Back

Reunion after Two Years! Luffy and Law

EpisodeEp. 588

Episode 588 of the One Piece anime reunites Luffy with Trafalgar Law for the first time since Marineford. Law switches Smoker's and Tashigi's hearts, the samurai clothes the freezing children with his Devil Fruit, the scattered Straw Hats regroup, and Caesar Clown is named as the mind behind Punk Hazard.

Devil Fruit Debut: Fuku Fuku no Mi
Text Size

Summary

Smoker lies still in the snow as Law departs with the extracted heart, and the Marines rush to their fallen commander. Riding Brownbeard, Luffy spots a warship overhead and recognizes Law in the distance, racing over to thank the man who saved his life at the war. Law reminds him that gratitude is misplaced, since both of them chase the same treasure and remain rivals, a point Luffy cheerfully accepts. When Tashigi reaches Smoker, sees the hole in his chest, and charges at Law in tears, he swaps the hearts of the two Marines rather than endure her grief. Before the crew flees the approaching soldiers, Law tells Brownbeard to head behind the lab, where what they seek can be found.

On a windswept mountainside the children shiver, so the samurai concentrates and conjures warm coats over everyone with his disguise fruit, warning that the garments vanish if removed. Luffy's party links up with the others inside a building, where the swapped crewmates reintroduce themselves and piece the situation together. Robin notes that Law became a Warlord two years prior, and the samurai recovers his legs while learning Law was the one who cut him apart. In a side cave the body of Smoker, now holding Tashigi's mind, deciphers the 'CC' marking on a hidden ship as belonging to Caesar Clown, a former associate of Dr. Vegapunk. Law finally faces Caesar, who demands to know what he has done.

Text Size

Key Events

Luffy and Law meet again and acknowledge they are both pirates after the same prize. Law exchanges the hearts of Smoker and Tashigi. The samurai uses his Devil Fruit to dress the children and crew in warm clothing and regains his severed legs. The Straw Hats reunite and learn Law's Warlord status. Smoker identifies the lab's master as the scientist Caesar Clown, and Law arrives to meet Caesar directly.

Text Size

Notes

The episode introduces the Fuku Fuku no Mi, the samurai's disguise power, and draws on the Punk Hazard storyline. The anime adds an extended gag in which Sanji, knocked out in Nami's body, enjoys a lewd dream before Chopper wakes him, along with a scene of Luffy and the children rolling a giant snowball. Flashbacks revisit Law's rescue of Luffy at Marineford and the faces of the Heart Pirates.

Share this resource

Frequently Asked Questions

In what episode does Luffy reunite with Law?

Luffy reunites with Trafalgar Law in episode 588, "Reunion after Two Years! Luffy and Law," recognizing him from a distance and rushing over to thank him for the rescue at Marineford.

Why does Trafalgar Law swap the hearts of Smoker and Tashigi in episode 588?

Law swaps the hearts of Smoker and Tashigi after a grieving Tashigi charges at him in tears over Smoker's missing heart, choosing to fix the two Marines' hearts rather than continue to endure her sorrow.

What Devil Fruit power does the samurai use to warm the children in episode 588?

The samurai uses his disguise power, the Fuku Fuku no Mi, to conjure warm coats over the freezing children and crew, though he warns the garments vanish if removed.

Who is revealed as the mastermind behind the Punk Hazard laboratory in episode 588?

Smoker's body, now carrying Tashigi's mind, deciphers a CC marking on a hidden ship and identifies the lab's mastermind as Caesar Clown, a former associate of Dr. Vegapunk.

What does Robin learn about Trafalgar Law's status when the Straw Hats regroup in episode 588?

When the scattered Straw Hats regroup inside a building, Nico Robin notes that Trafalgar Law became a Warlord of the Sea two years earlier, helping the crew piece together the situation on Punk Hazard.

Anime themed music
Anime themed music by Daddy Jim Headquarters
Find hits like Mr. Popo Took Your Girl, Would You Do Naruko? and more

Sources & Information

Looking for more on Reunion after Two Years! Luffy and Law? The One Piece Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.

View on Fandom

This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

Rights holders

All rights belong to their respective owners.

Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Anime, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:

  • Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
  • Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
  • Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
  • Licensed imagery: Photographs of real people, including creators, voice actors and production staff, are used under licence from the rights holder or the applicable stock provider, or under the terms of a public licence permitting editorial use. Each such image is reproduced in its licensed form and remains the property of its owner.
  • Exceptions: Limited exceptions to the practices described above may apply to individual entries. Where an exception applies, it is noted on the entry itself alongside the applicable attribution. Rights holders may contact us regarding any attribution and it will be reviewed promptly.

Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate

Daddy Jim Anime maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.