To buy the escaping team enough time, Luffy must hold off the unstoppable Magellan. Since touching Magellan directly means instant poisoning, steps up in a massive way:
. This critical episode highlights the relentless intensity of the Impel Down Arc , where Monkey D. Luffy and his improvised alliance of prisoners face their biggest hurdle yet in their quest for freedom. One Piece (Dub) Episode 449
He creates a that successfully blocks Magellan's lethal poison Hydra. To buy the escaping team enough time, Luffy
After discovering that Warden Magellan has defeated both Emporio Ivankov and Inazuma, a furious Luffy prepares to head back and fight. However, Jinbe and Mr. 2 (Bentham) hold him back, reminding him that the ultimate goal is escaping the underwater prison. Luffy and his improvised alliance of prisoners face
Magellan has ordered the Marine ships to pull away from Impel Down, effectively stranding the escapees at the gates.
This birth of finally allows Luffy to physically strike the Poison Warden without getting immediately infected!