During the chaos, islanders recall how Whitebeard once protected Fish-Man Island from human pirates decades ago, drawing parallels between his protection and Luffy’s current actions. Key Thematic & Story Elements
Just as Luffy is about to completely obliterate the ship, massive Sea Kings appear and halt its descent by catching the chains.
Following the defeat of Hordy Jones, Luffy focuses all his strength on destroying the massive ship Noah before it can crash into Fish-Man Island. One Piece (Dub) Episode 567
It is revealed that Shirahoshi unintentionally summoned the Sea Kings through her desire to save the island, confirming her identity as the Ancient Weapon Poseidon .
Luffy uses a relentless barrage of "Gummy Gummy No Elephant Gatling" to smash the ship. The attack is so intense that Luffy begins to bleed out from his previous injuries, yet he continues to strike despite the physical toll. During the chaos, islanders recall how Whitebeard once
Critics and fans noted that while the animation for the "Elephant Gatling" was superior to previous episodes, the pacing remained slow, with a significant portion of the runtime dedicated to Luffy’s repetitive attacks to stretch the manga content.
King Neptune laments the destruction of Noah , noting it was a historical artifact meant for a promise involving Joy Boy , though its survival is ultimately secured by the Sea Kings. It is revealed that Shirahoshi unintentionally summoned the
The Sea Kings acknowledge the strength of Luffy's will and note that he can "hear" them, a trait shared with the late Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.