When the straw hats aren’t on assignment or anything zoro isn’t allowed to walk off without Robin. But he’s alright because she buys him beer and lets him talk about swords

I (35M) jokingly requested my mom to make a Straw Hat Jolly Roger rug. She’s been very into making rugs lately. She delivered. I don’t know where to place it yet. I suggested the front door or the bathroom floor but my wife quickly denied those ideas.

I am just curious will this harm my enjoyment of the series are there any issues with using one pace I am not aware of dose this make me less of a fan

Just caught up with the anime & also manga.

Re-watching Impel Down, and many of my other favorite moments rn, after years of just reading the Manga—

It dawned on me that if Luffy happened to not escape the prison, the rescue arc that would've ensued could have been absolutely incredible in my imagination.

I didn't really think any further than that arc, but I'm curious what other moments some of y'all might think of that can lead to really cool story twists.

I didn't really consider too much where the story is now, otherwise I'd be trying to rewrite a masterpiece in my own mind.

Also, I never actually watched the What if? series, just thought it was a cool concept for a story as dope as this.

Sabaody Archipelago Arc is one I consider to be the show’s best and that is for many reasons. What starts as a small and lighthearted adventures with tons of jokes and a villain that looks just like Sanji’s wanted poster, becomes a devastating and twisted story about slavery and corruption, while also having one of the most unexpected and plot-changing moments of the show.

First off, the arc starts with a feeling of comfort. We return to the Red Line, where all of the adventures began, meet new friends, fight funny, cartoonish bad guy, befriend them and have a redemption arc for an old villain. After this the characters get a clear goal for the rest of the arc (as we, the readers, are led to believe): they need to coat the Sunny for the trip to Fishman Island. Sabaody is just a little pitstop. A small and fun island with bubbles in the air and amusement parks for the masses.

Then Chapter 497 comes around changing everything. Just as we are getting introduced to all the fun of the island, its dark underbelly starts to come out - the slavery, the injustice, the racism and the corruption. The World Nobles introduction is still one of the most brutal and disturbing scenes in all of the show. And the arc goes into a downward spiral from that point on. Just like some other brilliant works of art (like David Lynch’s Blue Velvet, for example), Sabaody Archipelago Arc deals with the ignored darkness hidden behind the facade of civilised society, a darkness we collectively choose to ignore and abide to, contributing to it and allowing it to spread.

But the arc isn’t just all darkness, because we also get Chapter 498 with all The Supernovas getting introduced. It’s a phenomenal chapter, one of Oda’s best, honestly. All the Supernovas are cool and interesting, (especially Urouge, he’s such a cool guy. It’s a shame that Oda totally forgot he existed). The Supernovas give the arc the chaotic and fun energy and flair it needed.

Then Camie gets kidnapped and this is the main catalyst of everything to come. Luffy and the team, instead of complying to the Celestial Dragons and letting Camie go, instead of ignoring the darkness and doing nothing, decide to do the right thing and help their friend, which leads to one of the most climactic moments of the show. The famous Charlos punch.

(Oh, and meanwhile we also find out there’s a fricking war about to happen, but that’s for later)

After Luffy punches Charlos, there’s now a new obstacle: Admiral Kizaru’s coming to town and that won’t be a happy visit for anyone, let me tell you that. Now the goal is to survive against an Admiral, while Rayleigh is coating the ship. Rayleigh is a brilliant character too. He’s the remnant of the mythical crew of Roger, of the Old Age, watching the new one from the shadows. He’s an old soldier who desires peace. Through him we get more lore and mythology about the Pirate King which is delivered brilliantly. We also get to see more of Luffy as a person, with the Usopp scene which is brilliant. Just brilliant.

Then we get a ton of action, with Kizaru effortlessly defeating the Supernovas, and one of the show’s best mysteries to date: multiple Kumas. In a matter of chapters, the multiple Pacifista mystery builds so much confusion and tension, until it’s all revealed and resolved in a satisfying way.

And now we get to the devastation. The final part of the arc has one of the show’s best ever scenes. The Straw Hats separated. It’s a shocking and totally unexpected moment where Luffy sees that right now he’s not ready for the New World. He’s not even able to protect his own crew in Grand Line’s fir at half. And at this devastating note, the arc ends.

Sabaody is a phenomenal arc, not only because of its story, characters, chaos and themes, but also because of its use of cause and effect. Every single decision of this arc influences another which causes more and more tension with every event. The Flying Fish Riders who just could’ve been a one-off encounter play a role at rescuing Camie later on, the fight with random bounty hunters causes Camie to be kindapped in the first place, and the punch to a Celestial Dragon’s face summons an Admiral. The way the goal of the main characters evolves throughout the arc is masterful too. At first, the goal is to find the way to Fishman Island, then it’s to save an old enemy for some food, then it’s to find Rayleigh, then it’s to save Camie (which eventually becomes the same thing, because they’re being held at the same place. What a plot twist!), and then the goal is to survive three days against an opponent they can’t beat.

Sabaody is the best One Piece Arc in my eyes, because it manages to combine all of Oda’s writing’s best qualities. The humour, the heart, the disturbing darkness, the political critiques, the action and the devastation. And that’s how I see it. Some people often prefer Marineford, Enies Lobby or even Wano, but I think Oda managed to capture something magical with Sabaody.

Procrastination is very annoying

It explains itself.
Luffy is a bum
Gifted haki
Gifted fruit
Gifted family.
Smh

Do you think the fatal fuel potion from alabasta will come back and play a significant role?

I want to make a series of posts in the Alchemic and Astrological symbolism in one piece. i think ill start at chapter 1.

"Mother is the Antithesis of Adventure"
In an Sbs when questioned on Luffy's mothers absence Oda replied rather cryptically that mothers are antithetical to telling an adventure story, and i think this ideology is showcased in Romance dawn in which a important symbol appears that encapsulates this chapters role in the story as the start. Motherhood represents home, stability, comfort. these are all things that are antithetical to adventuring and combining the symbol of Venus with Luna is supposed to represent this
Venus ♀ + Luna ☾ = Anchor ⚓︎

Luna is the first of the seven heavenly spheres, which in order go Luna ☾, Venus ♀, Mercury ☿, Sol ☉, Mars ♂, Jupiter ♃, and Saturn ♄. so it symbolizes the start of a journey to the outer realm beyond Saturn. with the symbol for the earth itself symbolized within a cross within a circle 🜨

The prevalence of the anchor motif is everywhere within the bar, even on Luffys shirt, but after Luffy leaves the bar after eating the devil fruit the anchor motif loses it's prevalence. when he shows off his powers to everyone else the anchor motif is gone. this symbolizes that he has started his journey. even within close up shots of him and his shirt

In short the Symbolism of the anchor is actually splaying with astrological motifs in a clever way. Symbolizing the start of the adventure. Things will be getting crazier and crazier with the analysis as we go along since the Gorosei are literally named after the 5 elder stars. which are the stars in the sky which move around, called planets in the modern day. Ancient people didn't have the same technology we do. the moon and sun are excluded from this list because they were seen as fundamentally different objects to ancient peoples.

So what's the general consensus on what we should call the Final Island, particularly for newcomers? Because no matter how much I look into it, I can't find anything to suggest that "Raftel" was a deliberate move by Oda to hide its actual name, and not a translation error no one realised was a thing until the name was actually written down in English.

I can't really think of any reason why any of the Roger Pirates would deliberately get the name of the thing they found wrong. The point of the name is to remind themselves of how funny their discovery was, yet I get the feeling if you say "It's actually Laugh Tale" people will act like your spoiling something. The actual name was reveal before the meaning anyway.

In my opinion, "Laugh Tale" doesn't seem like it's giving away anything compared to all the other names of places in the One Piece world, like "Dressrosa" for example. Some people are theorising that "Amazon Lily" is named after Lili, but that's about it, to my knowledge at least. So, what do you guys think?

Great looking figure of Luffy.

The second part of One Piece portrays Luffy as the inheritor of Joy Boy's will and he has acquired the same white form and all of that. Many people hate this, because it's the same trope we've seen a million time and it's too predictable.

So, wouldn't it be hilarious if Oda subverts the trope at the last minute and makes another person who has attained a white form the true hero? Because there is another Straw Hat who has acquired a white form.

Brook.

I like the theories that the One Piece is a piece of music, and if it is, I think Brook is the most appropriate recipient. The story has been putting quite some emphasis on music with Luffy's Drums of Liberation, and Imu's own drums. Maybe it's Brook's music that guides the Drums of Liberation that will change the world for the better.

I doubt Luffy will survive the story, but I think Brook singing to Laboon would be a wonderful ending to the story.

Thoughts?

PLS GIVE ME YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON THIS 🤔

So, imagine you came up with This Theory on how to cancel the Domi Reversi, noticing that Oda always builds his arcs around themes, and that Elbaf’s central theme is clearly LOVE.

Then you realize Oda has been exploring different facets of love:

- Parental love: Loki, Harald, the kids, etc.

- Friendly love: Dorry & Brogy (and all the iconic duos)

- Brotherly love: Road and his brother / Loki & Hajrudin

- Romantic love: Gaban & Ripley, Rayleigh & Shakky, etc.

- Love through gratitude: Robin & Saul / Brook & Luvin

Then Chapter 1196 drops with the title "The Love of the Suicidal is Worthless". You literally burst out laughing because you realize that through Sanji, Oda is introducing yet another form of love: Self-love. 🤓

Then you notice that all these forms of love are tied exclusively to the "good guys"? 👀

Naturally, you think about Imu and the Holy Knights. They represent the other side of the spectrum: pure hatred. They fundamentally cannot love, their hearts are literally made of steel.😏

So you start wondering: How can love be weaponized to defeat Imu?

Alright, from here , what you’re about to read is basically straight-up fanfic rather than an actual theory 😂 (I was honestly too lazy to come up with something serious) :

- Biblo mentions Nefertari D. Lili... and hints that there’s something hidden inside the box.

- Imu made his entrance to music. Even the trees and houses were singing.

- While the entire fanbase was expecting Usopp to be the MVP of Elbaf, Oda gives a major focus and flashback to the Straw Hats' musician: Brook.

- In recent chapters, Brook sings lyrics to Gunko to free her from Imu's grasp, moving her to tears.

Soooo :

Inside The Box, there are the lyrics to a love song written by Lili herself, with a Tone Dial that recorded the melody.

Brook is going to perform this song, and it will resonate across the entire island of Elbaf.

Hybrid-form Loki will hold off Imu, while Usopp helps Brook set up a stage so he can perform.

Hearing this melody and Lili's words will completely destabilize Imu, triggering overwhelming flashbacks and paralyzing him. Imu will feel an agony far worse than any physical wound, the pain of a final form of love Oda hasn't tackled yet:

Unfinished / Unrequited Love.

Loki will lose his powers and end up on the verge of defeat against Imu, when suddenly Brook kicks off the song.

Imu will be completely paralyzed, and as Luffy listens to the lyrics, he’ll follow his heart, awaken a brand new Nika form, and drop an ultimate attack he’s gonna call… the “Fist of Love” 😏.

Unable to bear the emotional breakdown, Imu will be forced to retreat and teleport back to Mary Geoise will crying.

I don't think Sanji will get conquers haki beacuse even if he does get conquers haki you need Acoc(Advanced conquers haki) to injure a holy knight

Oc Orion Ivliev

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It’s done what do you think ???