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Haha, thank. That is so cute of you.:ninja: And they both look so happy.
Yeah, they do. That was when Luffy was determinined to go to "God's Island–Upper Yard" in Skypeia, and Nami was attempting to drum some sense into his head, lol.
I've been missing everyone for some time now. (sigh) As cute as chibi Luffy and Ace are, and as fun as it is learning about Luffy's past, I miss the crew being together.
(cue Memories music) ---Zoro calling Sanji an idiot. Nami hitting Luffy. Luffy just being awsome at the least expected moment. Sanji being all full of enui when we know he craves adventure almost as much as Luffy and Zoro. Robin being dark in every statement. Usopp humming the Sogeking song when he shoots. Chopper just being cute. Franky saying "Suu-pa!" all the time. Brooke is an interesting character, but I hardly got to know him before he was wisked away, so I don't miss him, per se, yet, just the chance to get to know him more, I guess.
Wah. I want the Straw Hats! (whine winge whine whinge)
Ok. To get back on topic--this chapter is a great one. Don't recall if anyone imported the theory Aohige mentioned in the spoiler thread (he heard it on another forum <ahem>) but it would be interesting if the brat adopted kid brother was the one who got roasted in the fire, the parents lament his passing, Ace and Luffy hear it and assume they are talking about Sabo because they don't know about said brother, which is how they come to think he's dead--then (this is the common theory expounded here) Sabo runs off to join the Revolutionaries with Dragon, and (this is my part added in) doesn't contact his bro's to try and protect them from his father and the other nobles (as he did when he sacrified himsef for them). After he gets deeply involved in the revolution, he continues not to contact them to protect the revolution and them at the same time.
It could happen (shrug) LOL</ahem>