In Marineford Episode | Luffy Using Haki

The Scene: The battlefield of Marineford is soaked in blood. Whitebeard’s allies are falling. Ace’s execution is seconds away. And Luffy, already broken and exhausted, stands between the Admirals and his brother.

When you rewatch Episode 473, don't see Luffy’s Haki as a victory. See it as a curse. It’s the universe showing Luffy the throne he could sit on—right before it kicks him down into the abyss of despair. luffy using haki in marineford episode

"W-What is this pressure?!" a Marine screams. The Scene: The battlefield of Marineford is soaked in blood

Here’s the painful truth:

He uses it three times in the arc (anime episodes 473, 484, and 489). Each time, the pressure wave grows stronger. But each time, it’s too little, too late. He knocks out rows of Marines only to watch Akainu punch a hole through Ace’s chest moments later. And Luffy, already broken and exhausted, stands between