Ep 516. Luffy's Training Begins! To the Place We Promised in 2 Years!

Luffy's Training Begins! To the Place We Promised in 2 Years! is the 516th episode of the popular anime One Piece, which follows the adventures of the band of pirates known as the Straw Hats. In this episode, the crew has finally reunited after two years apart, and Luffy is eager to begin his training to become stronger.

The episode starts with the Straw Hats arriving at Sabaody Archipelago, where they had promised to meet up after two years of training and growth. Luffy is the last member to arrive, and he shows up dressed in a new outfit, ready to start his training. The crew is impressed with his newfound maturity and focus, which is a stark contrast to his usual carefree nature.

As they catch up on each other's progress during the two-year separation, Luffy reveals that he has found a new mentor to help him become stronger. He introduces the crew to Rayleigh, a former member of the Pirate King's crew and a powerful figure in the world of pirates. Rayleigh agrees to train Luffy and help him develop his Haki, a special ability that only a few skilled individuals possess.

Luffy and Rayleigh leave the crew to begin their training, and the other Straw Hats take this opportunity to explore the island and prepare for their next adventure. They visit a pet store where they adopt a new member for their crew, a giant fish named Pappug, and they also stock up on supplies for their journey.

Meanwhile, Luffy and Rayleigh travel to a secluded island where they begin their intensive training. Rayleigh teaches Luffy how to control his Haki and use it in battle, and the two engage in intense sparring sessions to hone Luffy's skills. Luffy is determined to become stronger and is willing to endure any challenge to reach his goal.

As they train, Luffy and Rayleigh talk about their plans for the future. Luffy reveals that he wants to reunite with his crew and save his brother Ace, who has been captured by the World Government and is set to be executed. Rayleigh tells Luffy that he needs to be even stronger if he wants to save Ace and fulfill his dream of becoming the Pirate King.

After months of training, Luffy and Rayleigh finally complete their training and make their way back to Sabaody Archipelago to reunite with the Straw Hats. The episode ends with Luffy excitedly showing off his new skills to his friends and setting off on their next adventure.

This episode marks a new chapter in the One Piece story, as Luffy sets out to become even stronger and take on new challenges. The intense training scenes and focus on character development make this episode a must-watch for fans of the series.