Luffy, Completely Surrounded! Admiral Nelson's Secret Plan

Episode 59 features Luffy confronting Admiral Nelson, final antagonist in arc, revealing military opposition to crew's protection mission. The episode demonstrates that even protection missions attract institutional opposition: government opposes crew's interference. Nelson's characterization as military officer represents government perspective opposing crew's actions. The episode explores themes of institutional conflict: government agencies sometimes oppose what crew considers justice. Nelson's organization creates military-scale threat requiring crew coordination. The episode demonstrates that Luffy must overcome both individual opponent and institutional opposition. The episode establishes that crew's moral missions attract escalated opposition: protecting legendary beings threatens established order. The episode demonstrates that crew faces both individual combatants and institutional pressure. The episode explores themes of conviction versus authority: genuine beliefs conflict with institutional rules. The episode ends with Luffy preparing for final confrontation against Admiral Nelson.

Admiral Nelson introduced as military antagonist; Institutional opposition to crew's protection mission demonstrated; Military organization creates threat scale; Nelson represents government perspective; Luffy must overcome individual and institutional opposition; Moral missions attract escalated opposition; Crew coordination required; Conviction conflicts with institutional authority; Individual confrontation builds toward climax; Military-scale threat challenges crew; The episode elevates conflict stakes; Institutional opposition established

Episode 59 achieves its power through introducing institutional opposition to moral missions. What makes this effective is recognition that even noble protection efforts attract government resistance—institutions sometimes oppose what individuals consider justice. The episode communicates that crew's moral clarity creates conflict with established authority. By episode's end, audiences anticipate confrontation between individual conviction and institutional power.