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I've been lurking and decided this looks like a nice place to discuss my favorite manga with other enthusiasts.
I have no idea why I waited this long, but here goes!
I really liked this chapter. I have to say, I officially love Monet now. Again, I have no idea why it took so long. I have to admit when she first appeared at had my doubts. But with what has transpired since and my own theories as to her true motivations, I've grown to really like her.
She may prove me wrong, but even if she goes the other way I would still say she's an interesting, fresh character.
I cannot even begin to speculate why Zoro has not gone on the offensive. I can come up with some weak ideas but I really think Oda has something else in mind. I expected him to have no problem fighting her as he never seemed like he would have a huge problem fighting a woman, unlike Sanji. I doubt it is because he is not proficient enough with Haki. I like the idea that it might have something to do with the fact that he has not faced a Logia user to my knowledge.
I wanted to think Monet's own intelligence had something to do with it, and that seemed the case with the way she uses the snow and her powers to disappear and make a hard target. But then when she outright pointed out he has not gone on the offensive even off-screen, it leads me to believe there has to be some other tangible reason better than his lack of Haki proficiency or the fact that he also has some code of honor that prevents him from attacking a woman.
Sanji part was funny!
Tashigi-chan looks adorable as always! And I've always wanted to see more of her and her growing skills.
Other than that, not much from me. Good chapter.
Looking forward to more Law, Smoker, and Vergo.