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Poetic Justice · 2013-02-10, 01:19

I thought Shanks was there because of Makino?

DemonOfWrath · 2013-02-11, 09:58

Couldn't Shanks have just been there because simply because he liked the place? I mean, he's a pirate, it isn't like he really needs to justify going somewhere (as long as the crew agree!).

sanzo · 2013-02-11, 13:45

dang interesting discussion, it brings alot to light and of attention of things i had overlooked...like why was shanks in east blue on that specific island, maybe Gol didnt have a df(which would make him an insane beast like no other, notice when they speak of whitebeards power they always say "he was the only to fight/equal? gol rogers" not, its always in comparison to Rogers), But if Rogers did have a df it would have sprouted next to him upon his death right?(or is that only for artificial ones) so id guess the marines would have it? if not my guess is Dragon somehow acquired it and his wind or weather powers were Rogers which is part of the reason he is now labeled the most dangerous man in the world....i speculated maybe the darkness fruit was his(thats y bb wanted it so bad) but someone would have def mentioned it by now(same with the Gomu Gomu no mi)/and speaking of the VOID CENTURY(lol) im thinkin Oda might go down a highly advanced tech civilization during that timesince he said he really wanted to make a manga based on a futuristic city and stuff. and i think thats all i got

Dengar · 2013-02-11, 17:14

Not sure about "high tech", but the lost kingdom/empire/don't remember is most definitely more advanced than anything that currently exists.

Xellos-_^ · 2013-02-11, 17:23

the more i think about it

who said this advance country/city doesn't exist anymore?

what if the this city/country/lifeform is actually secretly controlling the World Nobles. Similar to Solaris of Xenogears.

Dengar · 2013-02-11, 18:05

If that were true then the hidden weapons wouldn't be hidden now would they?

Xellos-_^ · 2013-02-11, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Dengar

If that were true then the hidden weapons wouldn't be hidden now would they?

depends on who hid them.

Dengar · 2013-02-11, 18:49

Well, at the very least they would've been aware that the mermaid princess was Poseidon.

marvelB · 2013-02-12, 18:22

Well, things are a bit slow this week since OP is on break, so I figured I'd use this opportunity to re-post a theory I made in the previous chapter thread:

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Originally Posted by marvelB

You know, this reminded me: A while back I made a theory about one of Kaidou's men, the big cyborg guy that Drake encountered prior to the skip, being one of those yeti brothers from this arc since both characters share the same name (Scotch). Funny thing is, the theory may actually be more plausible now that we know that Dofla is doing business with that particular emperor (like maybe Kaidou could have lent him some additional muscle in exchange for his services). In fact, Scotch's radically different post-skip appearance could be the result of him being a Smile user. Holy crap, if this theory proves true then I'm REALLY hoping that Kaidou actually has more cyborg zoans in his beast army..... because that would be all kinds of badass.

And I still stand by what I said about a cyborg zoan army being badass, too.

Dengar · 2013-02-13, 02:37

Ninja pirate zombie robot?

marvelB · 2013-02-18, 17:59

^You know, you just reminded me of a wild theory I made back around the time of the Marineford arc that involved Vegapunk using Moria's DF power to make zombie pacifistas. Of course I long gave up on that one, though.

Anyway, the break is over this week, so expect a new chapter thread within the next couple days!

hero147 · 2013-02-19, 19:36

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Originally Posted by golgo13

It is hard to know, there are a few clues. Shanks conversation with Whitebeard refers to battles they fought while Shanks was a part of Roger's crew. Blackbeard was part of Whitebeards crew for "decades". It isn't clear whether he got the scar while a crew member, since his left eye is covered in two flashback instances of him being present at Roger's death, but its likely. Shanks alluded that Blackbeard was much stronger than he was leading on while they battled. He didn't have to be a Yonkou for Mihawk to believe he was a great pirate, they are 4 yrs apart in age and likely knew of each other as the "supernovas" of their time.

Why he was using Luggy's hometown as a base, besides playing role model, is a mystery. My guess is training to become a yonkou.

Could all be a plot hole since some major details are in chapter 1of698...

I'm pretty sure he was already a yonkou. Whitebeard mentioned that everybody was surprised a man of Shank's caliber lost an arm in East Blue during their confrontation about Ace going after Blackbeard.

marvelB · 2013-02-20, 01:34

Alrighty, time to party like it's chapter 699!

Spammowarrior · 2013-02-20, 05:24

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Originally Posted by hero147

I'm pretty sure he was already a yonkou. Whitebeard mentioned that everybody was surprised a man of Shank's caliber lost an arm in East Blue during their confrontation about Ace going after Blackbeard.

yeah, but do you think a yonkou could so freely leave his territory to have a vacation in east blue, without losing it to the other emperors? they clearly said the four emperors have a delicate balance, so I think one leaving for a while would very much upset everything.
my guess is (if it's even relevant to the story) that shanks was already somewhat famous, but he still wasn't a yonkou. maybe he was one of his generation's supernova? is it known how old is he?

Blackbeard D. Kuma · 2013-02-20, 09:30

I doubt Shanks was a Yonkou when he lost his arm. If he was an emperor, his reputation would precede him, and that would most certainly intimidate that bandit who was messing with him. Weaklings don't start shit with emperors; it's that simple.

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Xellos-_^ Not Enough Sleep Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: R'lyeh Age: 48	the more i think about it who said this advance country/city doesn't exist anymore? what if the this city/country/lifeform is actually secretly controlling the World Nobles. Similar to Solaris of Xenogears. __________________

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Blackbeard D. Kuma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007	I doubt Shanks was a Yonkou when he lost his arm. If he was an emperor, his reputation would precede him, and that would most certainly intimidate that bandit who was messing with him. Weaklings don't start shit with emperors; it's that simple. __________________ Speed is weight. Have you ever been kicked at the speed of light?

2013-02-11, 09:58	Link #82
DemonOfWrath Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011	Couldn't Shanks have just been there because simply because he liked the place? I mean, he's a pirate, it isn't like he really needs to justify going somewhere (as long as the crew agree!).

2013-02-11, 13:45	Link #83
sanzo 33million Humming Brook Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ask me no questions and ill tell u no lies Age: 31	dang interesting discussion, it brings alot to light and of attention of things i had overlooked...like why was shanks in east blue on that specific island, maybe Gol didnt have a df(which would make him an insane beast like no other, notice when they speak of whitebeards power they always say "he was the only to fight/equal? gol rogers" not, its always in comparison to Rogers), But if Rogers did have a df it would have sprouted next to him upon his death right?(or is that only for artificial ones) so id guess the marines would have it? if not my guess is Dragon somehow acquired it and his wind or weather powers were Rogers which is part of the reason he is now labeled the most dangerous man in the world....i speculated maybe the darkness fruit was his(thats y bb wanted it so bad) but someone would have def mentioned it by now(same with the Gomu Gomu no mi)/and speaking of the VOID CENTURY(lol) im thinkin Oda might go down a highly advanced tech civilization during that timesince he said he really wanted to make a manga based on a futuristic city and stuff. and i think thats all i got

2013-02-11, 17:14	Link #84
Dengar Kamen Rider Muppeteer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 39	Not sure about "high tech", but the lost kingdom/empire/don't remember is most definitely more advanced than anything that currently exists.

2013-02-11, 18:05	Link #86
Dengar Kamen Rider Muppeteer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 39	If that were true then the hidden weapons wouldn't be hidden now would they?

2013-02-11, 18:49	Link #88
Dengar Kamen Rider Muppeteer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 39	Well, at the very least they would've been aware that the mermaid princess was Poseidon.

2013-02-13, 02:37	Link #90
Dengar Kamen Rider Muppeteer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 39	Ninja pirate zombie robot?

2013-02-18, 17:59	Link #91
marvelB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	^You know, you just reminded me of a wild theory I made back around the time of the Marineford arc that involved Vegapunk using Moria's DF power to make zombie pacifistas. Of course I long gave up on that one, though. Anyway, the break is over this week, so expect a new chapter thread within the next couple days!

2013-02-20, 01:34	Link #93
marvelB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Alrighty, time to party like it's chapter 699!