@krule274:
Might I ask why Robin's legs are so damn long on the CS? I guess to show the heels, but I don't know. Oh, and good chapter. Ricky for president.
I noticed the legs too. I attribute the length to artistic license: better composition and staging.
It's funny you said "Ricky for president" because if he is related to or is Kyros, then suspect him to become the next king of Dressrosa after Donflamingo is dethroned and defeated.
There is already the idea of the fighting king from the Prodense kingdom and his punches. So Ricky can give the "warrior king" title justice. It can be a good segue for Momo's dream of being shogun.
On a separate note: I trust the stakes to be raised AFTER the coliseum.
Whoever survives the coliseum may not survive the COUNTRY. Even if Luffy does win the Mera Mera, once outside the coliseum, it can get stolen by fairies, a pirate fleet can ambush the Sunny on the outskirts, or Dressrosa can make an arrest to seize all assets, etc etc.
Many eyes from many parts of the world are at Dressrosa now. Perfect time for Luffy to impress and have his fame spread.