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Finally got thru the Cake Island arc...man Big Mom ain't no joke. Stepping into Wano now. I'm blowing thru these volumes like nothing because i need to know what happens!!!

I hope that Gomu Gomu No Mi doesn't end up being some super special fruit. I rather like the fact that Luffy's fruit isn't anything special and a kind of underdog fruit that highlights Luffy's hard work and ingenuity.

I hope that Gomu Gomu No Mi doesn't end up being some super special fruit. I rather like the fact that Luffy's fruit isn't anything special and a kind of underdog fruit that highlights Luffy's hard work and ingenuity.

I hope that Gomu Gomu No Mi doesn't end up being some super special fruit. I rather like the fact that Luffy's fruit isn't anything special and a kind of underdog fruit that highlights Luffy's hard work and ingenuity.

Unrelated to this chapter I had a revelation the other day while reading up on Norse mythology. I read about the god Tyr, who lost his arm (to Fenrir), and is the Norse god of justice, war and a guarantor of good faith. Amongst the Vikings he was evoked when making deals and treaties to show said good faith.
 
In addition to pirate history, Oda is a big fan of Norse mythology due to growing up being inspired by a Viking cartoon growing up. As we've seen with Shanks— he lost an arm, and seems to be always taking a more diplomatic approach with his enemies, to the point where even the very Gorosei weren't worried bringing him amongst them. I'm getting the strong impression Oda loosely based Shanks off Tyr and his presence in the story is meant to mirror his fate.
 
I get the feeling that Shanks ascent to Yonko-dom was based on an oath rather than a desire for power, one he took so seriously (likely after the reveal of "Laugh's Tale"/ One Piece) that made his goal after Roger's death to  usher in the New Age that will fulfill the "Will of D". 
 
I guess I should also note that in the end of Tyr's story he loses his life slaying a hellhound in battle during Ragnarok. Hmm...
 
 

That was wild, wouldn't have expected it but yeah clearly Oda got to be a fan to put that in.
 
 

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1012/
 
Sanji with the oblique Trigun reference this week.

I know i'm way behind but god DAMN Fingo vs Luffy was mad insane. Now onward to Cake Island Arc...

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1010/
 
I'm not even going to say anything, just read...

RIP Luffy's balls.  Some things there's no bouncing back from.

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1009/
 
Kaido starting to be serious.

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1009/
 
Kaido starting to be serious.

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1009/
 
Kaido starting to be serious.

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1007/

After years of being called the Jobber Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates my dude Marco finally gets some serious shine! Dude out here performing some very advanced-looking techniques while styling on 2 Yonko commanders. 
 
 
So some interesting things I've noticed these last 2 chapters...
 
1. Sanji being unable to use armament haki to preotect himself from Black Maria's blows since haki is literally willpower he can't "will" himself to use it. Personally, I think Sanji's backwards chivalry is nonsensical but I've accepted it over the year. And just so you guys know from a cultural angle, many Japanese women find Sanji's whole schtick of being a gentleman chef attractive so I guess it has its specific cultural appeal.
 
2. Hyogoro accessing his younger, stronger form through the virus putting him through the wringer seems to be continuing theme with. Doflamingo crewmember Lao G was also able to access his full youthful power using his Jio-ken style.
 
3. It seems there's a limit to Marco's regenerative abilities since he's showing signs of bleeding and fatigue. I wonder if this Devil Fruit also has that unique side effect of draining the user's life force if used too much a la Law's Ope Ope no mi?
 
4. Black Maria's devil fruit is unusual, and it's interesting that she can sprout webbing from her fingers. Hm... I wonder if the spider is actually the true "Black Maria" and the female body is simply and attractive marionette to deceive enemies?
 
5. The animal/ tech? surveillance network that is being used is quite useful. One of the Strawhats like Stealth Black Sanji or Franky needs to deal with it. I can't tell if it's Queen's work or a DF ability yet...

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1003/
 
Oda not showing the hybrid form fully is a major cock tease.

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1003/
 
Oda not showing the hybrid form fully is a major cock tease.

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1003/
 
Oda not showing the hybrid form fully is a major cock tease.

Perhaps they just never met. Mihawk seems to like keeping a low profile. We'll probably hear more about him since they're trying to mess with him now. Bad idea!
 

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1002/

https://onepiecechapters.com/manga/one-piece-chapter-1002/

Perhaps they just never met. Mihawk seems to like keeping a low profile. We'll probably hear more about him since they're trying to mess with him now. Bad idea!