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@ Deicide. It sounds good and exciting etc but I really can't see how ALL of the SH's will be reunited that quick to save AL from this possible attack.
I do admit the Strawhat's appearing is the weakest part of the theory. Really lacks any solid base. It's just that Luffy is in such a terrible state, and they have been separated for so long, that I kinda grabbed any small detail that could make them together and come to their captain's rescue. It would be nice to see them appearing Big Damn Heroes style, and then while they fight we have small flashbacks of their solo adventures and how they got together.
And also because a new member joining would be made better if the others were present.
For argument-sake, I could accept Sanji and Robin being back due to their direct link with the revolutionaries.
The way I see it, it has been at least two weeks before Iva reaches Kamabakka. In that time, some of them may already reached Sabaody by themselves. Sanji would come with the marine ship, gather with everyone already there and they'd go for Amazon Lily.
It's a weak theory, I admit, because how would they know how to reach AL? How would Sanjo commander a marine battleship alone?
But if the SH's can't make it, the theory suffers little. Just remove the SH's, and the rest will still be okay.
But the rest… I don't see it. Another thing is, I highly doubt Don Flamingo is going to be in this, he seems too big of a threat atm to be going against the SH's now. If there is going to be an attack, I'd imagine it would just be PX's.
I think there would be a commander, like Sentoumaru or an Vice-Admiral like Momonga. But DoFla seems better because he would actually enjoy mind raping Hancock with her past. So I think it should be a nasty guy (Spandam? Lol I'm joking)
I do however agree with you that if Hancock is to join, the theme of slavery will come into place with Don Flamingo, but not now. I can't really see it, I think it is just going to be a focus on reuniting the SH's atm.
No problem. Maybe I'm trying to put too many themes into a tiny arc.
As for your Jinbei arguments, the "mafia style" and keeping Fishman Island safe. Again, I dont agree with it, he was never able to protect it before, I don't see why you believe he can protect it now. Im just putting it out there, but the whole fight in fishman island will be obviously focused on the SH's and Jinbei. But I think near the end, the remaining WB pirates will appear and claim that this is still their pop's terrority, and if anyone has an issue with that will go against Marco and Joz etc. In this case, Jinbei could stay and help them out, or say since its safe, he'll go with Luffy as by this time he really admires and respects him.
Like I said, I have a very incomplete picture of what will happen in Fishman Island, so I made a very feeble theory for Jinbei joining. It will get better as the story progresses and we can see better what awaits us in FI. However, the idea that he could search for something in the New World to protect his people could actually make both a decent dream and a reason for him to stay with Luffy.