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[rouken]

don't you dare abandon Bepo!

if anything the Heart pirates will be a sub fleet of the strawhats like what will happen to Bart's crew

 

[Byakuya769]

What exactly will the Heart Pirates do without Law, then?

What did Franky's family do without Franky? Really, almost half the crew left comrades to be on the ship. Heck, Jinbei is on his way right now.

 

[Grexeno]

What did Franky's family do without Franky? Really, almost half the crew left comrades to be on the ship. Heck, Jinbei is on his way right now.

But Law is the only one who is currently a pirate captain of a high enough caliber to become a Warlord.

 

[grandjedi6]

Or it's just a random face Oda stuck there to fill space.

Vergo's on the same color spread. It's not so crazy to assume Oda planned out a key fact about a key character when he started this arc.

 

[Witchfinder General]

I can't see Law joining the Straw Hats. Aside from having his own crew (and his pride) the Straw Hats already have two swordsmen and a doctor.

An ally pirate crew? Absolutely.

Luffy has so many people in debt to him at this point he could take on the World Gov if he was so inclined.

 

[robox]

law's not going to join.

law will take over as the main character of one piece from here on out.


he's already super popular. and once the (always) heart wrenching flashback is done, he'll reach untold heights of popularity. in order to appease the fans, oda will have not choice but to make him the main character going forward.

 

[More Fun To Compute]

Has a character who didn't join the crew ever gotten a flashback like this and an arc with their conflict as the backdrop?

Could it be happening???????

The Monster Quartet?

Sabo flashback was more significant but Law seems to have more fans.

Law might die for real in this fight as this could also be seen as a build up for that. You can't say for sure.

 

[Taborcarn]

So, I take it Oda watched The Departed before this arc.

Spoiler

Corazon is acting as a plant for the Marines in Doflamingo's crew, while Vergo is acting as a plant for Doflamingo in the Marines.

I just realized how well this analogy works, because it means Jack Nicholson is Joker.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Corazon might be the best character OP has seen in a while. Really liking his design and personality.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Guys, I was on imgur and I saw something amazing.

Captain Buggy!

 

[Imperial Bishop]

Guys, I was on imgur and I saw something amazing.

Captain Buggy!

Too bad he's going to drown.

Spoiler

Blame Shanks.

 

[HassanJamal]

I just realized something, all the times Corazon did something klutzy and why he never screamed or had those sound effects, it was because he was screaming but he made a mute barrier all those times. And he was always mean to the kids so that they would leave Doffy's crew. Oda, you da best.

 

[Omnistalgic]

wow, me and the wife just watched One Piece Z movie....

what the what?!??!?

Amazing animations and man I wish Z was in the real manga!

almost teared up at the end...

 

[Grexeno]

wow, me and the wife just watched One Piece Z movie....

what the what?!??!?

Amazing animations and man I wish Z was in the real manga!

almost teared up at the end...

Film Z is great, but the panderingly obvious "male gaze" shots of Robin and Nami annoyed me greatly.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

I saw Film Z in Blu-Ray, it is a thing of beauty.

But yeah, weird shots of Nami and Robin that is typical of the non-canon One Piece stuff

 

[Byakuya769]

Sabo flashback was more significant but Law seems to have more fans.

Law might die for real in this fight as this could also be seen as a build up for that. You can't say for sure.

I'm honestly afraid that this might happen.

I don't really see the Sabo flashback as focusing on Sabo. It was more about the ties between the three and predominately Ace and Luffy.

But I don't really think Law will join... But I kind of hope he does...

 

[Omnistalgic]

Film Z is great, but the panderingly obvious "male gaze" shots of Robin and Nami annoyed me greatly.

yeah, I was watching it with my wife and felt a little embarrassed. It's like, man, I wish there were more mature adults who were into manga and anime (truly some good storytelling) so the authors wouldn't feel the need to have so many 'fanservice' shots.

 

[Magwik]

Dubbed Kizaru is really jarring.

 

[Imperial Bishop]

Film Z is great, but the panderingly obvious "male gaze" shots of Robin and Nami annoyed me greatly.

I saw Film Z in Blu-Ray, it is a thing of beauty.

But yeah, weird shots of Nami and Robin that is typical of the non-canon One Piece stuff

yeah, I was watching it with my wife and felt a little embarrassed. It's like, man, I wish there were more mature adults who were into manga and anime (truly some good storytelling) so the authors wouldn't feel the need to have so many 'fanservice' shots.

There's a lot of fanservice for women with the sauna scene, so it's equal opportunity at least.

 

[Lunar15]

yeah, I was watching it with my wife and felt a little embarrassed. It's like, man, I wish there were more mature adults who were into manga and anime (truly some good storytelling) so the authors wouldn't feel the need to have so many 'fanservice' shots.

Ironically, they found that most of the people who read one piece in japan are actually over 20.

Oh, mature adults. Yeah, I agree. I feel like one piece was actually pretty good at not going overboard on fanservice, but that's completely shifted in the other direction over the past decade. Such a shame.

 

[Imperial Bishop]

Ironically, they found that most of the people who read one piece in japan are actually over 20.

Oh, mature adults. Yeah, I agree. I feel like one piece was actually pretty good at not going overboard on fanservice, but that's completely shifted in the other direction over the past decade. Such a shame.

Compared to most series, One Piece almost never goes overboard with fanservice.

Well... the manga, at least.

 

[More Fun To Compute]

I'm honestly afraid that this might happen.

I don't really see the Sabo flashback as focusing on Sabo. It was more about the ties between the three and predominately Ace and Luffy.

But I don't really think Law will join... But I kind of hope he does...

Well it was sort of a bait and switch. It started off as Luffy and Ace as kids but then ended up mainly about Sabo.

 

[NormalFish]

Well it was sort of a bait and switch. It started off as Luffy and Ace as kids but then ended up mainly about Sabo.

Not really. It's more like Sabo was a catalyst for Luffy and Ace to become 'real' brothers. They bonded over Sabo's misfortune.
The flashback only really focused on Sabo cause of that role.

 

[aechris]

It's more like Sabo was a catalyst for Luffy and Ace to become 'real' brothers. They bonded over Sabo's misfortune.

I disagree with this. They seemed pretty friggin close before he died to me.

 

[BatDan]

Spoilers from redon of ArlongPark

Spoiler

- Title: Minion, the island of destiny.
- Doflamingo told Rosinante that some pirates had Ope Ope no Mi and they wanted to trade it with Marine. Doflamingo wanted to get it before that.
- Rosinante called Sengoku to inform about it. Sengoku was surprised becouse it was top secret.
- Rosinante decided to steal Ope Ope no Mi before trade date and before Doflamingo's plan.​
- Rosinante got Ope Ope no Mi (It's ♡ form) but when he was running away he's captured by the pirates.

- No chapter next week.

 

[grandjedi6]

Fun fact, there are only three arcs that don't end with Luffy defeating the big bad:

• Captain Morgan arc
• Impel Down
• Marineford

I really wish we'd have another arc like that but i doubt Luffy doesn't defeat Doflamingo in this arc.

 

[demidar]

Fun fact, there are only three arcs that don't end with Luffy defeating the big bad:

• Captain Morgan arc
• Impel Down
• Marineford

I really wish we'd have another arc like that but i doubt Luffy doesn't defeat Doflamingo in this arc.

You're not gonna count Sabaody Archipelago?

Would it count as a total defeat though, since Kuma basically saved their lives.

 

[Grexeno]

You're not gonna count Sabaody Archipelago?

Would it count as a total defeat though, since Kuma basically saved their lives.

Also Amazon Lily and Return to Sabaody

 

[demidar]

Also Amazon Lily and Return to Sabaody

Luffy completely beat Boa though

Spoiler

with love

.

 

[Nebula]

Luffy completely beat Boa though

Spoiler

with love

.

Beautiful.

 

[Korosenai]

Pretty good chapter, and of course the fruit would be heart shaped.

 

[daveo42]

Great chapter this week. Corazon's DF seems to have its uses here and there, especially because of his role as an informant on his brother.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

One Piece

This really is giving me The Departed/Infernal Affairs vibes. Also that was some great use of his powers by Corazon

 

[Omnistalgic]

only this wrong with this chapter...

is that there's no chapter next week '-(

My goodness, how is the series so consistently good? amazing back story Oda...

Maybe Law will be the one who defeats Dofi after all?

 

[BassForever]

only this wrong with this chapter...

is that there's no chapter next week '-(

My goodness, how is the series so consistently good? amazing back story Oda...

Maybe Law will be the one who defeats Dofi after all?

Law and Luffy combo is the only way it can happen

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Law seems pretty torn up to do a full power combo move. Hell he had trouble at full strength. Doflamingo is pretty OP

 

[Omnistalgic]

Law seems pretty torn up to do a full power combo move. Hell he had trouble at full strength. Doflamingo is pretty OP

oh yeah, forgot how beaten up he already is, he already fought with Doflamingo and the Admiral before.

Law is pretty beastly!

 

[NHarmonic.]

Oh god, this just keeps getting better and better. There's no stopping OP.

 

[MaximumSpider]

That chapter was so good.
I didn't see Cora's clumsiness ruining his plans at all.

 

[Kater]

Corazon you clumsy fool. Everything went so well and then with a single slip, the tables are turned.

One Piece

This really is giving me The Departed/Infernal Affairs vibes. Also that was some great use of his powers by Corazon

It's a pretty useful DF power if you have to fart but don't want to be noticed, apparently.

 

[Squishy3]

So Corazon is obviously from some other entity that isn't the Government, but is probably undercover in the Government for that entity. I see no reason why he'd lie to Law about not being a marine.

Or he just doesn't want Doffy to control the world, as Doffy's plans with the Ope Ope No Mi, despite not being detailed yet, would involve him becoming the head of the World Government, what with it's abilities to put people into different bodies.

 

[NormalFish]

So Corazon is obviously from some other entity that isn't the Government, but is probably undercover in the Government for that entity. I see no reason why he'd lie to Law about not being a marine.

Or he just doesn't want Doffy to control the world, as Doffy's plans, despite not being detailed yet, would involve him becoming the head of the World Government.

I think Corazon is pretty authentic. He isn't a member of the marines, but he works with the marines because he's scared of his brother's... instability. Seems to fit the "wants the best for everyone, but somehow makes things worse" archetype that's pretty common.

 

[BeatResetsTheWorld]

So Corazon is obviously from some other entity that isn't the Government, but is probably undercover in the Government for that entity. I see no reason why he'd lie to Law about not being a marine.

Or he just doesn't want Doffy to control the world, as Doffy's plans with the Ope Ope No Mi, despite not being detailed yet, would involve him becoming the head of the World Government, what with it's abilities to put people into different bodies.

Maybe because Law was dying and he's a softie? He just lied to comfort him

 

[Johnlenham]

Revolutionary army maybe?

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Law and Corazon are at Montblanc's castle

 

[B-Dubs]

Law and Corazon are at Montblanc's castle

Oda, you magnificent bastard.

 

[Nibel]

Law and Corazon are at Montblanc's castle

Damn, good catch man.

And yeah, can't see Law joining the strawhat crew.

 

[midramble]

Revolutionary army maybe?

This is what I was thinking, especially with his knowledge of the D middle name.

 

[Tizoc]

Of course

Spoiler

Law is a D, I should've seen it coming

Nice flashback mainly because of Corazon.

Law and Corazon are at Montblanc's castle

Son of a bitch...

I just realized something, all the times Corazon did something klutzy and why he never screamed or had those sound effects, it was because he was screaming but he made a mute barrier all those times. And he was always mean to the kids so that they would leave Doffy's crew. Oda, you da best.

Brilliant, I'm liking Corazon a lot now

Spoiler

shame he's gonna die, can't have a One Piece flashback without someone dieing :V

wow, me and the wife just watched One Piece Z movie....

what the what?!??!?

Amazing animations and man I wish Z was in the real manga!

almost teared up at the end...

I need to watch that movie someday...

 

[Kater]

wow, me and the wife just watched One Piece Z movie....

what the what?!??!?

Amazing animations and man I wish Z was in the real manga!

almost teared up at the end...

And Z was awesome. I hope Franky will someday get as impressively powerful as Z. He could have his own ship under Luffy!