Chapter 557 of One Piece, Luffy and Whitebeard, throws Marineford into chaos as the escapee crew lands in the bay, Crocodile lunges at the Emperor, and a defiant Luffy blocks him before declaring his own ambitions to the legendary pirate.
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Summary
A frozen wave, raised by the clashing fruits of Whitebeard and Aokiji, carried Luffy's group aloft moments earlier, and his plan to ride a warship down its slope into the sea barely works. The crew splashes safely into a pocket of water, and Jinbe dives to fish out the Devil Fruit users. As Ace cries out for his brother, the assembled Marines and Warlords register the new arrivals one by one. Crocodile slips away and presses his hook to Whitebeard's throat, but Luffy, in Gear Second with a water-coated leg, kicks the sandman aside, insisting nobody harms the man Ace loves. Whitebeard, eyeing the straw hat, presses Luffy on why he came, and the boy brashly vows to surpass him on the road to Pirate King.
Key Events
Brook's cover story begins. Jinbe formally announces his resignation from the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Luffy and Whitebeard come face to face for the first time, with Luffy striking Crocodile down and openly declaring he will become the greatest pirate. Akainu pinpoints Luffy as Garp's grandson and the son of the revolutionary Dragon.
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Notes
The cover advances Brook's segment, in which the Longarm Tribe abducts a girl from a cult that worships him. Whitebeard's flashback to Ace presenting Luffy's wanted poster ties the brothers together, and Whitebeard warns Luffy that the battlefield will get him killed. Smoker's failed slash at Luffy, passing through smoke, underlines his Logia nature. Kizaru secures Sengoku's approval to cut down any intruder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the relationship between Luffy and Whitebeard?
In Chapter 557, Luffy and Whitebeard meet for the first time as Luffy defends Whitebeard from Crocodile's sneak attack. Whitebeard asks why he came, and Luffy answers only that he intends to surpass Whitebeard on his way to becoming Pirate King.
Did Luffy ever meet Whitebeard?
Yes, Luffy and Whitebeard meet face to face for the first time in Chapter 557, when Luffy's group crashes into Marineford Bay and Luffy kicks Crocodile away from the Emperor to protect him.
Is Whitebeard Luffy's father?
No, Whitebeard is not Luffy's father. In this chapter, Akainu identifies Luffy as the grandson of Vice Admiral Garp and the son of the revolutionary Monkey D. Dragon.
How does Luffy's group arrive at Marineford in Chapter 557?
Luffy's group rides a frozen wave created by the clash between Whitebeard and Aokiji's powers, sliding a warship down its slope into the sea, after which Jinbe dives in to rescue the Devil Fruit users who cannot swim.
What major decision does Jinbe make in Chapter 557?
Jinbe formally announces his resignation from the Seven Warlords of the Sea as he joins the fight to help save Ace at Marineford.
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