: The introduction of an Admiral drastically shifts the series' power scale. While Luffy has faced powerful foes like Enel and Crocodile, Aokiji represents the absolute peak of the World Government's military might.
Watch how the Straw Hats' casual rest is interrupted by the chilling arrival of the series' first Marine Admiral: One Piece Episode 226
The episode begins with the conclusion of the Straw Hats' encounter with the Foxy Pirates. After Luffy's hard-fought victory in the Davy Back Fight, Foxy attempts one last-ditch effort to capture the crew, but he is ultimately defeated and his crew is reunited. : The introduction of an Admiral drastically shifts