, titled " The Encircling Walls Activated! The Whitebeard Pirates Backed into a Corner!! ," is a pivotal chapter in the Marineford Arc that showcases the Marines' strategic brilliance and the devastating power of Admiral Akainu. Key Plot Points
: Vice Admiral John Giant attempts to stop Whitebeard using his massive size, but Whitebeard easily defeats him with a powerful shockwave that destabilizes the entire plaza. One Piece Episode 473
: 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. , titled " The Encircling Walls Activated
: 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. Key Plot Points : Vice Admiral John Giant
: 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.
: Adapted from Chapters 563 and 564 of the One Piece manga.