Kaku and his swords

Do you realize that Kaku isn't using his swords anzmore???

I think this sucks he was introduced as the sword-man and now he just use his DF-power. So I want know ifyou liked it or do zou want to see hin once again with his swords???

I mean the part of the fight where he use his swords kick ass and I like to see it once again just for a longer period but I also love his Girafe/mode… so I don't know. I can't imagine that he will use his swords in that mode (their would be a little msall or not???). Maybe Zoro will outclass him that he went back to his normal form and use his swords once again so Oda could gave us both fights but it i said that the DF makes him stronger so there would be no need for him t get back if he loses his fight in that form

Robin Stjernberg

I think he will use his swords more in this fight.

Deicide

I like Kaku more with the swords and human form. His giraffe form is awkward, and so far it does not really improve his combat abilities (in my option). I mean, he is still kicking and punching, and the nose-shigan was pure comic relief, it did not seem like a big terrible attack.

I think either Zoro will show him how worthless is his giraffe form and force him to take up swords again, or Kaku will bring some new way of fighting by using his giraffe properties (like his huge size). I prefer the swords, however.

lpzie

@Deicide:

the nose-shigan was pure comic relief, it did not seem like a big terrible attack.

o_0 …. wow.... just, wow....

CodedTech

I agree, his fighting style in human form was just awesome. Not so much while as a Giraffe, though I don't see him reverting unless it's said or implied by someone that he doesn't fight as well while transformed.

Deicide

@lpzie:

o_0 …. wow.... just, wow....

What's the surprise?
Really, that attakc was pure comic relief. The giraffe itself is comic reliaf, and so far I've seen nothing in the giraffe form that makes him "awesome" or "more fearsome" than before.

I would like a nose shigan better if, in the middle of a sword fight, Kaku bloqued Zoro's swords with his own blades, and then makes a nose shigan that harms Zoro by surprise, and then Kaku says something like "Actually, I am fight with five swords" or something like that.

RixileKetchupKing

He did cut a tower in half. He could not have done that while in human form. Remember, his half giraffe form gives him a lot more weight, making his kicks a lot more dangerous.

I really couldn't care either way. I think he should use his full giraffe form at one point. It's huge! But swords or legs, doesn't matter. As long as I get to see awesome Kaku-y goodness.

Deicide

He did cut a tower in half. He could not have done that while in human form. Remember, his half giraffe form gives him a lot more weight, making his kicks a lot more dangerous.

"There's no power in a sword without finesse" (or something like that)

Mihawk

Having "more weight" is not an enhancement, as Zoro clearly demonstrated in his fight against Hatchi (remember Hatchi's heavy swords?). So far Kaku giraffe seems to be just a big, fat adversary. If he were fighting some other strawhat like Franky, Nami or Chopper, the bigger form could be overkill, but against Zoro, Luffy or Sanji I don't see how this added strength can be more fearsome than his incredible quick and lethal human body.

I know that things can change. The fight is not really started yet (until Zoro vs. Kaku gets spotlight in a chapter, we will only see such half-assed moves), but so far the giraffe form does not seem to really enhance Kaku.

Mr. All Sunday

I'd really like to see him use both; maybe fight for a little longer in giraffe form. And maybe Kaku's hybrid form won't be useful against Zoro, and then he switches to human and uses swords. I'm interested in how Zoro will defeat Kaku; O hope for a Santouryu Iai: Shinigami attack. Triple drawing technique!

Kaku. 0

well
his rankyakus are pretty bad in beast form. but only with that he wont be able to defeat zoro just a bit.

*Meh*

If I recall correctly, didn't Kaku use his giraffe neck to perform Rankyaku at one point? Full Zoan mode (if he can manage it) would make it possible for him to use FIVE Rankyakus by using all four legs, plus his neck. Of course, he'd have to be in mid-air to perform such a strike.

Buccaneer

I don't remember a neck one, and I don't think his front legs would really be able to throw them.

COWMAKAZE

Isn't the neck one how he cut the entire tower in half? Or were his legs doing that as a result of the momentum and leverage from his neck being so huge?

Juraquille Mihawk

The later.

Kaku's half-zoan form is quite interesting and alot more diverse than his human form. Giraffes have a 110something bone constructed neck capable of bending like rubber. This is shown in the latest chapter when he dodges Zoro's cuts.

DarkShinobi

I don't thik Kaku's swords are completely gone from the battle.

Methinks that in a few chapters, he'll admit to himself, that his giraffe form in no way aids him in combat and will revert back to his normal form for the duration of the fight.

I actually think this is the first time in One Piece, where somebody feels they got screwed over, concerning their DF ability. Poor Kaku…

Hunky Dory

I to want him to go back to fighting with his swords since to me he seems like a real swordsman compared to the other oponents Zoro's had. The last real swordsman that Zoro fought was Mihawk and Hatchi.

Mr. 1 was more of a mansword instead of a swordsman. Ohm used that iron sword and his mantra to attack him from a distance. Two of my favorite fights, but still not really a sword fight, which I have been wanting to see.

I believe that Kaku is trying to prove to everyone that his devil fruit is useful even though he hates it. Although he is doing well with it and is able to evade Zoro's attacks he should just face facts that the power sucks and just go back to relying on his sword skills and rokoshiki.

Deicide

I to want him to go back to fighting with his swords since to me he seems like a real swordsman compared to the other oponents Zoro's had. The last real swordsman that Zoro fought was Mihawk and Hatchi.

Do not forget T-Bone, Hunky Dory.

I wish T-Bone returns to the story later. Oda gave him a lot of attention but showed so little of him. I believe that, should he had moire space than just the train's railroad to stand, he could have given Zoro a good fight. Zoro did put his bandana to attack T-Bone, and T-Bone had no where to dodge Zoro's attack.

But I am going off-topic. Sorry!

DarkShinobi

T-Bone will most likely be featured in the next cover story serialization.

T-Bone's 100% cover mini-story material, can't deny that.

blacky

@Deicide:

I wish T-Bone returns to the story later. Oda gave him a lot of attention but showed so little of him. I believe that, should he had moire space than just the train's railroad to stand, he could have given Zoro a good fight. Zoro did put his bandana to attack T-Bone, and T-Bone had no where to dodge Zoro's attack.

But I am going off-topic. Sorry!

It's not that he had no space to dodge - He was just too weak Oo; Zoro also didn't have any place to dodge to. It was a typical sword x sword clash with the raw skill deciding the battle.

If T-Bone were to be stronger than Zoro, he would have cut Zoro and the Train into halves. But Zoro outclassed and defeated him

myogatheflea

@DarkShinobi:

T-Bone will most likely be featured in the next cover story serialization.

T-Bone's 100% cover mini-story material, can't deny that.

That is true, but I'm looking more forward to a Foxy/Buggy one.

Deicide

@blacky:

It's not that he had no space to dodge - He was just too weak Oo; Zoro also didn't have any place to dodge to. It was a typical sword x sword clash with the raw skill deciding the battle.

If T-Bone were to be stronger than Zoro, he would have cut Zoro and the Train into halves. But Zoro outclassed and defeated him

I don't see things that way. Zoro was clearly worried about this opponent and even prepared to use the full of his abilities (i.e.: put the bandana). T-Bone was worried about destroying the train (if he were to attack Zoro, the train would overrun him), and Zoro used a full all-out attack to drop his enemy. Since T-Bone had no mobility at all, Zoro had the advantage.

Maybe I am over-analyzing, but Zoro's reaction to T-Bone showed more worry than his reaction to Kaku, for example. Zoro acknowledged T-Bone's abilities and fought him with all his ability.

Buuhan1

@myogatheflea:

That is true, but I'm looking more forward to a Foxy/Buggy one.

Theres already been a Buggy sidestory my friend, it was the first also I'm pretty sure. I don't see Oda making a mini arc about the same character twice. And don't go saying Midget Buggy was a different character. XD

Vanessa

I think he means that Buggy and Foxy run into each other and end up having a DBF, maybe ending up with them teaming up to go after Luffy and co.

DarkShinobi

Having Buggy in another mini-story just wouldn't work.

wolfwood

@DarkShinobi:

Having Buggy in another mini-story just wouldn't work.

of course it would you can never have too much Buggy:happy:

Daz

In response to the topic: I actually find the Kakuraffe to be awesomely cool; Like Jabura said, Kakus' mastered it quite well, despite only having had his power for a few hours.
And regarding the Nose Gun: Sure it's funny, but Comic relief? Nah. I'd say Usopp Spell, Gomu Gomu no Baka, Mane mane montage etc. are comic-relief attacks.
The Bigan falls into the "strange-but extremely deadly" category, which, after all, is a trademark of OP. In short, I can't wait to see what Oda has planned out for the Kaku vs. Zoro fight- because theres' only so much one can do with swords.

Gamabounta

Daz I don't agree. Kaku's nose was introduced by a pure comic relief with the Kaku/Usopp confusion. I also want him to figth as a swordman in human form.

I remember being surprised when Kaku accepted help from DF. Him being a swordman shouldn't accept anythings but swords.

Solarn

@Gamabounta:

Daz I don't agree. Kaku's nose was introduced by a pure comic relief with the Kaku/Usopp confusion. I also want him to figth as a swordman in human form.

I remember being surprised when Kaku accepted help from DF. Him being a swordman shouldn't accept anythings but swords.

Remember, he's a government assassin first and foremost, being a swordsman comes second. He should accept anything that gives him more power and chances to use his Rokushiki skills better.

Deicide

He's an assassin and secret agent. Yes, he's a swordsman, but that is not his pride. He's pride is to be an assassin and secret agent, so every advantage counts.

EDIT: Hey, Solarn, we posted the same thing almost the same time! >:D

Cap'n Carter

I just want Zoro to finish off Kaku already. He's probably the most boring CP9, and his stupid looking giraffe form doesn't help. Zoro just needs to take him down already.