Episode 1088

"Luffy's Dream" is the 1088th episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
With the help of Rayleigh, Hancock and the Kuja Pirates defend Amazon Lily from both the Marines and the Blackbeard Pirates. Meanwhile, news of Cobra's assassination and Vivi's kidnapping spread to the Straw Hat Pirates, while Luffy reveals to his crew the end of his dream, even larger than becoming Pirate King.

Long Summary
Joined by Rayleigh and Shakuyaku, Hancock and the Kuja Pirates reflect on how they repelled the Marine and Blackbeard Pirate invasion of Amazon Lily. After being subdued by Blackbeard, Hancock attempted to form a peace deal with him, agreeing to reverse the petrification done on his pirates if they retreated. However, Blackbeard doggedly refuses, attempting to kill her.

However, Rayleigh appears on the island and intervenes, intimidating Blackbeard into submission with Haoshoku Haki. Rayleigh oversees the deal, forcing both the Marines and Blackbeard Pirates to leave. However, it is revealed that Koby was kidnapped by Blackbeard shortly after their departure. In the present day, the Kuja Pirates fear the Marines' Seraphims, who left the conflict without taking any damage. They also note that one of the Seraphim bears a striking resemblance to Hancock in her childhood.

In the Kamabakka Kingdom, members of the Revolutionary Army worry about Sabo's safety after being blamed by newspapers for the assassination of King Nefertari Cobra and Vivi's kidnapping. However, they receive a call on a Den Den Mushi from Sabo, confirming he is alive. Meanwhile, on the Thousand Sunny, the Straw Hat Pirates mourn Cobra's death and express concern for Vivi's safety, but they doubt Sabo's involvement given that the Revolutionary Army has never targetted a monarch. Although most members intend to rescue Vivi, Zoro opposes the idea, stating that it is still too early to act, and Vivi must fend for herself at the moment.

Resting on the ship deck, Luffy reflects on the brotherhood oath he made with Ace and Sabo. He then reveals to his crew his members the end of his dream, an ambition even larger than becoming the Pirate King. Though it is not revealed, each of the Straw Hats react with bafflement, believing Luffy's dream to be impossible.

Anime Notes

 * This is the last regular episode to use Saiko Totatsuten as the opening theme and Raise as the ending theme.
 * The anime adds the following:
 * Zoro kicking the barrel with Caribou inside.