brotkasten
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It's going to be as relevant as Hinata's love confession. If we're "lucky", we'll get a time skip at the end of the manga, where both of them are married and have a kid. I never expected any development.
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It's going to be as relevant as Hinata's love confession. If we're "lucky", we'll get a time skip at the end of the manga, where both of them are married and have a kid. I never expected any development.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Its probably because shonen authors aren't competent to develop an arc like that beyond anguished love declarations (so they end up occurring, but unresolved) and the second is that they don't like closing any particular character arcs until the last possible second (so shippers don't lose their shit). Its dumb.
There was a huge time skip during which he wasn't doing anything at all. At the very least, Ichigo didn't actually hear what Orihime was saying since she was in ghost form or whatever. Naruto doesn't really have an excuse; I'm vaguely surprised that Kishi didn't just outright retcon it and have him say he didn't remember that thing occurring.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Well, it already...exists, I suppose. I'm not saying anyone really wants to see Ichigo on dates or anything, I'm just saying its kind of dumb when plot threads get created and then forgotten about for years.
One Piece:
I for one am tired of this:
"OMG IT'S THE LEGENDARY **********"
"NO WAY"
*REACKSHUNS*
And then they get clobbered one chapter later.
Bleach:
Masaki is so moe~
Naruto:
Proof that even the greatest shinobi are no match for BUSHINS.
I for one am tired of this:
"OMG IT'S THE LEGENDARY **********"
"NO WAY"
*REACKSHUNS*
And then they get clobbered one chapter later.
Bleach:
Masaki is so moe~
Naruto:
Proof that even the greatest shinobi are no match for BUSHINS.
Neoriceisgood
Member
Varying breast size is one of Bleach's greatest assets.
One Piece
Oh man, oh man, I am hyped up by this.
As mentioned by others: We have a LONG LONG arc ahead of us for sure.
The sheer number of antagonists, the divergent plot lines and not to mention the large number of characters and events that have morals and standings that aren't easy to figure out. Beyond that: We're still clearly in the build-up phase, each chapter adding more and more onto the pile of things that need to be solved.
Tournament related:
-> Did that Bartolomeo character get shown? I'm curious about his name (sooo similar to Kuma, is that a translation thing or what?)
I'm presuming he's gonna be the Block B winner. Why else mention the name but not show him?
So:
block A: Mr.Store a.k.a Jesus Burgess
block B: Bartolomeo
block C: Lucy a.k.a Luffy
block D: Rebecca
is my prediction for the winners, Bartolomeo being interesting because he's apparently a "crazy" rookie from the year after Whitebeard's death. A period where standing out most likely wasn't particularly easy. (because the entire world was in chaos.)
Assuming the Dofla crew was mentioned in order this'd mean:
block A: Senor Pink v.s. Jesus Burgess
block B: Dellinger v.s. Bartolomeo
block C: Lucy v.s. Lao G
block D: Rebecca v.s. Machvise
This set up makes sense in my eyes as it'd do two important things:
1. It pairs Luffy up with the strongest looking and most frequently shown Dofla crewmember.
2. It pairs Rebecca with arguably the weakest looking of the bunch, making her potential victory non surprising without overhyping her. (It is a female in OP after all.)
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After this it becomes a bit less predictable, I'm presuming the victors will get 1 v.s. 1 matches. Assuming all challengers win this can mean:
A v.s. B and C v.s. D (Luffy fights Rebecca)
A v.s. D and B v.s. C (Luffy fights Bartlomeo)
A v.s. C and B v.s. D (Luffy fights Jesus)
I'm leaving this open until we know for sure who the 4th person is and what they're like though. If someone like Cavendish makes it into the top 4 (as some have mentioned) he'll get his ass kicked one way or another. But a "crazy rookie" sounds like they might fare a lot better. (After all, OP seems a lot better at "new generations surpassing old ones" than Naruto)
Anyway, that's my basic tournament predictions.
Edit:
A few minor remarks:
1. The blind old dude's not joining (he was shown in the audience and at no point did Luffy notice him in the chambers, which'd be odd)
however he's very high on the: "could disrupt"-charts.
2. The prince has threat levels barely higher than Duval. If he'd win round 1 I doubt it'd be for any other reason than to show how badass
Dofla's crew is (by curbstomping him). There's more interesting outcomes than that.
One Piece
Oh man, oh man, I am hyped up by this.
As mentioned by others: We have a LONG LONG arc ahead of us for sure.
The sheer number of antagonists, the divergent plot lines and not to mention the large number of characters and events that have morals and standings that aren't easy to figure out. Beyond that: We're still clearly in the build-up phase, each chapter adding more and more onto the pile of things that need to be solved.
Tournament related:
-> Did that Bartolomeo character get shown? I'm curious about his name (sooo similar to Kuma, is that a translation thing or what?)
I'm presuming he's gonna be the Block B winner. Why else mention the name but not show him?
So:
block A: Mr.Store a.k.a Jesus Burgess
block B: Bartolomeo
block C: Lucy a.k.a Luffy
block D: Rebecca
is my prediction for the winners, Bartolomeo being interesting because he's apparently a "crazy" rookie from the year after Whitebeard's death. A period where standing out most likely wasn't particularly easy. (because the entire world was in chaos.)
Assuming the Dofla crew was mentioned in order this'd mean:
block A: Senor Pink v.s. Jesus Burgess
block B: Dellinger v.s. Bartolomeo
block C: Lucy v.s. Lao G
block D: Rebecca v.s. Machvise
This set up makes sense in my eyes as it'd do two important things:
1. It pairs Luffy up with the strongest looking and most frequently shown Dofla crewmember.
2. It pairs Rebecca with arguably the weakest looking of the bunch, making her potential victory non surprising without overhyping her. (It is a female in OP after all.)
--
After this it becomes a bit less predictable, I'm presuming the victors will get 1 v.s. 1 matches. Assuming all challengers win this can mean:
A v.s. B and C v.s. D (Luffy fights Rebecca)
A v.s. D and B v.s. C (Luffy fights Bartlomeo)
A v.s. C and B v.s. D (Luffy fights Jesus)
I'm leaving this open until we know for sure who the 4th person is and what they're like though. If someone like Cavendish makes it into the top 4 (as some have mentioned) he'll get his ass kicked one way or another. But a "crazy rookie" sounds like they might fare a lot better. (After all, OP seems a lot better at "new generations surpassing old ones" than Naruto)
Anyway, that's my basic tournament predictions.
Edit:
A few minor remarks:
1. The blind old dude's not joining (he was shown in the audience and at no point did Luffy notice him in the chambers, which'd be odd)
however he's very high on the: "could disrupt"-charts.
2. The prince has threat levels barely higher than Duval. If he'd win round 1 I doubt it'd be for any other reason than to show how badass
Dofla's crew is (by curbstomping him). There's more interesting outcomes than that.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
What was Urahara even doing
The dude had a 200 mill bounty as a rookie with no devil fruit. I think you're vastly underestimating how powerful he might be.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
It's Kubo's attempt at sexual innuendo.
Neoriceisgood
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It's pretty obvious Luffy's not interested in him, that's good enough for me.
The size of his bounty is two bellamies duct taped together, that's in curbstomp territory.
Yea, he's going to get curbstomped in round one.
Urban Scholar
Member
...lol yep
I laughed outloud at the dude that gave Luffy the bird. I cna't remember the last time someone got flicked off. Law introducing himself to Kid maybe
Neoriceisgood
Member
I'm curious how round #1 will be shown for Luffy actually.
We saw Jesus curbstomping the entire arena..or more specifically: saw the result of it.
I'm assuming the other two fights (not-luffy) will be shown similarly, 1 page of the clear winner.
This probably means that any contestant with a "Face" like Bellamy etc will have to face Luffy in round #1 or they probably won't get shown at all, right?
We saw Jesus curbstomping the entire arena..or more specifically: saw the result of it.
I'm assuming the other two fights (not-luffy) will be shown similarly, 1 page of the clear winner.
This probably means that any contestant with a "Face" like Bellamy etc will have to face Luffy in round #1 or they probably won't get shown at all, right?
Opening some con shop, banging that cat lady and securing more patents.
Life is tough.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Infinite Justice
Member
Yea I already made a comment on that
That fullbring arc bullshit still stings
Chillin like a boss
LOL
WUT
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
AG´s attempt at beastiality.
Infinite Justice
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One Piece
I totally overread the part with the rookie from a year ago "Bartolomeo" question is if he is strong..don't like it that Kuma has already almost the same name.
Also totally forgot that the one samurai has to be in the arena.
Maaaan I want it already to be next week
I totally overread the part with the rookie from a year ago "Bartolomeo" question is if he is strong..don't like it that Kuma has already almost the same name.
Also totally forgot that the one samurai has to be in the arena.
Maaaan I want it already to be next week
Neoriceisgood
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One Piece
Holy shit, I totally missed Cavendish eating that rose.
Holy shit, I totally missed Cavendish eating that rose.
I guess Oda will just show the 3 remaining fights, because he would not have introduced that many characters if he won't use it. I'm thinking the 3 division winners will be cavendish, rebecca and lucy. each of them facing off those bribed fighters and some members of doflamingo's crew.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
They're both like ghost people. I'm not sure that counts, man.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
Your attempt at ghostiality then
This is better than mine. Well done.
Neoriceisgood
Member
I'm pretty sure the Dofla crew members don't come until after the battle royale.
Neoriceisgood
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Infinite Justice
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Neoriceisgood
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I will say this: Aizen is a super inspiring villain in his badass wackery.
I kinda wanna put an Aizen in my own comic somehow, I just don't know how to make him so ... perfect.
I kinda wanna put an Aizen in my own comic somehow, I just don't know how to make him so ... perfect.
TacticalFox88
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DirkDiggler
Member
Just don't pull a Nick Simmons lol
One Piece
Oh man, this was pretty crazy. I love this kind of "OH MAN A BUNCH OF LEGENDARY PEOPLE THAT WILL NEVER MATTER". It's just more detail, dunno what's so bad about that. There were plenty of times people pissed their pants from Luffy's 100m bounty, and he'd easily be the biggest star there if he revealed himself, so it makes sense from them to freak out over relative "nobodies".
Holy crap @ Bellamy and Burgass. Bellamy's gonna be one-shotted somehow, and Burgass will be a non-conclusion somehow. Holy crap nonetheless.
Anyway, I'm not sure I can seeBianca Rebecca winning her division. She had trouble with small fry, and it's obvious her presence at the tournament isn't that relevant to the story (she'll obviously appear again regardless since her goal coincides with Luffy's beyond the tournament). We WILL definitely see how she meets her end in the tournament, in detail, but that doesn't mean we'll see it in the 1-on-1s. Also I predict that however she loses, it will be slightly unfair towards her. Also the statue is 100% someone we know by now (considering the 20 years ago thing, he could be someone who dropped the Colosseum for being in Roger's crew).
Same goes to the prince.
Also, are we certain that the Bartolomeo dude isn't really Bartholomew and the translation was just dumb? Where's aohige when we need him...! Then he would be related to Kuma. Either way he's a clear winner for one of the divisions, or at least a standout during the division fight.
Oh man, this was pretty crazy. I love this kind of "OH MAN A BUNCH OF LEGENDARY PEOPLE THAT WILL NEVER MATTER". It's just more detail, dunno what's so bad about that. There were plenty of times people pissed their pants from Luffy's 100m bounty, and he'd easily be the biggest star there if he revealed himself, so it makes sense from them to freak out over relative "nobodies".
Holy crap @ Bellamy and Burgass. Bellamy's gonna be one-shotted somehow, and Burgass will be a non-conclusion somehow. Holy crap nonetheless.
Anyway, I'm not sure I can see
Same goes to the prince.
Also, are we certain that the Bartolomeo dude isn't really Bartholomew and the translation was just dumb? Where's aohige when we need him...! Then he would be related to Kuma. Either way he's a clear winner for one of the divisions, or at least a standout during the division fight.
Neoriceisgood
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Dedication Through Light
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Bleach 532
Thank goodness Gin had lines. Really him and Aizen made this chapter a blast especially with the moment in remembrance of Uruhara. Kind of disappointed in Isshin, how can he be so weak.
Thank goodness Gin had lines. Really him and Aizen made this chapter a blast especially with the moment in remembrance of Uruhara. Kind of disappointed in Isshin, how can he be so weak.
Hook line and sinker
Dedication Through Light
Member
I guess I meant more in terms of the comment about how his body would be destroyed/limitation that he just cant use his Bankai in such a state. Considering that other key characters in the series could come back from such a situation.
ColossalLazy
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Poor last post on the page, everyone hates it.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
u mad bro?
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Hajime no Ippo:
Okay, I teared up at that last page. Glad to see Volg finally get his victory. It was a fantastic fight from start to finish.
One Piece:
Some of these new characters seem cool, although it's still early on. I can't wait to see how Bellamy gets humiliated this time. Seeing Burgess show up was a nice surprise.
Naruto:
It's finally over! No more suffering through this shitty flashback. Praise Kishimoto.
Okay, I teared up at that last page. Glad to see Volg finally get his victory. It was a fantastic fight from start to finish.
One Piece:
Some of these new characters seem cool, although it's still early on. I can't wait to see how Bellamy gets humiliated this time. Seeing Burgess show up was a nice surprise.
Naruto:
It's finally over! No more suffering through this shitty flashback. Praise Kishimoto.
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