@The:
A lot of parallels between the 2 characters.
Not mentioned that they have similar DF ability.
@The:
A lot of parallels between the 2 characters.
Not mentioned that they have similar DF ability.
One thing's for sure…..I said I wanted to Bellamy to go down in the spoiler thread, but I'm interested in him for now.
LOL, it's funny how eventually all of us start to root for a villain once they've been set on the path of redemption, but can you ever imagine us rooting for Hody Jones?
va a apoyar a Hody?
We have a chapter next week? Doesn't say break anywhere… hope so
My thoughts on the chapter.
:/
I liked the scene with Bellamy. Kind of. I liked that he learned his lesson, but it does seem like a big turn around for his character_._ We know everyone on Skypeia is ok, so that little bit of posturing was nice.
I liked the titular moment, but still. I don't like they Oda is seemingly trying to make us like this asshole. That said, he and Luffy need to fight again, so I'll be pissed if the Rookie guy wins.
As for everything else in this chapter…
My thoughts on this whole thing are well documented. No need to go through them all again. Needless to say, this chapter did not help my reservations.
We have a chapter next week? Doesn't say break anywhere… hope so
We have a chapter next week, yes. But we don't have a chapter the week after next.
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@Nex:
My thoughts on the chapter.
:/
I liked the scene with Bellamy. Kind of. I liked that he learned his lesson, but it does seem like a big turn around for his character_._ We know everyone on Skypeia is ok, so that little bit of posturing was nice.
I liked the titular moment, but still. I don't like they Oda is seemingly trying to make us like this asshole. That said, he and Luffy need to fight again, so I'll be pissed if the Rookie guy wins.
As for everything else in this chapter…
My thoughts on this whole thing are well documented. No need to go through them all again. Needless to say, this chapter did not help my reservations.
Bartolomeo is bound to win, but Bellamy will still be important throughout the arc.
@The:
Bellamy could be more important than we all think. I mean…
Luffy > Shanks
Bellamy > DoflamingoLuffy was inspired to become a pirate by Shanks.
Bellamy was inspired to become a pirate by Doflamingo.Luffy is nice and carefree.
Bellamy is cruel and...not so carefree.Luffy has dreams.
Bellamy didn't have dreams, and laughed at them.A lot of parallels between the 2 characters.
This parallel is really forced.
Doflamingo is a strong character and a charismatic leader, Bellamy is a crap follower and that won't change.
Oda is wise enough to know that you can't "learn" charisma, you have it or not, and Bellamy doesn't have it. He was born to not have it and being a loser, and he still is as he wants to be a sidekick. And that can't change even if he gets more mature. Period.
Next chapter should come out on Tuesday,right?
This parallel is really forced.
Doflamingo is a strong character and a charismatic leader, Bellamy is a crap follower and that won't change.
Oda is wise enough to know that you can't "learn" charisma, you have it or not, and Bellamy doesn't have it. He was born to not have it and being a loser, and he still is as he wants to be a sidekick. And that can't change even if he gets more mature. Period.
The parallels being forced? lol… Are you blind? You sound like an moron who doesn't even read One Piece.
And I never said Bellamy was charismatic, or as charismatic as Doflamingo. So I have no idea what you're talking about here.
Mhm that was certainly one of the weaker chapters so far. I mean nothing terrible happened but then again not much happended at all. It feels like we still are exactly where we were last week. That's unusual for One Piece. The new Bellamy is the highlight of the chapter for me.
@Nex:
My thoughts on the chapter.
:/
I liked the scene with Bellamy. Kind of. I liked that he learned his lesson, but it does seem like a big turn around for his character_._ We know everyone on Skypeia is ok, so that little bit of posturing was nice.
I liked the titular moment, but still. I don't like they Oda is seemingly trying to make us like this asshole. That said, he and Luffy need to fight again, so I'll be pissed if the Rookie guy wins.
As for everything else in this chapter…
My thoughts on this whole thing are well documented. No need to go through them all again. Needless to say, this chapter did not help my reservations.
Sorry that you're not really enjoying the arc, man. Or at least this portion of it. I actually like that Oda is, as you put it, "seemingly trying to make us like this asshole". People fuck up in life, more specifically criminals. As long as they're willing to grow, then I'll learn to respect and like them.
que está madurando~
LOL, it's funny how eventually all of us start to root for a villain once they've been set on the path of redemption, but can you ever imagine us rooting for Hody Jones?
va a apoyar a Hody?
I've been rooting for Bellamy before his "redemption". I usually root for/like villains, anyway.
Hody sucks though, because he's just "RACISM!!!".
I'm rooting for Bellamy too.
Color spread next week = No Caribou AGAIN.[hide]http://images.wikia.com/onepiece/images/4/46/Moria_snap.png[/hide]
God! I really wanted to see who was in that photograph!
About Bellamy, I think he will lose and Oda will put some kind of interesting backstory between him and DD, but I kinda doubt it, since a lot of things will happen in this tournament
This parallel is really forced.
Doflamingo is a strong character and a charismatic leader, Bellamy is a crap follower and that won't change.
Oda is wise enough to know that you can't "learn" charisma, you have it or not, and Bellamy doesn't have it. He was born to not have it and being a loser, and he still is as he wants to be a sidekick. And that can't change even if he gets more mature. Period.
Presumptuous. I won't agree with the parallels because they seem pretty forced, like ridiculously general and silly. But you're dead wrong about changing. (And what the hell does "charisma" have to do with anything lol) If Helmeppo can repurpose himself then so can Bellamy.
ok Bartolomeo appearance ruined it i mean talk about ugly and only 150 mill something is wrong
I liked the chapter. Really short, but I liked it. Specially Bellamy's character development. He's still as vicious as ever, as I expected, but he no longer mocks others dreams, and he has a degree of respect for Luffy.
Also, liked Bartolomeo's intro. Sincerely, he doesn't look like that much of an asshole to me. I found him a likable character.
Now, the question: what next? I sincerely don't know. This chapter is telling me that this tournament will be longer and will receive much more exposition and attention than what we expected. And I'd love it, seriously. Why not? 2 chapter per block?
BUT, the last couple of One Piece arcs tell me quite the opposite; lately, Oda seems to enjoy the "set up" much more than the actual fighting, and he is not afraid of off-panneling most of the fighting.
I want the first scenario. He gave us kick-ass designs, and this looks like a lot of fun. Also, this is Oda's love letter to Dragon Ball and its tournaments. Toriyama spent chapters (in plural) with the preliminary matches. Oda could go that route as a tribute to his idol.
This will make Dressrosa a super long arc, but I already expected that from the beginning.
So, what will it be, Oda?
Bellamy, think he could defeat luffy? lol even Zoro or sanji enough to take him out easy. All he did were attacking Civilian like Kidd to get more bounty and reputation.
Hmmm. . .What?
Bellamy has probably received this bounty by fighting enemy countries that messed with Dressrosa. It's Bartolomeo that bombards civilians.
And "even Zoro or Sanji are enough to take him out"? Are you implying in any way, shape or form that those 2 are weak? From what we've seen, Zoro right now is a complete monster, and he still hasn't even break a sweat.
ok Bartolomeo appearance ruined it i mean talk about ugly and only 150 mill something is wrong
I don't see anything wrong with it at all :I
Hmmm. . .What?
Bellamy has probably received this bounty by fighting enemy countries that messed with Dressrosa. It's Bartolomeo that bombards civilians.
And "even Zoro or Sanji are enough to take him out"? Are you implying in any way, shape or form that those 2 are weak? From what we've seen, Zoro right now is a complete monster, and he still hasn't even break a sweat.
What am saying is Zoro or Sanji can take out Bellamy easy.
@No:
Nice setup. Bellamy's less pathetic then last time so let' see how this develops. I assume the guys called "Army Commander" may also be from Prodence ?
you mean army captain "Tank Lepanto"? yeah, in fact he is the one leading elizaberio's army on the last two pages.
Btw, he's named after the battle of Lepanto
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lepanto
Thanks for cover text translations Aohige, we need your help again in Film Z thread XD.
http://forums.arlongpark.net/showthread.php?t=34340&page=178&p=2882896&viewfull=1#post2882896
Why are people always insulting mangapanda?
I find it very annoying how they say how "bad" their translations are.
If they feel that they are that bad they shouldn't read them and wait for the better translation.
They are completely ingrateful. At least mangapanda releases the translation quicker.
What am saying is Zoro or Sanji can take out Bellamy easy.
Why would you say that before we've even seen what the improved Bellamy can do
Heck we barely even saw what the old could do
….
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.....................................................................
Did I just........
feel bad for Bellamy.......
and is actually......
ROOTING FOR HIM?
Dammit! I don't want that Bartolomeo to win this block! GO BELLAMY! And I know you didn't do much in Skypiea, since everyone is safe. SO GO BELLAMY!
I actualy want them to break the rules and let 2 participants advance to the next round.
Bartolomeo and Bellamy tag team!
Bring the Kinnikuman goodness too!
Why are people always insulting mangapanda?
I find it very annoying how they say how "bad" their translations are.
If they feel that they are that bad they shouldn't read them and wait for the better translation.
They are completely ingrateful. At least mangapanda releases the translation quicker.
Somehow i don't feel bad about a group that actually makes money off of this
It's like when someone insults avatar, you can't really feel bad about it when the guy who made it is rolling in dough
Hm… I can see this years AP Tournament getting a lot more exciting...
Why are people always insulting mangapanda?
I find it very annoying how they say how "bad" their translations are.
If they feel that they are that bad they shouldn't read them and wait for the better translation.
They are completely ingrateful. At least mangapanda releases the translation quicker.
Because mangapanda release crappy translations and aim to be the fastest only to make money. Scanlating is illegal to begin with but that scum makes even money off it.
Why are people always insulting mangapanda?
I find it very annoying how they say how "bad" their translations are.
If they feel that they are that bad they shouldn't read them and wait for the better translation.
They are completely ingrateful. At least mangapanda releases the translation quicker.
That's the problem. They sacrifice quality for speed.
I wonder what belamy losing his crew means. If they took the knock up stream then that means that his crew was defeated by the skypeans. OR his crew decided to stop following Belamy and stay on sky island. Belamy took the gold and returned on his own. I don't think he would have taken the high west. OR he was left crewless all the way back in Jaya and decided to take the knock up stream by himself, had a ton of soul searching in Skypiea. either way he got that pillar of gold. Don't know if he helped the skypieans rebuild after enel destroyed everything or if he just caused more trouble and took the gold and ran.
I am liking the Pyromaniac Damask. I hope he puts up a good fight, although I know he won't win. The mera mera fruit seems perfect for him. The chapter was good, but it is a shame that a lot of these cool characters probably will go to waste – unless Oda shows us some awesome tournament action for every block left, which would take quite some time and probably won't happen. Really liking the direction this arc is headed in.
@Sonic:
Hm… I can see this years AP Tournament getting a lot more exciting...
It should adopt this block format, and the winner is chosen from the four survivors.
Why are people always insulting mangapanda?
I find it very annoying how they say how "bad" their translations are.
If they feel that they are that bad they shouldn't read them and wait for the better translation.
They are completely ingrateful. At least mangapanda releases the translation quicker.
1. They are making quite a lot of money from illegally pirating a manga before it's officially published, by being "the first" to put them out.
2. They litter the pages with as much ads as possible, to generate revenue, and even goes as far as stamping the images with their logo, even when they own not a LICK of ownership of the copyrighted material
3. Yet despite above the two, the quality is extremely poor. Both in translation and scanlation production. It is by far the worst.
4. They cover up their pile of junk with shitty meme all over the place.
I'm sorry but there's not ONE redeeming quality to their disingenuous "work".
So please for the love of god, stop defending them.
@400MillionBelis:
….
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.....................................................................
Did I just........
feel bad for Bellamy.......
and is actually......
ROOTING FOR HIM?
Dammit! I don't want that Bartolomeo to win this block! GO BELLAMY! And I know you didn't do much in Skypiea, since everyone is safe. SO GO BELLAMY!
Why feel bad for him? The asshole got everything he deserved. Doflamingo was too nice on him, giving him this second chance. Shoulda had Sarquiss kill him.
@Sonic:
Hm… I can see this years AP Tournament getting a lot more exciting...
I tell you….....
the beautiful....
BARTOLOMEO FOR AP TOURNAMENT 2013
Hate mangapanda but can't resist reading the comic early? Just put up adblock and they won't get a lick of your money (as well as the obnoxious ads being gone too).
@Nex:
Why feel bad for him? The asshole got everything he deserved. Doflamingo was too nice on him, giving him this second chance. Shoulda had Sarquiss kill him.
Did I say that I felt bad for him for getting beat the shit out of by Luffy and Doflamingo?
I'm talking about his great admiration for Doflamingo.
@400MillionBelis:
I tell you….....
the beautiful....
BARTOLOMEO FOR AP TOURNAMENT 2013
What's AP tournament?
Well, it's rather obvious now that the fighting lion & bull will both win their respective blocks.
I change my mind. Bellamy taking the knock up steam is silly. It would deminish Nami the Navigator to think that Bellamy could do the same thing. So yea…. he got to sky island some other way.
@Nex:
Why feel bad for him? The asshole got everything he deserved. Doflamingo was too nice on him, giving him this second chance. Shoulda had Sarquiss kill him.
Yeah i still feel indifferent with bellamy like the change in design and goals, but I think hes still pretty much an asshole. I'm team Bartolomeo
So…is it actually "Orlumbus"?
Sorry I really like Barty, but kinda gay for Cavendish atm.
Wait. Bartolomeo just threw a huge ball of…snot.
MR. 5 LEFT HIS FIREMAN JOB AT SPIDERS CAFE AND BECAME A PIRATE.
Mangarule version is out.
http://mrreader.eu5.org/mrreader/?manga=One+Piece&chapter=706+mangarule#page=1
@400MillionBelis:
Wait. Bartolomeo just threw a huge ball of…snot.
MR. 5 LEFT HIS FIREMAN JOB AT SPIDERS CAFE AND BECAME A PIRATE.
I thought it was just a sound bomb?
Next chapter really needs a Doflamingo panel or two. His trap against Luffy is going well so far, but does he know Fujitora/CP0 are on his island? What's his next move?
Slow chapter, especially compared to last weeks.