most definitely a HELL YEAH.
well i'll be damned.
most definitely a HELL YEAH.
well i'll be damned.
I'm at a loss of words here…God, what an amazing chapter!
tell me I am wrong, but is Zoro still holding on to the hilt of his broken katana?. It looks like it is sheath back in the scabbard.
1. Lucci went down in a pretty wussy way.
2. [qimg]http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3425/notcoolph7.jpg[/qimg]…
Overall...ehh, better than the last two weeks. At least the fight's over, darnit.
Haha… Yeah, those Marine Captains are jobbers of epic proportions.
To balance this post, let me add BEST CHAPTER EVER IN THE HISTORY OF MANGAZZZ!!!§12§2
Thanks for the chapter, BF.
And now, finally, with the chapter we all knew was coming….Lucci is finally down for good. And it was Ussop, the one everyone kept complaining was good for nothing, that inspired Luffy to finish this. Sometimes, a word from a friend can be just as important a weapon as the most powerful punch...and while I know everyone is going to keep Ussop bashing or saying he's worthless, he still proved why he is essential to the crew.
And now...well, Lucci's done, but how the heck are they going to get out of this Buster Call?
oh wow, that was great… I take back a few of the things about OP being not as good anymore... but I still don't like how Luffy was hit by that one thing twice... on the other hand, Go Ussop with Ussop noise!
twice? It's the third time Luffy got hit by six king shigan…... only this time, looking at that attack from Lucchi, Lucchi was in his huge cat-man mode, and hit for a bigger impact, and Luffy is standing!
@Tokoro:
Thanks for the chapter, BF.
And now, finally, with the chapter we all knew was coming….Lucci is finally down for good. And it was Ussop, the one everyone kept complaining was good for nothing, that inspired Luffy to finish this. Sometimes, a word from a friend can be just as important a weapon as the most powerful punch...and while I know everyone is going to keep Ussop bashing or saying he's worthless, he still proved why he is essential to the crew.
And now...well, Lucci's done, but how the heck are they going to get out of this Buster Call?
It's probably up to Sanji now…
but I don't think closing the Gate of Justice is a good idea....because if they did, their own escape ship will be pulled into the swirling current too......
oh wow, that was great… I take back a few of the things about OP being not as good anymore... but I still don't like how Luffy was hit by that one thing twice... on the other hand, Go Ussop with Ussop noise!
Three times, actually. First, when Luffy said it felt like being hit by an Impact Dial, except stronger. The second time was in the previous chapter, the one that put Luffy down. Third, the one he seemed to brush off long enough to deliver the long-awaited ownage to Lucci.
Yeah, and I was also glad to see the Usopp Noise make a return! He needs to hijack the intercom system and perform the Usopp Spell. THAT will end this fight in a heartbeat!
Thanks a lot BF, this chapter really made my day better.
And I can see Usopp saying that he will staying with the mugiwara just because he don't want to worry about Luffy, or about another nakama.
lol….. Usopp noise rules!
I think Luffy is down too..... but how the hell did he get the strength to shout that out after that last attack?............ anyway.... Luffy ownge of Lucchi is the best thing for this chapter and for the whole arc!!!! whoo hooo!!!
In storytellling-wise it's probably the best chapter Oda has ever produced. That's most definatly one of the pro's.
That Usopp has suffered character retardation to the point of always doing something insultingly pathetic after a moment of shining glory? Honestly, he has KABUTO and ZORO doesn't look phased by the horrible noise at all; ignoring Usopp's good moments, he's been largely a cheerleader/joke character. When I saw that panel I was more depressed than pissed; I really wanted to see him kick some arse like in Arlong Park, Little Garden and Arabasta. :/
So yeah, best chapter in a while as a few people said.
Anyone else notice the cameo on the first page? (after the cover picture)
That Usopp has suffered character retardation to the point of always doing something insultingly pathetic after a moment of shining glory? Honestly, he has KABUTO and ZORO doesn't look phased by the horrible noise at all; ignoring Usopp's good moments, he's been largely a cheerleader/joke character. When I saw that panel I was more depressed than pissed; I really wanted to see him kick some arse like in Arlong Park, Little Garden and Arabasta. :/
I think you simply didn't get the real role of Usopp in the manga. He is a joke character. That's what he's here for, cheap laughs at his expense. He only "kicked ass" in Arlong Park, the rest was him getting ruined and needing outside help to come out alive.
And I'll leave it at that or the backseat modding brigade will get its panties in a knot again over my weekly (daily) Usopp rants.
Anyone else notice the cameo on the first page? (after the cover picture)
Yeah, that's that police dude.
That Usopp has suffered character retardation to the point of always doing something insultingly pathetic after a moment of shining glory?
But Usopp Voice is awesome, not pathetic…
Nice, thx for the chapter!
What was I thinking, saying I wouldn't mind Luffy losing? This was a damn lot better. :D
…It's Hattori!
Usopp is largely a joke character, yes, but I'm fairly certain that Eiichiro realizes how popular Usopp is among fans. He's not going to go through the entire series and have Usopp do nothing, especially since Usopp's dream is to become a brave and worthy pirate. Doing such would invovle winning battles and besting opponents, not getting his ass stomped.
Yes , no doubt
Best Chapter Ever !!
Waiting for translation.
is it me or is luffy lying down on the floor on the last page
No joke, I turn around to do an E&M project and the chapter comes out and I'm on the fourth page! Life is rigged, I swear…
But don't listen to my nonsense. Thanks BF! Downloading now.
Wow! This chapter is pure awesomeness!:wub:
Usopp was really great. If I remember correctly, this is the first time that Usopp Noise worked on an enemy. Or did it already work some time before?
I'm also wondering what exactly Aokiji says in the short flashback. He was speaking to Lucci, wasn't he? That he said maybe something like not to underestimate the Strawhaws because the become more and more dangerous with time or anything like that.
But when did say it to him? If he went to Water 7 after the Longring Longisland incident, there's a good probability that he is near at hand at the moment and he might have another appearance very soon.
I'm wondering what he might do then because he is so difficult to predict.
is it me or is luffy lying down on the floor on the last page
Yes he is. The next couple of chapters ought to be interesting. Logically he shouldn't be able to move, he took three of the most powerful rokushiki attacks, so someone will have to lend him a hand. And there's still the VAs who won't stay still for long IMO.
is it me or is luffy lying down on the floor on the last page
can't be sure….but he is lying down in the previous page.....maybe it's just like in the Arlong arc....he got up...and started yelling.......
Yes he is. The next couple of chapters ought to be interesting. Logically he shouldn't be able to move, he took three of the most powerful rokushiki attacks, so someone will have to lend him a hand. And there's still the VAs who won't stay still for long IMO.
Especially after the defeat of Lucci, so it will be pretty interesting to see how the Straw-Hats get themselves out of this mess. It might even be reminiscent of the end of Skypiea to a point, where Luffy and the gang run away from the gold they could have had (but a little more dramatic of course).
But Usopp Voice is awesome, not pathetic…
I agreed, didn't I? :wassat:
@Cyringohn:
Usopp is largely a joke character, yes, but I'm fairly certain that Eiichiro realizes how popular Usopp is among fans. He's not going to go through the entire series and have Usopp do nothing, especially since Usopp's dream is to become a brave and worthy pirate. Doing such would invovle winning battles and besting opponents, not getting his ass stomped.
We know this. What we don't know is when. If Usopp is supposed to be a Brave Warrior of the Sea, when will he stop all the dumb/silly stuff? He's had better moments in the past where he's shown exceptional courage/seriousness; he even had one in this chapter!
What makes me angry/sad is that immediately after said moment, he reverts back to Mr.Goofy and no real progress is made. Rollercoasters are fun and all, but they do get tiresome.
I think you simply didn't get the real role of Usopp in the manga. He is a joke character. That's what he's here for, cheap laughs at his expense. He only "kicked ass" in Arlong Park, the rest was him getting ruined and needing outside help to come out alive.
And I'll leave it at that or the backseat modding brigade will get its panties in a knot again over my weekly (daily) Usopp rants.
lol, i gotta agree with Tarek, Usopp voice is pretty much retarded especially on the back of what he just done but as stated previously, he's a long way off from being battle ready with Kabuto so he's best to keep it basic for now.
wooo finally! thanx a lot for this
lol, i gotta agree with Tarek, Usopp voice is pretty much retarded especially on the back of what he just done but as stated previously, he's a long way off from being battle ready with Kabuto so he's best to keep it basic for now.
he did say he can't hit any of the captains in the previous chapter didn't he? so, maybe that's why he had to use Usopp Noise…...
I agreed, didn't I? :wassat:
Well, I thought you listed it under con's…
Usopp Voice > Kabuto > Anything that Zoro can do.
Hattori freaks me out..
signal cue for Luffy to walk toward Lucci's body, Hattori defends him, signal the flashback and "aww he's a good guy that cares about pidgeons and kills people that throw rocks at them, what a cutie!" Lucci joins the crew. (minus that last sentence.
Oda sure must have liked Bruce Lee.. Luffy continuously fights guys that are taller than him with big hair lately, I think he's been watching game of death on loop for a while..
Or he likes Slash of Guns N Roses when he made Lucci. Thanks for the chapter BF. I got a cold / flu thing going on, and there's nothing better than missing work and reading One Piece
well i reread the chapter and luffy's on the floor, i don't really think that sanji will close the gate. I think he might go help luffy or be stobbing the marines ships from being able to follow them. thanks BF for the chapters and i think next chapter will be the turning point of whats going to happen next, either they continue to fight the bc or the run away. thats the options i c.
Hey! What do you know? That police dude from the longest running Shounen series made a cameo on the page after the chapter cover!
BTW, have you notice this trend of the mega arcs? In all these 3 mega arcs, when the main villain is at the brink of defeat, a flashback occurs.
Right when Luffy is about to pull off Storm, there is a flashback of how Crocodile get to knew Luffy, and after Croc is sent flying, there is another flashabck of how Vivi is worried about the country and how Luffy said he will beat up Croc. When Eneru was about to hit the bell, there is a flashback of how Norland and Karagura promising to meet each other again, the Shandians wanting to ring the bell, and how Cricket wanting to find the gold city. And now when Lucci is taking the hit, there is another flashback. Notice the trend, right?
AND YES!!!!!!! LUCCI IS DEFEATED!!!!!! SUCKS FOR YA!!!!! I'LL NEVER MISS YA!
THX BF!
this chapter is fucking PIMP! so he did do Jet gatling while Lucci was facing him…woohoo
if Sanji closed the gate, wouldn't their escape ship be in trouble too?
Well, I thought you listed it under con's…
Usopp Voice > Kabuto > Anything that Zoro can do.
OH, so the attack is Usopp's Voice. I thought you were talking about his speech.
No, the attack is just an archaic joke from Arabasta. It's pretty weird seeing it here in W7, especially when Usopp isn't totally incapacitated by his wounds and should be capable of manipulating Kabuto.
Apparently, Lucci wasn't hit from behind, as somebody said in the spoiler thread.
So, it seems this is a complete victory for Luffy :-)
yup….even Oda confirmed that......there is the kanji for victory in the panel where Luffy was shouting in the last page.....
OH, so the attack is Usopp's Voice. I thought you were talking about his speech.
No, the attack is just an archaic joke from Arabasta. It's pretty weird seeing it here in W7, especially when Usopp isn't totally incapacitated by his wounds and should be capable of manipulating Kabuto.
I think the real reason for the whole Usopp Noise is that Usopp is back to his old self, even if that means pulling a crappy no-good attack out of the archives; even for just one panel. Hopefully he goes back to Kabuto ass-kicking action ASAP.
if Sanji closed the gate, wouldn't their escape ship be in trouble too?
Speaking of that, I wonder why the Marines didn't already blow the escape ship to pieces. They have no use of it anymore, as they could take Robin back to the HQ on one of their ships, and it's obvious the Strawhats would try to use it to get away from them. Plus now Robin isn't standing on it anymore, so they could shoot it down without risking to injure her.
My impression is that Luffy is lying on his back after his final attack, and is still lying on his back when he yells at Robin.
@Bartholemew:
I'm also wondering what exactly Aokiji says in the short flashback. He was speaking to Lucci, wasn't he?
I'm pretty sure that is the conversation Aokiji had with Luffy, where Aokiji warned him about Nico Robin and that he would face much stronger opponents, so it's a flashback which reminds Luffy that he must become stronger to protect his nakama.
Edit: Got the quote wrong, but this is the pose:
http://groups.msn.com/onepiecemangav-3/volume34.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=6454
Speaking of that, I wonder why the Marines didn't already blow the escape ship to pieces. They have no use of it anymore, as they could take Robin back to the HQ on one of their ships, and it's obvious the Strawhats would try to use it to get away from them. Plus now Robin isn't standing on it anymore, so they could shoot it down without risking to injure her.
I guess they got distracted or didn't thought about it….. since the order was not to blow the bridge of hesitation..... and maybe they think Spandam is in the ship......(or maybe they didn't care about Spandam in the first place)........
So yeah, best chapter in a while as a few people said.
Anyone else notice the cameo on the first page? (after the cover picture)
Yeah, Ryo from Kochikame. That the FIRST thing I noticed, LOL.
My impression is that Luffy is lying on his back after his final attack, and is still lying on his back when he yells at Robin.
yup he's definately laying on his back.
No, the attack is just an archaic joke from Arabasta. It's pretty weird seeing it here in W7, especially when Usopp isn't totally incapacitated by his wounds and should be capable of manipulating Kabuto.
Ups, I meant Noise, not Voice. Usopp couldn't hit the Marines with Kabuto and as, if you ask me, using Noise is pretty smart thing to do. Besides it's a 360 degree attack - in a horde like that, that's a handy feature.
Hmm this arc should be wrapping up soon, thanks for the quick upload Battle Franky
Alright say it with me now. "FI-NA-LLY!"
Okay not exactly the grand daddy of fights (Truth be told, Lucci is one of the few straight-forward opponets Luffy's faced), but I was definetly satisfied by the conculsion mainly seeing Lucci going wide-eyed once he realized Luffy got back up after his third Rokuougan attack, not to mention when Luffy's punches got through his Tekkai and he realized how screwed he was. Plowing through this two parter arc was so worth just to see that (hell any of the arcs in fact).
Heh so Ussop didn't get a big attack moment, WHO CARES! He still saved the day, had he not been there and said what he said, the whole crew would've been finished, words are just as effective as any punches. Besides the story now over yet, so stop complaining about his character being downplayed till this arc over with.
Overall wonderfull chapter, the CP9 is offically finished…now the lingering problem of getting everybody out of there alive.
Downloading now, thanks BF.
yessss!!! that look lucchi gives when those punches are slamming into his face is PRICELESS!
and i knew usopp wouldn't let me down with the classics! Usopp NOOIIISEEEEEE!
Excellent chapter. Thanks Battle Franky.
I almost shed a tear when Luffy said that it was over, and it was okay for Robin to come back now.
A rapidshare mirror
http://rapidshare.de/files/33093432/ONE_PIECE_-_427_HQ.zip.html
Ups, I meant Noise, not Voice. Usopp couldn't hit the Marines with Kabuto and as, if you ask me, using Noise is pretty smart thing to do. Besides it's a 360 degree attack - in a horde like that, that's a handy feature.
If your main attack can't hit anyone, obviously you need to change attack…and using Usopp Noise is the way to go....... yeah.... ..... indeed a handy feature....