Posts made by Hibiki

I'm liking it. Nothing better than those "Shichibukai." That and hope for some good fights.

Not at all. I see the anime that way unless I want to see something animated.

Whoa, a chapter that actually made me think? When was that last time this happened?

Whoever it is, I do think they were giants. I'm betting only Ace and Luffy aren't giants because their father or mother. As of right now I would say it was Sauro as it links Luffy, Robin, and Ao Kiji together.

@leokeren:

he's preparing himself to summon gamabunta.

Haha. That would be hilarious.

I think he was about to use a new technique. I certainly don't think it was a Gear 3 or whatever so soon.

So does anybody think Gol D. Roger was a giant(half) too? I do. It would make sense for him to be able to take on Whitebeard. And after what Sauro or whatever the hell his name is, said it would make sense.

I think he and Roger were like brothers or something. I really would like to know where Teach fits into all this. I think it would be easier to figure out who is his grandfather.

Wow. I abosolutely loved this chapter. I've been waiting for the real battles to start for a while now and they are finally beginning. Luffy is simply awesome. Always has been always will be.

Great chapter. I felt empty with no One Piece or Naruto last week. Great to see some action…it seems like it's been ages since we have.

Thanks. Can't wait for the rest of the translation this is looking great.

Has much been said about the World Government? For a while I didn't even realized they were really different from the Marines.

I always wondered why Shonen Jump changed besides doing it for 4Kids. It was along way from their outstanding work on Yu-Gi-Oh. But then it is different from giving him an american name. I just found it rotten that they would change it after what? 2 years?

I don't think Robin is related to Gol D. Roger at all. It would certainly be one of the weakest plot twists in One Piece if it happened. And if she is she would have to not know it. She doesn't speak of him as anything but another mystery in history. I do think her parents new or encountered him or something.

Originally posted by joekido the Second@Jul 1 2005, 02:42 AM
-I hope Nico Robin is planning to join back soon. I want to see her untie the end of the series. Yet she was treated as a criminal and she does not know (or she does?) that the Government were planning to kill her. I think Oda needs to start having a flashback about her because I'm intersted to know about her past.
[snapback]81137[/snapback]

I'm waiting for this now, especially after this chapter. For Lucci to talk this way, whatever she did or really knows must be really bad. For him to go as far as to say her existence is "sin." I'm guessing it will come up during the next meeting between Lucci and Luffy or Robin willing tells them what happened.

I used to not really like Lucci, but now I do. I like people who have the resolve to do what needs to be done. What he did to Nero was just awesome. I would certainly never disobey orders with him around.

Nice I can't wait to get a high quality one. I was looking for a new spead as my background.

Originally posted by omae no kaasan v.2@Jun 29 2005, 10:51 PM
Dude ron, do you know why it's like that?
[snapback]80256[/snapback]

I hear that he is really sick (or was), but then I heard he wants to stop doing Hunter X Hunter, but his editor won't let him. So has Togashi ever said anything publicly?

Originally posted by omae no kaasan v.2@Jun 28 2005, 09:34 PM
**> Does Oda have assistants like most other mangaka? Just saying as most those could be their doing.

Yeah big time. But the work is entirely under his name. While it could be their doing, it's still his ultimate responsibility.

And like I say on that page, it's really a celebration of all that has gone RIGHT in the thousands of pages. Especially as of late he's been extremely careful with detail….minus the Rocketman's decapitation ^_^;
[snapback]79549[/snapback]**

Okay I was just wondering. I also read Hunter X Hunter so I thought it was a miracle One Piece keeps consistent, especially after I learned they have assistants.

Originally posted by Ivotas@Jun 29 2005, 01:36 AM
BTW, what are you actually trying to say with the Blackbeard thing? I´m totally confused on that part.
[snapback]79657[/snapback]

Yes I was referring to Jesus as someone else said. He is a "Wrestling Champion" and everything. But I guess if you look at it as after a musician, the only other thing I can think that they would need would be a Helmsman.

On another note, I also think Luffy has a sort of soft spot for Robin since she did save him twice without really knowing him.

Does Oda have assistants like most other mangaka? Just saying as most those could be their doing.

I don't think they will get a Helsman, because Zoro basically is that. He is insanely strong like the ideal Helsman, or atleast Blackbeard's seems to be. He can't just be the "Fukusenchou."

I still think Paulie will join the crew mainly because Oda like to trick people and he totally tricked me in Alabasta. I see this happening again. I also think Paulie and Luffy have chemistry.

Originally posted by Baroque_Works_Agent@Jun 28 2005, 06:40 AM
**Spoilers fyi

Lots of interesting theories here and I will contribute one of my own. I predict that after W7 is over not only will both Franky and Paulie join the crew but Frankies family will join as well. I say this for a few reasons. First after W7 the involvement of the FF on the Rocketman will result in fighting within Eneus lobby. This will get them the attention of the government. That also applies to Franky and Paulie. However, after the fight the government will not only be after the straw hats but anyone involved in this attack. Another reason I suggest this is that I believe it was the Rocket man chapter that had a scene where Paulie, Luffy, and one of the FF members (dont remember his name) stated that they were all nakama. I truely believe that anytime Oda says someone is nakama they become crew eventually (with the exception of Vivi who will imo become one later). Finally I believe the FF will join because of the way the one piece universe works. Look at the majority of crews luffy has fought even from the begining. Every single other pirate and villian that luffy has fought with the exception of blackbeard has had a large crew to help with their adventures. even whitebeard had a large crew if i remember correctly. If luffy is going to be the pirate king then he will definitly need some extra help. Just an idea I had.
[snapback]78936[/snapback]**

Luffy doesn't want a big crew though. And doesn't need one really. Remember Ace even said "It's just like you to have a small crew."

Didn't Oda even say there would be around 10 members?

He did sleep for what, like 3 days after Crocodile? I do think his Arlong fight was rather easy besides when he got thrown in the water.

Luffy's rubber though…as shown when they were on Sky Island that wouldn't bother him.

What I see happening after Water 7 is Whitebeard and Red Hair's meeting. Ace will be there and I think Luffy will come up in the converstation. Mihawk would probably have told Shanks that Blackbeard is going after him so Ace will go meet up with Luffy (or trail him) to find Blackbeard. Even though he won't be hard to find as it seems like he is going to do some more stuff like he did to Drum.

Other than this I see some more scenes like we had in 233 and 234 with the Gorousei and Shichibukai trying to figure out what to do about Luffy and crew. And either Bear or Doflamingo say they will take care of them. Probably Doflamingo as it seems he still has his crew as the next big arc. Ummm...and then they will like visit some of the places they heard about earlier in the Grand Line.

By the way, where exactly is the Marine HQ?

That was actually a typo I never caught. Hell, Luffy basically won all his fights with luck. I guess it's because he's so absent minded it's like he isn't really paying attention until they piss him off.

Originally posted by Buccaneer+Jun 25 2005, 12:35 PM–>QUOTE(Buccaneer @ Jun 25 2005, 12:35 PM)

From what we learned the government places a bounty on you because of your strength and how much danger you pose. We haven't really seen anyone besides the Shichibukai with incredibly high (former) bounties. And from what we have seen those guys are real monsters.

I agree Nico Robin's bounty had to be more for the simple fact she could read ancient text than anything, but it was also for what she did.

Look at Luffy for taking out Arlong he basically got a 30,000,000 beri bounty because he was strong. It didn't really matter what he was doing. After taking out Crocodile he got 100,000,000 because he was stronger than they thought, but more importantly because he disrupted the power. However, Aokiji didn't seem to care about that he was more worried about the problems Luffy's bloodline has caused so they may have factored in if anyone else new about it.

I think Oda just likes toying with us. In some cases it's because they are strong in others it's because of the threat they present to the balance of power. It makes me want to se Shanks and Whitebeards bounties even more.

Originally posted by CHiZZoPs@Jun 25 2005, 08:38 AM
Well Oda-sama has never let us down in his storytelling, has he? I trust whatever and whoever comes of this will end up making all of us happy.
[snapback]76652[/snapback]

I think he did in the Foxy Arc. Not to say it wasn't good or anything, it just doesn't prove to be useful at all. I did like Luffy's design then, but I though it was a weak arc.

I'm rooting for Paulie as well. Simply because of Luffy and his talk when back at Water 7. They have the same view points. Even though we now nothing about Paulie and everything about Franky I think it can happen.

I never though Nico Robin would join the crew. I always figured it would be Vivi even though she wouldn't make a good pirate to me.

I defintely think Franky will make the new ship for them though. Just because they have been such a big help to everyone.

Thank you. Sanji gets cooler and cooler everytime he fights. I can't wait to see how this plays out.

Could Robin even beat Zoro? I've been thinking about it alot (mainly because she has the higher bounty and every thing), but with his strength would she be able to break anything? And he does have some long range attacks to.

Also can anyone like do something to her to her hands like cut them or grab and put pressure on them? I've always wondered that.

Chopper can take virtually anybody out with his Rumble Ball. He just doesn't want to fight. And he is more brains than brawn.

Paulie seems to be strong just silly or atleast he was silly. I can't wait to see him do battle.

Well Chopper really is a fighter though. He just isn't as confident as the others. And don't forget Robin is actuallys trong. Paulie or Franky would both make nice additions as the shipwright/carpenter.

I'm guessing he's your favorite character? Well sometimes people are just annoying to me. I love Usopp for his comedic relief, but other than that he doesn't do it for me. And what happened in Water 7 just took the cake for me. Him taking the mask and becoming Sogeking redeemed him and I just think he's cooler that way.

He was mad Luffy was going to buy a new ship because Going Merry was unrepairable. So basically they fought for the ship and Usopp lost. Even though Luffy left it anyway.

I like Sogeking better than I ever liked Usopp. It just seems like it will benefit him to change a little. I'd also like to see him practicing his shots and whatnot. Instead of just making new weapons.

Out of everything that has happened to Zoro it's clear he is his strongest when he is near death. Besides back in Arabasta he was injured worse and was up and running around pretty soon.

Great chapter thanks for the translation guys.