Says who?
I haven't seen any announcement I can recall, but the pattern has generally been three chapters then break.
Says who?
I haven't seen any announcement I can recall, but the pattern has generally been three chapters then break.
If there was going to be a break, it would say so at the end of the chapter.
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I was kinda surprised that there was no break considering the golden cliff hanger of Sanji finding Luffy at the end of the chapter.
Lol, same. I often wonder what he'd make of this arc. There are no marines involved, so…
You lack faith my friend. You can put marines in anything with a little effort… Argue why Akainu should come at the end of the arc to end Big Mom and hype the last war.
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Ugh, Darth got to an unsustainable point. He was fine at first, but his complaints became increasingly unreasonable and personal. Most of it was "Why Oda treat marines like this? Marines are the best because they're authoritarian and that's cool!" He was going around defending military dictatorships. That's why he was fascinated by the marines. Not to mention his subsequent comebacks and the chances he was given to respectably return but ended up just becoming a troll again. Just take the examples of Daz, Count Mario, desa. I usually see them criticize the chapters but in a constructive, reasonable, well argumented way. Well, you too, now that I mention it! Darth was just an ass after a while…
He wasn't really an ass. He end up crossing MK a lot and when you do and don't back down you can easily seems like an ass or unreasonable. He was pretty fine when arguing with Robby or King Cannon. But there sure would be a lot of giant post with both count and Darth here.
You lack faith my friend. You can put marines in anything with a little effort… Argue why Akainu should come at the end of the arc to end Big Mom and hype the last war.
I actually can see this happen. However, we definitely will not learn about it until after Wano.
And yeah, he wasn't bad and I miss him, too.
This Darth kid liked the Marines, right? So he probably liked Smokey too. Him and I would've got along, then disagreed on something like "Marines are autocratic and that's fine". Then I'd read an endless ocean of Count's posts.
You lack faith my friend. You can put marines in anything with a little effort… Argue why Akainu should come at the end of the arc to end Big Mom and hype the last war.
Hmm, mayhap.
Well, at least there aren't any marines jobbing this arc. BM family takes care of that. :ninja:
Darth's only real problem was having too much free time on his hands. Which he used to zealously reply to each and every user that quoted him, even shit posts.
Yay, chapter comparisons! First of all, Galaxy9000 directed me to another scanlation group, Jaimini's Box. The translations here are pretty solid quality, about as good as VIZ or perhaps better, so for this week (and possibly future weeks), I'll have another comparison source. Let's get to it!
Darth's only real problem was having too much free time on his hands. Which he used to zealously reply to each and every user that quoted him, even shit posts.
He certainly made it more interesting around here. I always enjoyed when he would lob a verbal grenade into a conversation and I suspect his love of alcohol fueled his spicier posts.
Challenge 1: Is big mom and her minions looking like top pirates of one piece world. No
Challenge 2: Did Oda have another chapter with useless spreads to drag the arc even more. Yes.
Challenge 3: Oda made sure to forcefully bash luffy's passion for his mates in the audiences heads because he is brilliant. Always.
You havent like the last 40 chapters why are you still here wasting your time with this series if that's the case?
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Well, at least there aren't any marines jobbing this arc. BM family takes care of that. :ninja:
Perfect moment to lauch a tirade about how it proves marines would destroyed them if only taking one yonkou crew.
Darth's only real problem was having too much free time on his hands. Which he used to zealously reply to each and every user that quoted him, even shit posts.
He sure had a lot of commitment.
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I suppose Bobbins could try killing Luffy and then Sanji protect him.
I'm sure Darth is here with us, but mellower and awaiting more marines.
He did it came back three times later actually.
Haven't given my thoughts on the chapter yet("who cares!?") But I kinda imagine Bobbin trying to dispose of both Sanji and Luffy and Sanji fights him while Luffy eats. A juxtaposition akin to Sanji's proposal and the enraged army, but this time with food and Bobbin.
I'm sure Darth is here with us, but mellower and awaiting more marines.
I wouldn't mind some marines at Wano.
Just thinking that Kaidou's 15 feet tall, puts his full animal Zoan transformation, plus Awakening… something between Oars and Wolf height in dragon mode D: scary~
Or Momo rides Zunisha like Clint Eastwood shooting from his horse, i don't see much ways to save characters after that.
@Shobu:
I wouldn't mind some marines at Wano.
Wano is not associated with the World Government and it has a closed borders policy from what we have heard, it is one of the places with the least chances to encounter any marines.
Besides, the Marines will play some sort of major role in the Reverie (which will probably take place both before and after Wano Country). So they'll still be relevant without having to be in the same vicinity as the Straw Hats. Ryokugyu may even be revealed.
Wano is not associated with the World Government and it has a closed borders policy from what we have heard, it is one of the places with the least chances to encounter any marines.
I've heard the idea of Green Bull being from Wano and therefore allowed to enter. If nothing else it would serve as a great way to introduce him/her and continue the tradition of having Admirals on Kaido islands. Hopefully he or she will be actively involved in fighting the bad guy this time.
I'm hoping for both Wano and The Reverie to be happening simultaneously(using the cover stories for Reverie).
and at least I wish for Smoker to be with the Lawffy alliance, just to add someone else to already big and still growing team that will be fighting Kaido's fleet.
I've heard the idea of Green Bull being from Wano and therefore allowed to enter. If nothing else it would serve as a great way to introduce him/her and continue the tradition of having Admirals on Kaido islands.
Admirals on Kaido islands is a tradition?
Admirals on Kaido islands is a tradition?
I think Strooger is talking about how Fujitora was on Dressrosa. Since Doflamingo was allied with and protected by Kaido, that would technically make Dressrosa part of Kaido's territory. Aokiji and Akainu fought on Punk Hazard. Since Punk Hazard was controlled by Caesar, who made all of the SAD for Kaido's SMILE army, that sort of makes Punk Hazard part of Kaido's territory too?
Admirals on Kaido islands is a tradition?
My bad, it's super late and I'm kinda falling asleep. What I meant to say was islands controlled by Kaido in some sense. Punk Hazard had Aokiji on it and Dressrosa had Fuji. I feel like it would fit thematically to introduce Green Bull on another one of the islands Kaido call the shots on.
EDIT: Yeah Count Mario pretty much hit the nail on the head. :P
My bad, it's super late and I'm kinda falling asleep. What I meant to say was islands controlled by Kaido in some sense. Punk Hazard had Aokiji on it and Dressrosa had Fuji. I feel like it would fit thematically to introduce Green Bull on another one of the islands Kaido call the shots on.
EDIT: Yeah Count Mario pretty much hit the nail on the head. :P
I think it more likely he will be introduced at the reverie and we will be able to see what type of admiral s/he is gonna be. Im interested to see if s/he is closer to akainu or Fuji or maybe somewhere in-between like Kizaru. Im suspecting more like Fuji though because someone has to to advocate for the removal of the warlord system and since Fuji was 'banished' idk if he'll be there.
I think it more likely he will be introduced at the reverie and we will be able to see what type of admiral s/he is gonna be. Im interested to see if s/he is closer to akainu or Fuji or maybe somewhere in-between like Kizaru. Im suspecting more like Fuji though because someone has to to advocate for the removal of the warlord system and since Fuji was 'banished' idk if he'll be there.
Maybe he/she will be eccentric and weird as hell a la Bon Kurei?
I think that Green Bull is going to be super brutal in his/her methods, and closer to Sakazuki when it comes to a form of justice to follow.
We've already seen one side of the global enlistment with Fujitora, where someone who was probably too chill to want to work their way up through the ranks of the marines has benefited from the system.
With Green Bull I think we'll get the opposite side of the coin, someone who wouldn't normally have joined the marines since their hands would be somewhat tied by red tape.
Now with Sakazuki's more aggressive methods in place it would make sense for someone like that to take advantage.
I think that Green Bull is going to be super brutal in his/her methods, and closer to Sakazuki when it comes to a form of justice to follow.
We've already seen one side of the global enlistment with Fujitora, where someone who was probably too chill to want to work their way up through the ranks of the marines has benefited from the system.
With Green Bull I think we'll get the opposite side of the coin, someone who wouldn't normally have joined the marines since their hands would be somewhat tied by red tape.
Now with Sakazuki's more aggressive methods in place it would make sense for someone like that to take advantage.
Do you think it would be better if he was basically Akainu's protegé or do you think he should be so extreme that even Akainu think he's a bit too much? I kinda like both ideas, but leaning towards the latter, since it would add more to Akainu's nuances. Such as where he draws the line and so on.
Wano is not associated with the World Government and it has a closed borders policy from what we have heard, it is one of the places with the least chances to encounter any marines.
I am afraid that isn't completely true. I even think the bald gorousei with the sword is a former Shogun of Wano. Ohara was BC'd for READING the poneglyphs and Wano, whose maysons MADE the poneglyphs, just got told:"no one enters this Island, no one leaves it, ok?" I guess the Connection between Wano and WG is deeper than it seems right now.
Now with Sakazuki's more aggressive methods in place it would make sense for someone like that to take advantage.
Yeah, considering Akainu is now in charge and with Kizaru and Fuji we already have 2/3 admirals being somewhat lax with law, I can't imagine the 3rd one being anything else but a bloodhound.
I guess Marines' involvement with Wano will depend on the timing. Like, is it during or after the Reverie? Is it one of the topics this year? Having them meddle with one of Yonkou directly would mean WG basically abandoned the idea of World Balance and have started to move. I guess it will depend on how fucked BM's affairs become after this arc. And whether Blackbeard and Shanks were tied up in something. Possibly with eachother. It may also have something to do with a possible WG spy being a highly ranked member of Kaido's crew.
Are things finally starting to change? Thinking about this got me hyped a little, I have to admit.
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Having them meddle with one of Yonkou directly would mean WG basically abandoned the idea of World Balance and have started to move. (...)
Are things finally starting to change? Thinking about this got me hyped a little, I have to admit.
If Tsuru took Doffy's speech about the throne wars serious and if she still has her advising position, you can bet, that the marines are taking their opportunity to deal with any pirates of the NW who would dare to assault each other.
If Tsuru took Doffy's speech about the throne wars serious and if she still has her advising position, you can bet, that the marines are taking their opportunity to deal with any pirates of the NW who would dare to assault each other.
WG already tried to shake the balance by taking out who they considered was the biggest threat and at the same time most vulnerable among Emperors. Blackbeard threw a wrench into those plans, but there's no doubt WG and Marines have been preparing for a big war over last 2 years, even more than up to the time skip. Sengoku was a stability admiral. Akainu is a war admiral.
Marineford was a fine example of their differences. Akainu was ready to go through it all until the bitter end. If he were in charge it's likely the battle would have lasted until all the pirates were dead, captured or have escaped. Perhaps even the arrival of Redhairs wouldn't change his mind.
I think the WG just wants to prevail the Balance of power on their side (the shichis and the marine) while they try to get rid of the third power (the yonkou). Anyway, when WB died the yonkou haven't been called sankou (maybe they would have, but BB was quick with conquering WB's Turfs). I wonder if the Yonkou already existed as "yonkou" at Roger's time. BM already had a Road-P. back then, so she probably was a big shot just like WB 25 yrs ago. When I look at Kaidou, I think he also was a big shot back then.
Kaidou was a rookie fighting moriah so no
Moria sama .
Kaidou was a rookie fighting moriah so no
Where did the manga say that Kaidou was a rookie when he fought Moria? I Need to look that up. Anyway, maybe there was another big shot at Roger's time and Kaidou just took his place. Shanks also seems way younger than any of the other Yonkou. And at Roger's time he was a cabin Boy.
I am afraid that isn't completely true. I even think the bald gorousei with the sword is a former Shogun of Wano. Ohara was BC'd for READING the poneglyphs and Wano, whose maysons MADE the poneglyphs, just got told:"no one enters this Island, no one leaves it, ok?" I guess the Connection between Wano and WG is deeper than it seems right now.
True, didn't think of it that way. But it's not a given that WG knows who crafted the PG. As far as we know WG might think the "Great Kingdom" crafted those stones.
Do you think it would be better if he was basically Akainu's protegé or do you think he should be so extreme that even Akainu think he's a bit too much? I kinda like both ideas, but leaning towards the latter, since it would add more to Akainu's nuances. Such as where he draws the line and so on.
I'd like him to basically be Sakazuki's weapon that he only sends out when he needs a place razed and nothing else.
Expanding into The New World and need an island cleared of pirates?
Green Bull'd.
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Kaidou was a rookie fighting moriah so no
That's never been confirmed.
We know that that they fought in the past and Kaido slaughtered Moriah's crew.
That's it.
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! Except that this mentality has been a consistent character trait of Sanji throughout the entire manga up until this point.
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! Traits can make for both positive and negative moments. It's all about how they're curbed in relation to the situation at hand, now what they are in and of themselves. As seen in Sanji's selfless actions in Skypiea and Thriller Bark. Or regarding Zoro's pride, how stern he was about not letting Usopp back into the crew without an apology in the Post-Enies Lobby arc. Oda tried to do the same with Sanji's chivalry, but that's just Oda advocating a stupid, obsolete cultural mindset that should not be portrayed in a positive light. But Oda's not changing at this point, so it's not worth making a note of it.
! The entire point of Sanji's character development in the Baratie arc was to learn that he it is worthwhile to risk your life to pursue your dream and that you shouldn't disparage yourself with irrational, nonexistent obligations/debts to your loved ones. And he came out wanting to become a pirate that can search for All-Blue. He grew. But that didn't get rid of his trait of reckless selflessness completely, and it wasn't supposed to. The same applies to Zoro's pride and Usopp's cowardice. These are cornerstones of their characterizations that give them their identities in the first place. Just because they get character development on those fronts to make those traits not go overboard does not mean that they will or should be completely erased. That is both unrealistic and detrimental to why they're individuals. People don't just get over an insecurity they have after overcoming just once in a more minor situation before encountering a newer and more intimidating/traumatic experience. That's just silly and ignorant. Just because Usopp built up the nerve to fight against Kuro in Syrup Village doesn't mean he's going to be fearless during Arlong Park and Alabasta. That's preposterous. There are flaws in all of us that take as long as years to confront/fully come to terms with in a variety of applications. And that's what makes them all the more compelling to get engrossed in through a fictional lens meant to reference and inspire people in real life. Otherwise, characters are just fully developed in their first arc or even arc. Which, needless, is pretty freaking boring and redundant to have a story based around unless it's a series based around the supporting cast's growth in response to the protagonist's attributes like One-Punch Man. If we're going to play this game, then I might as well falsely state that Luffy saving Robin at the end of Alabasta makes her character development in Water 7/Enies Lobby of building up her will to live and have faith in others superfluous.
! Also, each trial that pushes a character to get internal development can be similar and different simultaneously. In the Baratie, Sanji didn't have to deal with his father figure's life, his new true family, and his own hands that he holds pride in being used as extortion stakes from a family that always belittled him as being a worthless failure who is blasphemous towards their expectations for royal, biologically-enhanced, apathetic progenies. The message is similar to the Baratie's, but not in a way that makes this arc redundant. It's meant to provide continuity to Sanji's struggles as a character. Pushing him into new stakes, circumstances, and nuanced meaning with a consistent general topic. Oda's not pretending that Sanji's development during the Baratie arc didn't happen. He's doing this BECAUSE IT HAPPENED. All Sanji had to build up the will for in the Baratie arc was being able to risk his debt and something tangible like the ship to fight. In Totland, he actually has other people's lives on the line based on every choice he makes. People who are family to him. He can't just decide to fight through the odds like Luffy, whose logic in this arc is also stubbornly flawed. Because beating up the bad guy in charge like usual can't work here. Sanji's stakes this time are the people who mean dearest to him as a testament to how far he has come in appreciating the Straw Hats as well as himself. This is meant to test what Sanji has learned and struggled with to see if those lessons can extend to situations as tense as Totland's, and thus reveal and even deeper and inspiring conviction behind such ideals. Which is why we can still find superhero stories entertaining even though they continually redecorate the same overall moral of not killing and building up valor. Sanji needs to learn he needs to trust his friends in being to help him besides just fighting and that subjugating yourself with whatever rules your captors make is not a reliable strategy, because you all you have is their word.
! So before you post pages from the source material like that, make sure you try to get the full content of that scene/arc into view. Like posting the page right before it:
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! Zoro's character development theme is pride. Usopp's character development theme is cowardice. Sanji's character development theme is selflessness. That's all there is to it, and doesn't mean they should all be one-in-done cases than properly fleshed out and explored in all sorts of awe-inspiringly engrossing dynamics to make some awesome stories to read. Not that the story can't ever focus on other aspects of their multi-dimensional characters, because thing should be switched up to not make things monotonous, of course.
! The only real gripe I have about Sanji's character arc in Totland is Oda making Sani give a whole "I betrayed you/I don't care about you" monologue to Luffy and Nami similar to what Nami and Robin did. I expect more creativity from Oda and Sanji should know that wouldn't work. However, going as far as physically beating up Luffy, which neither of those girls did, helps make up for that. And he only succumbed to his state of despair after trying to act rebellious to the Vinsmokes and ending up seeing Cosette get beaten up. So he had a front row seat of seeing how any hasty actions could get other hurt. Oh, and the Vinsmokes themselves are two-dimensional and don't add anything to Sanji's internal struggles flashback-wise, but that's a whole other subject lol.
! These are both true.
! Actually, there's a difference between these terms. It's understandably not noticeable to some people until it's broken down for them. See, character change/development is meant to define the specific moments where characters surpass their internal inhibitions and finally acknowledge why they were were wrong or flawed in their mindset. Character growth goes for moments that take place AFTER instances of change/development, and are meant to showcase how much a character has come in their journey to reference past experiences where they first became enlightened and stronger inside/out.
! To give an example, Zoro losing Mihawk in the Baratie arc to learn just how much of a small fry he was compared to the big leagues. Therefore promising Luffy that he will never lose again and tying into his dedication towards helping Luffy become the Pirate King. That's character CHANGE/DEVELOPMENT. In contrast, Zoro being willing to sacrifice his life and pride to Kuma and Mihawk respectively were signs of character GROWTH. Showing how much Zoro's grown to care about his crewmates. In that moment, Zoro didn't hesitate in the slightest in making his decision. There was no struggle or need to change there, because he already underwent said changes over the course of the story to those specific points in time. What Sanji's going through now in Totland is very much character development as it's pushing his ideals, personality quirks, and bonds to the brink as he constantly hesitates and gets his morale broken down.
! That statement has as much validity as Usopp's lies. Who, ironically, is actually the Straw Hat with the most prevalent character development throughout the series. As seen in Syrup Village, Arlong Park, Alabasta, the whole Water 7 saga, Post-Marineford, Punk Hazard, and Dressrosa.
! I can understand how that's disappointing for some, but One Piece as a series isn't meant to heavily focus on the Straw Hats themselves all of the time. If anything, most of the arcs are about seeing how the casts of the islands themselves develop in response to the Straw Hats. The development for the Straw Hats themselves are sparsely spread out, and in a way that's more meaningful special for when they do get intimate focus. A character getting character development does not mean that their traits linked to their past struggles suddenly get completely erased, or that their issues are completely solved to never become relevant again. Like I said before, that would actually be bad characterization and take away from what makes them unique characters. They just shouldn't make the exact same mistakes in similar circumstances again and come to terms with themselves more.
! The Dressrosa incident for Usopp was a bit messy, but people have come up with decent excuses for it. Such as forgetting Robin in that moment, which in turn may erase a bunch of pivotal moments in how he's stepped up his courage like burning the flag at Enies Lobby and sniping Spandam to save Robin. Also, it was the first time that Usopp had to protect the lives of people who weren't close friends, but random individuals who held Usopp up to a high pedestal because of believing his lies. So it was also a test of Usopp living up to other peoples' expectations. I would preferred a different execution to that scene so that explanations like these could be highlighted, but Dressrosa as a whole is what it is and hopefully Wano Country will not be a repeat.
! I've seen that type of complaint aimed towards Luffy, but it's because of his flawed, yet insightfully simple personality that makes him an entertaining protagonist. Having him become more serious and worldly would be boring, and would actually go against how he was able to inspire so many people up until now in the series despite his palpable stupidity and rashness. And that was also not the point of Ace's death, which was supposed to convince Luffy that he wasn't strong enough for the New World, that he can't just wing everything and expect to save everybody at his current level, and to deal with grief while realizing the worth of his crew. He saved and motivated all of them, and they in turn indirectly saved and motivated him. Which is why they trained, so as to catch up with the rest of the series' powerful factions and characters. He doesn't need to become Zoro or Law or anything, that would be a big turn-off. They needed to build-up the strength to not have to be forced to run away like they did in Sabaody Archipelago. That's pretty much it. And we see that when he tangos with Fujitora in Dressrosa and says that now he doesn't and shouldn't have to run away like he did pre-timeskip.
! Those are all pretty damn great moments that help give subtle, yet profound moments of character growth for Zoro. If only other Straw Hats displayed moments like those as well.
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! Oh, if only.
! And blander. Which is certainly a great testament to Mihawk's character, or lack of it for better wording.
! It is an issue with personality preference (not that it makes such a complaint any less valid).
! Additionally, I argue that Jimbei makes for more of a Vice Captain than Zoro (not that I don't see where you're coming from). Zoro makes for more of a charismatic front-lining soldier than really being suited to the assortment of responsibilities a First Mate has to deal with.
! Sorry for Kaido's response. He decided to dump all of this onto me. And he's the one who always the one who defend's Sanji's character integrity while I'm ironically more likely to criticize his logic.
! So… The moral of the day is that Kaido King of the Beasts is a lazy ass who pushes duties onto others. Tsk tsk tsk.
! I hope he or she decides to join the forum then, or for you to participate more in expressing your own thoughts. There's never enough analyzers around here, and all you need to be proficient in a social environment with other competent people is to humbly listen and think objectively. It's never about being right for the sake of being right, but helping everybody gain more insight into how the series ticks to accurately acknowledge both its flaws and attributes. I'll always respect someone who's willing to admit when they're wrong more than always happening to be right on the first go. That shows you value the truth more than superficial complacency.
! That's just my advice I've come to learn from all of the years of foruming. Not that you asked about it, but I like to reassure people about that since it's easy to forget.
Sorry for the late reply.
For once the rumours were true? You are really good @ what you do.
I loved what you had to say but…but..i wanted to correct you here and there. Since I ma stuck up on mobile, maybe some other time. ; )
I guess Marines' involvement with Wano will depend on the timing. Like, is it during or after the Reverie?
I imagine that pretty much all the security the marines can realistically manage will be at the reverie, so I doubt we'd see an active assault on the Yonko until after that.
The power vacuum that Doffy alluded to will certainly have the marines on edge though, possibly even just waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Chaos is a ladder after all.
I think the WG just wants to prevail the Balance of power on their side (the shichis and the marine) while they try to get rid of the third power (the yonkou). Anyway, when WB died the yonkou haven't been called sankou (maybe they would have, but BB was quick with conquering WB's Turfs). I wonder if the Yonkou already existed as "yonkou" at Roger's time. BM already had a Road-P. back then, so she probably was a big shot just like WB 25 yrs ago. When I look at Kaidou, I think he also was a big shot back then.
I don't think the government wants to mess with the system that they have in place. It seems like when ever we see them they are always talking about how Luffy has messed up the great powers or saying something about them. Not only would taking out the yonko be incredibly difficult and cause casualties but killing a yonko doesn't abolish the system eventually someone else will rise to power or a bunch of different people will end up taking control and there will be chaos. Considering that the New World is more or less peaceful under the yonko there isn't really a reason to destroy them. We saw what WB did for FI and regardless if the other yonko are as generous its still a step up from pirates raiding everyone. And what we know of the government they don't really care if one or two countries go down in that process.
But Akainu still wants to kill or imprison every single person who raises a black flag. Doesn't matter the implications if he had the power he'd do it.
I don't think the government wants to mess with the system that they have in place. It seems like when ever we see them they are always talking about how Luffy has messed up the great powers or saying something about them. Not only would taking out the yonko be incredibly difficult and cause casualties but killing a yonko doesn't abolish the system eventually someone else will rise to power or a bunch of different people will end up taking control and there will be chaos. Considering that the New World is more or less peaceful under the yonko there isn't really a reason to destroy them. We saw what WB did for FI and regardless if the other yonko are as generous its still a step up from pirates raiding everyone. And what we know of the government they don't really care if one or two countries go down in that process.
But Akainu still wants to kill or imprison every single person who raises a black flag. Doesn't matter the implications if he had the power he'd do it.
They already tried to mess with it when they decided to take down Whitebeard. It's more like they were interested in status quo until they are ready to shift the balance to their side. Like I said, Blackbeard messed the plan up, more so than anyone else. He just took WB's place and his threatening ability and probably caused WG to postpone their plans.
There's also the fact that WG's tool of helping keep the balance in check has been doing almost nothing but disrupt the balance ever since the story started. It's pretty clear that disbanding of Shichibukai institution is a matter of time, and when that's done, WG will practically be declaring an open war to all the pirates.
Ironically, Luffy taking down Kaido might actually be a trigger for that.
Now that Bobbin's ''sleeping'' power is revealed, why didn't he use it to make nami and luffy sleep and instead him and the enraged army has trouble with nami and luffy fighting them.
Regarding Ryokugyu's personality, in the SBS of volume 76 a reader sent in an interesting theory.
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Regarding Ryokugyu's personality, in the SBS of volume 76 a reader sent in an interesting theory.
I remember seeing that now. The connection seems to be a little vague, but Oda's answer is what keeps it afloat. Unless he was purposely misleading.
Sorry for the late reply.
For once the rumours were true? You are really good @ what you do.
I loved what you had to say but…but..i wanted to correct you here and there. Since I ma stuck up on mobile, maybe some other time. ; )
Thank you! That means a lot. Especially consideing how many hours it took to skim the manga online for those scans. XD
That's alright lol. I don't give feedback just to be right, but to see if I'm wrong. Respond anytime if you still want to, no pressure. I've been picked apart plenty of times. I always learn from those instances though!
Wano is not associated with the World Government and it has a closed borders policy from what we have heard, it is one of the places with the least chances to encounter any marines.
16 chars of Dreambreaker D:
@Count:
Thank you! That means a lot. Especially consideing how many hours it took to skim the manga online for those scans. XD
That's alright lol. I don't give feedback just to be right, but to see if I'm wrong. Respond anytime if you still want to, no pressure. I've been picked apart plenty of times. I always learn from those instances though!
One should rarely if ever go into a debate thinking that they are correct over the other person.
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They already tried to mess with it when they decided to take down Whitebeard. It's more like they were interested in status quo until they are ready to shift the balance to their side. Like I said, Blackbeard messed the plan up, more so than anyone else. He just took WB's place and his threatening ability and probably caused WG to postpone their plans.
There's also the fact that WG's tool of helping keep the balance in check has been doing almost nothing but disrupt the balance ever since the story started. It's pretty clear that disbanding of Shichibukai institution is a matter of time, and when that's done, WG will practically be declaring an open war to all the pirates.
Ironically, Luffy taking down Kaido might actually be a trigger for that.
Thats true. I tend to think that was just them being given a golden opportunity so they used it. If they had sought out Ace and captured him then I would agree with you. Nonetheless its a good point.
Im interested to see what the abolished warlords will do once they lose their power. Especially guys like Mihawk and Boa. I would assume that the WG would want to try and wipe them out while they are unaware that they are no longer protected.
One should rarely if ever go into a debate thinking that they are correct over the other person.
I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing, it helps make arguments stronger a lot of the time. But one should go into a debate with the willingness to concede should they realize the other side makes more sense. Also, what people think of OP is entirely subjective and up to them, so there is not usually a right vs. wrong element to them unless, say, one side is backing their points with incorrect facts.
One should rarely if ever go into a debate thinking that they are correct over the other person.
Like Kaido said, that's not really a bad thing. It's good to help inform people that you believe are thinking in a wrong direction. You just have to do it with tact and respectfully hear them out in the case you are wrong about a thing or two. Unless they're obviously being rude and irrationally stubborn, then they can get hell Monkey King-style.
Before the next chapter pops off:
I don't really understand why Bobbin would put his crewmates to sleep. Besides arrogance. Bobby should have just ran to Mama.
Holy shit, Brook…how could you even sleep? The whole scene felt like from a creepy Mario game. I guess the whole flying sword was a thing after all. Great reference on Kleever. Brook getting scared was hilarious, I would have thought Nami would use Mirage Tempo, but maybe she has not gotten her weapon back yet? Of course Jimbe coming to the rescue. I wonder if the fire will burn the bones, and Mama will think she killed Brook during her sleep. Making her angrier during the wedding.
Even though the joke about Sanji going to the prison library didn't happen (I am glad), I like that Sanji did not even hesitate to go to the promised place.
I am glad Chopper is set on the priorities, get Sanji and scram!
@Tamiel:
- I don't really understand why Bobbin would put his crewmates to sleep. Besides arrogance. Bobby should have just ran to Mama.
And see his life drained in the process? If Big Mom would kill her children when they bring her bad news her lackeys are dead men walking.
@Tamiel:
- Holy shit, Brook…how could you even sleep? The whole scene felt like from a creepy Mario game. I guess the whole flying sword was a thing after all. Great reference on Kleever. Brook getting scared was hilarious, I would have thought Nami would use Mirage Tempo, but maybe she has not gotten her weapon back yet? Of course Jimbe coming to the rescue. I wonder if the fire will burn the bones, and Mama will think she killed Brook during her sleep. Making her angrier during the wedding.
The One Piece podcast likened Brook sleeping there to that gag in Shabaody where he tells chopper that, since they can't do anything but wait, they should just relax, only to get beaten up when someone does finally arrive.