Ok after I reread the chapter here are my thoughts on this week's chapter
We start of with the cover story, where Caribou really got a hefty amount of "screen" time. This was a story which went in all kinds of directions and quite frankly to me it was dragging. I have no doubt that Oda has it pictured well in his head and that this will play into some grander scheme of things later on. But personally I am glad it is over, it wasn't exactly one of my favorite.
Than we start a chapter with a short flashback showing us Sanji exchanging places with Zoro, so he could be the "white knight" saving Nami. No surprises really, as I guess is not him handing the map to toy factory over to Kinemon instead of Zoro, but even so, nice touch Oda. I smiled at that one.
Oda continues of with Bartolomeos fanboyism. I admit it is some funny stuff, but I just hope it wont be used too often because I kind of liked Barto when he was all serious as well. Him not being able to communicate normally with SH would be a shame to waste imo.
This next part of the chapter is actually my favorite.
The design and intrigue behind a "new" character Gradius. He has that "cool" looking design and theme going for him, but he also have that unique goofiness only Oda can deliver. Needless to say, I like his design a lot. The interesting bit about him atm is that little bit of info we are given.
- he is part of the Pica squad
- looks like his short temper can lead to him blowing up - > the interesting thing about that is however when you think he will spikey hair.. seems random but I bet behind it all is a cool ability.
His suit makes him look like some kind of machine man.
What I also find interesting is the amount of loyalty DF's crew has toward their "young master"
He must have done some really important stuff for them in the past, the question is though. Has he done it for his own profit or is there actually that other side of him, we will come to know and aint that cold and happy clappy one…
Next up Violet with her strange and a bit OP ability. (the girl can see as far as 4000km and is able to reveal plans of people as well... now that is what you call useful)
After that we are on the SH's ship where the "weak" trio + brook and momo have ganged up on artist lady. lol at Momo and his antics in that one...
Back to Green Bit Law shows once again why he is probably one of the most resourceful and smartest characters in the series we have met so far. Escaping from DF and Fujitora and trying to execute a plan. It is also really nice to see that he actually does seem to care about the well being of the SH's and is also willing to put himself on the line in order for the plan to work.
His plan doesnt work however as DF figures it out and tries to attack the ship and than in the last minute enter Sanji aka "mr. Prince"
No idea what so ever what to think on that one. I guess you could say Sanji will get his ass wooped or that he will at most be able to stall and gain time. But I am actually rooting and hoping he shows Luffy really has a strong crew backing him up. And him being one of the monsters... would be really nice if he really takes it to DF and surprises us all.
All and all a good chapter :)