not alone. The Marine forces have also discovered their presence, and they must engage in a fierce battle in order to rescue Ace.

The battle is intense, with both sides using all of their strength to gain the upper hand. However, the Straw Hats are determined to rescue Ace, and they manage to defeat the Marines and free their friend.

As they make their way back out of the prison, the Straw Hats encounter various other obstacles and challenges. However, they refuse to give up, and they eventually manage to escape with Ace in tow.

The episode ends with the Straw Hats sailing away from Impel Down, reunited with their friend and ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead. They know that their journey is far from over, but they are determined to continue on and find the One Piece.