Ep 481. Ace Rescued! Whitebeard's Final Order!

Ace Rescued! Whitebeard's Final Order! is the 481st episode of the popular anime series One Piece season 10. The episode follows the Straw Hat Pirates and their allies as they continue their mission to rescue Ace from being executed at Marineford. The episode begins with the arrival of Garp, who is now serving as one of the Marine Vice Admirals. Garp is torn between his duty to the Marines and his love for his grandson Ace.

Meanwhile, Whitebeard sends out his strongest commanders to fight against the Marines in order to create a path for Luffy and the others to rescue Ace. The commanders are named after the suits in a deck of cards and each one has their own unique abilities. The Straw Hat Pirates and their allies team up with these commanders to fight against the Marines and make their way to the execution platform.

As the battle rages on, Luffy and his crew encounter many obstacles and enemies that they must overcome in order to reach Ace before it's too late. They are joined by Jimbei, a former Warlord of the Sea who helps them navigate the treacherous waters around Marineford. Along the way, they also encounter Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress and captain of the Kuja Pirates. Hancock has a complicated past with Luffy, but she agrees to help him rescue Ace because of her admiration for Luffy.

The episode culminates in a dramatic showdown between Ace, Luffy, and Admiral Akainu. The two devil fruit users engage in a fierce battle that leaves both of them badly injured. In the end, Ace is able to escape with Luffy's help, but he is mortally wounded and dies in Luffy's arms. As he dies, Ace reveals a shocking truth about his past that changes Luffy's understanding of their shared history.

Overall, Ace Rescued! Whitebeard's Final Order! is an action-packed episode that delivers on the high stakes of the Marineford arc. It's a heartbreaking episode that explores complex themes like duty, loyalty, and sacrifice. Fans of the series will be on the edge of their seats as they watch Luffy and his crew fight against impossible odds to rescue Ace.