As the Summit War reached its climax, Ace’s executioners raised their blades to behead him. Whitebeard, weakened by illness and injuries, attempted to intervene but was unable to summon the strength in time. In a state of pure desperation, Luffy let out a deafening roar, unintentionally triggering a massive wave of (Conqueror's Haki). The blast was so powerful that:
Luffy is exhausted and collapsing from the intensity of the war. As he falls to the ground, the executioners prepare to kill Ace. Luffy screams in desperation.
As Luffy approaches the main battlefield, he senses the presence of Akainu, the ruthless Admiral of the Marine Corps. With his Haki on high alert, Luffy confronts Akainu, exchanging blows and showcasing his impressive combat skills. luffy using haki in marineford episode
instantly, their blades falling harmlessly from their hands.
Commanders and allies like Ivankov were stunned, with some comparing the outburst to the Haki of Whitebeard and Shanks . As the Summit War reached its climax, Ace’s
Haoshoku Haki (Conqueror's Haki). This is a major milestone. Unlike the first time, Luffy uses this consciously and with intent to protect his friends. It shocks everyone on the battlefield, as using Conqueror's Haki consciously is a sign of a true threat.
During the Marineford Arc, Luffy had zero training in Haki. He didn't even know the name of "Haki" (he only remembered Rayleigh mentioning it). He relied purely on his Devil Fruit and instinct. His usage of Conqueror's Haki was purely reactive—triggered by extreme emotion and desperation—rather than a combat technique he could control. The blast was so powerful that: Luffy is
Despite his injuries, Whitebeard smiled, realizing that the "will" he had been waiting for was present in Ace’s brother. Impact on the Story
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