As Monkey D. Luffy and his group of escapees sail toward Marineford, Luffy watches the burning Vivre Card of his brother, Portgas D. Ace. This triggers a series of poignant memories that he shares with Jinbe:
: The episode revisits their encounter in the desert kingdom of Alabasta. Fans are reminded of Ace’s immense pride in being a member of the Whitebeard Pirates and the moment he entrusted Luffy with his Vivre Card. One Piece Episode 457
: Flashbacks detail Ace's mission to track down Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard), the man responsible for the murder of a crewmate and the catalyst for the current crisis. As Monkey D
: If you are binge-watching and have a clear memory of the Alabasta and Banaro Island events, you can skip this episode to move directly into the action at Marineford. This triggers a series of poignant memories that