https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1003654
Might be worth getting a physical magazine or reading scans to see the double spreads in all their glory, though.
https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1003654
Might be worth getting a physical magazine or reading scans to see the double spreads in all their glory, though.
@Kaido:
https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1003654
Might be worth getting a physical magazine or reading scans to see the double spreads in all their glory, though.
The Viz sight shows them correctly, I believe. Just need to have a good enough computer screen.
Dunno if this was mentioned in the spoiler thread, but Big Mom's mentioning of King's race (particularly in the scans) reminded me of the Five Elders going to Im to "erase the light from history." Makes me wonder if they were Im-volved in what happened to King's race.
@Kaido:
Dunno if this was mentioned in the spoiler thread, but Big Mom's mentioning of King's race (particularly in the scans) reminded me of the Five Elders going to Im to "erase the light from history." Makes me wonder if they were Im-volved in what happened to King's race.
Both King and Tenguyama Kitetsu have wings, and both cover their faces with masks. King appears a lot taller. Both carry swords. Makes one wonder.
Reminder that we at the Obon break, so no chapter next week.
@Kaido:
Dunno if this was mentioned in the spoiler thread, but Big Mom's mentioning of King's race (particularly in the scans) reminded me of the Five Elders going to Im to "erase the light from history." Makes me wonder if they were Im-volved in what happened to King's race.
What I'm wondering is how does Big Mom know about them if they've been erased from history.
On another note, that exchange between the calamities is actually pretty funny. Poor guys are just confused about how this even happened.
Haven't done one of these in ages, but there were enough things in the translations that slightly confused me that I was motivated to do it this time. However, I didn't look as closely as I sometimes do since I'm on vacation, lulz.
In the Mangastream version, Orochi says "You let them go?!", while in Jaimini's Box and VIZ, he's instead saying "They escaped/got away?!" Also, Fukurokuju says in MS that about capturing Law (and Luffy) that "capturing him is as good as netting both of them" (which is weird cuz as far as he knows, they DO have both of them, lulz), that "betrayal is second-nature to pirates" ; in JB, he says that "once word has spread that we have captured both of them, all of those pirates will fight amongst themselves until there are none left!", not mentioning betrayal specifically (and also implying that they plan to publicize his capture); and in VIZ, says "this means" they've captured two ringleaders (more stating it as a fact), and the second part is more similar to MS, saying "Betrayal never goes out of style" in the pirating world.
The official translation does not mention the Mimiwarigumi specifically at all, just saying that samurai and [his] ninja are patrolling the streets.
Both of the scanlations have Bepo say that Yasuie showed the altered code-drawing to the other prisoners before he died; that he added the two lines to the snake; and that this altered picture was Yasuie's last message to all of them. However, in the official version, Bepo says that "we" (as in, himself, Penguin, and Shachi) showed it to the prisoners, that "they" (presumably the prisoners themselves) added the two lines, and "it was in" Yasuie's message, which suggests that the prisoners picked up on something Yasu said that suggested the changed code, and knew how to alter the picture Bepo and co. showed to reflect that.
In JB, Hawkins says he feels intimidated by Law as "someone who doesn't take the future into account". In MS, he says "The threats of a man with nothing to lose do send a shiver down your spine, don't they?" VIZ has some of both of them: "The threats of a man who includes no hope in his future plans are just as dangerous as they seem."
In MS (and, originally, JB too), Law told his crewmates not to tell Luffy (him specifically) about him being captured (which sounded weird considering that Luffy's locked in prison as far as they know). In VIZ, and now JB too, he tells them not to tell Straw Hat-ya "and the others" about it, which fits better considering that they lied to Nami about how they got away from Hawkins.
MS has a goof-up where it has Ashura say that they can use the ships to take people to Wano, rather than to Onigashima. Also, MS has Inu comment about Ashura "Oh, right. Flattery doesn't work on you.", while in JB and VIZ, he states that he doesn't remember him being that attentive/thoughtful.
In JB, Big Mom says that King's race might have been "extinguished from history himself", implying something like a government coverup; however, in MS and VIZ, she says "lost in the mists of time". Also, she says to one of Kaido's lackeys in MS "I" told them to take off the chains. In JB and VIZ, she points out that Kaido told them to do so.
Luffy said sanji is worth a thousand men in zou, now sanji wants to free a thousand men from prison. If Sanji ends up leading these men, luffy's word will become true.
This was a great chapter that got a lot out of the way really quick. We're nearly at the end of volume 94 here, with the next chapter likely being the last one, so it's going to be interesting to see what Oda does to top Big Mom vs Kaido as an end-of-volume cliffhanger.
Poor Law can't catch a break even in the colour spreads, but too bad for him, I reall like this one. Every part of it seems to be in motion. Nothing's just sitting still. It's a piece with so much energy in it, which makes it a joy to look at.
We have to be near the end of an act here with the status quo changing so dramatically in both Oden and the Capital. However, I hope that a solution is found for the imprisoned samurai before the act switches over. We don't need another whole act of building up to prison breaks. Even if the answer is just "these guys have their own plan that they'll execute on the night of the battle. And I wonder what new roles the crew is going to pick up now they're effectively barred from the Capital. Franky's role is pretty obvious, but who knows for the rest. (and speaking of Franky's role, the panel with all the decrepit ships is my favourite of the week. It's so damn detailed).
The Law situation is an odd one. It's hard to imagine what his plan is aside from trading his own life for his crew's. If we knew more about Hawkins' ability to predict the actions of people (as opposed to broad things like survival odds) we might be able to make a better guess based on his actions, but it's all still a bit vague. When his crew puts him before the plan, is that something Law expects, or are they about to get in the way? There's just not enough info right now!
Robin and Tama's moment is a cute one. I like the interpretation that Robin feels a kinship with the girl, having become a government target at a similar age.
Kaido and Big Mom's meeting was great to finally see after all this build up. We get another little hint at Rox, which we'll hopefully learn more of in the future. It's an interesting relationship the two have, where he orders her freed but a fight starts right away. Will they stop at talk after doing the obligatory conqueror's haki dick measuring contest? Will an outside factor such as news of Luffy's breakout or the arrival of Big Mom's crew interrupt things? Or will we just cut away and come back to this later (that's my bet)?
So yeah, great chapter, rough time for a magazine break, but I expect the next one to be a volume and perhaps an act finisher, so things can only get bigger and better.
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Haven't done one of these in ages, but there were enough things in the translations that slightly confused me that I was motivated to do it this time. However, I didn't look as closely as I sometimes do since I'm on vacation, lulz.
In the Mangastream version, Orochi says "You let them go?!", while in Jaimini's Box and VIZ, he's instead saying "They escaped/got away?!" Also, Fukurokuju says in MS that about capturing Law (and Luffy) that "capturing him is as good as netting both of them" (which is weird cuz as far as he knows, they DO have both of them, lulz), that "betrayal is second-nature to pirates" ; in JB, he says that "once word has spread that we have captured both of them, all of those pirates will fight amongst themselves until there are none left!", not mentioning betrayal specifically (and also implying that they plan to publicize his capture); and in VIZ, says "this means" they've captured two ringleaders (more stating it as a fact), and the second part is more similar to MS, saying "Betrayal never goes out of style" in the pirating world.
The official translation does not mention the Mimiwarigumi specifically at all, just saying that samurai and [his] ninja are patrolling the streets.
Both of the scanlations have Bepo say that Yasuie showed the altered code-drawing to the other prisoners before he died; that he added the two lines to the snake; and that this altered picture was Yasuie's last message to all of them. However, in the official version, Bepo says that "we" (as in, himself, Penguin, and Shachi) showed it to the prisoners, that "they" (presumably the prisoners themselves) added the two lines, and "it was in" Yasuie's message, which suggests that the prisoners picked up on something Yasu said that suggested the changed code, and knew how to alter the picture Bepo and co. showed to reflect that.
In JB, Hawkins says he feels intimidated by Law as "someone who doesn't take the future into account". In MS, he says "The threats of a man with nothing to lose do send a shiver down your spine, don't they?" VIZ has some of both of them: "The threats of a man who includes no hope in his future plans are just as dangerous as they seem."
In MS (and, originally, JB too), Law told his crewmates not to tell Luffy (him specifically) about him being captured (which sounded weird considering that Luffy's locked in prison as far as they know). In VIZ, and now JB too, he tells them not to tell Straw Hat-ya "and the others" about it, which fits better considering that they lied to Nami about how they got away from Hawkins.
MS has a goof-up where it has Ashura say that they can use the ships to take people to Wano, rather than to Onigashima. Also, MS has Inu comment about Ashura "Oh, right. Flattery doesn't work on you.", while in JB and VIZ, he states that he doesn't remember him being that attentive/thoughtful.
In JB, Big Mom says that King's race might have been "extinguished from history himself", implying something like a government coverup; however, in MS and VIZ, she says "lost in the mists of time". Also, she says to one of Kaido's lackeys in MS "I" told them to take off the chains. In JB and VIZ, she points out that Kaido told them to do so.
Thanks for doing these!
Mangastream always feels like they don't actually like One Piece, they just translate it because it's popular. I don't mean to gatekeep or anything, but forgetting that the Wano government would know they Luffy captive, remove the reference to "taking the future into account" from the dialogue of the fortune telling character, or to get Wano and Onigashima mixed up is not the kind of thing that should be happening if you're reading week by week with any kind of attentiveness, let alone actually translating it. It always feels like they just translate line by line and fail to remember any of the context for the dialogue.
It bothers me how eagerly some people defend them because their lines sound "cooler," especially if you wander into a translation discussion on the subreddit. We deserve better than Mangastream.
There has to be something up with Law and Hawkins, otherwise this doesn't make any sense. I mean, imagine the conversation :
Law: I will sacrifice my crew to kill you, even though I'm only here to rescue them and have no particular reason to want you dead other than being on my way. But despite that, I'm also willing to exchange myself for them.
Hawkins: Oh no. Your lack of concern for the future intimidates me. I have no choice but to give up my clear advantage in exchange for basically nothing.
Like…what?
There has to be something up with Law and Hawkins, otherwise this doesn't make any sense. I mean, imagine the conversation :
Law: I will sacrifice my crew to kill you, even though I'm only here to rescue them and have no particular reason to want you dead other than being on my way. But despite that, I'm also willing to exchange myself for them.
Hawkins: Oh no. Your lack of concern for the future intimidates me. I have no choice but to give up my clear advantage in exchange for basically nothing.
Like…what?
I think it was more Law called Hawkins' bluff and expressed a willingness to cut down his own crew. Hawkins looked at the future and saw mutually assured destruction or some other bad end for himself if this happened. He essentially saw that Law didn't care what the future consequences of attacking Hawkins would be, so long as he attacked Hawkins, rendering Hawkins' hostages useless. At a stalemate, one or the other offered the exchange. Hawkins accepted because losing the crew but getting the captain and not dying in the process was a net gain.
I'm certain there's more schemes going on than just what's on the surface, but I think that top level exchange is clear enough.
I think it was more Law called Hawkins' bluff and expressed a willingness to cut down his own crew. Hawkins looked at the future and saw mutually assured destruction or some other bad end for himself if this happened. He essentially saw that Law didn't care what the future consequences of attacking Hawkins would be, so long as he attacked Hawkins, rendering Hawkins' hostages useless. At a stalemate, one or the other offered the exchange. Hawkins accepted because losing the crew but getting the captain and not dying in the process was a net gain.
I'm certain there's more schemes going on than just what's on the surface, but I think that top level exchange is clear enough.
I mean, I just don't really think Law is like that? Would he really not think about what would happen to his crew ? Again, he's there specifically to save them.
This scene alone maybe I could just let go as a little weird, but Law already inexplicably escaped Hawkins once back at the end of Act 1. There's something going on here.
Video from One Piece Staff Instagram account where we can se how Oda drew this week Color Spread
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0xyKL-h9G9/
I mean, I just don't really think Law is like that? Would he really not think about what would happen to his crew ? Again, he's there specifically to save them.
This scene alone maybe I could just let go as a little weird, but Law already inexplicably escaped Hawkins once back at the end of Act 1. There's something going on here.
We're still talking about Law here, the guy who literally was prepared for his own death and absolute destruction since childhood and who is called The Surgeon of Death. Of course we all know, that he cares about people - but maybe there is just something around him, Hawkins can't classify…
I mean, I just don't really think Law is like that? Would he really not think about what would happen to his crew ? Again, he's there specifically to save them.
This scene alone maybe I could just let go as a little weird, but Law already inexplicably escaped Hawkins once back at the end of Act 1. There's something going on here.
We don't really know how Hawkins' predictions work or how much detail he sees in, so it's really hard to say exactly what he sensed from Law aside from that it led him to believe the hostages wouldn't matter. 100% agreed there are some holes in what we've been told and there's more going on than what's been shown so far. Hopefully we don't have to wait too long for the full story.
What if King and Urogue are from the same race? Both have similar wings.
What if King and Urogue are from the same race? Both have similar wings.
Urouge has small wings and is from a Sky Island…
King is something else entirely..
Urouge has small wings and is from a Sky Island…
King is something else entirely..
There are three races on Sky Island: Birkans, Shandians and Skypieans.
I think King(and theoretically Urouge) are from the Birkan race, which to be honest is already a very rare race in Sky Island. How did the Birkans got into the blue sea? Idk, but what I think what happened was that they wanted to go to the blue sea as the Straw Hats wanted to go Sky Island. When they got there, they started being hunted by the World Government for the same reason Fishmen are being hunted: discrimination(or because Im-sama told them to). Anyway, this happened since the Void Century, and because of that, there are not a lot of Birkans on Earth.
Also, how does Urouge has small wings?!
I agree that there may be a connection between King's race/species and a Sky Island, but his wings are a great deal larger and more defined than the Birkans we've seen thus far, as well as those of Urouge.
They are, however, very similar to Tenguyama Hitetsu's wings.
I agree that there may be a connection between King's race/species and a Sky Island, but his wings are a great deal larger and more defined than the Birkans we've seen thus far, as well as those of Urouge.
They are, however, very similar to Tenguyama Hitetsu's wings.
The only obvious reason why King and Urouge wings are bigger than the on of a normal Birkan is because of their sizes. Urouge is already big enough as the size of a pacifista and King is comparably the size of Queen. The bigger the body, the bigger than wings need to be so they can fly. Normal size Birkans, like Ohm, have normal size wings.
Normal Size Wings Tenguyama's is already a big man, so because of that his wings are extremely big.
The wings' size depends on the person's weight and height. Again, this is a theory, so it's possible the King and Tenguyama are indeed from different race which Urogue is not from.
There are three races on Sky Island: Birkans, Shandians and Skypieans.
[qimg]http://i.imgur.com/hYhkVaM.png[/qimg]
I think King(and theoretically Urouge) are from the Birkan race, which to be honest is already a very rare race in Sky Island. How did the Birkans got into the blue sea? Idk, but what I think what happened was that they wanted to go to the blue sea as the Straw Hats wanted to go Sky Island. When they got there, they started being hunted by the World Government for the same reason Fishmen are being hunted: discrimination(or because Im-sama told them to). Anyway, this happened since the Void Century, and because of that, there are not a lot of Birkans on Earth.Also, how does Urouge has small wings?! [qimg]https://pm1.narvii.com/6328/ec01bc3b65e0182091f424afdf34d8e6dad88b29_hq.jpg[/qimg]
A good a theory as any. We won't know for sure till we learn more about King in the near future.
Also, how does Urouge has small wings?! https://pm1.narvii.com/6328/ec01bc3b65e0182091f424afdf34d8e6dad88b29_hq.jpg
For some reason he had Skypian wings when he was a boy.
A good a theory as any. We won't know for sure till we learn more about King in the near future.
Thanks. Also, I'm new to Arlong Park (literally entered today), I just came here because Oro Jackson is shutting down. I really hope to get more into theories in this forum.
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For some reason he had Skypian wings when he was a boy.
Birkans possibly have small wings when they are kids, and when they grow up it becomes bigger overtime. It's also possible that the Birkans are not like the Skypieans, which all of their wings are the same sizes. Because of that, King, Urogue and Tenguyama all have different wing sizes.
Thanks. Also, I'm new to Arlong Park (literally entered today), I just came here because Oro Jackson is shutting down. I really hope to get more into theories in this forum.
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Birkans possibly have small wings when they are kids, and when they grow up it becomes bigger overtime. It's also possible that the Birkans are not like the Skypieans, which all of their wings are the same sizes. Because of that, King, Urogue and Tenguyama all have different wing sizes.
Welcome aboard.
We have a theories topic which you may or may not be acquainted with:
http://apforums.net/showthread.php?t=32320
That's for random theories and what not that wouldn't be related to current chapters or whatever.
Welcome aboard.
We have a theories topic which you may or may not be acquainted with:
http://apforums.net/showthread.php?t=32320
That's for random theories and what not that wouldn't be related to current chapters or whatever.
Thanks for your amiability
There is no way they can be serious about killing each other. I don't think Kaido would actually endanger his crew by releasing Big Mom and having a full out fight. Maybe this will end in tea party(kaido's tea being spiced up with sake of course.)
After Kawamatsu, I am pretty positive that Tenguyama is a Tengu.
After Kawamatsu, I am pretty positive that Tenguyama is a Tengu.
I'll fully acknowledge him as a kappa when Big Mom gives the ok lol
The flames and big black wings tell me: Fallen Angel. The Sky Islanders have their whole god business running, so King could be the last survivor of a lost tribe/religious war along time ago (before the lost century).
Napoleon got some serious street cred boost by clashing with Kaido's club. He always felt like the weakest BM homie next to a literal sun and thunderstorm, but look at that!
The only obvious reason why King and Urouge wings are bigger than the on of a normal Birkan is because of their sizes. Urouge is already big enough as the size of a pacifista and King is comparably the size of Queen. The bigger the body, the bigger than wings need to be so they can fly. Normal size Birkans, like Ohm, have normal size wings.
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wp4Wuc613p0/hqdefault.jpg
Normal Size Wings Tenguyama's is already a big man, so because of that his wings are extremely big. https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/onepiece/images/1/13/Tenguyama_Hitetsu_Manga_Infobox.png/revision/latest?cb=20190223222504&path-prefix=esThe wings' size depends on the person's weight and height. Again, this is a theory, so it's possible the King and Tenguyama are indeed from different race which Urogue is not from.
It's not just the size, the shape is also pretty different, and the apparent anatomy too. The way they extend from their bodies, the way the feathers are arranged, pretty much everything looks different. They're also much bigger proportionally to their own bodies even if you compare to Uruoge (basically as big as they are), and much, much wider.
The only obvious reason why King and Urouge wings are bigger than the on of a normal Birkan is because of their sizes. Urouge is already big enough as the size of a pacifista and King is comparably the size of Queen. The bigger the body, the bigger than wings need to be so they can fly. Normal size Birkans, like Ohm, have normal size wings.
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wp4Wuc613p0/hqdefault.jpg
Normal Size Wings Tenguyama's is already a big man, so because of that his wings are extremely big. https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/onepiece/images/1/13/Tenguyama_Hitetsu_Manga_Infobox.png/revision/latest?cb=20190223222504&path-prefix=esThe wings' size depends on the person's weight and height. Again, this is a theory, so it's possible the King and Tenguyama are indeed from different race which Urogue is not from.
No ? Urouge's wings aren't anywhere near close King's size.
@Joy:
No ? Urouge's wings aren't anywhere near close King's size.
Again, the size doesn't has to be the same. As I said in a previous post, Birkans are probably not like Skypieans, which all of them have the same size of wings. Also, it's possible that it work by genes instead of height and weight. Probably Urogue parents(or one of them, is possible that Urogue is half human half birkan) had smaller wings than King, so Urogue inherited those wings from him/her/them.
To end it all, my other theory is that King and Tenguyama are both from an "extincted" species of flying people instead, and that Urogue is just a simple Birkan from Sky Island, who knows.
The wings strike me as a typical Oda troll move.
I bet they are fake / part of the Impel Down uniform, and King's racial features will be revealed when he removes the mask.
But Urouge can change his size right? Who knows, how this affects his wings…
The wings strike me as a typical Oda troll move.
I bet they are fake / part of the Impel Down uniform, and King's racial features will be revealed when he removes the mask.
Tbh, I used to think Urogue wings were actually fake before King was introduced.
Again, the size doesn't has to be the same. As I said in a previous post, Birkans are probably not like Skypieans, which all of them have the same size of wings. Also, it's possible that it work by genes instead of height and weight. Probably Urogue parents(or one of them, is possible that Urogue is half human half birkan) had smaller wings than King, so Urogue inherited those wings from him/her/them.
To end it all, my other theory is that King and Tenguyama are both from an "extincted" species of flying people instead, and that Urogue is just a simple Birkan from Sky Island, who knows.
The same is different also. Doubt Oda made the whole thing so cryptic for King to be revealed just to be from the Sky Islands. It’s something more. Also don’t look too much into Hitetsu. Tengus have wings, it’s probably just that
@Joy:
The same is different also. Doubt Oda made the whole thing so cryptic for King to be revealed just to be from the Sky Islands. It’s something more. Also don’t look too much into Hitetsu. Tengus have wings, it’s probably just that
1. I didn't get what you tried to say with "the same is different also", what do you mean?
2. I also don't see Oda making three characters with somewhat similar wings and making them part of different races. You are basically saying that there are a total of 4 races with the special characteristic of them having wings(5 if you include Shandians, but they are just a hybrid race of humans and skypieans). I don't think Oda would've straight up made those amounts of races with the same special characteristic, and with what purpose anyway?
After Oda went through the trouble of redoing the scene panel by panel, now I'm hoping Luffy will get a weapon as well so he and Teach can do the same in the future and complete the "Emperors Splitting the Sky Trilogy"
I wonder what kind of weapon could fit him, though. First thing that comes to mind would be a gauntlet, but with Haki it becomes kinda redundant.
@.access:
After Oda went through the trouble of redoing the scene panel by panel, now I'm hoping Luffy will get a weapon as well so he and Teach can do the same in the future and complete the "Emperors Splitting the Sky Trilogy"
https://i.postimg.cc/Kv4DPvYN/allemperors.png
I wonder what kind of weapon could fit him, though. First thing that comes to mind would be a gauntlet, but with Haki it becomes kinda redundant.
They'll mostly likely use their fists. That's how Blackbeard do most of the time as well.
Speculation
Whoever sucked in Capone b4 timeskip, possibly had him plant himself in BM's organization.
This person might be the Rox captain or crewmate that Shanks is speaking about to the Gorosei.
This person will either kill or form a partnership with BM and/or Kaido.
This person can also be Weevil's true father.
A possible mastermind near the scheming level of Teach.
This may be the lurking legend
@.access:
After Oda went through the trouble of redoing the scene panel by panel, now I'm hoping Luffy will get a weapon as well so he and Teach can do the same in the future and complete the "Emperors Splitting the Sky Trilogy"
https://i.postimg.cc/Kv4DPvYN/allemperors.png
I wonder what kind of weapon could fit him, though. First thing that comes to mind would be a gauntlet, but with Haki it becomes kinda redundant.
My guess will be Luffy using an Elephant Gun and Blackbeard will match it with a Kidd-esque giant metal (or other substance or combination of substances) fist he ejects from his gravity field (like when he released all the ruined buildings he absorbed) as a new form of attack. Surely BB will have gained more control over his power after two years so he can probably manipulate how the objects he expels move, possibly with some gravity-related telekinesis.
The clash was meh. Big Mom's swing is strange and the panel is small. It should have been a double page with the swing in one and the splittings skies in the other. Also a better for Big Mom.
The page before that is much better. Big Mom reminds me of some of those really expreasive paintings you see in asian folklore where it almost feels like an aura is emanating and she's a devil or maybe an ogre.
Law sacrificing himself for his crew is cool. I hope he doesn't have a plan and if he eacapes it's by luck.
Not a fan of Robin facefaulting all the time now.
So is King the third race? I assumed he was one the other 2 races that are alive and well. And the third has been recently extinguished or is mentioned in the stones.
Seeing Big Mom and Kaido I can totally see how them Whitebeard and Roger are all cut from similar clothes. Bunch of arrogant assholes that believe no one can touch them and are always doing what they want. Also before Roger they were all gigantic. Shanks and Blackbeard are the weirdos.
Why…did Kaido have her cuffs removed? Is he just in the mood for a fight and wanted someone who could actually compete with him? Why bother subduing her with force when she could be restrained to a severe degree and, if necessarily, repeatedly knocked out given how it's obviously very possible to do so?
Now that I think of it, the only thing I can come up with is, it's Oda trying to give Kaido a reason to not be at his strongest when the assault on Onigashima happens. He's not coming out of this scuffle unscathed so even though Luffy hasn't got a chance of standing up to him, whatever there is that will power him up will at least let him maybe strike at a weak point on Kaido that Big Mom opens up. Kinda like Broly's knife wound from his father being a weak point for Goku to exploit.
Why…did Kaido have her cuffs removed? Is he just in the mood for a fight and wanted someone who could actually compete with him? Why bother subduing her with force when she could be restrained to a severe degree and, if necessarily, repeatedly knocked out given how it's obviously very possible to do so?
Now that I think of it, the only thing I can come up with is, it's Oda trying to give Kaido a reason to not be at his strongest when the assault on Onigashima happens. He's not coming out of this scuffle unscathed so even though Luffy hasn't got a chance of standing up to him, whatever there is that will power him up will at least let him maybe strike at a weak point on Kaido that Big Mom opens up. Kinda like Broly's knife wound from his father being a weak point for Goku to exploit.
Classic shonen move where the respect the upper echelon has for each other makes them disregard logic. Chains is beneath them. He needs to personally display their current position.