Greg do you think there’s any chance that Sentomaru could end up with the paw paw fruit?
His fighting sumo stance he does is almost identical to Kuma’s and he does the exact same open palm strikes as him, just without the paws
Plus there both connected through Vegapunk
Idk just a theory I had, I don’t know how you feel about it
I do not.
As always anything is possible, but personally I don't.
It would make his Kintarou themea bit messy and although that's not a deal-breaker, I think it's important enough for Oda to avoid that development.
Thank You for responding Greg! 
Greg, do you think Kong is going to get off his lazy ass and do anything any time soon? Especially as things are really getting hectic.
I feel like I addressed Kong recently somewhere....forget if it was here or elsewhere but my thoughts on Kong are, he's a stock character that Oda can make important, or ignore. His entire existence is a play on Kongo Bancho so I never really took him that seriously.
I believe that at any point of necessity, Oda can pull him out but we're a little late in the game for the known factor 'legends' to be big players. That's not to say they can't/won't play roles, esp. if I'm right about what's lurking at Egghead, but the new generation has really taken stage. If Kong's being positioned to do something physically impressive/imposing, I don't know how much impact it would have if we now have Luffy as an Emperor.
Of course Oda can manufacture an explanation to make him relevant again, but I don't get the vibe he's being positioned for some major movement.
And....that could be exactly what Oda wants me to think so you just never know. That's simply my take.
So you still believe the Rocks Pirates will appear this arc?
Also will we ever get a movie or tie in about the Rocky Port incident? If anything I’d really like to see the clash between Black Beard and Wang Zhi
Kongo Bancho?
Bansho means "boss/gang leader", doesn't it? What does Kongo mean?
And I never knew about the pun name but, I never got all the hype around Kong.
I mean, I get the "he's a former chief admiral, and old people on shounen get stronger instead of weaker", but that's not enterely true in OP* and the character was never presented that way. He's not hyped anywhere in the story, no character has ever mentioned him or his job, before or after his one page appearence, he's set dressing.
He's gonna appear berating Garp in a flashback and alongside the new Marines when the series is ending and that's it.
*old people in OP don't lose power but they do lose strengh
Whitebeard was more powerful that ever during Marineford, both in knowing how to use his powers and ammount of allies, but he was old and sick and plenty of characters commented that he wasn't was strong as he was years ago. And we gonna hear those same comments about Garp and Sengoku if we do see them fight in the present day.
Powerful as ever, used to punch harder.
@FolhaS Kongo Bancho is a manga.
It’s super fun. Check it out if you ever have the time.
@Greg So Vegapunk stated that there is no Gum Gum Fruit in the "DF Encyclopedia", but there is this question from SBS volume 45:
"D: Hey, Odacchi! I got a question! About Devil Fruits!! If Kaku and Kalifa said they wouldn't know what their Devil Fruit were until they ate it, how come Shanks knew what Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Mi was before he ate it?? Tell me! Tell me now!! Pleeeease tell me!!! P.N. Shirogitsunekko
O: Well, I think I'll eventually get to explaining more about Devil Fruits in the main story, but you see, there's a book of Devil Fruits. It has info about all kinds of fruit names and abilities, but few of the fruit can actually be identified by their shape. In the case of the Gomu Gomu no Mi, there was a picture and everything, but for Kaku and Kalifa, they were talking about how they wouldn't know until they had finally eaten the fruit. That was in Volume 40."
This clearly implies that
a) a newer version of the book exists, probably edited over time and scrubbed of vital information or
b) that Oda just forgot and this is a small error on his part.
You think we will get some elaboration on this part?
Vegapunk reading from the ancient version, and the government having a scrubbed clean version makes perfect sense. They explicitly said they changed the name of the fruit to hide it from the world.
@All-Fiction said in Greg: Teacher of SUPER " OP " course !:
@FolhaS Kongo Bancho is a manga.
It’s super fun. Check it out if you ever have the time.
Oh, checking google images I can say I've heard of it but never got around reading it.
Thanks.
Sorry folks, real quick! Besides Jamie Lee Curtis, any other thesps who are OP fans?
Not sure if you'd count him, but I saw a pic of Taika Waititi with Luffy's old Wanted poster.
@Greg Taika Waititi
I don't know of many actors, but there are many athletes and music artists who are.
@Greg said in Greg: Teacher of SUPER " OP " course !:
Sorry folks, real quick! Besides Jamie Lee Curtis, any other thesps who are OP fans?
Iirc, when the live action was announced and casting rumors began, Cole Sprouse (a Sanji fan cast) said he was a fan of the series.
And does Lady Gaga count as an actress too now, or is she still mostly a musician? She had a OP reference in one of ther videos.
@Greg Confirmed reference: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDSg2KxJCHF/?hl=en
I’m pretty sure Megan Thee Stallion is really into One Piece
@Greg said in Greg: Teacher of SUPER " OP " course !:
Wow. Like a confirmed reference or youtuber redstring theory reference?
It's on this music video. I think I linked it to the right place, around 6:08.
The japanese subtitles read "One Piece" while Beyonce's wearing an outfit close enough to early Nico Robin but in yellow.
I don't think Lady Gaga ever mentioned or was asked about OP anywhere else, but since she's usually a very hands-on artist about her image and presentation most people assumed that's a direct nod from her and not just something the video team decided to include.
And thank you, Andre, for the Cole Sprouse confirmation. 
Folhas, thank you!
Hmmm, that's tough. It's like...maybe it was intentional, maybe it wasn't, but even if it was intentional, was that her choice or the production team?
It's cool though! I didn't know! Be cool to get a confirmation.
Greg this time no raid suit question but still a Sanji Vinsmokes question
Are his ability gone? His eyebrow has been back to normal after the Queen fight and also we had no single hint that his body is still "manipulated" with the powers of Germa.
So what ya think. Are his powers gone and with it Ifrit Jambe and Exoskeleton?
If not what about his eyebrow? Will it change in serious fights to show that his abilities are "on"?
@Greg said in Greg: Teacher of SUPER " OP " course !:
Sorry folks, real quick! Besides Jamie Lee Curtis, any other thesps who are OP fans?
Not an actor, but there's Dua Lipa.
I’m still hoping Vegapunk fixes the raid suit so Sanji can enjoy all the benefits without the adverse side effects
I feel like the raid suit is dead and buried since its existance opposes Sanji's character arc completely.
The only reason it existed for a while in Wano was to give Sanji some conflict, and set up the panel when he finally destroys it and breaks free from his family's influence for good.
I thought the point was for him to accept help from others and accept that he is a Vinsmoke/lab rat. His final attack had him acknowledging the science bit anyway. He can't run away from it and he thought that accepting the Vinsmoke science would make him like his siblings, yet that isn't happening. At least so far. He gave Zoro that statement, which showed to not be needed, but it illustrated where he stood on that topic.
Threw away the suit and still a lab rat. Felt like Oda was emphasizing it a little too much with having Sanji believe he was behind the attack. I get he wants to spoon feed Sanji's internal struggle, but I got it the 1st time.
it seems weird to say he did away with it when it's the only reason he won against Queen
@Cockycent It's not about accepting that he's a lab right, it's about why he accepted the help from his family. The trauma from being a Vinsmoke is intermingled with why he left for Whole Cake in the first place. That part of him coming back into his life was a wakeup call of that trauma and he had to come to terms with who he was, what it meant, and who he wanted to be.
In Wano, he realized that he was willing to accept that help and that part of himself in order to help Luffy, but during the fight with Queen when he thought a part of who he truly was became compromised, he discarded the suit because the Sanji that Luffy wanted was the kind and caring one. Thankfully, the Vinsmoke hardness still remained, but I don't personally expect any of the other abilities to show up.
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@Greg what's your thoughts on S snake turning cp agents into stone with the Mero Mero? Is it because they found her cute or is it something darker than that?
Do you think we’ll get to see some Vice Admirals shine this arc Greg? Or at least get some action?
@Sun-D Hopefully it ends up something like they are reminded of the real adult Hancock.
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I’m looking forward to S-Gecko, S-Flamingo, and S-Crocodile
I believe they think she's cute. And it has zilch to do with sexual attraction.
If Oda doesn't deliver some Kizaru action after that tease I'd be surprised. However....I'm yet again somewhat uncertain of how the length of this arc will run. It's possible that it could bleed into something else. Really tough to say. The setup has been quite a unique pace. Er...well...maybe less unique and more early One Piece? Back when arcs were much shorter.
I still say he could hit the one year mark but they certainly seem to be hustling.
I definitely think Egghead is going to end in 2023. It probably won't be as short as Zou or return to Saboady was but I don't think it will be longer than any of the post-timeskip arcs. It doesn't seem that way anyway. We do have Kuma and Kizaru on their way (and presumably the other Marines who are nearby like Smoker, Tashigi and Helmeppo will enter the picture at some point) but I can't imagine CP0 actually sitting back and waiting either.
I would say this latest chapter (with it's round-up at the end) probably ended the introduction portion of the arc so now we're in the middle section. Just my feeling anyway.
@RomanceDawn maybe the tongue out soldier will get a publication in jump
Any chance that the man marked by flames is Saul?
With how fast these recent chapters have been moving the plot I'm thinking this arc is meant to be shorter and push them to escape to Elbaf, kinda like Zou to Whole Cake.
Unless it's a prelude to something else on this island that Oda is about to reveal.
I think the next destination is Pirate Island and that's where the Battle Royal will take place.
Going from Egghead straight to the moon like Greg suggested some time ago would also be great.
I think the ancient robot will be involved in all of this. Making it a mix of on the mainland clashes and naval scuffles that result in an escape or a WG retreat.
The mystery MADS member and why Bonney has to be asleep for the clash with CP0 might meet somewhere. Similar to Puddin ending up in the other chapter. Wouldn't rule out MADS reunion.
Until G14, Kuma and some other chess pieces come into play, I don't believe this arc has hit it's 50% mark. The arc can possibly see it's way into Fall 2023.
Maybe Vegapunk’s dream of making an artificial sun will have some tie in with Luffy’s new Sun God form
I hope we go to Black Beards domain next, Luffy will try and save Coby, maybe we’ll get to see the Straw Hat vs Black Beard match ups get teased
New column is up;
https://one-piece.com/special/greg/detail/20221227_1307.html?l=en
tl;dr:
Luffy could be the energy source, thoughts on Haki and Devil Fruits.
I thought the energy source would be the voice. Seems like something that may last. Roger could sense it in the Skypiea PG and it possibly commanded the robot all those years later.
Roger said "it's a story of great power, isn't it"?
If all things have a voice, possibly it's those who are sensitive to it that can hear and/or respond.
Edit
Probably why VP thought quantum tunneling (warping) into the robot would work. He just can't reach the source to observe and then attempt to duplicate.
@Cockycent That is a cool theory. The strength of a voice has also been talked about and the concept hasn't been explored, yet.
Yep! I've called VoaT the 'lifestream' for a long time. And the best free/renewable version of that might be laughter.
If the VoaT is expendable, that's kinda a grim prospect since it would basically make VP into Shinra. If laughter is gifted to everyone it's an easily renewable resource. One might argue it's Matrixy, but if people are living their lives and happy, maybe it's not such a bad thing.
I would like to see when Oda chooses to continue on how Luffy was able to be heard underwater and obviously survive for that brief moment. Can he hear voices from the stones as well? So far, I haven't seen him comment on it. Not that he has to, but there's Roger and Oden hearing the Sea Kings.
I get the feeling that there is a lot and he will take his time with it. Part of why I disagree with majority fan sentiment that "OP ends in 25/26". Too much to unpack and even with his recent timeskip pace, Oda still takes his time.
@Greg That is less Matrix and more Monsters, inc., funnily enough.
@Cockycent said in Greg: Teacher of SUPER " OP " course !:
I get the feeling that there is a lot and he will take his time with it. Part of why I disagree with majority fan sentiment that "OP ends in 25/26". Too much to unpack and even with his recent timeskip pace, Oda still takes his time.
Assuming Oda controls himself when we get to Elbaf and that doesn't take more than a year, I still see 2027 (the 30th anniversary) being a reasonable timetable to expect Oda to wrap up what remains with some semblance of real pacing.
He's been really clear he's in the home stretch and wants to be done, so I don't think predicting another 10 years or whatever makes sense at this point. (He has to backpeddle NOW and say "there's still plenty left" because anyone counting from his "five more years" declaration would see there's 2 years a left and that's just not enough without some extreme rushing.)
But if Elbaf turns into another skypeia or caketown and takes 2 years, then all bets are off.
2027 makes sense to me. Thinking about it, I don't imagine there's actually many arcs left. Elbaf after Egghead and at that point they'll have the 4 Road Poneglyphs and can go straight to Laugh Tale. And if Laugh Tale isn't the final arc then there will be at least one more, either at God Valley or Mariejois or just taking place across multiple locations. I'm starting to think islands like Pirate Island won't be visited by the Straw Hats themselves, just other characters or seen in flashbacks (like the inevitable Rock's flashback).
Random question that probably shouldn’t be asked in this thread but I don’t know where to put it so…. How expensive can manga pens get?
