Well I just can't see how an Island of Birds will tie in to an Island of Satanists etc
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Who said anything about the actual island itself? I think it's quite obvious that the main story won't travel to that destination.
But thenâŚwhat's your gauge for importance to the story? I mean, you have no interest in how Chopper will return to the crew or what he'll learn along the way?
You're cool with everyone just showing up, "Oh hey Luffy? 'Sup? Look, get yer shit together we're headin' out."
Or since Luffy is the main character, do you not consider their journeys integral to the plot?
Oh and no thoughts on the chapter? Black Beard's entrance, thoughts on what happened with Shiryuu, Hannyabal's send-off? It's just that hearing your input and opinion on a chapter is one of the most entertaining reads on this forum
OP is in no holds barred mode at the moment. Oda's set his grand scheme in motion and now, fucking ANYTHING can happen as we saw last week. It's not worth guessing because now is when things just happen. That's not to say it isn't fun or exciting but my favorite part of the story (for the time being at least) is over. We know who the players are and who's going where for what reasons. Now we just watch it play out.
That's not to say I think everyone should view it that way, just I really have nothing to add. People are getting beat up, characters I NEVER expected to see there are coming out of the woodwork and with so many powerhouses walking around with secrets and motivations, and gigantic thesis I form on what we've seen and what's coming next could be totally KO'd by Oda in less than a week's time.
And for the record, Hannyabal has a strong heart. That's why he could take so much shit.
Like Usopp getting hit in the fucking face with a 4-ton bat by someone of obviously superior strength.
We've known since the start he has strong ambition and having redirected that towards his job and new-found respect for his boss, we shouldn't be surprised to see him take that shit.
Aw fuck here I go now.
Oda seems to be setting him up for some emotional thing later on where he'll recant his words regarding Luffy and pull some sel-sacrifice move that will give him Mr. 2-like status allowing him to take part in a cover story arc many months from now.
But yeah, I need to get back to wedding prep.