Robin is so lovely in this chapter <3
I'm half-tempted to start making an up-to-date collage of her. She's so perfect it's almost overwhelming.
Robin is so lovely in this chapter <3
I'm half-tempted to start making an up-to-date collage of her. She's so perfect it's almost overwhelming.
I'm half-tempted to start making an up-to-date collage of her. She's so perfect it's almost overwhelming.
yep, since alabasta arc she's growing so much beautiful:wub:
I'm fall in love with her all over again <3. I hope those dwarves do something about robin's clothes.
because he has been reported as killing too many civilians and he just seems to not answer to anyone. if he turns out to be good this will be awesome because his power is soooo cool
There is the key word
We're talking about his threat as a master mind and not his fighting power, he is scared of Kaidou I agree on that, just his face after Law mentioned his name made DD shit himself but he can still play him with an actual plan
WHAT? Luffy will move fast but not that fast, he may be Admiral level after defeating DD that's If he fights DD alone though
Law seems to be expecting a fight with Doflamingo, which makes me think that something will happen at the tournament (which is supposed to distract Luffy) and Luffy will be the one to fight Doflamingo instead, then again perhaps the Admiral will take Doflamingo out instead before Law or Luffy get a shot at him.
[/holding a bloodied handkerchief to her nose]
Dat chapter.
Thoughts on the chapter:
I'm loving Bellamy at the moment. I like when a previously distasteful character can change their convictions and become respectable. While Bellamy is still brutal, the fact that he passionately defends Dressrosa, is chasing after his dream to be recognised by Dolflamingo and went to Sky Island and brought back a giant gold pillar really shows strong character development. The fact he can tell the strength of Luffy is another fact that shows he has at least observational haki. Going to Skypeia I assume is where he became familiar with this and his trials to bring the golden pillar back may have awakened armament haki for him. Overall I was impressed with his efforts in the tournament. I believe he would have given Bartolomeo more trouble than it first looked like given he was grabbing him and smiling while Bartolomeo was telling him to get off. Getting King's Punch kind of sucked but it was also likely another little hint of his haki as he sensed the punch and turned before it hit. Overall really looking forward to more Bellamy and I hope he becomes an ally with the Straw hats.
I think another important thing is that he could sense the strength of Luffy's haki, and while he's likely a haki user of his own he believes Luffy's is very strong. I think a lot of what Luffy has done has been half-cocked and we haven't seen his full powers yet (kinda obvious).
Regarding Law he has lured in marine admirals at the same time stripping Dolflamingo of his title, he is pitting the admiral against Doflamingo. His plan is probably to delay and fight Doflamingo long enough until the Admiral shows up and to make a get away, or to lie to the Admiral and say he's apprehending the leaver of the warlord status (Doflamingo) and to try to rely on his title as warlord in avoiding a fight with Fujitora. I think Dofalmingo is strong enough to not be taken down by an Admiral unless he was already severely weakened. I think his nonchalance when facing Aokiji shows his strength, I believe when he goes all out he would match an admiral, or it would take an admiral all out to beat him.
I feel like ultimately Doflamingo may be turned into an Ally by law. If Fujutora puts enough pressure on Doflamingo, Law can offer a deal where he and his alliance will help him, providing Doflamingo join him to take down Kaido. Or that Doflamingo distracts Kaido. We also don't know if Fujitora attacking Doflamingo might inspire the anger of Kaido, who wants to ensure he has his supply of smile devil fruits and won't want his business partner captured by the marines. Law has put Doflamingo in an undesirable place, now that his kingdom he built over 10 years is under attack by marines, and he has angered Kaido, he may in fact join Law and Luffy in some way in the plan of Law's to defeat Kaido.
I believe that's why the plan was only 30%, it relies on Doflamingo and the interaction with the marines and whether he will agree to go after Kaido instead. Perhaps law has a plan to ditch Doflamingo to the marines at the critical stage, but use Doflamingo as a distraction to bring Kaido's forces on him in some way. Either way I don't think Doflamingo is going to be the standard villain beat down, it's obviously got something to do with gaining access to Kaido and getting passed his men (as Law discussed earlier as the property of Yonkou, having large forces and never seeing the person themselves).
Law seems to be expecting a fight with Doflamingo, which makes me think that something will happen at the tournament (which is supposed to distract Luffy) and Luffy will be the one to fight Doflamingo instead, then again perhaps the Admiral will take Doflamingo out instead before Law or Luffy get a shot at him.
Law expect DD to stop them in their back that's why he is saving his energy and Luffy is already distracted because he entered the Tournament, I sincerely have no idea how things will play out since we have 30 noteworthy fighters (the ones who got their own panel with their names), 9 SHs, Law, 3 battleship (who could very well have 3 vice admirals + Maynard that's 4), an admiral and DDs crew.
the 30 noteworthy fighters will probably be fighting with the marines while the SHs take on DDs crew and admiral, Sanji is on his way to another town to kill somebody (sanji killing for love), we don't know where this town is or its name and seeing how they were attack by DDs subordinates it could very well be a seat, Zoro is lost with a fairy/Dwarf seating on his face, If he somewhat get interested and start following it, he may end up at Green Bit without noticing, Nami's group may get attack by the marines who have to get ashore once they reach DressRosa, Luffy will have his hands full with Jesus,Cavendish,chinjao and Diamante for a while, so I don't see him getting handicapped in this arc and finally Franky who will blow up the factory and probably find Kinemon there since Kanjuro may be working at that Factory.
Law gave a Vivre Card to Nami in case something happen but If something big enough to take out SHs + Law happens, how would Bepo + Crew help out, could Law have recruited at least 2 more crew members who can handle anything that comes their way?
I feel like ultimately Doflamingo may be turned into an Ally by law. If Fujutora puts enough pressure on Doflamingo, Law can offer a deal where he and his alliance will help him, providing Doflamingo join him to take down Kaido. Or that Doflamingo distracts Kaido. We also don't know if Fujitora attacking Doflamingo might inspire the anger of Kaido, who wants to ensure he has his supply of smile devil fruits and won't want his business partner captured by the marines. Law has put Doflamingo in an undesirable place, now that his kingdom he built over 10 years is under attack by marines, and he has angered Kaido, he may in fact join Law and Luffy in some way in the plan of Law's to defeat Kaido.
I believe that's why the plan was only 30%, it relies on Doflamingo and the interaction with the marines and whether he will agree to go after Kaido instead. Perhaps law has a plan to ditch Doflamingo to the marines at the critical stage, but use Doflamingo as a distraction to bring Kaido's forces on him in some way. Either way I don't think Doflamingo is going to be the standard villain beat down, it's obviously got something to do with gaining access to Kaido and getting passed his men (as Law discussed earlier as the property of Yonkou, having large forces and never seeing the person themselves).
The Law-Luffy alliance is practically ruining Doflamingo's life. How can people expect Dofla joining them?
I'm sure Dofla would try to devise a strategy of his own and use his own allies instead in case he confronts Kaidou.
[/holding a bloodied handkerchief to her nose]
Dat chapter.
I just wanted to point out that Law has become one of my more favourite characters. I didn't realise it but when I was thinking back a bit recently I discovered that I really like him now.
The Law-Luffy alliance is practically ruining Doflamingo's life. How can people expect Dofla joining them?
I'm sure Dofla would try to devise a strategy of his own and use his own allies instead in case he confronts Kaidou.
I just feel like all this blackmail of Doflamingo is to get him to assist Law+Luffy in some way in dealing with Kaido. He's not going to willingly join them, but in some kind of condition as I described earlier could happen. For example, Doflamingo is being pressured by Fujitora, his men are busy for whatever reason, Kaido comes after him. He's being assaulted by Kaido and the marines, then Law offers him a way out. He says, why don't you battle against Kaido. Doflamingo might say your crazy do you know how powerful he is, but Law may say I have a plan to take him out and you need to do this. It could be not something Doflamingo wants to do, but more of something he can do to ensure his survival. I feel like Doflamingo is strong enough to not care if the marines are after him, but if it's Kaido and the marines (by Law's doing), he'd be more inclined to accept some kind of offer from Law to fight against Kaido in some way.
I feel like Doflamingo might fight against the 100 beasts or something, maybe. While this might seem outlandish at the moment, it's a prediction I feel like might happen.
I just wanted to point out that Law has become one of my more favourite characters. I didn't realise it but when I was thinking back a bit recently I discovered that I really like him now.
Sadly it is the exact opposite for me…
I just wanted to point out that Law has become one of my more favourite characters. I didn't realise it but when I was thinking back a bit recently I discovered that I really like him now.
Sadly it is the exact opposite for me…
I like Law, I'll like him more when Ceaser's speculation comes true and he betray the strawhats.
Say what you want about Law, but I can't wait to see him fight Joker.
First time watching Porn ahahhh
The one on the right seems to be the closest reaction. Those hand gestures.
Speaking of hand gestures… A person who makes those is Law. And you know what I think? No, no, you don't, because there's this wall between people that we can only bridge between flimsy words and non-verbal communication. BUT if I was to tell you the closest approximation of what I think, it is that Law is a cool guy and I like his tattoo in this arc.
False.
Jesus Burgess has the fourth shade of Haki, one that only a man of his calibre can unlock.
Can it…? Is it..? No it can't be.... But...? Yes!! It is!!! It's JESUS HAKI!!
Jesus has the 50th shade of Haki.
Thank you! That's what I was trying to shed light on. I just find certain things about this whole "Dolfa and Kaidou business relationship" thing a little fishy. I'm not saying that Dolfa doesn't fear Kaidou because he's STRONGER than the Yonkou! I don't know this! Nobody really does (expect Oda of course)! I just don't believe characters that have such a strong will (conqueror's haki) typically fear their opponents. So Dolfa being "deathly afraid" of Kaidou doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me. Something smells a little fishy.
I don't really know what Oda's plans are for Dofla, long term, and prior to Punk Hazard figured he'd play relatively big role but not major role in the New World, but there's definitely an argument to be made that he'll be a big player even after the events of this saga. Like you've mentioned, he has emperor/king haki/ambition whatever, and despite his seemingly content position as underworld arms dealer, Oda gave a bit of focus to that scene with Monet where she mentioned him becoming the Pirate King. So he still has higher ambitions; I doubt this arc/saga is going to be the last for Doflamingo.
Can't wait for Doflas Coverstory!
Well Alabasta definitely wasn't the last for Crocodile. I doubt Doflamingo won't be the same case.
And thank heck for that. Doflamingo has the potential to show us some very interesting nuances of Luffy. Direct dialogue confrontation (and lots of it) is what I'm hoping for, since in my opinion, Doflamingo has the very best written dialogue in the series. I want Oda to use more of a clean steady stream of story-flow when it comes to Doflamingo and Luffy – chaos can revolve around it, of course.
@Nex:
Really? Because I think I've made it pretty clear as to way I don't like the tournament. Even if you disagree with me, you should still be able to get it.
- It was poorly done from a story-telling standpoint. Everything was riding in high gear starting at the end of Punk Hazard. Doffy was on his way and he was pissed. There was a lot of tension. The whole group was on edge. They land and we get the amazing chapter 701. So many plot points are introduced. We get to see what may be the most unique and interesting island Oda's developed, and then, everything grinds to a halt for the tournament. We stop getting to explore Dressrosa, we don't get to follow any of the other plotlines, and all that tension is gone. While I'm not a fan of tournament arcs in general, I would have probably been more okay with it if it had been introduced at a different time.
- Kind of going hand in hand with the first, I want the adventure! We got a tiny little taste of the island and it was taken away from us for the tournament. One of the reasons I loved this chapter so much is that we finally got Oda doing his crazy environments and animals again.
- For a tournament, there haven't been any good fights so far. It's just been chaos, and we haven't really gotten to see much of anything outside of the very end of the B Block fight.
- A whole bunch of characters, who, outside of Chinjao, I'm not interested in, and am convinced will just be dropped to the wayside once this is all over with.
- Bellamy's redemption.
- The fact that if this is all a trap for Luffy, then it's the worst storytelling Oda has ever done, because it makes no logistical sense as to how this could be a trap for Luffy.
- Just to reiterate, I've never read One-Piece for the fights. I read it for the story, the world building, the characters. And right now, we've been focusing on my least favorite aspect of the series.
I certainly understand your points, and given that you dont like tournaments in general, i see why you weren't enjoying the last few chapters. While I am enjoying it, I too hope the next few chapters show us other plot points. I did want to address your points.
That last one was a joke, but I hope the others helped you see things in a way that makes a little more sense and allows you to enjoy the tournament a little bit more.
Jesus Burgess will revive ace with his Haki
Jesus Burgess will revive ace with his Haki
Weren't you the one who said Jesus have kings Haki a few pages ago?
And again… I'm not saying that Dolfa doesn't fear Kaidou because he's STRONGER than the Yonkou! I don't know this! Nobody really does (expect Oda of course)! I just don't believe characters that have such a strong will (conqueror's haki) typically fear their opponents. So Dolfa being "deathly afraid" of Kaidou doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me. Something smells a little fishy.
I feel rather silly to invest so much time towards this whole "Dolfa is scared of Kaidou?" topic, but hey it's just something I had a gut feeling about (and seems that others share a similar feeling) and thought I share. A thank you to those sharing your thoughts about the matter!
We pretty much do know. Doflamingo couldn't kill Smoker when Kuzan was there and had to flee afterwards. That means he wasn't strong enough to even kill Smoker and the attempt to flee without fighting Kuzan. And since Kuzan is around the same level as the Yonkous, we can pretty much deduct that indeed he is weaker than Kaidou (and a Yonkou generally).
I mean, those guys are Yonkou. The freaking Emperors of the New World. I wouldn't be surprised if every one of them also has Emperor's Haki.
Apart from that, you (and Brennen) might be right he'll play another role in the arcs to come, but as far as strength goes, he isn't Yonkou level. No way.
I dont understand why everyone thinks Bellamy has haki. Isn't it possible that he just saw Luffy use CoC haki at Marineford, knows what it is, and knows he doesn't have it? Im not saying for sure that he doesn't have it, just that lets not all just assume has it.
-I love the color page
-Bellamy has really become quite humble. I kind of care for his future now.
-Luffy's haki being high-level? I don't like it. He was suppose to learn the basic.
-Thank god, Law had a plan when he talked to Smoker
-Love the interaction between Usopp and Law.
-I really don't like the stamina problem. In a world where top tiers has to battle for days to settle, it's just too much.
-But law really plan on fighting Dofla.
-I love the Law's tatoo.
The fighting fish are really big.
-Oda has find a great occasion to show the power of Robin and Usopp.
-Balloon Ceasar really made my day.
-Usopp being afraid of the forest was really disappointing.
-I suppose Fujitora was the one who transported the battleship by the air.
I dont understand why everyone thinks Bellamy has haki. Isn't it possible that he just saw Luffy use CoC haki at Marineford, knows what it is, and knows he doesn't have it? Im not saying for sure that he doesn't have it, just that lets not all just assume has it.
Everyone has Haki potential. Again, it's just weaponized willpower.
I dont understand why everyone thinks Bellamy has haki. Isn't it possible that he just saw Luffy use CoC haki at Marineford, knows what it is, and knows he doesn't have it? Im not saying for sure that he doesn't have it, just that lets not all just assume has it.
The only people who watched the war were the Sabaody denizens, and even then, I think the feed was already cut by the time Luffy used CoC.
@Monkey:
Everyone has Haki potential. Again, it's just weaponized willpower.
True true. What I meant is, why do people think he can use haki? Personally I hope he can, but lets not jump to conclusions.
-I love the color page
-Bellamy has really become quite humble. I kind of care for his future now.
-Luffy's haki being high-level? I don't like it. He was suppose to learn the basic.
-Thank god, Law had a plan when he talked to Smoker
-Love the interaction between Usopp and Law.
-I really don't like the stamina problem. In a world where top tiers has to battle for days to settle, it's just too much.
-But law really plan on fighting Dofla.
-I love the Law's tatoo.
The fighting fish are really big.
-Oda has find a great occasion to show the power of Robin and Usopp.
-Balloon Ceasar really made my day.
-Usopp being afraid of the forest was really disappointing.
-I suppose Fujitora was the one who transported the battleship by the air.
- I love how Robin caught the dwarfs.
Rayleigh taught Luffy the basic of haki within a year n half so Luffy probably improved passed the basic with the rest of the 6 months, everyone knows this what have you been reading??
I feel like the "high-level" part of Bellamy's comment probably is more along the lines of "Wow you even have King's Haki, which people know about because you used it during the war to take down thousands of mook Marines and Ace's executioners, and information that major can't avoid being spread via newspapers around the world, no matter how much the government wouldn't want people knowing," and not "Your color of armaments/observation is really special. Your hand turned REALLY black/you totally predicted those guys' movements that one time on FI/PH and wait how the fuck do I even know about this?"
Or every high level OP character from now on has built-in Haki scouters in their heads and Bellamy felt it when Luffy cheered for him as he was getting wrecked.
True true. What I meant is, why do people think he can use haki? Personally I hope he can, but lets not jump to conclusions.
Pretty sure Bellamy used Haki just before the Kings Punch. His sensing it while his back was turned looked like the other times we've seen it used.
It's also very possible that during Luffy's brief skirmish with Don Chinjao, he used Haki and Bellamy felt it.
Or Bellamy heard about it in the news like the rest of the world.
@CCC:
I feel like the "high-level" part of Bellamy's comment probably is more along the lines of "Wow you even have King's Haki, which people know about because you used it during the war to take down thousands of mook Marines and Ace's executioners, and information that major can't avoid being spread via newspapers around the world, no matter how much the government wouldn't want people knowing," and not "Your color of armaments/observation is really special. Your hand turned REALLY black/you totally predicted those guys' movements that one time on FI/PH and wait how the fuck do I even know about this?"
Or every high level OP character from now on has built-in Haki scouters in their heads and Bellamy felt it when Luffy cheered for him as he was getting wrecked.
You can sense someone's haki with Color of Observation, and Bellamy has been in close vicinity of Luffy so he can feel it.
One of the most prime examples of this, granted not even completely canon, was Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji sensing's Z's from the movie. I can't imagine that that effect wouldn't be consistent with how it is in the manga.
We pretty much do know. Doflamingo couldn't kill Smoker when Kuzan was there and had to flee afterwards. That means he wasn't strong enough to even kill Smoker and the attempt to flee without fighting Kuzan. And since Kuzan is around the same level as the Yonkous, we can pretty much deduct that indeed he is weaker than Kaidou (and a Yonkou generally). I mean, those guys are Yonkou. The freaking Emperors of the New World. I wouldn't be surprised if every one of them also has Emperor's Haki. He isn't Yonkou level. No way.
Doflamingo didn't come close to "fleeing" Aokiji. He went on with killing Smoker despite Aokiji telling him not to, he then said he'd take a rain check on the fight. Not to mention he broke out of Aokiji's ice with no damage, something only Whitebeard has done (not comparing the two). Kuzan isn't on the same level as a Yonkou, it took him and the other two admirals to block Whitebeard's quake (before Whitebeard got injured). He couldn't freeze Whitebeard, and was injured by Jozu (who btw was stopped in his tracks by Doflamingo). He was also in a stalemate with Ace who obviously wasn't Yonkou level. I'd say him, Hancock (possibly) and, Mihawk are all admiral level shichibukai because they were the only characters who participated but weren't injured in the war and all have feats of incredible strength/abilities. I think there is a VERY good possibility (and evidence) of Doflamingo being admiral level or close to it. He's obviously not at Yonkou level but I think he was saved for the second half of the grand line for a reason along with all the build up (his bounty, SA, bellamy).
yep, since alabasta arc she's growing so much beautiful:wub:
I'm fall in love with her all over again <3. I hope those dwarves do something about robin's clothes.
what the fuck keep ur fetish to yourself dude seriously now.
@CCC:
I feel like the "high-level" part of Bellamy's comment probably is more along the lines of "Wow you even have King's Haki, which people know about because you used it during the war to take down thousands of mook Marines and Ace's executioners, and information that major can't avoid being spread via newspapers around the world, no matter how much the government wouldn't want people knowing," and not "Your color of armaments/observation is really special. Your hand turned REALLY black/you totally predicted those guys' movements that one time on FI/PH and wait how the fuck do I even know about this?" Or every high level OP character from now on has built-in Haki scouters in their heads and Bellamy felt it when Luffy cheered for him as he was getting wrecked.
It's not necessarily scouters but I equate it to just an ability to sense a general greatness and power, all haki users likely have a presence about them like an air of vigor and strength that experienced fighters/powerful people/other haki users can sense. CoC takes this "presence" to another level and seems to allow the user to use their mere overbearing presence as a physical weapon. In fact didn't Mihawk say that Zoro should've been able to sense the gap between them and know not to try and fight him? There's a lot to suggest that this is how haki works but people are so averse to anything remotely like a power level thing that they can't accept something that actually seems like a logical concept.
I don't really know what Oda's plans are for Dofla, long term, and prior to Punk Hazard figured he'd play relatively big role but not major role in the New World, but there's definitely an argument to be made that he'll be a big player even after the events of this saga. Like you've mentioned, he has emperor/king haki/ambition whatever, and despite his seemingly content position as underworld arms dealer, Oda gave a bit of focus to that scene with Monet where she mentioned him becoming the Pirate King. So he still has higher ambitions; I doubt this arc/saga is going to be the last for Doflamingo.
I agree. I have to admit, I was a little surprised when Dofla's "Pirate King dream" was revealed. I mean it makes perfect sense (He witnessed Rogers execution and made his way to the New World), but for some reason I didn't think he be one of pirates still striving for that dream. Being the King of Dressrosa and the Boss of the Underworld, I believed the thought of that dream came and went. I'm glad I was wrong. It was nice to see that he still believes the grand wonderment of dreams. "A man's dream will never die!"
We pretty much do know. Doflamingo couldn't kill Smoker when Kuzan was there and had to flee afterwards. That means he wasn't strong enough to even kill Smoker and the attempt to flee without fighting Kuzan. And since Kuzan is around the same level as the Yonkous, we can pretty much deduct that indeed he is weaker than Kaidou (and a Yonkou generally).
I mean, those guys are Yonkou. The freaking Emperors of the New World. I wouldn't be surprised if every one of them also has Emperor's Haki.Apart from that, you (and Brennen) might be right he'll play another role in the arcs to come, but as far as strength goes, he isn't Yonkou level. No way.
Oh come on that wasn't a real fight. I would agree with you if I thought that was an actual fight.
Dolfa was letting out a little steam and Kuzan cooled him off a bit :ninja:
But yeah, I know the chances of Dolfa being stronger than a Yonkou are rather silm, but strength doesn't always mean "instant winner". If you are smart and strategic about the moves you make, you can possibly make your way to the top. And I believe Dolfa is the master of mind games. This is a man who knows he doesn't necessarily need to lift a finger in order to win a fight. I believe in regards to Law, the apple didn't fall far from the tree. So I until I see Dolfa's full potential, I do believe he's a major threat and force to be reckon with…at par with a Yonkou even. Feel free to disagree.
Btw....does anyone else find the fighting fish adorable? I don't why but I just think they're so cute! Maybe it's because I love those cheeky smiles of theirs.
The idea of "presence" isn't taken to an extreme like in DB but it is very similar to concepts seen in other manga. For example the depiction of Musashi in Vagabond is often noted of giving off a presence similar to a wild animal and he is often described as a demon or a beast even when not fighting. Why? Because he just gives off that powerful vibe, same as how Griffith in Berserk was said to seem almost otherworldly and destined for great things because people could just sense that in him.
In Vagabond we even see Musashi's fighting spirit manifest itself sometimes. Some Nen users in HxH who learned it on their own were said to be just super talented individuals in their area of expertise who through years of experience and honing of their skills pushed their abilities into the realm of supernatural and other nen users can even sense the nen within high quality works of art. All of these things are the same concept.
Rayleigh taught Luffy the basic of haki within a year n half so Luffy probably improved passed the basic with the rest of the 6 months, everyone knows this what have you been reading??
pass the basic didn't mean it needed to be a hig-level haki. I mean if Oda plan on giving him such level in haki, there was no reason to make Rayleigh say that 2 years would be kind of short to learn even the basic.
pass the basic didn't mean it needed to be a hig-level haki. I mean if Oda plan on giving him such level in haki, there was no reason to make Rayleigh say that 2 years would be kind of short to learn even the basic.
Yeah, but you're talking about the guy who figured out how to use soru from just from seeing someone use it a couple times, he even made it his own by incorporating it into G2. After learning the basics of haki, I'm sure he managed just fine in raising how well he could use it.
By the way could someone explain me why the hell would Law's devil fruit drain his stamina?
By the way could someone explain me why the hell would Law's devil fruit drain his stamina?
Maybe his ability takes a lot of concentration?
Or maybe he's just making up excuses just so he doesn't have to fight :ninja:
I think Law is just one of those pirates that doesn't get involved in fights unless it's absolutely necessary for him to do so. Except for that time at the Shabondy auction house…he just wanted to show off then.
But yeah, maybe he just wants to be tip top for when they have to deal with Dolfa (the grand escape!). I doubt it takes too much from his stamina...I think he just wants to invest his power on something much more important than fighting off fishies.
There's a lot to suggest that this is how haki works but people are so averse to anything remotely like a power level thing that they can't accept something that actually seems like a logical concept.
Oh, I'm not averse to it. That's why I suggested it as an alternative theory.
What I think most of us are averse to is explicit DBZ-like power levels that could theoretically lead to soul-sucking power rankings. But Oda's good enough to not do that, as he's proven for the past 15 years via the very nature of "fights" in One Piece, where elemental matchups and abilities matter much more than doriki.
@The:
dude, nothing much. just want to say that your pic is fuckin' awesome. where'd you get that?
dude, nothing much. just want to say that your pic is fuckin' awesome. where'd you get that?
Yeah, thanks
From some random Facebook post year ago
Yeah, but you're talking about the guy who figured out how to use soru from just from seeing someone use it a couple times, he even made it his own by incorporating it into G2. After learning the basics of haki, I'm sure he managed just fine in raising how well he could use it.
I bet Luffy has raised his haki level to a very high level and don't forget we haven't really seen him in a serious fight yet (on land that is). I fully expect him to have at least one signature fight in this arc it is well overdue. We don't know how strong he has become and if Bellamy's comments are anything to go by then some on this board may be very surprised. Rayleigh intended to stay for the 2 years but in the end he left 6 months early as he had taught Luffy all that he could, otherwise he would have stayed for the full 2 years.