2012-11-09, 13:20 | Link #62 | |||
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Maybe it's just me, but I didn't get that impression following this arc. I find the pacing to be just about on par with most OP arcs (though as I alluded to before, I DID have a bit of a problem with the previous arc's rushed pacing). Quote:
Yeah, I hate to admit it, but I agree. Multiple chapter breaks will inevitably generate some unrest from those not so patient (and like you, I weathered through that storm during the Marineford chapters). But hey, waiting another week or two for another OP chapter is nothing compared to waiting about 6+ months for the next batch of Hunter x Hunter chapters! Quote:
As someone who's been following the weekly chapters for almost a decade myself, I can definitely say that today's young-'uns have it easy compared to back in the day. While nowadays we get full chapters as early as Tuesday, back then it wasn't uncommon for chapters to come along until well into the weekend. And as far as spoilers were concerned often all we'd get was a small, crappy blurry cam pic of a single page! You whippersnappers better be grateful for all your One-Mangos and Bahtatoes and whatnot! |
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2012-11-09, 14:15 | Link #63 |
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We know that Ussop can easily incapacitate the kids with his special weaponry. And for those that don't have that luxury (i.e. Nami, Chopper, and Robin), they can resort to outwitting the kids through candy bribery and lure them out of the building. It's not rocket science. The strawhats haven't really experienced this kind of situation in the past, but that doesn't mean they should have difficulty in this scenario. It's silly how Oda is making a big deal out of these kids, and it's getting tiresome with him dragging out this plot point.
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2012-11-09, 16:57 | Link #64 | |
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These aren't regular kids. These kids are mini versions of giant fighters that certain interests have tried to manufacture for the last few hundred years for use in war. There are like two dozen of them or so too. Anyways, it would be nice to see Robin and Nami have a bigger impact than they have demonstrated handling the kids. I'm a little disappointed too. |
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2012-11-09, 17:59 | Link #65 | |
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What candy bribery , the SH don't have any candy and that not going to stop some of the kids from going after mocha who they know have candy . These kids are drugs addicts and they not going to stop until they get the candy from mocha which is why she eat it all . |
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2012-11-09, 19:15 | Link #66 |
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Putting aside the arguments about the pacing and the giant crackbabies for the moment, I forgot to comment on the ministory: So looks like karma hit our swampy friend after abandoning his brother. Somehow, the fact that he's drifting on some little boat kinda reminds me the Jango ministory right now. Wonder where he'll end up next.....?
Also, I'm not sure if this was brought this up before or not, but since Vergo currently has his hands full fighting Smoker, couldn't Law just swipe his heart with Mes since he's just sitting on the sidelines at the moment? IMO, that would be the best way for Law to pay him back after all the times Vergo squeezed HIS heart like some kind of rubber chewtoy..... |
2012-11-09, 23:09 | Link #67 | |
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Anyways, it doesn't matter at this point since they've been sedated and thus temporarily incapacitated once again. I'm just glad Oda is moving on from this "weak threat" and going to the real deal soon enough. That being said, arguing this matter any further is a fruitless endeavor, so I'll leave it at that.
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2012-11-09, 23:22 | Link #68 | |
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oh, don't remind me! does togashi plan to finish that series at all? *shakes head*
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2012-11-09, 23:58 | Link #69 | |
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Confuse them with mirages? Have them chasing their own tail? Nami's a smart woman, she should have figured something out.
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2012-11-10, 21:01 | Link #72 | |
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Yeah. I mean, I can think of several stories outside of manga/anime where the heroes have a rematch with their archenemies. If the winning formula ain't broke, why see a need to fix it? |
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2012-11-11, 11:50 | Link #76 |
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The kids aren't even fully aware of what their doing because of their drugged state. So even if Nami and Chopper knocked them out, they wouldn't remember a thing and it's not like they would suffer long-term damaging effects. They would just get knocked out, which would be fine to resort to since they refuse to stop their rampage. You've gotta do what you've gotta do sometimes for everyone's best interest and safety.
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2012-11-11, 11:56 | Link #77 | |
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2012-11-11, 12:01 | Link #79 | |
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Realistically, the best option would be mirages mixed with Robin's hand treatment and some sedatives from Chopper. Sadly, Oda decided to drag the chase out (ostensibly to move the characters from end of the building to the other), resulting in the 3 characters looking weaker and more foolish than they actually are (to put things in perspective, Usopp would have been the best match for capturing all the kids since a few vine attacks could have held them in place until they could be sedated (Luffy would have also been a good match, since he could have just looked at them and shut them down)). That being said, Zoro and Sanji would have been able to do nothing since their attacks are too dangerous against opponents they don't wish to end. |
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2012-11-11, 12:03 | Link #80 |
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The kids are suped up because of the drugs, so I'd imagine that would make them more resilient than they normally are. And besides, full force isn't required to put them down. The strawhats shouldn't have an issue with this.
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