I bet the reason that Kaku changed back to human before going unconcious was to grab the key from his pocket. A bit harder to do that with hooves then fingers.
Chapter 421 "Gear 3rd" Discussion
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Soemone mentioned the Gomu gomu giant axe foot…
I think that was the move Luffy used to destroy Beratie's platform...I think that would be a pretty devastating move to be smashed by that giant foot. Imagine all the fights with the buster call stop to look at this huge ass foot rising like 100 feet into the air, and with lightning speed, slamming Lucci into the ground.
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Cant wait to see what Sogeking's Kabuto is capable of.
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Great chapter, thanks BF.
I like the idea behind Gear 3, it's exactly something that would fit in One Piece. It reminds me especially of the earlier volumes, back in East Blue, I don't know why. -
It seems to me that Luffy is blowuing Air into himself and then using the muscles of a chosen part of his body to punmp the air. The air is so much it makes Luffy's arm expand, like balloon.
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a tire might be the better comparrison since they actually hurt more when overinflated
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So Gear 2 made Luffy faster, by pushing air through his blood. And all the moves were "Jet"
Gear 3 made Luffy apparently stronger, by pushing air through his bones. And I'm assuming "Giant" is the way the Gear 3 moves are called
What's next…....Perhaps both at the same time? Like a super fast gigantic Luffy.
Something comical is bound to happen when the crew finds each other in that tunnel. But since the swirls are gone, maybe they'll be able to cross by boat now?
Everything is getting destroyed, and the Strawhats are the main target that they want to get rid of. So even if Eneis Lobby gets destroyed entirely, their main target is the Strawhats. Everyone to the bridge, where Spandam is. Speaking of which...
Judging from Spandam's statements, maybe the crew tries to escape by taking him hostage and flaunting him in front of the Navy. I dunno how much the Navy really cares about Spandam tho, so that could possibly backfire.
And everyone talking about how uselss Kabuto is, well it seems that there IS something important to it.
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I'm betting that Franky will be on the next cover.
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Holy F'ing awesome!!!
Oda explains the gears and they are beyond awesome. I don't think anyone could have predicted where Oda would go with this. Luffy inflates his bones in the style of Looney Toons and breaks out his most devistating attack yet. That last spread was perfect.
My only question now; is Lucchi done for? If it wasn't for Geppo, he'd surely be sleeping with the fishes. I think Lucci will have it in him to make it to dry land, but I'm not sure he will continue fighting. Whatever Oda decides I'm sure I'll like it. That man can do no wrong.
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very nice, thanks franky. =)
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While Gomu Gomu no Giant Axe would rock, the one I really want to see is Gomu Gomu no Giant Bell. In fact Luffy delivering a Giant Bell to Spandam for what he's done to Robin would be awesome to see.
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I don't think Lucchi is finished, and as for Spandam's comments on "CP9 Elite won't get targetted". The way i took it was the battleships were not attacking the bridge because of Nico Robin, not because of Spandam. I hope Spandam's FunkFreed and Sogeking's Kabuto go off for the Finale. (A GOOD CLOSE FIGHT, not a 1 hit glory fight).
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The only reason I think Luffy's opponent this arc won't get a huge finale is because Spandam is the main villain in this arc, not Lucci. In all the previous arcs, the main assholes have been the guys Luffy has fought. But this time, Spandam is the one who is the main villain. If any one is going to get a super-finale like Croc, Enel, Arlong, etc., then it will be Spandam, not Lucci.
Lucci may be finished…who knows. We know Jet Pistol hurt him, perhaps Giant Pistol finished the deal
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Oh, and who do you suppose Lucchi was referring to when stating 'i wish a certain idiot could hear all this'. ??
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Oh, and who do you suppose Lucchi was referring to when stating 'i wish a certain idiot could hear all this'. ??
**Spandam.
I wonder what Kabuto's seceret is…**
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The big arms reminds me of Patty. I hope One Piece go back to it's roots soon.
Now Nami, Kokoro, Chimney and Gonbe are heading towards Zoro, Sanji and Sogeking so how will they get out of this mess?
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The thing that surprises me most is perhaps the old granny kokoro can run fast!
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I have to say that last page was just simply awesome. The water7 acr turned out to be so good.
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I've just noticed, that only now, when faced with a cascading wall of water, has Chimney lost her cool for the first time this entire arc.
She owns.
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I'm betting that Franky will be on the next cover.
my thoughts exactly! that will be awesome
and even if lucci could jump back using that air attack I dont think he can stop being stunned from that hit
and it doesnt look like he is still blocking to me
and why is it sanji zoro and usopp are running away forgetting about robin and franky?!?!
I've just noticed, that only now, when faced with a cascading wall of water, has Chimney lost her cool for the first time this entire arc.
She owns.
you forget about when she was hanging on the sea train, oh and the lightning ect..
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They are running towards Franky and Robin, I believe they have to go through the tunnel…which isn't there anymore.
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thanx and spanx yay yay yay
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I've just noticed, that only now, when faced with a cascading wall of water, has Chimney lost her cool for the first time this entire arc.
She owns.
Didn't she also loose her cool when the Rocketman was about to hit Aqua Laguna? Chapter 367, page 4, last panel?
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Okay. But other than those, Chimney has been god.
And smart enough to mark the path to the gate.
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Chimney is well on her way to becoming the Pirate Queen.
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They are running towards Franky and Robin, I believe they have to go through the tunnel…which isn't there anymore.
Isn't there a diagram in the chapter that shows the underwater tunnel and the 2 groups' relative positions? Both groups are in the tunnel, with Nami, Kokoro, etc. just in front of the water running backwards, and then Zoro, etc. at the beginning of the tunnel running towards the wall of water.
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I'd like to see a Zoro-Sanji-Noseking team up to slow the water down, stop it, or some other awesome thing… most likely will just turn and run in the other direction though >.>
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holy shit. that arm attack on the last page should've been named "ODA'S JUDGMENT!!" instead of GIGANT PISTOL.
luffy can smite lucci with that hand, just like oda. xD
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Okay. But other than those, Chimney has been god.
And smart enough to mark the path to the gate.
Found another one…Chapter 380, page 9, Middle of the bottom page. But I will admit she still has nerves of steel.
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@e1n:
holy shit. that arm attack on the last page should've been named "ODA'S JUDGMENT!!" instead of GIGANT PISTOL.
luffy can smite lucci with that hand, just like oda. xD
What are you talking about e1n?! That's what the attack is, that's not Luffy's hand, it's Oda's. See…
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@Mr.:
What are you talking about e1n?! That's what the attack is, that's not Luffy's hand, it's Oda's. See…
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/9198/odasmitegw8.pngyes and thats not lucci thats a naruto fan
Imo we'll see Hattori fly onto Lucci's shoudler, and Lucci goes mindless, with Hattori controlling Lucci completly. I dont think Oda would completly forget about Hattori.
And maybe the "dead" CP9 will turn out to help the Mugiwara fight the VA and escape. The CP9 fighting the VAs would give them time to escape, and scrap a reason to give the VAs personalities. Oda has the ability to give the SHs the ability to quickly forgive anyone, and if all 4 of those CP9 fight, we only have one spot to be filled to take on a VA…Could it be Lucci? I doubt it, but Oda has really surprised us recently (Gear 3=WTF)
And why would the CP9 help the Mugiwara? I have no clue. Maybe because they gave them the fights of their lives, and they live to fight. CP9 dont really seem evil, just doing their jobs. So why not help the SHs, and die in the Buster Call, with the Mugiwara ahead and a blown up island in the background. A decent way of dealing with the Buster Call without using Usopp or Hulk Smash Luffy.
ok I am sorry, but who the hell is hattori!?
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He's the pidgeon that was on Lucci's shoulder most of the time.
Go Oda's smite lol
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I'm looking forward to Usopp Sanji and Zoro seeing the wall of water coming at them and Usopp getting off his make-shift stretcher to haul ass away ahead of everyone.
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I'm looking forward to Usopp Sanji and Zoro seeing the wall of water coming at them and Usopp getting off his make-shift stretcher to haul ass away ahead of everyone.
And running faster then anyone else too, with Zoro and Sanji protesting …
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Thanks Battle Franky and eblob88.
Pretty cool chapter this week.LOL Lucci did JET Shigan.
I liked that combo that Luffy used where he wrapped his leg around Lucci and then did used rifle. Shame it did not work.
I can understand that they didn't show Blueno with all the defeated CP9, but why did they not show Kumadori?
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@ultimateclima:
He's the pidgeon that was on Lucci's shoulder most of the time.
Go Oda's smite lol
oh, had no clue that awesome dude had a name
and how the hell could that pigeon fight? the human human fruit was already eaten…
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I have two things to say. First off….
What? Kabuto has hidden powers we don't understand yet? Making it need a serious battle to show them off? Really? who could have predicted that? Oh that's right, ME!!!!!!!!!
Sorry, everyone being so surprised is getting on my nerves.
Second, hattori must be somewhere. Doing something. For some reason. He'll be back in this arc. People have suggested that he somehow figures into Lucci's fighting style, and if that's the case I will RELISH a continuance of the fight.
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Dang, while I wanted to see gear 3 in action, I was hoping more for a gomu gomu no jet gattling gun/storm. THAT would have put Lucci to sleep no doubt! But a humungous fist like that is good enough :). It reminds me of earlier OP (like some people said) because of it's…zaniness!! Back then, OP was a lot more wacky. Then again, this arc's best point was being so serious compared to other arcs.
I don't think Lucci is out yet though. We still have to see what Hattori can do. And while Lucci is not the main villain of this arc, he is still important for Luffy's character development. Look at how he keeps saying that he needs to protect his crew. While this arc's development focus has mainly been for Ussop and Robin, Luffy has also been having a minor one. He has been having a lack of self-confidence, seeing as how he could not protect Robin from Aokiji, and from CP9 the first time round. Beating Lucci, a person who has been telling him that he cannot save everyone, would be a much needed confidence boost for Luffy, and re-affirm his faith in his strength to protect his crew. So, while Giant Pistol is a devastating move, I don't think it took Lucci out, as there needs to be more "punch" to the KO shot (haha pun lolz).
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They are running towards Franky and Robin, I believe they have to go through the tunnel…which isn't there anymore.
soNami and all of them were ahead of them then the water came and they turn and ran.. I see
I was under the impression that they were running to get where sanji zoro and usopp were
ive finally got the place mapped out in my head lolcome on franky! suprise everyone and show that you built yourself wings and can fly!!
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The main reason I don't think Lucci is out is simply that the shot gives us no close up of his face
When Lucci is really defeated, his guard won't just be pushed back, it will be completely shattered and gives off this "owned" vibe that this scene while impressive just completely lacks.
I really don't think Lucci is anywhere near done, but I do think its possible there will be an intermission in the fight now.
We may now give Robin and Ussop thier respective battles, and then have Lucci re-emerge and finish his fight with Luffy
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The main reason I don't think Lucci is out is simply that the shot gives us no close up of his face
When an opponent is defeated in OP, they are not just beaten, they are clearly devastated - Kaku was spraying blood everywhere and you had a clear view of his face with the white eyes - Jyabura was clearly KO'd with the white eyes and smashed int the ground - Etc.
But with Lucci? Nothing - no clear shot of his face, and even his body position indicates that he took the blow without it just breaking his guard.
When Lucci is really defeated, his guard won't just be pushed back, it will be completely shattered and gives off this "owned" vibe that this scene while impressive just completely lacks.
I really don't think Lucci is anywhere near done, but I do think its possible there will be an intermission in the fight now.
your not looking in the right place
look in the bottom right corner
(edit) maybe this is a better shot for you
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your not looking in the right place
look in the bottom right corner
(edit) maybe this is a better shot for you
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9747/018as4.jpgput that in spoiler plz =.= its distorting the tables.
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no blood no nothing. I dont believe you guys are actually arguing over the conclusion of this fight. This has only been an introduction of Gear 3rd, all we've seen is a giant fist, i'm sure there's much more to consumed by the average fan. =p
Please man, Lucci doesnt even look that badly injured, no blood, no scratchmarks, just his eyeballs rolling over from the punch's impact.
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I have to wonder if the destruction caused by the gigante pistol somehow helps the guys in the passage.
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Well, we have to have SOMETHING to argue about. It happens every week now. Last week it was who was going to fight the buster call this week it is the question of Lucchi's defeat. Next week it will be about something else. That's why we come here, isn't it?
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put that in spoiler plz =.= its distorting the tables.
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no blood no nothing. I dont believe you guys are actually arguing over the conclusion of this fight. This has only been an introduction of Gear 3rd, all we've seen is a giant fist, i'm sure there's much more to consumed by the average fan. =p
Please man, Lucci doesnt even look that badly injured, no blood, no scratchmarks, just his eyeballs rolling over from the punch's impact.
The show must go on~already done before you posted lol
and yea he may not be damaged badly, but he is flying into the sea, and he just got hit by that puch, I dont think he can recover fast enough before flying into the ocean..
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I'm going to make a broad swooping statment, and say anyone who thinks this fight is over is stupid. It just doesn't feel right all, and nothing adds up.
Don't worry, if I'm wrong, I'll totally look the fool.
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Soru + Geppou = Flying don't you think?
Lucchi's still got something left, that being full leopard form. Oda wouldn't leave that out without showing its power. 3 more chapters I say!
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I expect to see Lucci shorted out by the sea. Good riddance to a character who was ultimately nonrewarding, but who will feed poor little Hattori?
Frankly, I hope Giant Pistol is a one-time-only. It's silly even by Luffy standards.