Chapter 661: The Lake of Bandits

gottalt3OP

That's not the point cuz of course he is the 3rd strongest and all… but Oda is overdoing it trolling Sanji or making him looking like an idiot.

What will he do now? Have a fight with Nami's body? No... Zoro and Luffy will get an awesome fight and until Law will be beaten and the effect will go away... Sanji can't do serious stuff.

In Fishmen Island he already had no fight on his own and now it looks bad once again... Ever since TB it is ongoing and that's somehow dissapointing.

Actually, couldn't Sanji have an awesome moment in Nami's body? Like, he can't be responsible for hurting Nami, so he would fight in an unfamiliar body, without getting a single scratch… That is the best that could happen now... But yeah, probably Sanji will be left out again. I'm also kind of dissapointed with that.

city_lights31

Sometimes I wonder what Crocodile did to become a Shichibukai. I am sure he was famous and similarly infamous as a rookie but he still only had a bounty of 80m. At the time that his bounty was announced in the series it was relatively huge but at this point there is loads of pirated with much higher bounties (even fodder like Caribou.)

Cyclone_Baroness

@city_lights31:

Sometimes I wonder what Crocodile did to become a Shichibukai. I am sure he was famous and similarly infamous as a rookie but he still only had a bounty of 80m. At the time that his bounty was announced in the series it was relatively huge but at this point there is loads of pirated with much higher bounties (even fodder like Caribou.)

You've got me wondering that too. Maybe he did one pretty heinous act to grab their attention, and the bonus of being a Logia, they thought he'd be vaulable. But then you also get little tidbits like whatever Ivan has over him. But that's a different discussion thread altogether lol.

Law as a Shichibukai is pretty cool right now. His power is very broken, but at least he's creative with it.

Elektrik Dynomite

Thoughts:

Magellan for Admiral would be so cool
Law and Brook are amazing, i love it
Is it just me, or does anyone else think that Law made the Centaurs? i mean, he could just cut up Brownbeard's crew and some animals and Shambles them together?
also if Law can swap people souls, i wonder if that can be used to swap bodies if someone is dying?? Eternal Life anyone?
Maybe that's why Bepo is in a bear body, maybe he lost his original body
I love the whole body swap thing thats going on, could be fun
and the number of players in this arc just keeps growing, its hard to keep track. Strawhats, Smoker and G5, Law, Master M, Kids, Frozen (Prisoners?), Samurai, Momonosuke, Brownbeard, Vegapunk, Law's missing crew, Punk Hazard Hazmat crew, C.C.
and then finding out more about the Admiral's Fight; i still want to know about who the warlords are, the admirals, what they meant by Law sending the hearts, Where's Bepo, Magellan, Aokiji, Buggy, Blackbeard!? the kids, sickness, frozen people, master?
I really hope the rest of the "Worst Generation/Eleven Supernovas" get this much exposure when they show up in the story again
Law vs Buggy vs Brook… this would be awesome
my god i love where one piece is now

King Cannon

@zachri:

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Now I just need to see Nami using Nipples Light while in Franky's body.

Baou Zakurga

So brownbeard's pirate group became Heart Pirates affiliates,and turned into centaur things.Very Interesting.

Sick_Fool

@RomanceDawn:

I get that many of you don't like it. But he is still Sanji. He get's awesome action moments, occasionally say's something cool, and when hot ladies are around he turns into a goof. Now that he is a victim of circumstance(laws heart switching) you are already crying when nothing happened.

Sanji still has an extremely awesome fighting style, visually it's amazing and contributes a heck of a lot to the crews progression. The only character who rarely get's the comedy thrown in is Zoro. All of you just wan't Sanji to be Zoro, he's not and never will be. This is how Oda wants to portray Sanji. He is smarter than Luffy and Zoro and equally as capable in a fight, only thing is he get's his comic relief more often than Zoro and in a different way than Luffy.

Just like Zoro he offers his life for Luffy and declares eventually he'll cause the Marines the most trouble. Oda usually follows through with statements like that. He didn't get his chance to die, but his intent was fantastic. He goes swimming with mermaids and get's so happy he starts crying, that's awesome! A major nosebleed became a plot point, oh well, it's over now. He tag teams with a war lord and suddenly it appears he's less capable of handling his battles than the rest of the crew? He yells at some kids and everyone hates him? Good, adult men don't need to be too cosy with kids, makes them look like pedophiles.

Personally I love Sanji, though I can see why others would not. As long as he get's his epic moments I could care less about what jokes get played on him. Unlike Usopp and Chopper before the time skip. Their shinning moments were so few and far in between.

Same here. I've always been a Sanji fan since his introduction (I love his fighting style the most among the SH) and I ain't even mad about him being made fun of occasionally. So long as he gets his time to shine I'm fine with it.

GJardim

Kinda perveted? :ninja:

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Though, I don't think Sanji will really do this, or even think about it. Nami will knock him out before he has a chance to do it.

themick

Does anyone else find it weird that Crazy absolute justice akainu is ok with still having shichibukai? Especially one like law. Seems against his nature and out of character.

King Cannon

@themick:

Does anyone else find it weird that Crazy absolute justice akainu is ok with still having shichibukai? Especially one like law. Seems against his nature and out of character.

Sakazuki can't do shit against the Shichibukai. They act under the WG, not the Marines.

Plus, there's that whole world balance stuff that makes them necessary to keep around.

Pookiez

@GJardim:

Kinda perveted? :ninja:

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Though, I don't think Sanji will really do this, or even think about it. Nami will knock him out before he has a chance to do it.

She can' really hurt him in her own body. I mean she can, but I doubt she wants to inflict harm to it.

I totally see Sanji (in Nami's body) passing out with a nosebleed while fondling "his" own boobs.

SemiJuggalo

There's probably nothing I can say about this chapter that hasn't been said already, except that I thought it was awesome. I was also surprised to see the return of Sanchezbeard (yes, that's what I call him), though I shouldn't have been since Oda has a habit of introducing characters in unexpected ways and having them reappear in the story further down the line (especially with Rayleigh).

Krazykwasi

It would've made more sense if Law switched their brains, resulting in their personalities being swapped, rather than their personalities scrambled cause they switched hearts…. but I guess Oda made it that way to give us a first hand look at the significance of Law taking the heart of those 100 pirates in order to become a Shichibukai. Control the heart and you control the person. Like Davy Jones from the Pirates of the Caribbean style.

Davy Jones

So Law is basically impossible to defeat?

IgorGB

@Krazykwasi:

It would've made more sense if Law switched their brains, resulting in their personalities being swapped, rather than their personalities scrambled cause they switched hearts…. but I guess Oda made it that way to give us a first hand look at the significance of Law taking the heart of those 100 pirates in order to become a Shichibukai. Control the heart and you control the person. Like Davy Jones from the Pirates of the Caribbean style.

Japanese common sense says the heart contains one's mind, not the brain, as us Westerners think.

Aaronrules380

@IgorGB:

Japanese common sense says the heart contains one's mind, not the brain, as us Westerners think.

First, we don't "think"
that, we know it, as do the Japanese. And the idea that the heart was the center of thought and emotion existed in many cultures, both western and eastern.

Maromi

@King:

Now I just need to see Nami using Nipples Light while in Franky's body.

Dear Oda:
I will give you all the money I have. Please. I need this.

Big Mom

I loved this chapter. My favorite character, Brownbeard, has finally returned to show everyone who doubted him up. I am so happy.

chibi15

Is the torso still suck to Luffy????

Davy Jones

@chibi15:

Is the torso still suck to Luffy????

Nope. It fell off or something some time ago…

Is Law is basically impossible to defeat now?

Apprentice

Holy crap laws ability isn't just broken for a devil fruit its one of the most had abilities ever seen in any work of fiction.

GJardim

@Davy:

Nope. It fell off or something some time ago…

Is Law is basically impossible to defeat now?

Well, if Law can create his "Room", then it's his battlefield where he has almost absolute advantage. But he's still vunerable. If Smoker tries harder, I'm certain that Law will be a piece of cake.
I guess logia DF users have advantage against Law and aswell, how someone said and I agree, Robin. She can just recreate herself and appear everywhere from any part of her body, right?

Bond en Avant

The voice actors are gonna have some fun when the anime reaches this point in the manga.

StarlightMan

There is no way that Law's ability is broken, or that he is impossible to defeat. There is always a way, and Oda will eventually reveal a weakness. I'm betting that no one thought "wax > Magellan" or "liquid > Crocodile" at the time, either.

IgorGB

@Aaronrules380:

First, we don't "think" that, we know it, as do the Japanese. And the idea that the heart was the center of thought and emotion existed in many cultures, both western and eastern.

I'm so glad you got the point.

Krazykwasi

It would be the ultimate comic relief to see Law fight Buggy. He's cut but Bug would just reshape himself…. I wonder if Bugz'll be able to handle the heart transplant though? More than likely eh?

Ryuksgelus

Don't really like the idea of "haki levels".

OldSnake

@Apprentice:

Holy crap laws ability isn't just broken for a devil fruit its one of the most had abilities ever seen in any work of fiction.

I'm sorry, I think that award goes to Mr. Kuma.

GJardim

@Ryuksgelus:

Don't really like the idea of "haki levels".

I think it's just that she hasn't mastered haki yet, so her haki is in a "low level"

baby-boo

I would't say that Sansji is less awesome than before. Zoro is just more obvious. He cut a gallion in half cause he was on the wrong ship. And as Vice, he gets more time, for his reputation is vital.Sanji is calmer and a thinker, and wouldn't stupidly attack anyone. He has been a comic relief of late, but he hasnt seen a proper challenge yet or cause to go berserk.

Anyway, great chap. Though, I hope the soul change doesnt last long. Good to show what Law can do, but its too obvious source for jokes. And I've seen too many bad movies of this subject, though this is the first that is properly warranted.

Mr. Luffy

Oda brings us more of what we love–More gender bending!

Of course we also have the tired-and-true personality swapping going on. The possibilities are too rich to keep from looking forward to the next chapter.

Lastly, I'm glad we finally have a confirmation of Law's fruit ability. The "Modify Modify" fruit, correct?

MasterKingJC

@StarlightMan:

There is no way that Law's ability is broken, or that he is impossible to defeat. There is always a way, and Oda will eventually reveal a weakness. I'm betting that no one thought "wax > Magellan when not using Kinjite" or "liquid > Crocodile" at the time, either.

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@Mr.:

Oda brings us more of what we love–More gender bending!

Of course we also have the tired-and-true personality swapping going on. The possibilities are too rich to keep from looking forward to the next chapter.

Lastly, I'm glad we finally have a confirmation of Law's fruit ability. The "Modify Modify" fruit, correct?

Ope Ope fruit. From the word "Operation".

I wonder how Stephen is going to translate that.

Baou Zakurga

Now I don't think Law actually swapped their real physical heart,like the organ.But more like their souls or memories,personality,or something.Cause the heart looked all cartoony,like a valentines day heart.

And fruits controlling intangible things like that are possiable,a la Kumas fruit and 'pushing' pain.

onemoment

One neat thing about Law's fruit, it seems that no matter what he does the victims don't die. Perfect for a doctor. I wonder if that's a detail that'll come up later? Such a powerful fruit needs to have a weakness after all.

Kisoto

All these bodyswap pics have got me thinking about things I really didn't want to…

Though I am hoping that Nami has some "Go Go Gadget _____" issues! XP

Chopperrules

This is why I shouldn't read One Piece before work. I totally missed Brownbeard, so I'm about to reread the chapter. I mean I saw the guy and his crew but read through those pages too fast to notice.

I'll say one thing though that I didn't say before: Brook is becoming a badass! I love the guy.

That, and I love how Robin makes these types of faces now. Shows how far she's come since Enies Lobby.

Totally want to see Nami doing a super pose in Franky's body. Would be awesome, lol.

And finally, if you could have the remaining Straw Hats switch bodies, who would switch with who out of who is remaining?

ponx

@Chopperrules:

And finally, if you could have the remaining Straw Hats switch bodies, who would switch with who out of who is remaining?

1). Zoro in Robin's body. Since Sanji is already in Nami, I can imagine the hilarity that will ensue when he finds out Robin-Cwaaan is actually good ol' Marimo now. Plus if he can master Robin's DF fast enough, its interesting to see how he uses it in conjunction with his Santouryuu
2). Robin in Luffy's body. For once. Just for once we might get a glimpse of cool, stoic Luffy.
3). Luffy in Ussopp's body. I imagine Luffy playing around with Ussopp's ammo going "Ooooooooooh, this one looks cool, lets see what it does". Ussopp "NOOOO"
4). Ussopp in Zoro's body. U know, seeing Zoro being the "coward" once in a while is fun.
5). Brook in Brook's body because, well….. I don't have a heart YOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO

JetPistolStrike

@GJardim:

Kinda perveted? :ninja:

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Though, I don't think Sanji will really do this, or even think about it. Nami will knock him out before he has a chance to do it.

LOL!!!

@Kisoto: I can see that happening; Hope it does for some good laughs!

Satriya

Smoker: You cannot cut me, I am a logia!!
Law: Yes but i can shambles change your personality with this small fish
Game over

igetownd

If Law got this much stronger, I wonder how the other Supernova are holding up. Or rather, it seems of the Supernova, Law was actually the most powerful, as opposed to Luffy as I assumed. Anyway, despite Smoker being immune to Law's powers (except heart switch?), Smoker hasn't landed one hit on Law. Smoker needs to step it up.

Anyway, I can't wait for the body switch antics.

Chopperrules

@ponx:

1). Zoro in Robin's body. Since Sanji is already in Nami, I can imagine the hilarity that will ensue when he finds out Robin-Cwaaan is actually good ol' Marimo now. Plus if he can master Robin's DF fast enough, its interesting to see how he uses it in conjunction with his Santouryuu
2). Robin in Luffy's body. For once. Just for once we might get a glimpse of cool, stoic Luffy.
3). Luffy in Ussopp's body. I imagine Luffy playing around with Ussopp's ammo going "Ooooooooooh, this one looks cool, lets see what it does". Ussopp "NOOOO"
4). Ussopp in Zoro's body. U know, seeing Zoro being the "coward" once in a while is fun.
5). Brook in Brook's body because, well….. I don't have a heart YOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO

Haha, excellent choices. I can just imagine the possibilities!

Speaking of good old Brook, we've seen Smoker's reaction to Franky, now I so want to see what he thinks of the talking, walking skeleton.

minor_runes

@Chopperrules:

Speaking of good old Brook, we've seen Smoker's reaction to Franky

When was that, which chapter?
Don't recall them ever running into one another…

Speaking of Law's ability, it makes me wonder how it will work from a narrative standpoint if he gets defeated.
Do all the "surgeries" he made come undone and everything reverts to the way it was, or what seems more likely, does it stay as is?
Because in that case if he got beaten or his ability was momentarily nullified by Smoker's jute, Tashigi, wano samurai and who know how much fodder would all instantly die.
The way I see it most likely the changes will have had to be reverted by Law himself before (or if) he is beaten, if he gets beaten at all. Why doesn't smoker just use white-out on him like in Loguetown anyway?

igetownd

I think if Tashigi has Haki, Smoker has Haki. It's not like Haki is something super special :ninja: only CoC is special :ninja:

JetPistolStrike

@igetownd:

I think if Tashigi has Haki, Smoker has Haki. It's not like Haki is something super special :ninja: only CoC is special :ninja:

Not that it did any good for poor Tashigi…:blink:

Chopperrules

@minor_runes:

When was that, which chapter?
Don't recall them ever running into one another…

Well, I wouldn't call it a reaction since they didn't actually meet, but last chapter Smoker saw Franky's little tank routine along with the others and had a "wtf" look on his face, lol. Still would be nice for more interaction with all the other Straw Hats other than Luffy, even if Luffy is Smoker's main target.

Also, love this line from Brook as I'm re-reading:

"My name is of little importance. It's Brook."

It's little things like this that make the best humor in One Piece. Not crammed down your throat, just subtle enough to work.

EDIT: Yes, I was a bit disappointed about Tashigi, but hopefully she will redeem herself later in this arc.

Drazgoon

judging from the SA arc it looks like people can reassemble themselves (with help mostly) and reattach body parts. it doesn't look like they're cut, they just become… split.

minor_runes

@Chopperrules:

Well, I wouldn't call it a reaction since they didn't actually meet, but last chapter Smoker saw Franky's little tank routine along with the others and had a "wtf" look on his face, lol. Still would be nice for more interaction with all the other Straw Hats other than Luffy, even if Luffy is Smoker's main target.

Also, love this line from Brook as I'm re-reading:

"My name is of little importance. It's Brook."

It's little things like this that make the best humor in One Piece. Not crammed down your throat, just subtle enough to work.

Ah, I haven't thought about it since that run in was so recent.
Oda's humor is one of the best things about One Piece for me personally, his deadpan stuff gets me every time.

Drake_Cloud

Why do people think Law's ability is Hax? From what smoker said, it seems like having a strong enough CoA haki makes you completely immune to his powers.

Also, Why did Law switch the SH's bodies around (aside from the obvious "its going to be funny" reason)? I figure he could have cut them all up if he wanted too, but decided this was the better option. My best guess is that he doesn't want to hurt the SH, but wants to make sure they have to meet him again (to change them back) before they leave the island.

minor_runes

@Drazgoon:

judging from the SA arc it looks like people can reassemble themselves (with help mostly) and reattach body parts. it doesn't look like they're cut, they just become… split.

It seems likely that his power only works while he is conscious, similar to Shiki's islands falling back down once he gets defeated.
Granted, it's the movie and not the manga, but supposedly still canon…
Ofcourse it could also be handwaved away as self-supporting once done, so whether law is around or not changes stick, but that seems a little too easy.

Chopperrules

@Drake_Cloud:

Why do people think Law's ability is Hax? From what smoker said, it seems like having a strong enough CoA haki makes you completely immune to his powers.

Also, Why did Law switch the SH's bodies around (aside from the obvious "its going to be funny" reason)? I figure he could have cut them all up if he wanted too, but decided this was the better option. My best guess is that he doesn't want to hurt the SH, but wants to make sure they have to meet him again (to change them back) before they leave the island.

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. I guess Law has some liking for the Straw Hats, seeing as he went out of his way to save Luffy when he didn't have to. At the same time, he also said, "I can't let them get away either." Obviously he wants to confront them again, but for what reason? If the Straw Hats see whatever secrets are on this island, they would obviously be a threat to him and become a liability to his plans.

There's also the obvious connection Oda set up with Vegapunk going on, Franky's knowledge of Vegapunk from his winter island, and some other things Oda seems to be lining up for reveal and/or hint in this arc. Good stuff. I already can't wait to see these chapters animated, but that's a ways off.