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Talendra · 2012-04-12, 15:12

Buggy the Clown would like to have a word with you on that one ;-)

In all seriousness tho, while that certainly isn't the standard, there are quite a few examples of this in One Piece, may be an interesting hint; maybe it isn't; in any case, speculating about it is more productive than stating how insignificant the name of a character is.

Slayerx · 2012-04-12, 16:02

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I am confused of heart transfers at the moment. Mainly the Smoker/Tashigi one.

Didn't Law take a way Smoker's heart? So is it safe to assume Law transferred Tashigi's heart to Smoker?

Can some one explain it to me

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Does any one else think maybe law and Rayleigh are related? Like blood related or at least have some history with each other.

The heart transfer was not a literally one, its just merely a representation of the mind/body swap... Basically Tashagi's mind is now inside's smoker's body, but smoker's body is still missing its actual physical heart. Meanwhile Smoker's mind is in tashagi's body. Same goes for all the strawhats; they did not literally switch hearts, it was just used to represent their minds and bodies switching around.

paradox13 · 2012-04-12, 17:14

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Does any one else think maybe law and Rayleigh are related? Like blood related or at least have some history with each other.

I think Law bears more of a resemblance to Broggy

cj1277 · 2012-04-12, 17:55

[/QUOTE]If we follow that train of thought, Was he blackmailed into becoming a shichibukai as well? It just doesn't feel like something Law would do. He's always seemed very independent in his motivations. Though we know little of him to be sure.[/QUOTE]

To be blackmailed by CC and the shichibukai ranking have a different connection for me. While the shichibukai title fits Law's personality to give him a bit more free reign as a pirate, instead of being blackmailed into becoming one by CC because CC wanted him too its more likely that he was targeted by CC for blackmail because he had the title in the first place.
Of course this is all assuming its blackmail in the first place, which is likely but still speculation.

Blackbeard D. Kuma · 2012-04-12, 19:04

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Originally Posted by paradox13

A name does not describe someone's character..

In this particular case, it does. Sometimes a moniker/name/epithet may describe (to varying degrees) someone's character or provide an indication as to what they're like in terms of physical appearance, personality, special abilities, etc.

aohige · 2012-04-12, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Blackbeard D. Kuma

You say クラウン is usually crown. Usually means most but not all of the time. That being said, in what instance(s) does クラウン not mean crown?

When it's actually a name.
You don't translate names.

You don't see Kims going around as Gold, or Mr Hayashi going around as Forrest.

So if a character had the last name of Clown, it'd be spelled the same as Crown.

paradox13 · 2012-04-12, 21:53

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Sometimes a moniker/name/epithet may describe (to varying degrees) someone's character or provide an indication as to what they're like in terms of physical appearance, personality, special abilities, etc.

Sometimes but not all the time. Besides it doesn't matter one way or another.. it is Oda's character, what you want won't change what it will be.

So why not just put this pointless debate aside?

Blackbeard D. Kuma · 2012-04-12, 22:10

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Originally Posted by paradox13

So why not just put this pointless debate aside?

This isn't a debate (not to me, at least). I'm just being inquisitive about the nuances of the Japanese language. Nothing wrong with that.

aimboy234 · 2012-04-13, 00:50

As stated above, names in some cases describe their personality. And as we know Oda have some weird taste in naming his character and the strangest one to date is Moc Donald. Too bad he didnt accept Luffy's invitation to join SH.
Speaking of new nakama, the samurai seems like an interesting one, cool DF power and comedic prowess.

aimboy234 · 2012-04-13, 01:04

Some names translation also act as an in-joke in One Piece. Like the now tall Saldeath, in the anime he introduce himself as Saru-Desu, which translate to english as "Im a Monkey", which annoys Saldeath because he hates being called a monkey.

Divine Punisher · 2012-04-13, 08:26

keeping my fingers crossed for zoro vs. law.

marvelB · 2012-04-13, 09:41

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According to the One piece wiki, It's stated in data book green that he's dead.

http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Sabo#cite_note-Death2-1

Honestly, I'd take most info posted on the OP wiki with a grain of salt. That being said, even if it was true that the book stated such info, it doesn't necessarily have to be concrete. Most of us already agree that Sabo's "death" scene was presented too ambiguously as it is.....

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If we follow that train of thought, Was he blackmailed into becoming a shichibukai as well? It just doesn't feel like something Law would do. He's always seemed very independent in his motivations. Though we know little of him to be sure.

Mind you, there could be a number of ways that CC could grab hold of Law by the balls (like threatening to reveal his secret past to the world, holding someone dear to him outside of his crew hostage, etc.). Guessing any further than that would basically be going straight into fanfic territory, but I think you get my point. And as I already said, his words to Luffy seemed to imply that he wasn't helping CC of his own volition. That being said, I see no reason why Luffy (or any of the Straw-Hats for that matter) should fight him now.....

randomlex · 2012-04-13, 10:51

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Originally Posted by marvelB

Mind you, there could be a number of ways that CC could grab hold of Law by the balls (like threatening to reveal his secret past to the world, holding someone dear to him outside of his crew hostage, etc.). Guessing any further than that would basically be going straight into fanfic territory, but I think you get my point. And as I already said, his words to Luffy seemed to imply that he wasn't helping CC of his own volition. That being said, I see no reason why Luffy (or any of the Straw-Hats for that matter) should fight him now.....

Actually, the way I understand it, Law meant he wants the kids back, while Luffy would want his crew back to normal, that's why they'll meet again.

But it's weird that Law's crew is nowhere to be seen, maybe CC has them under lock down or they've been poisoned by some marines (hence Law asking Smoker what they're planning) and Law has to work with CC for that reason

... Lots of ways this could turn out, the Punk Hazard arc is really interesting

Undertaker · 2012-04-14, 05:51

At very least, it seem that currently Law and Luffy are not in conflict with each other otherwise Law would've attack him then..

SMASHERJACKSON · 2012-04-14, 10:17

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Originally Posted by marvelB

Honestly, I'd take most info posted on the OP wiki with a grain of salt. That being said, even if it was true that the book stated such info, it doesn't necessarily have to be concrete. Most of us already agree that Sabo's "death" scene was presented too ambiguously as it is.....
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Agree with sabo's "death", Oda isnt a careless enough author to do such framing by accident - speaking of which, i rewatched the gold roger execution from ep 0 and noticed all of the ppl attending it have thier faces shown except for Sir Croc - leading me to believe his past involved him being a woman and suffering some trauma to cause him to seek ivankov to make him into a man.

paradox13 · 2012-04-14, 10:45

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speaking of which, i rewatched the gold roger execution from ep 0 and noticed all of the ppl attending it have thier faces shown except for Sir Croc - leading me to believe his past involved him being a woman and suffering some trauma to cause him to seek ivankov to make him into a man.

Lol this again

bonsobon · 2012-04-14, 20:31

Anyone else wondering why Law decided to do the Smoker/Tashigi mind swap? What was the point of it all? Smoker was down and out yet Law for some reason decided to bring him back into the game, so to speak. Doesn't make much sense considering what happened last chapter during their fight.

Mateus · 2012-04-14, 21:37

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Anyone else wondering why Law decided to do the Smoker/Tashigi mind swap? What was the point of it all? Smoker was down and out yet Law for some reason decided to bring him back into the game, so to speak. Doesn't make much sense considering what happened last chapter during their fight.

Well Tashigi was cut in half but I guess she put herself together which is why Law switched places with each other. I suppose Law could have just as easily mind-swapped Tashigi with some canon fodder Marine, but for story purposes it makes more sense that she was swapped with Smoker.

Slayerx · 2012-04-14, 23:31

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Originally Posted by bonsobon

Anyone else wondering why Law decided to do the Smoker/Tashigi mind swap? What was the point of it all? Smoker was down and out yet Law for some reason decided to bring him back into the game, so to speak. Doesn't make much sense considering what happened last chapter during their fight.

Given that both smoker and Tashigi were awake at the end of the chapter, we can assume that smoker was not out. "Mes" managed to KO him but it was nothing he could not recover from with some time. Smoker was bound to wake up eventually so Law made certain he would not be less of a problem when he woke up by having him and Tashigi to switch places.

grey_1960 · 2012-04-15, 05:28

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Originally Posted by bonsobon

Anyone else wondering why Law decided to do the Smoker/Tashigi mind swap? What was the point of it all? Smoker was down and out yet Law for some reason decided to bring him back into the game, so to speak. Doesn't make much sense considering what happened last chapter during their fight.

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I think Law needs Smoker and the Straw hats. Law did not have to switch bodies at all on Smoker and Tashigi. He could have killed Smoker on the spot. Law talked about getting something back. So something must have been taken from him by force. If that is true then Law will have to ally himself with Smoker and Luffy. This may also mean that the Shichibukai title and the alliance with Ceaser Crown was not voluntary. People have mentioned about stuff like this and Law's character not fitting with the Shichibukai title. There may be a bigger enemy to contend to in this arch. Switching the bodies on Smoker's team and Luffy's team guarantees (if the technique can only be undone by the user) that Smoker and Luffy will have to return to Law. Smoker is in worse shape then the Straw Hats, Law has his heart. I wonder if Law will resign at the end of this arch from the Shichibukai title once he gets what he wants?

2012-04-13, 00:50	Link #69
aimboy234 Proud Filipino Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Philippines	As stated above, names in some cases describe their personality. And as we know Oda have some weird taste in naming his character and the strangest one to date is Moc Donald. Too bad he didnt accept Luffy's invitation to join SH. Speaking of new nakama, the samurai seems like an interesting one, cool DF power and comedic prowess. __________________

2012-04-13, 01:04	Link #70
aimboy234 Proud Filipino Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Philippines	Some names translation also act as an in-joke in One Piece. Like the now tall Saldeath, in the anime he introduce himself as Saru-Desu, which translate to english as "Im a Monkey", which annoys Saldeath because he hates being called a monkey. __________________

2012-04-13, 08:26	Link #71
Divine Punisher Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Iga-gakure	keeping my fingers crossed for zoro vs. law. __________________

2012-04-14, 05:51	Link #74
Undertaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S.	At very least, it seem that currently Law and Luffy are not in conflict with each other otherwise Law would've attack him then.. __________________

2012-04-12, 15:12	Link #61
Talendra Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008	Buggy the Clown would like to have a word with you on that one ;-) In all seriousness tho, while that certainly isn't the standard, there are quite a few examples of this in One Piece, may be an interesting hint; maybe it isn't; in any case, speculating about it is more productive than stating how insignificant the name of a character is.

2012-04-12, 17:55	Link #64
cj1277 Member Join Date: Mar 2012	[/QUOTE]If we follow that train of thought, Was he blackmailed into becoming a shichibukai as well? It just doesn't feel like something Law would do. He's always seemed very independent in his motivations. Though we know little of him to be sure.[/QUOTE] To be blackmailed by CC and the shichibukai ranking have a different connection for me. While the shichibukai title fits Law's personality to give him a bit more free reign as a pirate, instead of being blackmailed into becoming one by CC because CC wanted him too its more likely that he was targeted by CC for blackmail because he had the title in the first place. Of course this is all assuming its blackmail in the first place, which is likely but still speculation.

2012-04-14, 20:31	Link #77
bonsobon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011	Anyone else wondering why Law decided to do the Smoker/Tashigi mind swap? What was the point of it all? Smoker was down and out yet Law for some reason decided to bring him back into the game, so to speak. Doesn't make much sense considering what happened last chapter during their fight.