Will Koby team up with Luffy to save Garp?

Important takeaways

• Garp's capture by Blackbeard sends shockwaves, but he has loyal followers to help him save.
• Garp almost bests former student Kuzan until Blackbeard pirates intervene, leading to his sacrifice.
• Koby seeks an unlikely alliance with Luffy to save Garp, as marines may not save him by themselves.

The last tale of One Piece will be its most important yet. As the name suggests, it will have the final set of arcs, which will shape how One Piece ends. Before the start of Final Saga, many fans assumed it would get off to a slow start, but they couldn't have been more wrong. There have been lots of important events in the Final Saga that have affected the lives of many characters.

One of the biggest shocks in the final saga was the capture of Monkey D. Garp, the hero of the Marines. After a series of reckless decisions, Garp ended up in the captivity of the Blackbeard pirates. His capture will no doubt send shockwaves across the world. One Piece fans are already aware of the brutal nature of the Blackbeard pirates, so it's pretty obvious that the wise admiral is in trouble. All is not lost though, as there are many people who adore Garp.

How did Monkey D. Garp end up on Hachinosu

After the abduction of Koby at the hands of the Blackbeard Pirates, Garp took it upon himself to rescue his protégé. He went to the G5 naval base to recruit soldiers for the rescue mission. In the end he was supported by Helmeppo, Hibari, Kujaku, Tashigi and Prince Grus. Once everyone was on board, they wasted no time sailing towards Blackbeard's territory. Garp made a spectacular entry when he nearly destroyed an entire city on the island with a single attack. Garp's appearance caused widespread panic among the pirates, knowing what he was capable of.

This made Garp the center of attention and allowed Koby to make a run for it. In an ideal world, Koby would have made it to the Navy shelter without a problem, but that was not the case this time. Kobe ran alongside Hibari when the latter was frozen by former Admiral Kuzan. His appearance gave the pirates a much needed morale boost, and they began their counterattack.

The momentum shifts in Kuzan's favor

Seeing his former student made Garp emotional, but he knew now was not the time to let them get the better of his judgement. Kuzan was also aware of his mentor's strength, so he advised the no-names to take a step back. As the battle between two of the Navy's finest unfolded, everyone realized they were out of their depth. You'd think the contest between them would be close, but Garp proved he was still the champion. He beat Kuzan easily, making it seem like a one-sided contest. Had it continued the same way, Garp would have secured the victory.

The Blackbeard Pirates teamed up against Garp

Unfortunately for Garp, the other Titanic captains of the Blackbeard Pirates began to intervene. The Blackbeard Pirates began targeting the young marines who had accompanied the guard to the island. Garp felt responsible for their lives, so he had to protect them at all costs. He received a massive wound on his torso while protecting Koby from Shiryu's attack. The Impel Down escapee used his Devil Fruit power to stay out of sight and get into position to attack Koby.

Koby is the future of the Navy! -Monkey D. Garp

The wound affected Garp's performance, and it allowed Kuzan to get back into the fight. Realizing that the chances of them escaping the island were slim, Garp sacrificed himself so that the younger generation could get out safely.

Koby and Luffy's unlikely alliance to save Garp

• Luffy doesn't want to lose any more family members
• Koby has to drop his goal

Since Garp is trapped on the island, someone has to go there and rescue him. Koby will be one of the first to try to save the Vice Admiral. The young Marine feels responsible for Garp's capture. Not only did Garp travel to Hachinosu, he also took a fatal blow to his torso to protect his student. Koby will be eager to save his mentor, but he doesn't have the power to pull it off. So he will need help from others.

The marines are too busy for the rescue mission

According to Sakuzuki, the marines have no hands left, so they might not go on a rescue mission. So it's up to Koby and those who volunteer to save Garp. However, he may gain an unlikely ally in Monkey. D. Luffy. The pirate is super protective of his family and friends. Previously, he traveled alone to Marineford to save Ace from execution. When he learns that Blackbeard is once again responsible for harming a family member, he will no doubt be angry. Luffy doesn't want to lose two family members to Blackbeard, so he'll be on board to team up with his enemies.

It's also important to remember that Luffy is one of the few characters who can fight Blackbeard. This is a big reason why Koby needs his support. While the team-up would be incredible to watch, it would mean that Koby would have to let go of his desire to capture Luffy.