Pretty sure Bonney is based off a real life female pirate.
I'm not talking about the name, but the style of eye-catch that define's Baccano!'s opening. It's a not-that-well-known 1930's bump, but it was featured in a 2007 anime so it's possible Oda might know of it.
You'll understand when you
.I'm not talking about the name, but the style of eye-catch that define's Baccano!'s opening. It's a not-that-well-known 1930's bump, but it was featured in a 2007 anime so it's possible Oda might know of it.
You'll understand when you
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what was i supposed to be looking for? and where can i download this?
Wow. Very interesting chapter. Excitement is mounting. Now we see a lot of other pirates with large bounties and all in one place too.
what was i supposed to be looking for? and where can i download this?
Here's an example of the bump style I made a while back for Kaiji.
And…you could find Baccano! at virtually any torrent side. >_> It's a really good show, one of like seven I've actually rated "Masterpiece". If you like Bebop's smooth jazz style, you'll love this "out of control big band jazz" just as much.
I honestly don't know what that has to do with Bonney in particular.
I'm kind of at a loss too.
Obviously the style in which they're introduced. It's similar, with the english names and sudden closeup of the face.
@ Nuzzie + BF:
This.
At the time of original posting, I didn't know this style of bump was used for all the members of this outlaw group, but seeing this style got me excited since even if their pirates, there could be a hint of cowboy and/or 1930's Italian-American mafia slurred in with them. Which would be great, as Oda is a fan of spaghetti westerns which features Italians AND cowboys!!
This might be the catalyst that gets me back into OP…keep it up Oda, this is the "style" that you've needed oh-so-badly! 
Aha, I see what you were getting at. I was looking for something completely different in the video.
I thought that must've been what you were getting at, but your mention of Bonney specifically threw me off.
Hey, the intros in this chapter DO look like those in Baccano!. Thanks for the heads-up, since I had absolutely zero familiarity with the series.
Alright, I read the chapter. This has been my first chapter since the one where Brooke was first introduced, something like, err, a hundred chapters ago? ?_? I can't remember, been too long.
Pro's:
1. 1930's mafia/cowboy inspired pirate gang, complete with bumps.
2. HOLY SHOOT IT'S HACHI! And he's not going bazonkers at working with Luffy or anything; how long has this been an alliance?!
3. The mermaid girl from Hatchi's Tako stand is here as well.
4. Interesting directions and location; I'm presuming everyone's under-da-see right now? Or have they yet to get there?
5. There are pirates here as well, it's not closed off like Skypiea. Though not inherently good/bad, a distinction from the Sky Island is most welcome.
6. HAHA OH WOW @ Chopper getting cotton candy, and Luffy calling it his favourite. DOES HE EVEN REALLY LIKE COTTON CANDY THAT MUCH? I always thought it to be a misplaced notion of Attach! 
Con's:
1. Shakky looks a lot like Robin.
2. The area reminds me a lot of Skypiea in terms of vegitation and stuff. I saw a panel a while back about "DON'T FEED/DISOBEY THE NOBLES" and that struck me as "don't offend God!" like in Skypiea as well.
3. I gots a feeling we'll have a repeat of Jaya here, with Luffy creaming the snot out of all the rookies.
You're saying you haven't read Thriller Bark? Get the fuck on it. : /
Brook's introduction was about 60 chapters ago, btw.
3. I gots a feeling we'll have a repeat of Jaya here, with Luffy creaming the snot out of all the rookies.
Theres one fight im sure is inevitable considering the crew has 2 bounties. That would be Captain Kids crew. I mean, because of the violence of his crew im sure, if he fights against luffy there will be a situation which could tip the hand in his favor. And Kid also has Massacre man, who is equivalent bounty to Zoro. Other than that Law and Drake seem like the ones will also see later in the chapters
Jewelry Bonney might just be the woman of Sanji's dreams. Loves to eat and can wolf down huge amounts while remaining skinny. The only drawback is she doesn't seem the classy type of lady Sanji might generally prefer.
I love the little touch Oda added stating where each pirate was from. We even have a pirate from the Sky Islands (who, btw, reminds me of Hiruma, the guy from the first chapter/episode of Ruouni Kenshin)@Cyanotic:
Yup, Anne Bonny, who was Calico Jack Rackham's lover.
Epic chapter but….Roronoa-chan? Seriously?
I thought that was another good little detail. First time we've ever seen anyone refer to both Luffy and Zoro by surnames, and it just goes to show how long she's been around. Guys as strong as Luffy, Zoro, and the Rookie ni-er, I mean the Supernova Nine* are barely still kids to her.
*Sorry, I had to go for it…
I don't think anyone's mentioned it yet, so I've gotta commend Oda for using the term "Supernova" to describe the rookies. Once again, he gives the science geeks something to smile about.
A supernova – for anyone who may have slept though that part of class in high school -- is a star that shines exceptionally bright for a short time from the energy it generates as it implodes (collapses in on itself). That is to say: a star that makes a big scene just before it dies. Eventually, after the light fades, it turns into a black hole, which makes existence exceptionally difficult for everything else in proximity.
So by calling the rookies "supernovas," Oda's basically hinting to us that many of these folks are going to destroy themselves, and that when they do, they'll most likely take a few others down with them.
Seems evident to me already -- that they've been turning their gears in Shabondy for a while now, waiting for someone or something (probably Rayleigh), and that the waiting is frustrating them and making them angry. It's only a short time before one of them loses control and snaps, dragging a few others down with him/her.
Nice!
So the Mugiwara need to watch out for two things: the supernovas, and the ricochets from their destructive actions against themselves and against each other.
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"Over-thinking,
over-analyzing …"
......-- Tool (from Lateralus)
Dinty you are amazing…considering the terminology Supernova, I didn't give it a second thought and just straight into the heart of the chapter. Foreshadowing is Oda's forte and the only guess is who's going to still come out shining and who's going to snuff out.
Welcome back to the Manga section M-T. You really ought to catch up with the series one of these days. You're a complete arc behind after all. Then again, knowing your tastes I'd seriously recommend skipping from the end of the Thriller Bark arc to ch 496, other wise you might drop the series again in frustration.
Nice!
So the Mugiwara need to watch out for two things: the supernovas, and the ricochets from their destructive actions against themselves and against each other.
Good call on the label, Dinty. Although I don't think that these guys are waiting for Reilly as he seems too disreputable for anyone else to demand his services. It could also be that the entrance to fishman island requires specific timing. I could certainly imagine a giant whirlpool coming into play.
Get the fuck on it. : /
The statement that one has not sufficiently fufilled the requirements for posting in a discussion beyond one's knowledge of the story plotline as quoted by one would be more appropriately applied to the issuer of the observation, simply as contention of irony and in reference to a popular idea that has been widely transmitted through online media over the past several years with imageboard software.
Brook's introduction was about 60 chapters ago, btw.
Oh, I'm not as far behind as I thought.
Theres one fight im sure is inevitable considering the crew has 2 bounties. That would be Captain Kids crew. I mean, because of the violence of his crew im sure, if he fights against luffy there will be a situation which could tip the hand in his favor. And Kid also has Massacre man, who is equivalent bounty to Zoro. Other than that Law and Drake seem like the ones will also see later in the chapters
It's been observed that bounties aren't issued on the basis of threat to the WG alone, threat to its citizens also seems to be a factor, and as the bar-lady mentioned, Kid's bounty is probably inflated since he's been murdering civilians en masse. That's a cheap way to inflate one's image, his own abilities probably aren't even in the same league as Luffy's.
I would make a comparison with mahjong; in mahjong, I'm a 2 Dan, which is a rank I've earned by playing progressively stronger players. I could just as easily have gotten that rank playing newbies, at which I could even reach the rank of 3 Dan, but when pitted against other people of the same rank I'd lose miserably because I wouldn't be in the same caliber.
Such was the case with Bellamy; seemed strong, much stronger than civilians, but was chump change compared with a 100M man.
Welcome back to the Manga section M-T. You really ought to catch up with the series one of these days. You're a complete arc behind after all. Then again, knowing your tastes I'd seriously recommend skipping from the end of the Thriller Bark arc to ch 496, other wise you might drop the series again in frustration.
I've heard things about TB I probably wouldn't have enjoyed. I liked the DBF as a "cool down" diversion from Skyepiea that just got bigger, but from what I know of TB it tries to satisfy too many things at once.
As-is right now, I will take your advice and just avoid it for now, methinks I'd like to do an in-progress update to the main-site when I sit down to read it. When I get my laptop up, I'll start anew with this Fishman Isle arc.
4. Interesting directions and location; I'm presuming everyone's under-da-see right now? Or have they yet to get there?
The "island" they are on is on the surface. They are, however, praparing to go underwater.
I's personally recommend starting at 491, as there is some fairly worthwhile story material mentioned, and there is a 5 chapter mini arc that I found to be some good old One Piece fun.
So by calling the rookies "supernovas," Oda's basically hinting to us that many of these folks are going to destroy themselves, and that when they do, they'll most likely take a few others down with them.
i thought about that too, but kind of disregarded the negative side because… luffy and zoro are in the group of 11! and i definitely don't want to see either of them "burn out". 
Oh shit there's a dead Marine pinned to that sign.
Good eyes, King.
Well – that would explain, in a very unambiguous way, why the Marines never enter that part of the Shabondy Archipelago ...
-Urouge has the largest wings of any humanoid seen so far in the series (save pell). But they are of the swept back variety similar to Gedatsu and Shura and not the vestigial shoulder wings of the native skypians. From this, we can determine that Urouge came from the White Sea, but NOT from the island of Skypiea.
Hmmm. almost seems as if there's a (renegade) priest island up there, where all of these guys came from – having wings and righteous ire in common.
This "truce" between the Rookies has to be enforced. They are afraid of the Marines from Mariejoa and don't want to attract too much attention to them selves. If Luffy attacks a Noble and brings on the wrath of an Admiral, they'll scatter like flies.
Great point! – makes me wonder how many of them have actually had run-ins with the Marines prior to arriving here. In that regard, the Mugiwara have an advantage. This could be a useful strategy.
does anyone else think she is related to Dr. Kureha? They do have similar dressing styles and behaviors…
I'm guessing they were on the same crew, and maybe also shared that amazing anti-aging creme, or plastic surgeon or whatever-it-was that keeps them so young and healthy. For some odd reason, she reminds me of Coco Chanel. Must be the way she holds her cigarette …
Oh on a side note, seeing Kamie's reaction to Shakky's remark about her being Hacchi's lover, can we say there finally is love in OP?
Saddened by the cruel rejections of Octopako, his dream girl, Hachi runs to the loving arms of his little assistant, Kamie …
Or something like that.
Regardless, it was pretty bold of Shakky to say that in front of everyone. Then again, she had no shame in mentioning that Rayleigh would be ok as long as he could find "women and beds" to sleep in each evening.
Dinty you are amazing
Aww thanks! 
It could also be that the entrance to fishman island requires specific timing.
Good point. And since Shakky specifically called it a "tournament", I wouldn't be surprised if the entrance is some sort of puzzle or bottle-neck, and only the ones who figure it out or get there first get through.
It's easy to see why they'd be so antsy while waiting – between the Marines, Nobles, Bounty Hunters and rival crews, the threats never let up. They've got to be on their guard constantly. It's a good thing the Mugiwara are already used having so many different types of enemies coming down on them at once.
EDIT: captainjustin --
I agree, I don't want to see Zoro or Luffy burn out either. But if you think about it, Zoro is already imploding (collapsing on the inside) from his injuries. So he's probably closer to going "supernova" than most of the others at this moment. However, it's probably nothing that sleep and booze can't cure, so if he does get collared by a Noble, let's hope they lock him in a very dark wine cellar, eh?
"Over-thinking,
over-analyzing …"
......-- Tool (from Lateralus)
So what do you guys think is next…the amusement park?
Blue
I can't have been the only one to see something along these lines
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Law's symbol is a bit different from Bellamys and the one on Whitebeards IV.
Bellamy: http://www.onemanga.com/One_Piece/231/18/
WB IV: http://www.onemanga.com/One_Piece/234/12-13/
Law: http://www.onemanga.com/One_Piece/498/18/
Bellamy/IV curves upwards, Law's is just straight across. I tried to get a recent look at Whitebeard's IV to see if Oda changed it, but I couldn't see it there.
Taleran: It's pretty much just the hair though, Oz had pretty similar hair actually.
its the hair the posture the pants….lol (its a stretch yeah)
seems also kinda funny he was picking a fight with an ExMonk
I thought you might've meant the pants as well, but since the image quality isn't all that great in those chapters its hard to tell.
so Killer is from the KID crew,he is not a captain
i like a fight luffy-zoro vs Kid-Killer
Great chapter!
But I was wondering: am I the only one who thinks that Kidd could be related to Franky?
I mean, they look a little alike and both of them are from… South Blue! ^^
And there's also Killer, from the Kidd's pirate crew, whose face is hidden. xD
Great chapter!
But I was wondering: am I the only one who thinks that Kidd could be related to Franky?
I mean, they look a little alike and both of them are from… South Blue! ^^
And there's also Killer, from the Kidd's pirate crew, whose face is hidden. xD
they look too young to be related with him.Franky was on w7 since he was a young kid so….maybe he is related with the engineer 100 times stronger than luffy
after all this guy is a carpenter like Franky!
i wonder who that one person is that those two guys were talking about on page 4
I have a quick question. (And because I'm too lazy to look through the 9 pages)
Has anyone addressed the 100xstronger than Luffy bit yet?
I have a theory lol.
The Ex-Pirate said that Knowledge is power right? Well, what if she's hinting towards the dude to just be really Really smart (With a bit of power) since Luffy's… well... A dumbshit...
I would laugh my ass off if that were true xD
Reilly is her man, lover, boyfriend, she's just exaggerating.
I think we will probably see new bounty for Luffy soon after he defeats either 1 or 2 of the supernovas…. or the mugiwaras are on their way to fishman island.........
One of the supernovas I think is a swordman......... so you know who will he be fighting with....
Another thing, the masked guy looks like Tykki(armored form) from D.grayman......
Pro-Main Cast Evangelist. In Oda We Trust. TheJackAss Crew. AMC = Anti-main Cast. Luffy x Nami.
It's good to see that Zoro isn't the only non-captain with a high bounty. though leaving sanji out like that is just wrong. i have a feeling that zoro might end up fighting ray-leigh and get the fight broken up. i hope so anyway, i'm getting fed up of the fact that zoro always get lost and it's always a mini-arc to get him home. i hope that as a result of this arc the monster trio's bounties even out. i.e. 300m vs 150m vs 149m
It feels like Luffy will be heading towards Groove 24 and Zoro towards groove 21. Because Law (is he with Don flamigos crew? Like Bellamy a subdivsion?) and Drake both looked like swordsman. We prolly get a battle royale on our hands with this… i'm so looking forward to this.
My thoughs on this chapter:
-There's some Ship-fix again? this feels like Water 7 reloaded(why don't they let Franky try?).
-This chapter seems to be HEAVILY inspired on Beat'em up games, there are quite similarities to some characters on Street fighter Alpha,King of Fighters and Samurai Showdown.
-The Pirate Girl Jewelry Bonney could she be related to Luffy (sister?)? wonder where the author is leading with this character ,(wouln'd be surprised if there were a fighting over Sanji tournament )…
-100 Times stronger? and a former pirate? I BET MY ASS THAT THIS GUY IS A FORMER GOLD ROGER PIRATE !!!
My thoughs on this chapter:
-There's some Ship-fix again? this feels like Water 7 reloaded(why don't they let Franky try?).
The hell are you talking about?
I get the impression that the fellow in the former chapter sat on top the house in shadow stating that the pirate captain who got blown up doesn't deserve to be in the New World is Reilly himself. Just a guess but he could have been 'missing' for 6 months because he's waiting for a pirate captain/group who're worthy enough to continue on into the New World.
Then again, what do I know? I hope the weeks off are spent by Oda making the next few chapters really great as although he doesn't typically do things by the book like making benchmark chapters really important, even he probably realises how important the 500th chapter will be. Anyway, we'll see so in the next month eh?
what a cool chapter… oda is a genious....
East blue: Luffy, Zoro
North blue: Hawkins, X Drake, Law
West blue: Capone
South Blue: Bonney, Kidd, Massacre Warrior
other: Apoo, Uroge
after this arc, we'll have just 9 supernovas (hope Luffy and Zoro kick Kidd pirates ass....)
ahh!
The black figure with the axe on top of a roof where the dias pirate died might be reilly himself, looking for a worthy captain, one who does justice, not pillage like kid. Might be reilly, since the owner said reilly is 100 times stronger than luffy, he might be a roger pirate.
The coating, and entering the new world process, happens only at a specific time, sort of like a knock up / down stream eh?
well, i think the rookies are not to be underestimated, since , all of them, know when to stop fighting. And some, if not all,do not have a reason to fight, such as err.. apoo i think haha, and law. Well, i think.. another luffy moment at the jaya bar perhaps?
Just writing down my thoughts.i know 3) is rediculous.. hehe
I likey Shakkys pants… Makes me imagine she skinned Kaku. Very satisfying.
It feels like Luffy will be heading towards Groove 24 and Zoro towards groove 21. Because Law (is he with Don flamigos crew? Like Bellamy a subdivsion?) and Drake both looked like swordsman. We prolly get a battle royale on our hands with this… i'm so looking forward to this.
Zoro's on his way to cove #1
I recommend: Peerless Martial God, Renegade Immortal, Gourmet of Another World, Trash of the Counts Family and The Great Ruler
This arc has the potential to be really epic ! 
and still weak
its more than 1 swordsmen here and i think Zoro will use this as a test tohimself to see if he can see continue his dreams even if hes taken damage from kuma
Oh god
There are 9 Strawhats
There are 9 Other Rookies
Think about this!! XD
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Zoro's on his way to cove #1
Eh? What? He just left the strawhat ship, why would he be (in his mind) returning already? :wassat:
I don't think anyone's mentioned it yet, so I've gotta commend Oda for using the term "Supernova" to describe the rookies. Once again, he gives the science geeks something to smile about.
A supernova – for anyone who may have slept though that part of class in high school -- is a star that shines exceptionally bright for a short time from the energy it generates as it implodes (collapses in on itself). That is to say: a star that makes a big scene just before it dies. Eventually, after the light fades, it turns into a black hole, which makes existence exceptionally difficult for everything else in proximity.
So by calling the rookies "supernovas," Oda's basically hinting to us that many of these folks are going to destroy themselves, and that when they do, they'll most likely take a few others down with them.
Isn't it possible for it to turn into other things? Like neutron stars and white dwarfs? (That would not be as hazardous to their surroundings.)
Personally I think the term is to indicate that they are the brightest phenomenons appearing on the "pirate sky", not that they will eventually burn out.
What the…? Holy smurf am I slow! Until this statement of yours I never even realized that an octopus is actually serving octopusballs. Talk about not seeing the forest because of too many trees. facepalm
OH HOLY. Its gangster pirates. Its Al Capone and Bonney.
We need clyde.
punches people
It's really annoying how people are taking the "100 times" literally -___-
Well, liked the chapter a lot. When I saw Shakky, I was really thrilled because she was EXACTLY what I was hoping for the mechanic, I felt so… Nostradamus.
When I realized she was not the mechanic, it was not so funny 
Loved a lot of the "supernovas". Specially Trafalgar (f*ck! Face wise, he is my clone! Well... more like an ugly double 
and he has to be son/nephew of Gin), Bonney and Urouge. Good thing to see skypiean still exist to the plot \o/ and I hope Oda keeps that thing with the names written in roman letters, it would end things like Brook x Brooke.
I really hope Oda doesn't treat the bounties as a "power level" ranking, I prefer to think all of them are around the same level. But, oh well, no need to be afraid, Oda never did that, we do.
And, secondly, I really REALLY hope we'll not see each Straw Hat having an individual fight against those guys. I mean, Thriller Bark was great until it became a series of tedious fights and this Shabondy arc just seems to be amazing... I don't want "fan service" to the SH to ruin everything. Not to mention I wouldn't stand to see Nami and Usopp win against someone over than 100.000.000 bellies... Nami's victory over Kalifa still bugs me.
And, lastly, BUGGY please!!! \o/\o/\o/ he has to appear.
And lastly², who else thinks Shakky will become a Straw H... just kidding, stop throwing the stones :~
