The reactions of those around him are what make these episodes important. The pirates of Whitebeard’s fleet begin to realize that this "rookie" is special. Marco the Phoenix and Vista note his potential. Even the Marines, including Sengoku, are forced to acknowledge that the son of Dragon carries the will of a conqueror.
During the heat of the Marineford war, as Ace is seconds away from execution, Luffy releases a massive, uncontrolled burst of (Supreme King Haki) that knocks out the executioners and numerous surrounding soldiers. This moment shocks everyone on the battlefield—including the Admirals and Whitebeard—marking the first time many realize Luffy's true potential. which episode does luffy use conqueror's haki in marineford
After Akainu deals a fatal blow to Portgas D. Ace, Luffy is consumed by grief and shock. As he stands over his dying brother, his mind fractures under the trauma. In a fit of silent, devastating rage, Luffy unleashes a massive wave of Conqueror’s Haki. The reactions of those around him are what
While Luffy had used Conqueror’s Haki before (specifically against Motobaro the bull and at Amazon Lily), the Marineford outburst was different for three reasons: Even the Marines, including Sengoku, are forced to
However, the true Conqueror’s moment comes later, born not of a desire to fight, but a desire to survive and save his brother.