In episode 1.156, titled “The Long‑Awaited Elbaf! The Great Reunion Banquet”, Eiichiro Oda’s manga delivers a decisive turn for Vice‑Admiral Monkey D. Garp. Upon arriving in Hachinosu to rescue Koby, who had been captured by Blackbeard during the attack on Amazon Lily, Garp encounters an unexpected showdown with his former apprentice, Kuzan. During the battle, the Navy veteran decides to sacrifice himself to protect his comrades, which culminates in his capture by Blackbeard’s pirates.
Despite Blackbeard’s dissatisfaction with Moria’s and Koby’s escapes, he celebrates Garp’s capture, turning him into a valuable hostage for future negotiations with the World Government. Meanwhile, Koby has already escaped with Perona’s help, in exchange for assistance in locating Captain Gecko Moria. The episode is already available on Crunchyroll with the original audio and subtitles, and will arrive on Netflix this Saturday (the 11th). Anticipation for the upcoming chapters of the Elbaf arc is rising, promising new twists in the storyline.
