wtf? early chapter?
well this was a awesome chapter
and i hoped that brooke just fought with his cane (no sword)
but anyways he owned the spider
wtf? early chapter?
well this was a awesome chapter
and i hoped that brooke just fought with his cane (no sword)
but anyways he owned the spider
Ah… Dammit. You can't eat into a spoiler topic these weeks... Oh well. I'm not complaining, its just I missed a lot of fun speculating these last 3 weeks. :P
I was also hoping the chapter would be released excrutiatingly late, so the lack of OP next week wouldn't be quite as pronounced. :(
I never thought it would be bad having another swordsman in the crew, because Zoro is clearly destined to be the best. Not that I even think it's all that certain that Brook will join.
Two things: so yeah, shadow stolen or not they're just as good. And Franky, damn, you know he's not just gonna stop at nunchaku.
Nami said "Actually I'm a MAN (she actually said she's an okama)" and "I think you and the beastman(refer to Absalom) really match each other, I support you guys"
Lola was so happy ("You're the first one being so nice") and they become quick friends.
I love Nami, so shameless
@Taz:
…so in fact, he's more useful than Zoro.
Hey, quit that Marimo hatin' .
Oh, wait, it's Taz.
Welcome back Taz!
Carry on then.
_>;
Very liberal translation of some lines:
Nami: the truth is…I'm actually a man!
Laura: Wha-what? Really???
Nami: Y-yeah! I'm an Okama! No kidding! Besides -
Nami: You and that beast-man really fit together! I support that (relationship)!
Laura: Really?!
Laura: You're not kidding?!
Laura: Until now, I've always been pushed around.. (needs better translation)
Laura: You're the first person to say such kind words to me!
Nami: Raise your head, "my friend"! That's we call friendship! I am "Namizou", but call me Nami!
Laura: Friendship... (Laura starts crying)
The two sit together and have a little chat. Nami asks about some treasure and Laura mentions that Perona's room is close by.
once again life is good
@Lobster:
Lola's the goth girl, right?
No, Lola is the overweight hogwoman
Perona is the goth girl
You're mixing together loli, lola, goth and perona
No, Lola is the overweight hogwoman
Perona is the goth girl
You're mixing together loli, lola, goth and perona
Gahh
Well I'm just wondering where Perona and the generals are… Is the Island THAT big? Are the taking a nap now or something?
That's it... Lola needs to chase Nami into the courtyard filled with the rest of the generals, with Ussop and Chopper following.
EDIT: Perona's room is nearby? Anyone wanna bet that Nami and Lola team up to fight Perona? My theory is that this will happen, while Ussop and Chopper get the stuffing beaten out of them by Absolom. =3
woah amazingly early!
brooke~ you rock!
I'm interested in what Brooke said about Bink's Sake
Perona is inside the Thousand Sunny stealing everything. She's surprised that there's no treasure there, just a little bit of gold and food supplies. She questions if this is really the crew that beat Crocodile.
OK, this brings up a HUGE point…
The Ryuma zombie has Brooke's shadow, and he can do Brooke's moves. (Arrow notch strike)
Jigorou has Zoro's shadow & can preform his attacks. (36 Lb Cannon)
Pendog has Sanji's shadow & can perform his attacks (Kicks of Love)
So, Ryuma may not be the REAL Ryuma, just a zombie made by Hogebak & given the name of the famous samauri! And the person with their shadow stolen can still use their skills, but our heroes are probably being held captive by the Negative Ghosts, which is why they aren't out kicking major ass...
Oh man where is this story going!?!?!
Its great though, and thanks for the SUPER early release!
Perona is inside the Thousand Sunny stealing everything. She's surprised that there's no treasure there, just a little bit of gold and food supplies. She questions if this is really the crew that beat Crocodile.
Oh god, there must be tons of treasure inside Perona's room. Luffy and crew are gonna leave the island rich
Cool, checking it out now.
Are those NUNCHUCKS Franky has!? Awesome!
…....................HURRY UP YOU GODDAMN DOWNLOAD!!!!!!!!!!!!
What was the cause for such an early release, anyway?
Was Jump! released early this week or something?
Just finished the whole thing, HOLY COW Brooke is AWESOME
He uses the exact same move as Ryuma
Which kinda makes me leaning more towards one of my theory: What if Ryuma is actually the original, and Brook is a zombie w/ Ryuma's shadow/soul/whatever in him.
It's not perfected yet, I need more thinking and reasoning, but imo it'd be a nice and befitting surprise.
lol @ Nami. She is channeling the spirit of Bon to a T(ransvestite).
And she ships Absalom x Laura
Maybe things will go terribly wrong and Laura will fall for Namizou.
Hey, quit that Marimo hatin' .
Oh, wait, it's Taz.
Welcome back Taz!
Carry on then._>;
Hi Dinty! I'm sure you've missed the void of Marimo-h8 that announces my presence, together with a shower of flower petals and pixie dust and sunshine. =3
I'll be good.
(Just responding to the Zoro fans' Brooke hatin.)
What the…?
I WAS RIIIIIGHT!
Dang, I'm so happy now, my first, right prediction XD I knew it! I knew it! There's a blade in Brooke's cane! XD (I read God Child and so I heard that a cane with blade was a famous weapon for gentlemen, because you could bring them to a party)
So… I'm happy now XD Brooke's SO badass! But that is a reason against his joining... well, Sanji isn't unique, too... Luffy uses kicks to fight as well, didn't he? ;3
If the two page spread of Brooke finishing off Tararan doesn't convince you that Brooke's gonna join, I don't know what will.
wow that was an awesome chapter
Pillar Nunchucks
Color Spread
Final Spread = awesome
and the Ussop team Espionage mission.
I'm interested in what Brooke said about Bink's Sake
Yes, I haven't forgotten that one either. In fact, it's the main thing that's keeping me from accepting that Brook will join. I need to know what that initial hostility to the Mugiwara was about. (I mean, it could just be a goofy theatrical act that Brook pulls on any crew – friend or foe -- he encounters just to make the crew speed away from him, but still, I'd like to know that, because its not obvious yet, and it seems somehow significant
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AWESOME!
Choppers reaction to Nami saying shes a man, PRICELESS
I just absolutely love OP's colourspreads. Cant wait till the next Colourwalk, need to get my hands on that.
bit curious about how the Nami team got infiltrated that weird thingy ma bob.
(Side note: The title of the Chapter is: Hanauta" in katagana, which is "Nose Song" aka name of Brook/Ryuma's sword move. I don't know why BF named it "Hummer"?)
Wonder why it's called 'Nose Poem/Song', as Brook doesn't exactly have a nose-based theme.
Unless it's referring to nosebleeds. But the word for nosebleed isn't present, so.
Not sure what 'sanchyo' means.
I sense some Rocky Horror Picture Show referencing this chapter
Wow, that's the best colorspread in a while. Awesome.
when i saw this chapter one BIG question arose within me (though there are a lot more questiones cause i can't read japanese and the translation isn't out, yet): obviously brook is a highly skilled swordsman, but when he is THAT skilled than… WHO KILLED HIM? or more precisely: WHO WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO KILL HIM?
i think if brook will become a SH than that'll be a very important and story relevant issue ...and in oda-manner all the pieces fall together into one ;)
Brook had several years of solitude to practice his sword art.
He may or may not have possessed such skill at the time of his murder.
i get an error when i try to unzip, invalid crc, have tried to download it many times.. hmmm, someone else have the same problem?
@Taz:
For those whining that Brooke has no place in the crew because he's a swordsman, and that's ZORO's job!
Well Brooke's a swordsman AND a musicision, so in fact, he's more useful than Zoro.
Aww.
exactly my point
Now I'm not hating on Brooke and I really didn't like how everyone was saying that if Brooke used a sword it immediatly proved he wasn't joining
I'm just saying that due to this being a sword, I see it as less likley
btw: Sanji using kicks and Luffy using kicks is not the same
The idea is this:
Luffy - Rubber Techniques
Zoro - Swords
Sanji - Kicking (ONLY!)
Franky - Cyborg using weapons and punching (yes Luffy and Franky punch) but Franky uses his Cyborg-ness while Luffy uses the Rubberness
Nami - Clima Tact (quarter staff and weather_
Usopp - Sharpshooter
Chopper - Brute Strength Punching (NO STYLE)
Robin - Cheap Shots (Amazing, awesome stuff though)
Brooke - Swords? (Like Zoro)
I understand that there is a difference between 1 and 3 swords, but is it as much a difference between Cyborgness and Rubberness?
I vote no on that count
I do vote YES on Brooke though
Thats why i think there's more to the cane then just sword fighting.
I would like the idea of it turning out to be some sort of scythe
Man, that was quick. The spoiler topic didn't even make it past the first page! If what was in the spoiler topic was true, we get to see Brook fighting! This is gonna be awesome.
EDIT: …
This is the most awesome chapter in this arc so far.
I remember back when people were whining about Franky being "another Usopp"…. ahhh.
@Cap'n:
I remember back when people were whining about Franky being "another Usopp"…. ahhh.
The similarities are remarkable, harhar.
For some reason I am kind of agreeing with someones post before stateing that maybe Brook has that sword guardians shadow instead of he having brookes..but who knows great chapter tho and brook looks BADASS on the last page
translations!
I couldn't stop laughing when I saw Brook's indent in the ground. How is he heavy enough to do that?
Also, I'm all in favour of Brook joining. That, or Zoro takes his cane sword at the end of the arc to replace Yubashiri.
Just a thought: Looks like Absalom is really nervous when he heards that the humming swordsman (obviously Brooke) is around. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this could be the first time that vilians are afraid of an arc-helper (Nakama cough) before the real battle starts…
Early chapter! So awesome! And lots of cool stuff going on this chapter.
Nami and Lola are best friends now?! FTW?!!!
The return of Hildon! (Now all we need is more Dr. Hogback)
Uso/Nami/Cho are in Bearsy?
Robin and Franky beat the snot out of Talleran. Franky's makeshift nunchaku and Robin grows her arms on his eye!
Little mouse spiders.
And of course, BROOK!!! He can use the same attack as Ryuma! And his cane is a sword!
Man, I just wish I knew what they were saying. Can't wait for the translation.
looks like Zoro will have to fight Brooke too…....
looks like Zoro will have to fight Brooke too…....
What for?
16 Brooke will join for sure! Disprove me!
First of all, thank you for your efforts again, Battle Franky! This came SO unexpected.
@Cyringohn:
"Arrow Notch Slash", but can be understood as "Way of the Warrior Slash."
However, it's probably also a pun on "hazumu", which can mean "to be lively". Brook is a skeleton, hence the pun.
Could be completely wrong on all of this, though.
Hmmm I'm not sure about those meanings and the puns at all. How'd you get those? As far as I'm concerned, it shouldn't work that way. But it might be right after all…?
I'm also not so sure about "hummer" for chapter title. I thought it's "humming". Native English speakers, halp pls.
So now, TO THE TRANSLATIONMOBILE, LET'S GO.
What for?
16 Brooke will join for sure! Disprove me!
Well, if Brooke really turn out to be a great swordsmen..
He probably has to clash with Zoro sometime.
So now, TO THE TRANSLATIONMOBILE, LET'S GO.
LMAO
maybe brook is more like shank, he can fight with a sword and other fighting style: he has no speciality…i think
Godamnit I missed the entire spoiler thread.
Anyway, it has been a long time I didn't do it but when I saw the last double page I was cheering like a schoolgirl on pills, pumping my fist in the air and screaming "WOOOHOOO" and "YES" (in english) out loud. I'm a hopeless nerd like that. Man, Brook… Beyond awesome. Favorite chapter since... Ever.
Icould just repeat what others said I.E. "amazing chapter", "Franky's great" and so on, but that'd be boring. So I just won't say anything because I just remembered that this will be the last One Piece chapter for two whole weeks.
I want Brook to join, too. He seems to use speed rather than strenght like Zoro. I think in some ways it counts as "unique style", even though he uses a sword (which reminds me of Urahara from Bleach, by the way).
Brook's attack being similar to Ryuuma's… could it be that the attack we saw from Ryuuma earlier was actually Brook's technique? Then it'd fit our logic better! (where the zombie take on the skills of the shadow's owner) Just as how Jigorou is using Zoro's style.
I couldn't stop laughing when I saw Brook's indent in the ground. How is he heavy enough to do that?
Also, I'm all in favour of Brook joining. That, or Zoro takes his cane sword at the end of the arc to replace Yubashiri.
i second that, even the afro had it's imprint, hilarious! (or knowing brook: holarious ;))
Z0mg, BF and Brooke are both awesome at the same time!!! Another Zoro-like character is here!!! WOOOT WOOOT!!!
Mmm… in the page where Perona´s zombies are stealing in the Sunny, look at the picture where Hildon and Perona speak...
I may be wrong, but it seems Oda forgot to draw Perona´s crown.
Z0mg, BF and Brooke are both awesome at the same time!!! Another Zoro-like character is here!!! WOOOT WOOOT!!!
Zoro like? I think he has similarities from all of the crewmembers.
Brooke-Luffy = They both share the will of the afro
Brooke-Zoro = They both weild swords
Brooke-Sanji = They're both gentlemen
Brooke-Nami = They're both more inclined to Nami's panties
Brooke-Usopp = They both are helluva runners
Brooke-Chopper = They both wear pimpy hats
Brooke-Robin = They both wear black
Brooke-Franky = Their bodies are both more solid than the rest's