As I said ages ago,not only Yamato and Carrot will join,but Katakuri will too,at some point.
He's a great character
And Luffy has flighted with all his might against Franky too,in the past
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Whether or not that's actually the case, I can get behind the idea that Oda will introduce A. only to get to point B.
I think Daz made a big post where he described Yamato as "convenient". A glorified exposition tool for whatever needs to be tied together last minute. Not very organic, it's all very abruptly and in the face, but you can see the need for it.
And curiously, when it concerns me, it's both an argument for and against Yamato. On the one hand being reduced to a convenient exposition tool doesn't speak too well of the character, but on the other hand: if there is a point B down the road that requires another fresh face, then I can absolutely see Oda throwing a new member at us because he/she is simply needed to play scenario XY.
When you get down to it, thats why Robin was introduced (though obviously he had her sooner than later) because SOMEONE in the crew had to care abut the plot. She wasn't in the original lineup either but Oda realized pretty early on he needed someone to do that.
He's also offloaded a bit of that onto Law now with the Will of D stuff.
Yeah Yamato is late game but there are a bunch of lategame loose ends and he's working to pull a bunch of stuff together. So that makes sense to me, if he's filling a distinct narrative need more than a gap in crew personalities.
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The ridiculous amount of exposition seem to be balancing Yamato's late introduction tho.
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I get the feeling Oda largely bases recruitment on relevance to the plot more than anything else. Doesn't make sense to recruit someone who doesn't help drive Luffy and his story forward.
I don’t know I think some times authors adjust the story when a character becomes more popular than intended, I don’t think everything is planned out as neatly as we think, sometimes authors just go with the flow
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If Oda had just gone with that design on the right, we could have avoided all the Namiface nonsense. That hair part in the middle, rather than exposing the forehead, along with the much thicker sides, completely changes the look. Though I guess that would limit future possibilities with different hairstyles if it had to always work around the horns.
And on the bottom left… was that an attempt at giving him a face scar?
Interesting that, at least at that stage, he hadn't started doing the dark spot on the hair. that was a later addition.
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The ridiculous amount of exposition seem to be balancing Yamato's late introduction tho.
Not sure how late this is at this point since Luffy met Yamato in Chapter 983, and we're already a year past that into Chapter 1024 so far.
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I think she should have had the same slanted eye shape as Kaido instead of the usual round shape. Would make her look more intimidating, too.
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Yamato was late to Wano, but was super early in Onigashima. We've been in here for a year, and it'll be for at least a few months more, and he's been one of the main focuses pretty much that entire time.
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I think she should have had the same slanted eye shape as Kaido instead of the usual round shape. Would make her look more intimidating, too.
Sure, I made the same point early on in the first few weeks, but that's not long-term Hero look.
It's changed up some since then.
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Does anyone remember which chapter was in the WSJ issue with Luffy and Yamato on the cover, which Yamato's figure is based on?
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The more I see advertising for Yamato like this is making me think this is a huge sign that she might join even more? First the towels, and now figurines? Hmmm. Or maybe it is all a coincidence with the timing.
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He's also offloaded a bit of that onto Law now with the Will of D stuff.
Speaking of this, kinda wish Oda had another D. character in Roger's crew just to have an excuse of another D. character join the strawhats. Always wanted to see that dynamic with the crew (someone unrelated to Luffy or Ace obviously).
I kinda see it as just another feat when a character is strong enough or charismatic enough or w/e X Factor enough to get a D. character to join their crew (and have them actually be loyal).
Guess Oda is kinda doing that with Law now as an ally and being interested in what the Will of D really means but when I look at D. characters like Garp, Ace, and Saul then personality types like Koby, Sabo, and Rayleigh he could've easily crafted a character as a strawhat to serve that purpose since Luffy obviously doesn't care.
Ah well, hopefully Law gets enough focus down the line when he solves that puzzle and we get those revelations. Before him, I figured we'd get the answers in a Roger flashback.
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Yes, like how Robin is Nami with a slant nose.
Modern Robin maybe. Oda's homogenized a lot after drawing them a million times.
Classic Robin not even close. The almond eyes were super unique, the nose was super unique, her jawline wa more angular, and the hairstyle stood out too. She was something straight out of yellow submarine. When she first showed up, Robin looked nothing like any character in the series.
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I agree. Yamato is convenient as heck.
We're about to fight a Yonko! Suddenly the child of said Yonko helping us.
There are mysteries in Oden's journal! Suddenly said child of Yonko have the journal.
Etc.
Not to mention, Yamato is loaded too. Tama's connection with Ace? She has it! Tama's memorable crying moment when she ate real food? Yamato also has it! Connection with Minks' so called Dawn? Hey, Yamato knew that too! Sulong? Yamato can go sulong like with her DF!! Coating CoC, a new concept? Yamato does that too!
She is TOO convenient that I said she's a literal shortcut to the endgame portions of OP. Neato.
So relevance to the plot is convenience? lol
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So relevance to the plot is convenience? lol
I mean, she is too convenient.
Which is nice, actually. She has all the markings of a great and memorable character!
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About the no-space-left, wasn't there an actual hint to an eleventh member right in the corner, with the ボレロ writing? I mean, if the botanic just became archaeologist, maybe the bolero just became… whatever Yamato or Carrot would be.
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Now I kinda wish Oda had gone for the stockier design on the right. Not nearly as likeable as badass waifu Yamato, but it would have made a perfect ogre child :happy:
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I assume he became Franky given the weird hair, chin, and robot eye.
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Did Oda plan to introduce all those characters in the original five year story plan he had?
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The more I see advertising for Yamato like this is making me think this is a huge sign that she might join even more? First the towels, and now figurines? Hmmm. Or maybe it is all a coincidence with the timing.
It could be a sign that Yamato's joining, but it could also be taking advantage of Yamato's massive popularity. (seeing as she placed eleventh in a worldwide popularity poll before even appearing in the anime) From what I've read, Law was treated in a similar way in earlier pieces of merchandise.
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I assume he became Franky given the weird hair, chin, and robot eye.
Possibly but I like to think he'll still produce that character design at some point in the story.
@Syphin:Did Oda plan to introduce all those characters in the original five year story plan he had?
Pretty much. All would've been complete probably halfway through the Paradise half of the Grandline.
Just consider how short a time it took for Zoro and Nami to join and then the arcs where nobody actually joined starting with Loguetown. In a different sequence, Brook probably is the 10th to join.
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I assume he became Franky given the weird hair, chin, and robot eye.
Wait, what ? How old is that Yamato design sheet, exactly ? I had assumed Yams was a comparatively recent character.
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Wait, what ? How old is that Yamato design sheet, exactly ? I had assumed Yams was a comparatively recent character.
I don't think there's any way to know that, nor if those were the only sketches Oda made
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I don't think there's any way to know that, nor if those were the only sketches Oda made
I tend to agree, but maybe we know at least if this Yamato sheet is a decade-old sample that was released at the same time/in the same book as proto-straw hat sketches, or if it surfaced only recently ? I'm completety ignorant when it comes to bonus materials, artbooks, vivre cards etc.
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I tend to agree, but maybe we know at least if this Yamato sheet is a decade-old sample that was released at the same time/in the same book as proto-straw hat sketches, or if it surfaced only recently ? I'm completety ignorant when it comes to bonus materials, artbooks, vivre cards etc.
Oh, we know for a fact that this was recently released with Yamato's Vivre Card if that's what you're asking.
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Wait, what ? How old is that Yamato design sheet, exactly ? I had assumed Yams was a comparatively recent character.
I was talking about the proto botanist becoming Franky, not Yamato.
As for Yamato, we have no idea how old the sketches are, we only just saw them with the new vivre card.
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What tag alongs do you guys think we’ll get next arc? I think Law and Caribou are a given but I wouldn’t be surprised if Marco, Kidd, Killer and X Drake travel with the Straw Hats for a little bit
I think if they are traveling to Mary Goise to save Sabo and Friends X Drake and Caribou could be instrumental in helping the SH’s save them, X Drake because he’s a Marine and knows how there systems and protocols work and Caribou because they could have people travel inside him and pretend he has seastone handcuffs and that he’s been caught
And I really want to see a Marco and Sanji aerial team up battle
Law’s made it clear he wants to learn more about the poneglyphs and Will of D
I just think Oda will want to show more of Kidd and Killer because they are kind of the Straw Hats rivals (although lagging behind big time)
I have no idea what he plans to do with Apoo and Hawkings
And if Carrot or Yamato don’t join they could def still be travel companions like they were before
Also have no idea what will happen when Pekoms and Moria show up, they’ve got to come back to the story by some point
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What tag alongs do you guys think we’ll get next arc? I think Law and Caribou are a given but I wouldn’t be surprised if Marco, Kidd, Killer and X Drake travel with the Straw Hats for a little bit
I think if they are traveling to Mary Goise to save Sabo and Friends X Drake and Caribou could be instrumental in helping the SH’s save them, X Drake because he’s a Marine and knows how there systems and protocols work and Caribou because they could have people travel inside him and pretend he has seastone handcuffs and that he’s been caught
And I really want to see a Marco and Sanji aerial team up battle
Law’s made it clear he wants to learn more about the poneglyphs and Will of D
I just think Oda will want to show more of Kidd and Killer because they are kind of the Straw Hats rivals (although lagging behind big time)
I have no idea what he plans to do with Apoo and Hawkings
And if Carrot or Yamato don’t join they could def still be travel companions like they were before
Also have no idea what will happen when Pekoms and Moria show up, they’ve got to come back to the story by some point
At present I see no reason to believe Yamato is wanting to not go with Luffy after she said she would, and I see no reason Luffy will reject her from tagging along as a crewmate since she doesn't have obligations like Vivi did either.
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At present I'm see no reason to believe Yamato is wanting to not go with Luffy after she said she would, and I see no reason Luffy will reject her from tagging along as a cremate either since she doesn't have obligations like Vivi did either.
I'm on the Yamato is joining bandwagon, and even if he doesn't join, which chances are slim, he's definitely going to tag along, I just wanted to cover all my bases
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I'm on the Yamato is joining bandwagon, and even if he doesn't join, which chances are slim, he's definitely going to tag along, I just wanted to cover all my bases
And I admit I don't see a firm personal goal/dream for her yet, unless it has to do with wanting to fulfill Oden's further dreams of wanting the whole world to be prepared for Joy Boy's second coming in the new dawn.
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And I admit I don't see a firm personal goal/dream for her yet, unless it has to do with wanting to fulfill Oden's further dreams of wanting the whole world to be prepared for Joy Boy's second coming in the new dawn.
True, we’ll I do think he’ll join I’m not 100% sold until we get a flashback, mentor and dream
Although I think the odds are in his favor
His Zoan form is garbage though
And again I know they won’t join but I’d much rather Caribou or Sir Crocodile joining, just cause I like the idea of having a crew member you can’t truly trust and also a logia user
Edit: I hope we get the full flashback soon, we already got a piece of it
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What tag alongs do you guys think we’ll get next arc? I think Law and Caribou are a given but I wouldn’t be surprised if Marco, Kidd, Killer and X Drake travel with the Straw Hats for a little bit
Actually, I think post-Wano might be the time we bid farewell to Law. His full crew is here and once Kaido is down, the alliance will have achieved its goal so he doesn't really have any reason to stick around. That he may remain an ally of the Straw Hats and set sail to find the last poneglyph is likely, but I don't see him continuing onboard the Sunny.
Same for Kidd and Killer. Their crew is here as well and, much as I'd want to see them get developped, why would they tag along when they were showed several times to be fiercely independant ? Plus, both Big Mom and Kaido's territories will likely be in a weakened position after this arc so chances are they may want to reap the benefits of their battle.Even Drake. He will definitely carry a huge dept to the Straw Hats, but so did Smoker - twice, even - and that never made him want to tag along. I agree that he may give a hand later down the road, though, possibly closing his eyes on some stuff like Fujitora did, or going against the World Gov if he has to. But Drake is a marine through and through, albeit an undercover one.
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At the very least, Yamato is going to tag along with the Straw Hat Pirates to visit Ace and Whitebeard's graves.
Considering how Oda has been handling the Supernovas from the Worst Generation that are not the Straw Hat Pirates or Law (he is special), it does appear that the competing Captains/members won't mingle too long with the Straw Hat Pirates and get overly chummy with them. They are rivals and characters to be equated with Luffy and Zoro. Aside from Law, I don't expect any of the other members to get to that level of intimacy with the Straw Hat Pirates.
After the Wano Arc, there will be arcs to feature Urouge and Bonney with the Straw Hat Pirates. It is unclear how exactly Oda plans to move the story forward post Wano as there are several paths he could take forward - Visit Ace's grave? Help Sabo? Visit Elbaf? Rescue members captured by the Marines (e.g. Hancock)? Get taken to a Sky Island by Momonosuke using his Dragon powers? Go back to Zou to do something with Zunesha? Help the Straw Hat Pirate Alliance? Pick up Vivi? Find Vegapunk to help with potential side-effects Momonosuke may suffer from due to overuse of his abilities sourced from the Artificial Devil Fruit? Emerald City? A meeting with Scopper? Find out what that Giant Egg on the Oro Jackson was? Go to the moon :ninja:?
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In my mind, both Yams and Carrot are in a "Strawhat or Bust" spot for me. If they, one or both, get on the ship post Wano, they're joining the crew, otherwise they're staying behind. I might be willing to give Yamato a brief delay by way of not making it official until after a visit to Ace's grave, but it ultimately amounts to the same thing - if Yamato tags along, he's a Strawhat.
Given that Law's part of the alliance will have been fulfilled once Kaidou's fallen, I think it likely he may fade into the background for a bit, possibly taking the opportunity to do some independent investigation into the legacy of the D name/family/clan. He'll certainly be back, but I could see him taking the chance to get away from the Strawhat circus for a little while.
Similarly, I don't see Kidd and Killer hanging around intentionally. Maybe an amusing "Giving Luffy the middle finger as they sail away, only to awkwardly end up at the same island that the Strawhats next visit" situation, but Kidd's too much of a "I do things MY way" type to tag along willingly. I fully expect them to show up again whenever Shanks comes into focus though.
Don't have any real expectations for Hawkins and Apoo. Most likely they'll be defeated and either captured, or head back out to sea on their own.
Which pretty much leaves Caribou (whom Luffy has already promised a ride), Marco (who might opt to catch a ride if they're heading in the direction of Whitebeard and Ace's grave), and as a longshot, possibly Drake (though honestly, I think his role will be rounding up whomever he can from the Beast Pirates and getting them locked up in Marine custody, possibly even dropping his cover and returning to active duty, now that his position under Kaidou isn't relevant anymore).
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Cant wait until the arc where Bonney shows up and turns all the strawhats back in to children making most of them too weak to fight back.
Just wondering if Brook will be toddler sized bones or actually revert back to human form. But Brook being the babysitter to the rest is just as good of an alternative.
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Cant wait until the arc where Bonney shows up and turns all the strawhats back in to children making most of them too weak to fight back.
Just wondering if Brook will be toddler sized bones or actually revert back to human form. But Brook being the babysitter to the rest is just as good of an alternative.
Brook is probably imune, as he’s dead, Yohohoho!
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Law's purpose, as I see it, is manifold
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Raids fails ( yes, Imma sticking to that, Nyaaah ), Law's crew is among those captured…and in another of key betrayals to come, Law's is a rather painful one for the Strawhats; he's going to join the Beast Pirates in order to spare his crew from torture. It's a ruse, though. Still, it's a harsh lesson and bitter pill for Luffy and Co. nonetheless.
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Law's true aim: destroying the Beast Pirates from within...as befitting a man with his powers and fighting style. He becomes the Beast Pirates' official "doctor," tasked with with restructuring some of the more useless Gifters and dealing with certain...health issues....many may be experiencing. Secretly, he may be working on a "cure"...and thus devising a way to deprive Kaido of his SMILE army. What we may see is Law meticulously figuring out how how to completely separate each and every Gifter from their respective buddy animal...something we could see Law accomplishing all at once in spectacular, dramatic fashion by arc's end.
Needless to say, he's also figuring out a way to help the Strawhats all this time.
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In joining the Beast Pirates, Law would add another notch to his resume. As some have theorized, I too think Law is a member of Sword, either having been a member for a long time already or having joined as recently as his chat with Sengoku post-Dresrosa. Whichever the case, Law the Pirate/ex-Shichibukai/SWORD member....now adds another fresh perspective to his experience. That is his role: to gain first-hand experience joining different sides.
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This ties not only to his exploration of the truth behind the D. clan, but possibly also Law's future role EOS ( note, he'll die sacrificing his life for somebody, but he'll get better...:V
the purpose of the D clan is to bring balance, keeping opposing forces in check whenever one or the other goes too far. How they go about this differs with wth respect to the individual or "branch" of the clan. Waterlaw the Libra is fated to become a judge….an independent upholder of Admiralty Law at sea, bound to no one authority.
Hence why his totem is a Leopard Seal...an animal tied to both land and sea, like his fellow crewmembers representing a penguin, polar bear, and orca.
Bonus: Law may find himself being forced to literally "weigh" the lives of his crew by bein forced to physically them up in two separate cages or platforms over a fire or something, prompting his decision to agree to join the Beast Pirates.
Bonus 2: at some point, at some point in the future, Law may also be obliged to take on the visage and motif of that iconic symbol of impartial justice...Blind Justice. Maybe. Perhaps only temporarily even. That role may be reserved for Fujitora haha. We shall see.
As far as Yamato goes:
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Said it before: I see her tagging along, along with a bevy of other characters, as stowaways on the Sunny ala Neko and Inu in the distant past. But there's a good chance she...and Momo...will join on as Apprentices, possibly another as well. Yes, I say "kids," because PLOT will revert both she and Momo back to 8 year olds, thus nerfing her ( and Momo ) power-wise.
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Hard to say what her dream would turn out to be, but my initial guess is that it'd be one she might share with Momo: retracing Oden's journey out at sea.
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In terms of mentors, why look any further? Oden himself, in the form of his journal and example, may have served that role already in spirit, albeit not through any direct interaction with Yamato. Which could be interesting in itself, and tie into a few other things down the line.
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Given how both Roger and Luffy were implied to possess some kind of silly dreams in mind, this may inform another alternative possibility for Yamato's own: wanting to one day meet Oden in person!
"N-Nani? How does she plan on meeting someone who's dead...?"
"Yohohoho!"
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Law's purpose, as I see it, is manifold
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Raids fails ( yes, Imma sticking to that, Nyaaah ), Law's crew is among those captured…and in another of key betrayals to come, Law's is a rather painful one for the Strawhats; he's going to join the Beast Pirates in order to spare his crew from torture. It's a ruse, though. Still, it's a harsh lesson and bitter pill for Luffy and Co. nonetheless.
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Law's true aim: destroying the Beast Pirates from within...as befitting a man with his powers and fighting style. He becomes the Beast Pirates' official "doctor," tasked with with restructuring some of the more useless Gifters and dealing with certain...health issues....many may be experiencing. Secretly, he may be working on a "cure"...and thus devising a way to deprive Kaido of his SMILE army. What we may see is Law meticulously figuring out how how to completely separate each and every Gifter from their respective buddy animal...something we could see Law accomplishing all at once in spectacular, dramatic fashion by arc's end.
Needless to say, he's also figuring out a way to help the Strawhats all this time.
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In joining the Beast Pirates, Law would add another notch to his resume. As some have theorized, I too think Law is a member of Sword, either having been a member for a long time already or having joined as recently as his chat with Sengoku post-Dresrosa. Whichever the case, Law the Pirate/ex-Shichibukai/SWORD member....now adds another fresh perspective to his experience. That is his role: to gain first-hand experience joining different sides.
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This ties not only to his exploration of the truth behind the D. clan, but possibly also Law's future role EOS ( note, he'll die sacrificing his life for somebody, but he'll get better...:V
the purpose of the D clan is to bring balance, keeping opposing forces in check whenever one or the other goes too far. How they go about this differs with wth respect to the individual or "branch" of the clan. Waterlaw the Libra is fated to become a judge….an independent upholder of Admiralty Law at sea, bound to no one authority.
Hence why his totem is a Leopard Seal...an animal tied to both land and sea, like his fellow crewmembers representing a penguin, polar bear, and orca.
Bonus: Law may find himself being forced to literally "weigh" the lives of his crew by bein forced to physically them up in two separate cages or platforms over a fire or something, prompting his decision to agree to join the Beast Pirates.
Bonus 2: at some point, at some point in the future, Law may also be obliged to take on the visage and motif of that iconic symbol of impartial justice...Blind Justice. Maybe. Perhaps only temporarily even. That role may be reserved for Fujitora haha. We shall see.
As far as Yamato goes:
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Said it before: I see her tagging along, along with a bevy of other characters, as stowaways on the Sunny ala Neko and Inu in the distant past. But there's a good chance she...and Momo...will join on as Apprentices, possibly another as well. Yes, I say "kids," because PLOT will revert both she and Momo back to 8 year olds, thus nerfing her ( and Momo ) power-wise.
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Hard to say what her dream would turn out to be, but my initial guess is that it'd be one she might share with Momo: retracing Oden's journey out at sea.
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In terms of mentors, why look any further? Oden himself, in the form of his journal and example, may have served that role already in spirit, albeit not through any direct interaction with Yamato. Which could be interesting in itself, and tie into a few other things down the line.
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Given how both Roger and Luffy were implied to possess some kind of silly dreams in mind, this may inform another alternative possibility for Yamato's own: wanting to one day meet Oden in person!
"N-Nani? How does she plan on meeting someone who's dead...?"
"Yohohoho!"
This sounds like an extra 2 to 4 years of Wano story.
Amazes me how fans think Oda is just going to not wrap this up any time soon. Also it seems like your suggesting the raid fails and the strawhats just leave Wano in that state? Neither Luffy or Yamato (or Zoro or any of the strawhats after seeing the state of Wano really).
Also the plot will revert Momo and Yamato to kids doesn't make much sense. Seems a bit like fanfiction.
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@Zik:
This sounds like an extra 2 to 4 years of Wano story.
You betcha. With the focus possibly shifting to other locations throughout…and possibly another mid-length/mini arc(s) being initiated, with its own resolution coinciding with that of Wano. Very atypical narrative structure, but one that'd allow Oda to more efficiently nip multiple storylines in the bud in one go.
Basically, Shiki's coming back, and the Strawhats are gonna have to deal with him ontop of everything. His return would also tie to the encroaching Final War, which has arguably already started. And the Rocks, Captain Rocks themselves, Blackbeard, Vegapunk, the Revolutionaries, Germa, the SSG...with Kaido, Toki, and Wano's backstory set to present a deep dive and revealing insight into the history of the One Piece world world at large.
As alluded to by Sengoku ( and by extension Oda himself ), Wano is indeed the center point for a great many things. Hence, the "bloated" length and meticulous setup; there's still a lot left to unpack, but it will ultimately line up many ducks in a row for the final phase of the One Piece journey.
So yes, however it goes, expect an extra year or thereabouts of Wano itself at bare minimum, imo. But like I said, anyone concerned w/ Wano fatigue need not worry, as there'd likely be a crapload of other places, people, and locales receiving focus all throughout....and a shitload of awesome developments to come.
But again, that's just my heavily calculated speculation. I'm not going to argue the issue, or claim it's sure to happen. We'll see soon enough what'll happen in print, won't we?
Also it seems like your suggesting the raid fails and the strawhats just leave Wano in that state? Neither Luffy or Yamato (or Zoro or any of the strawhats after seeing the state of Wano really).
Most or all of the Strawhats are getting captured, tortured in Wano's own underground version of Impel Down ( where Black Mariah was born, and King presides ), with some possibly being scattered or relocated elsewhere ( Luffy becoming Kaido's new personal "project" ). More or less part of what I see transpiring.
One or a few Strawhats may eventually escape Wano and follow in the Scabbards' footsteps ( blatant parallel ) in searching for allies to come help…something Luffy and Co. should've thought to do before embarking on a mission to take on a Yonko. In that sense, they've committed the same error as Oden and Co. way back in the day, which is the point. So it's time for a course correction following a harsh lesson in falling to hubris.
In turn, I suspect this is how the Strawhat Grandfleet finally enters the picture at some point...it's now the Strawhats turn to step up and ask for help, just as Luffy has prompted from both Vivi and Momo in the past.
Also the plot will revert Momo and Yamato to kids doesn't make much sense. Seems a bit like fanfiction.
C'est the vida
I won't splurge into thesis-level detail, but just think of it as a metaphorical reclamation of the childhoods that were "lost," to various degrees. Maybe I'm getting far too ahead of myself here, but I'll just say I think we''ll be seeing Oda exploring this theme in some length not just through the lens of Momo and Yamato, but other characters such as Big Mom and Hiyori…all falling under the umbrella of the greater over-arching themes of returning to the past/starting point, reclaiming the past, turning back the clock, cycles, second chances.....the list goes on; Oda's juggling a confounding number of thematic plates.
The theme of miracles and wish-granting will also be a major thing as we approach the true finale...particularly as it pertains to the legends of wish-granting dragons. That's all I'll say on that front.
Anyways, as to the exact method of Momo and Yamato getting de-aged, without going into full detail as to the plot-related why's, it remains to be seen, but my initial guess is that Bonney will enter the stage at some point as several plotlines begin to converge in Wano, and thereby have a hand in things. That, or as I alluded to before, it could fall under the umbrella of several "miraculous" things going down by Wano's end.
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How could the Beast Pirates capture Law's crew when most of them aren't even there on Onigashima? Literally only 3 of them are.
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How could the Beast Pirates capture Law's crew when most of them aren't even there on Onigashima? Literally only 3 of them are.
One can come up with any number of conceivable ways they'd all get captured in the aftermath, provided I'm right, hypothetically speaking. But off the top of my head:
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Beast Pirates perform a perimeter sweep around Wano upon taking direct control.
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Maybe the remaining BM pirates happen to come across them as they make way to shore, if not having already done so at one point.
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Jean Bart and Company put themselves at further at risk of detection ( and capture ) by heading inland in the wake of Onigashima's landing to scope out the scene and help in any way they can.
Yes, Onigashima will come down somewhere; I'm actually leaning towards Kaido's objective coming to full fruition, with Momo trying….and failing....to prevent this from happening for some reason or another.
Momo's fate isn't to carry Onigashima on his back, but all of Wano at some point later. Toki's words concerning Momo doing so, presumably meant to be take as metaphorical at face value, were actually a cheeky portent of what's to literally come…eventually.
There's gonna be a lot of that happening -- Oda sneakily foreshadowing future developments by means of seemingly innocuous remarks readers make gloss over without a second thought; especially offhand jokes and such. Think of them as the newest iteration of Usopp's Lies.
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Thank you Oda, for giving me at least a glimpse of what I think will be the complete crew (sans the departed).
Yeah, I know it proves nothing, but I'm so happy for that image. :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:
EDIT: Changed image since I forgot Franky in the other one.
Sorry, Franky!)Wano predictions: There will be 5 acts; All Straw Hats will get fights, some in Act 4; Big Mom Pirates will arrive; Carrot will have her moment, but won't join; Yamato will be a Kouzuki samurai and Wano's Guardian; Shanks will visit Luffy in Act 5; Next arc is Mary Geoise.
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Poor Franky, getting ousted like that…
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Thank you Oda, for giving me at least a glimpse of what I think will be the complete crew (sans the departed).
https://i.imgur.com/ZECmIUW.jpgYeah, I know it proves nothing, but I'm so happy for that image. :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:
You did my man Franky dirty with this pic : (
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You did my man Franky dirty with this pic : (
Poor Franky, getting ousted like that…
Lol, I made it in such a hurry that I forgot Franky wasn't with the group. I'll make another later.
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Fixed! New and better version! Thanks for pointing that out! :wub::wub::wub::wub:
Wano predictions: There will be 5 acts; All Straw Hats will get fights, some in Act 4; Big Mom Pirates will arrive; Carrot will have her moment, but won't join; Yamato will be a Kouzuki samurai and Wano's Guardian; Shanks will visit Luffy in Act 5; Next arc is Mary Geoise.
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Lol, I made it in such a hurry that I forgot Franky wasn't with the group. I'll make another later.
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https://i.imgur.com/PuYRwBw.jpg
Fixed! New and better version! Thanks for pointing that out! :wub::wub::wub::wub:
You and I had similar ideas - with different characters. What software do you use to fade out the bkg? I'm using gimp, but it takes forever to erase around the borders.
Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook, Jimbei, Carrot, Vivi, Smoker
"ONE PIECE, IT EXISTS" - The Great Pirate Edward Newgate
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@Vongola_Boss_XI:
You and I had similar ideas - with different characters. What software do you use to fade out the bkg? I'm using gimp, but it takes forever to erase around the borders.
I use Gimp as well. It's easy:
- Create a layer over the image
- On the new layer Use white color and a soft brush to paint around the characters. Don't worry too much about making it right in first try
- Now, on the same layer, use an Eraser with a soft brush over the characters to adjust the borders around them. Alternate brush (around the characters) and eraser (over the characters) as many times as you wish until it feels you nailed it.
- Once you finish defining the borders, duplicate your upper layer with the white painting.
- On the mid layer, change mode to "Color" so the white areas will make become Black and White over the original pic.
- On the top layer, change opacity to 50% so the Black and White area gets less contrast.
- Done!
Wano predictions: There will be 5 acts; All Straw Hats will get fights, some in Act 4; Big Mom Pirates will arrive; Carrot will have her moment, but won't join; Yamato will be a Kouzuki samurai and Wano's Guardian; Shanks will visit Luffy in Act 5; Next arc is Mary Geoise.
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I'm just curious but what would Hancock's reason be for joining the Straw Hat Pirates if she were to become a member?
I was at one point interested in seeing her become a Straw Hat Pirate during the events leading up to the Battle of Marineford but once I seen Jinbe in action during that war, he won me over. I do like Hancock as a character but considering her current story role and position, I am struggling to see where the potential of her path could lead in terms of nakama status. Would the abolition of the Shichibukai system and what happens on Amazon Lily be what provides a redefined foundation for Hancock to move forward on?
