Piece Episode 473: One

: The Marines activate giant, iron "Encircling Walls" designed to trap the Whitebeard Pirates within the frozen bay, cutting off their path to Ace’s execution platform.

: The walls fail to rise in one specific spot—the area where the massive body of Little Oars Jr. lies. His blood has seeped into the machinery, jamming the system and leaving a narrow opening for the pirates. One Piece Episode 473

: Adapted from Chapters 563 and 564 of the One Piece manga. : The Marines activate giant, iron "Encircling Walls"

: To eliminate the trapped pirates, Admiral Akainu uses his magma powers to launch "Meteor Volcano" into the sky. The raining magma melts the ice beneath the pirates' feet, destroying their footing and leaving them with nowhere to run. Production & Reception Original Air Date : October 31, 2010. His blood has seeped into the machinery, jamming

: Fans frequently cite this episode as a turning point in the war, highlighting the overwhelming odds Luffy and the Whitebeard Pirates face against the coordinated might of the Navy.

: As Whitebeard sends a massive tremor toward the execution platform, Admirals Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji combine their Haki to create an invisible shield, successfully blocking the attack.