Those characters we haven't forgotten.

Tsukishima

On another thread, I had a discussion with Zik to determine whether Johnny and Yosaku could return to the main story or not. I figured there were a lot of characters that we haven't heard of for a long time, and that are in the same cases than Johnny and Yosaku. I didn't put characters like Sabo, Moria, the giant we saw in Sabaody… because it's obvious we will see them again.

So, among the characters in the poll, who do you think will return in the main story (multiple choices)?
If you think only some of them will make a cameo appearance, check this option and tell in a post which character will make it.

I think we will see them again. But none will truly return in the main story. If there is a war against the WG, then I think we might see the CP9 or Foxy appearing and helping the Strawhat, but I don't think Oda will use them for another purpose. Concerning Morgan, I think we will see him again near the end being easily defeated by Helmeppo, but that's all. And concerning the others, We will only see their whereabouts at some points of the story, but I don't believe they will play a role in the story.

Tijnn.

Johnny and Yosaku, Enel and Morgan. Maybe CP9 and Gin. Also Rockstar.

iPenguin

God must return to us. I hope Bellamy stays off panel and is dead.

Hachibukai

I'd be very, very disappointed if Enel doesn't return to the serie.
I want to see Gin too.

Tsukishima

@Tijnn.:

Also Rockstar.

I didn't put Rockstar on the poll. I think it's rather obvious he will come back. Oda didn't show the whole Red Hair crew in the war. It's impossible they were so few yet managed to stop this war. So I think he was with the rest of the crew.

southwick

i can only imagine cp9and enel coming back just because they seem the most powerful and the only ones who could probably make it in the new world

all of the others need to be become more powerful

Hyperkinetic Rabbity Thing

What's the overall cutoff between main story and cameo? Just unclear what a cameo is exactly, perhaps an example?

Airflow

I can easily see CP9 returning now they've defected from the government.

Tsukishima

@Hyperkinetic:

What's the overall cutoff between main story and cameo? Just unclear what a cameo is exactly, perhaps an example?

http://mangastream.com/read/one_piece/66085019/17
In this image, Cobra only makes a cameo. We see his reactions, his whereabouts, but he plays no role in the story.

herr_sebbe

Seeing how characters have been returning from left and right ever since the beginning of the Sabaody Arc, I certainly think we'll see several more where that came from.

Johnny and Josack. I think they will reappear. They played a rather big role in the main story and I think they might just come back a little stronger sometime after the time skip. I still think it's sad that they didn't join when they had the chance.

Gin. He even said the words "Hope will meet again" before he left. Seeing as this is One Piece, I'd say that's rather solid confirmation.

Enel. His interest in the moon should falter eventually and by then he'll be making his way towards the even bigger Feary Vearth. Besides, he played a rather major role in the story, so it'd be a shame to have it end already.

Foxy. He and his clan left while still on good terms with the Strawhats, so they'll probably meet again somehow.

CP9. I'm guessing they'll have a role similiar to that of the Baroque Works recently.

Thatanas

@herr_sebbe:

CP9. I'm guessing they'll have a role similiar to that of the Baroque Works recently.

Which would be??

omy785

I would like to know more about Kuro…

herr_sebbe

@Thatanas:

Which would be??

The lot of them return to aid Luffy in some way.

Mikan

Morgan is possible, simply because his "story" hasn't been resolved. He's so weak, though, I can't think of any way they'd meet him again.

The only one I'm 100% of is Gin, since there was such an emphasis on him wanting to meet again on the Grand Line (first he told Sanji, then Sanji repeated it to Luffy.)

city_lights31

@omy785:

I would like to know more about Kuro…

I didn't pick him (I picked Gin, CP9 and Enel) but I would love to see him return. His chracter always felt so empty to me, I think there is still a lot of room for Oda to flesh him out.

flandrian15

I'd like Enel to return, I voted CP9, Enel and Gin as well but if Enel does ever return I would think it to be some kind of dragonball Z move. I mean, suddenly having aliens with him probably is kind of strange for this story.

Dryish

Enel won't be coming back so cut that talk out, now. He fulfilled his dreams and now lives happily in the moon. Without coming back. Ever.

On another note, I'm suspecting that we'll see atleast Gin coming back. After all he promised to meet the SH's again. Johnny and Yosaku could return as well making a coby-style comeback. If they do reappear, they've gotten much stronger. Personally I'd love too see that, but it's not guaranteed, not even foreshadowed.

CP9 could pull a Baroque Works and assist SH's in the future, but it's unlikely. They are enemies and probably won't have same enemies than the SH's, unless you fit Kaidou in here somehow.

Morgan could also make a comeback with a DF just to be denied and defeated by his own son, making Helmeppo more than just an awkward joke character.

Ringleader

Would like to see Gin and Enel again. Tell the rest to sod off

ShunketsuXZ

Voted for Gin, Enel and CP9. That'd be especially interesting if CP9 helped the Straw Hats, because they are a lot more colder and less comical (for the most part) than Baroque Works.

Fuwa Kitty

I still have my fingers crossed for another Gaimon appearence.

ShunketsuXZ

@Fuwa:

I still have my fingers crossed for another Gaimon appearence.

He is Oda's favorite character.

omy785

@Dryish:

Enel won't be coming back so cut that talk out, now. He fulfilled his dreams and now lives happily in the moon. Without coming back. Ever.

So, his adventures on the moon were useless? Pff, Enel will come back! Wanna bet?

Furnace Sparks

I'd like to see Gin and Enel appear again. Enel while riding over Banchi:ninja:

Lamuerte

Gin, Johnny and Yosaku and Morgan.

Morgan will be back, his story isn't finished. And i think he is an interesting character.

It would be nice to see Gin again, and i'm quite sure that he will be seen again. He said he wanted to see the SH's in the grand line. I just hope that he won't be with Don Krieg when he reappears, gosh i hate him :/.

Johhny and Yosaku , same story as Gin really.

There are also a few other characters that should come back:

-Pell : if he doesn't get a reasonable role somewhere in the future his survival would just be dumb and unnessecary.

-Gaimon…why not xD. And Oda likes him alot, but i think he'll only come back in a flashback or something. He could also be picked up and taken to the NW by a pirate that visits the island, hell Gin or some1 could very well do that.

-Yorki : i know he's dead and even if he lives he'll be quite old. But he's just a far too interesting character to leave alone

IF one of these characters reappears (except maybe for Yorki), a powerup is given. Gin would be NW-fodder level and Johhny and Yosaku would be even less if they are even near the level they were when we last saw them.

Cyber-Robin

I dunno about everyone else but I'd be happy if we never saw any of those again. Foxy would be nice. And I'd like to see what Foxy, Kuro, Krieg and Zoro's pals are up to. Everyone is pretty meh. CP9 especially after having being dull in their story and also a rubbish cover story I would be happy to never have them mentioned again

Superbear 22

Foxy. This guy needs to come back, there needs to some sort of story involving him.

Zik

This thread has been made poll and all (don't think J&Y were in it though).

I think it's quite obvious CP9, Morgan, Gin, and Johnny & Yosaku will return without question.

I hope Enel and Kuro show up too.

omy785

@Superbear:

Foxy. This guy needs to come back, there needs to some sort of story involving him.

Are you serious? What's the utility of a weak dumbass like Foxy? As Buggy was not enough…

Superbear 22

@omy785:

Are you serious? What's the utility of a weak dumbass like Foxy? As Buggy was not enough…

Whose to stay that he'll stay weak?

Lamuerte

@omy785:

Are you serious? What's the utility of a weak dumbass like Foxy? As Buggy was not enough…

I wouldn't say he's that weak, he did give Luffy quite the fight . ahh good times

omy785

Yeah, you're right…he's at the level of a Yonkou.

Anyway, at least Buggy has a role, even if he's a weak idiot, but Foxy has no point of appearing.

TLC

CP9 are totally joining the revolutionaries. It's all there with the sweet irony and the animal themes.

Superbear 22

@omy785:

Yeah, you're right…he's at the level of a Yonkou.

Anyway, at least Buggy has a role, even if he's a weak idiot, but Foxy has no point of appearing.

Same could have been said for Mr.3, but look what happened.

FireFistLuffy

I could see CP9 returning as bounty hunters if not still part of the WG, especially Rob Lucci. Definitely want to see Johnny and Yosaku return they were funny.

TLC

CP9 are so gonna work together with the Straw Hats one day and I can't wait till a changed Rob Lucci has a tag team battle with Luffy. It's gonna own so hard!!!

Silverblade

Only if Lucci suddenly acquires a personality.

But anyway, CP9 reappearance is as obvious as it gets.

Enel I'd like to appear again, but it's hard to say now whatever reason he will have. I like the idea of his tie-in with the Void Century history, closer to Raftel.

Also, Wapol and Foxy. Former because his side story showed how he gained power anew, and latter - just because he's a fun character and should join Buggy's crew.

That is all, I guess.

Kishido

I hope for Gin and of course Eneru…

TLC

@Silverblade:

Only if Lucci suddenly acquires a personality

I'm betting Oda made him as dead as he is to contrast with a totally wacky personality in the future. Or maybe he'll become a regular Rukawa. Either way, it's something to look forward to.

Zik

I doubt Lucci's personality will change. If anything he'll probably go back to communicating through the pigeon most of the time.

As a revolutionary much wouldn't change about him anyway. He'd still be hired to go around killing except for now he'd be liberating ppl.

omy785

@Superbear:

Same could have been said for Mr.3, but look what happened.

Mr.3 was in prison at ID…he "had to" appear

TLC

@Zik:

I doubt Lucci's personality will change. If anything he'll probably go back to communicating through the pigeon most of the time.

As a revolutionary much wouldn't change about him anyway. He'd still be hired to go around killing except for now he'd be liberating ppl.

I dunno about that. The root of his unemotional character was his Dark Justice. Take that out of the equation… Not to mention Luffy beating him might have altered him somewhat, maybe give him a taste of humble pie.

Superbear 22

@Thousand:

I dunno about that. The root of his unemotional character was his Dark Justice. Take that out of the equation… Not to mention Luffy beating him might have altered him somewhat, maybe give him a taste of humble pie.

He had about 60 of those per mili second. Damn Luffy is a good chef.

FireFistLuffy

Hmm how I saw it, is Lucci didn't really care much about who was right or wrong he just work for the WG so he can kill freely. Well yea guess that's the dark justice in all.

That's why I thought the bounty hunter idea of him coming back might be alright. Since he's still pretty much doing what he loves to do and not be portrayed as villain.

Zik

@Thousand:

I dunno about that. The root of his unemotional character was his Dark Justice. Take that out of the equation… Not to mention Luffy beating him might have altered him somewhat, maybe give him a taste of humble pie.

That's true but I don't see him changing in his demeanor or attitude because of one loss.

Especially if it's Dragon that recruits him.

TLC

Eh, all I know is that he seemed a tad different in the cover-story. More morose and enlightened but maybe it's just me.

brennen.exe

@omy785:

Are you serious? What's the utility of a weak dumbass like Foxy? As Buggy was not enough…

Don't be ridiculous. Foxy still needs to lose a DBF against Buggy. How else do you think he'll join his crew??

Zik

@Thousand:

Eh, all I know is that he seemed a tad different in the cover-story. More morose and enlightened but maybe it's just me.

Yeah. I figured he'd be nicer to his team and act like he grew up with them and that he cares. Possibly recognize the reason why Luffy won is cuz he has a strong connection with his nakama.

All enemies will still die painful deaths.
@brennen.exe:

Don't be ridiculous. Foxy still needs to lose a DBF against Buggy. How else do you think he'll join his crew??

Seriously, Oda should've just did that. Hopefully it happens before Buggy is in the NW.

Gizmo

@brennen.exe:

Don't be ridiculous. Foxy still needs to lose a DBF against Buggy. How else do you think he'll join his crew??

Agreed. I thought this would happen for awhile, and Mr. 3 in the crew just renews my hopes. crosses fingers

@Zik:

Seriously, Oda should've just did that. Hopefully it happens before Buggy is in the NW.

My worst fear. Post-timeskip, Foxy is just with the crew and DBF happens off-screen. It'd be very disappointing.

Even worse, cue the anime trying to show this "implied" scene. Shudders It'd be the nail in the coffin to take them seriously ever again in the anime.
Not that I should care about the anime and what it does to them, but still.

I am expecting CP9 and really hoping Gin will appear in the story again. Anybody else would just be a nice surprise.

brennen.exe

@Zik:

Seriously, Oda should've just did that. Hopefully it happens before Buggy is in the NW.

Foxy was practically made for Buggy's crew. Might as well toss in Porche too. This is how I imagined it would go down:

Buggy goes to prison. Alvida takes over the ship in his absence and they sail away from the Calm Belt. Insert Foxy cover story after the CP9 cover story; PERFECT TIMING. Foxy's adventure for a new pirate flag! /or something. Foxy runs into Alvida and their crew, and after a few silly cover panels he loses and is forced on to Alvida's crew (along with Porche… why not?). Such and such, cover story ends. War ends. Buggy meets up with his crew along with his newly acquired prison team. Foxy asks who the hell Buggy is. Buggy asks who the hell Foxy is. Insults. Foxy cries. Porche cheers him up. Story continues.

@ultimateclima:

I am expecting CP9 and really hoping Gin will appear in the story again. Anybody else would just be a nice surprise.

I confidently expect the CP9, Gin, and Morgan to return because of their final scenes. I expect Kuro simply because of his open ending. He's so far one of the only past enemies who hasn't received follow up panel time. Johnny and Yosaku will more than likely come back in to the story, but I have no expectations honestly.

Zik

@brennen.exe:

Buggy goes to prison. Alvida takes over the ship in his absence and they sail away from the Calm Belt. Insert Foxy cover story after the CP9 cover story; PERFECT TIMING. Foxy's adventure for a new pirate flag! /or something. Foxy runs into Alvida and their crew, and after a few silly cover panels he loses and is forced on to Alvida's crew (along with Porche… why not?). Such and such, cover story ends. War ends. Buggy meets up with his crew along with his newly acquired prison team. Foxy asks who the hell Buggy is. Buggy asks who the hell Foxy is. Insults. Foxy cries. Porche cheers him up. Story continues.

Only change I'd make is that Alvida loses forcing Buggy to challenge when he runs in to them. It'd be a subtle way to point to the prisoners having a couple of specialties.
@ultimateclima:

My worst fear. Post-timeskip, Foxy is just with the crew and DBF happens off-screen. It'd be very disappointing.

Even worse, cue the anime trying to show this "implied" scene. Shudders It'd be the nail in the coffin to take them seriously ever again in the anime.
Not that I should care about the anime and what it does to them, but still.

That'd be like time skipping FI or Elbalf and I'm looking forward to a DBF between Buggy and Foxy way more than those 2 islands.