What episode is "The Scaffold at Last! The Way to Ace Has Opened!" in One Piece?
"The Scaffold at Last! The Way to Ace Has Opened!" is episode 479 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readLuffy's haki causes the Marines to see him as a threat, prompting battle support from Whitebeard's forces. Amidst fights and strategic moves, rivalries and alliances clash in a heated showdown to rescue Ace.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAfter Luffy unleashes his Haki, the Marines move to eliminate him, seeing the potential threat he poses, and Whitebeard orders his men to back him up, wanting to see what he will bring about in the future. Crocodile and Hancock attack Luffy's enemies as he advances toward the scaffold. Buggy tries to thaw out the transponder snail in order to continue broadcasting to the world. Ivankov lets Inazuma out of his hair to make a bridge for Luffy to use to reach Ace, but Garp moves out to fight Luffy, saying that he is a Marine and Luffy is a pirate.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Scaffold at Last! The Way to Ace Has Opened!" canon or filler?
"The Scaffold at Last! The Way to Ace Has Opened!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Scaffold at Last! The Way to Ace Has Opened!" part of?
"The Scaffold at Last! The Way to Ace Has Opened!" is part of the Punk Hazard Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Brook main 
Franky main 
Jimbei main 
Monkey D. Luffy main 
Nami main 
Nico Robin main 
Roronoa Zoro main 
Sanji main 
Tony Tony Chopper main 
Usopp main 
Buggy the Clown supporting 
Dracule Mihawk supporting 
Emporio Ivankov supporting 
Gol D. Roger supporting 
Monkey D. Dragon supporting 
Monkey D. Garp supporting 
Portgas D. Ace supporting 
Rayleigh supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
One Piece: The Movie 2000 
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure 2001 
One Piece: Chopper's Miracle on the Blob Island 2002 
One Piece: Dead End Adventure 2003 
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword 2004 
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island 2005