you guys do remember that Zoro only had 2 swords when he fought Ryuuma right?
also you do remember that Zoro pulled off what is arguably his strongest attack against Odz right? 3000 realms, the one he tried to pull off against Mihawk back in East Blue.
What are you talking about? Go back and reread chapter 100 and then come back complaining.
Well I dont know if it was intentional or not, but the Strawhats technically didnt go through Reverse Mountain until ch. 101. They left Loguetown in Ch. 100 and was heading to reverse mountain, and the chapter ended with them announcing their dreams/goals with their foot on the barrel. Still a great way to mark the 100th chapter.
Big eater? I got big spender.
Ya that makes much more sense.
In the FrankyHouse scanlation they say big spender.
In Binktopia's they say big eater.
Don't know which is right.
Both say he so I dont think they are refering to Bonney, though Im assuming they translations meant she.
Is Capone a really big eater too? From the script, it says how hes such a big eater as well but also at the same time he seems to be eating with a lot of manners.
Probably completely unrelated but I think Apoo might have some reference or inspired from one of the villians in Rurouni Kenshin.
As we know Oda worked under the author of Rurouni Kenshin and in one arc there was one guy who belonged to a clan or something that emphasized on prolonging their arms. He was cool 
Read it so long ago, hard to remember his name and what not.
Got to wonder though, how many of them do you think have Devil Fruit powers?
Obviously, I doubt all of them have DF powers, but Im pretty sure at least a few do.
http://arlongpark.net/Encyclopedia/Atlas
I've always assumed that the toughest are North and West Blue because they lie at the New World Side, whereas East and South Blue lie on the beginning of the Grand Line Side.
'kun' isn't just an affectionate term. It's commonly used when talking to children which is exactly what Sanji is doing there. They're talking down to him as a little kid that tends to wander off and get lost. Many of my students are 17-18 but in class we use 'kun' to officially call on them.
And since he didn't die in the scene, he definitely isn't dead.
Ah thanks for the clear up.
Wow that pirate died a quiet violent death, he was blown up then shot.
Did Sanji really refer to Zoro as Zoro-kun?! Was that a mistranslation?
Could someone tell me what creature the old Tenryuubito has on a leash, it seems too big to be a fish man.
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think he called him Zoro-kun cause he was afraid Zoro overheard him say he is a "slave to love." Knowing how much they insult each other, he panicked.
I'll have to disagree.
There are moments when I just need to look at his pictures to cry but all of those involve death or the death of someone close to the character at hand. His most emotional scenes are a direct result of death.
I still don't think he NEEDS it, but it would help if he grew up a little bit and used it later on. Death can be a remarkably lame tool when you overuse it or use it when it's expected (Naruto) but if someone like Oda were to buckle up and use it well (like he's proven he can) it would be very effective.
If Oda ever does kill a Strawhat, it will be Luffy. He will never kill anyone else. He wouldn't do that to the individual character fans. That said, I doubt he will ever do that.
Without a doubt, the most emotional scenes in the manga for me were the death of Bellemerre, Hiruluk, and Rumba pirates.
Another worthy mention is Norland.
(I never like the flashback argument. Sure most deaths occur in a flashback but a death is a death. Rather its more like deaths occur in the flashbacks because those respective stories use it to be all that more powerful.)
These characters needed to die to have such an impact. Characters like Pell and Pagaya? No they didnt need to die because I doubt their deaths would have invoked nearly as strong as a response as those above. So keeping Pell and Pagaya alive were justifiable reasons and well something I personally prefer.
Thanks for the responses guys, it was nice to hear your opinions.
Its not like I'm against death per se in One Piece. Rather its that people complain about the lack of death in One Piece that makes me want to play Devil's advocate.
Ok first off, before FFA comes barging in screaming that people in One Piece do die, this thread isn't about that.
Its simply quite obvious that there have been deaths in One Piece (not just flashbacks).
Edit:
ie) Higuma, Mr. 11 etc etc (got Mr.7 mixed with Mr.11)
Also this isn't just about the recent pirate getting a collar explosion and shot lying face down in the ground. Rather its from the multitude of responses I seem to be reading.
As we know, Oda himself doesn't like having people dying in One Piece. Still there are a abundance of fans that hate this fact. Haters of the manga even often use this fact when calling One Piece too "childish"
So my question to you is, do you think that Oda should submit to the growing demand of more deaths in One Piece, or stick to his pacifist view on killing?
I am with the latter. If Oda prefers not to have his characters killed, then I think he should stick with it. It's his manga, and if he wants to deviate from how most shounen mangas do it, then DO IT!
Obviously, the manga is starting to get more violent and serious, as with the New World and such. Regardless, I still stick with my opinion. There are a bunch of deaths in other shounen mangas already and considering how well One Piece is doing already, I say just leave it be.
99.9% chance that the mechanic is someone we don't know but wouldn't it be crazy if it was Tom?
I like how Nami kicks Brooke in the background in one of the panels. Oda always puts in so much detail.
You didn't consider the time they spent travelling. I mean, in the ship. Enough to make your theory wrong.
did you actually take time to read the first post?
with the delay of the movie, maybe the trailer was postponed too?
Although a good collection of available data, way too much 'assuming' going on. We can't do that for factual debates on series canon.
Again, great job gathering the data, but in no way can we know for certain unless it's specified by the author.
Your right and I completely agree.
Also an idea just popped up in my head too. Take a look at the cover stories, because they run coherently with the main story as well. Although even harder to document, its apparent that not much time passes by. For example, Ace's, Coby and Hemelpo's, Jango and Fullbodys, Hatchi, Enel's, etc, etc
From the start of the journey is an entirely different issue.
We simply have no idea how much time was wasted, used well or simply passed while in East Blue. It is notoriously poorly documented compared to everything post Logue Town which JUST so happens to be when we get our landmark for the series, Roger's death 22 years ago.
Again, nothing to do with the time spent in GL.
I posted this a page back, and hoping that it was just unnoticed:
http://www.apforums.net/showthread.php?t=11367
but your right, not nearly as nicely documented as GL, and probably irrelevant to this thread. I know its not very nicely formatted, and also whenever I tried to post it the lines kept squishing back together adding to the bad format.
Is it really that hard to believe that its been around 2 months?
Someone once said that the trip time is somewhat like the novel, Around the World in 80 days. Although I dont think there is any relevance, it shows that 2 months is plenty of time.
This is the tale of the man who will be Pirate King. It will be all that much more impressive to transverse the Grandline in such a short time, especially when compared to other pirates.
Fricking Awesome job man.
I know you're only doing the Grandline portion but if you're curious, I did the East Blue part a while ago, but its not nearly as nice and clear as yours. Pretty sure there are some big flaws too.
Heres a link if you're interested:
http://www.apforums.net/showthread.php?t=11367
Once again Great Job!
Ya like Wagomu said, those came from the Red Data Book.
Ya Usopp has had tremendous growth between these past 2 arcs. Its great really. Can't wait till see how he fights next chapter, well all of them, more so Brooke and Usopp.
Dude, that's as you say a pitchfork. Totally not a trident.
I hope your joking. If not read the cover story.
Still though I doubt he would be using a trident.
@Yuugi's:
Assuming this is canon I still think it may be a 'glimpse into the future' of One Piece that we might not see for a long while but I'm sure that this must have something big to do with Nami considering the looks she gave.
And that shockwave…was it sheer battle spirit or something else?
Im pretty sure its one of Zoro's pound cannons, hence why he had his swords drawn and resheathed afterwards.
WOW thank you so much Greg
I've watched it 3 times and every time I do, it makes me feel like a giddy little schoolboy again.
Thanks again man.
And I love how one of the Galley La (forgot name, the guy with the funky hair and 2 swords) is at the window.
Also I think Brooke might be black afterall. If you look at Mr.5 he wasnt really shaded dark either.
Anyone else think that Robin's nostalgia to Binks Sake has some implications to her past?
Well we know she has been a pirate for quite a while and Im looking at 2 possibilities,
or
Although 1 is more likely, her memories of the song were positive, not negative, and so maybe the recollections of her memory are not from 1 because those experiences seemed to be pretty negative (flashback at EL). So Im hoping for 2.
Also this song seems to be a somewhat cheerful song, and I doubt the "evil" pirates she worked for would play the song. It seems more cheerful, sung by the olden pirates, ie Shanks crew and Brookes crew (both somewhat cheerful crews)
Well Usopp has the biggest respect for his father, going out and chasing his dream. His mom herself said she was not angry at all on her dying bed and told Usopp not to be as well.
As for Yasopp, from Luffys flashback it seems like he misses him as well.
Still I agree I will be anticipating their meeting.
Heres a crazy one…
Dr Vegapunk is old, and I mean really old. He was a top scientist/leader of the Ancient civilization we know so little about. Its said that civilization possessed technology much more advanced in the OP world right now.
However, Dr. Vegapunk betrayed them, and that was the tipping point between the war. Now how he can be so old you ask?... maybe a Devil fruit?
Its so hard to say… Both have such unique abilities. (of course Kuma is still mostly 90% mystery)
To me Kuma seems more of a one man army, capable of taking down a multitude of oponents but even more deadly when its mano to mano.
Moria on the other hand seems to be more of a strategist and uses his wits + power to win.
That being said, mano to mano, if they were pitted against each other without warning, I think Kuma would win.
However if they both knew they were fighting each other and had time to plan, I think Moria would win.
Ya really… so does a bunch of other characters in One Piece.
Have you seen Tom? that body to leg ratio is probably just as if not more shocking.
EDIT: whoops wrong thread…
I remember him saying SS3 was too taxing on the body though. Not sure life shortening but thats what I assumed.
Well I think it would be cool to have a Merman/woman join the crew. The more diverse, crazy the Strawhat Group, the better. It promotes uh… human, cyborgs, reindeers, and other species working together...
Kinda like Captain Planet or Power Rangers. A bunch of people from different racial backgrounds saving the world.
(Semi-serious)
Im reading the manga again I'm at Drum Island.
So we know Blackbeard raided Drum island and probably did it just to get famous and cause a ruckus. However though I was thinking of the possibility that this was somehow linked to Dragon, about him wanted to over throw the government and start a revolution.
Unlikely but I think it would be somewhat cool if they were in cahoots together or Dragon is very manipulative.
Theres also the theories that were thrown out like Dragon is tied to Crocodile and Luffy causing problems for the government.
The part where Zoro goes around challenging dojos is only in the anime. Even so it seemed like it was his first dojo. Pretty sure he was lying.
In the manga, he was already part of the dojo, no more was given about his past.
Still though I like your idea. Still I think Oda might just leave it ambiguous.
he even lectured Nami and Sanji after Luffy brought Brooke onboard. Even though small I thought that was another good example of Zoro's role.
I find it amusing how people bash Admiral Wolfpox yet they constantly post stuff that is beyond idiocy. This thread just proves it.
@_Meh_:
In any ordinary pirate crew, First Mate would be either the Navigator or the Quartermaster (In charge of rations and pay), with the rank of Captain held by whichever one of these two was not First Mate. In One Piece, the title of First Mate seems to go to whichever crewman possesses a combination of wits, brawn, and charisma second only to the Captain's. As of the publication of One Piece Yellow, Zoro's position is listed as 'Fighter'. Draw your own conclusions.
Ya because then Luffy really should be captain
It was never stated that Zoro is the first mate. However in times of critical importance, it seems that Zoro is perhaps the most level headed, ie Aoi Koji, the crisis with Luffy and Usopp, and among others. (along with Robin). However Im not sure if he is really "second captain" material as hes somewhat of a lone wolf.
I actually really hope that Luffy does not meet the same fate as Roger, and get executed the same way. That plot device just seems too overused, having the same fate as a predecessor.
Also Naruto is using it left and right, and even though Naruto obviously did not invent that, Naruto ruins everything. I love Ramen but its becoming more and more difficult to enjoy now…
Hey so I was reading the 46 Volume scanlation by NULL and in the introductory pages with the character descriptions of Blackbeard, here is what it says:
Pillager of the Drum Kingdom, plans to rise to the top. Goal is to replace the TOP member of the Shichibukai!?
I thought that was kind of intriguing. I would imagine either the unknown schichibukai or Mihawak to be the strongest, but perhaps this was just a mistranslation? but if its not, does he have a grudge with one of them?
Even with an explanation, I think Luffy describes every phenomenon in the OP world best.
"ah, so its a mystery ______"
I actually support Buuhan's idea.
Perhaps in Story or Campaign Mode, Sanji is not allowed to harm women and if pitted against one he has to meet certain criteria to pass the level, ie defend himself for set time or use surroundings or something to subdue her.
Then if given a versus mode, no such rule exists and Sanji is allowed to kick whoever the hell the player wants.
Well the scanlators still need to get their hands on a Raw and even till then they have to clean, translate and whatnot. Its can be a lengthy process.
Also I would just like to note One Piece scanlations usually take longer then say Naruto or Bleach because so much more goes on in one chapter thus more translating and cleaning (more panels, detail, etc).
more attributes similar to Garp. He even has a scar across his eye.
As someone that can read Chinese I just want to say that the JoJo hot translations are fine. In fact my friend who understands Japanese, Chinese and English often reports the Chinese translations better.
Obviously though when you translate from one language to another it will never be as accurate, and this is even worse when you repeat this process again.
@Cyringohn:
Okay, why are they even thinking that? Didn't see anything in the RAW that shows that Kuma is out to get Zoro or something.
ya you need to read the chapter properly… last page, last panel