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saravis · 2009-06-18, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Azncoke123

Try having a beam thats as fast as light shooting at you lets see if you can dodge it

Well I sure as shit couldn't dodge it, but then I'm not talking about one's ability to dodge light, I'm talking about Luffy's performance in his first transformation to Gear 2, compare it to how powerful it was not only against Lucci, but how powerful it was against the real Kuma when he showed up. Luffy just seemed to be holding back way too much. Besides Luffy wasn't dodging the speed of the light itself, he was dodging the speed of fake Kuma's aim. It honestly doesn't matter that much to me, I was just curious if anyone else felt that way.

shankss · 2009-06-18, 15:21

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Originally Posted by cloak_and_dagger

For some unknown reason, I am wondering what Usopp would be like if he had Haki...

Projectile control? lol.

I think all he needs is a bad-ass modified sniper rifle

Somnus · 2009-06-20, 12:48

I knew what was going to happen reading the manga myself...but still, seeing Luffy breakdown like that was just something else to see. All the body movements and whatnot (ex. the whole leg shuffle thing, it's a small detail but to me it made a really big difference. Usually it's just someone slumped on the ground punching it in anime), it was done really, really well.

Can't wait for the next arc though, it's one I've been looking forward to for a while.

Meloria · 2009-06-20, 13:09

An episode that almost made me cry, especially seeing Luffy in the state he was and how the situation just seemed impossible to prevent. I also agree above with the movement, it emphasised the way he was feeling during that specific scene. Excellent episode. I wonder if this marks the time the whole crew will start to grow further, mentally and physically. Looking forward to seeing what will be thrown at us in the next arc.
(just like to add that I'm anime-only, considering this is my first post in the One Piece section)

CeDeR · 2009-06-21, 12:29

i almost cried...man can someone plz message me when the fillers are over plz im guessing 2 or 3 episodes?thnx

Blaine · 2009-06-21, 12:57

I think it's only 2 episodes.

wingdarkness · 2009-06-23, 11:28

This is by far the best arc I’ve watched in the history of the show…It was time for Luffy to understand that the Grandline is not a joke, and it was important for the audience to FINALLY see that our hero is capable of true failure…Octo-dude pleaded with Luffy not to fight the royalty, and in typical Luffy fashion he went off impulse…That impulse has now cost him everything dear…The impact of that was not lost on me…That was just so good, I hope it doesn’t settle back into just fun and games for too long…Intense, unpredictable, and suspense-filled OP is where it’s at…

I’m guessing everyone is in Kuma’s BIBLE btw, don’t read the manga…Someone feel free to tell me in a spoiler tab if I’m right…A simple Yes or No will suffice…

ellifeedn · 2009-06-23, 13:01

Spoiler for you asked for it wingdarkness:

wingdarkness · 2009-06-23, 13:02

Wow Kuma is hax...

Sazelyt · 2009-06-23, 21:42

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Originally Posted by wingdarkness

This is by far the best arc I’ve watched in the history of the show…It was time for Luffy to understand that the Grandline is not a joke, and it was important for the audience to FINALLY see that our hero is capable of true failure…Octo-dude pleaded with Luffy not to fight the royalty, and in typical Luffy fashion he went off impulse…That impulse has now cost him everything dear…The impact of that was not lost on me…That was just so good, I hope it doesn’t settle back into just fun and games for too long…Intense, unpredictable, and suspense-filled OP is where it’s at…

Actually given the conditions, no result would have been a better one for Luffy. Even though I am talking based on the storyline from the manga, yet, the expectations were the same after reading the chapter corresponding to the latest episode based on the actual storyline ( I haven't watched this week's but it should have been a filler).

Also, you are forgetting that Luffy experienced utter defeat before in the hands of Crocodile, and not once but twice. The only difference here is that the target is not solely Luffy, but all the others as well. Before he survived, and got stronger at the end, so don't expect anything less not for only him but for others as well.

paradox13 · 2009-06-23, 22:19

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I’m guessing everyone is in Kuma’s BIBLE btw, don’t read the manga…Someone feel free to tell me in a spoiler tab if I’m right…A simple Yes or No will suffice…

LOL wow nice prediction.

Sazelyt · 2009-06-23, 22:22

Why would he wanna carry something like that with him, if it is just info on the others? If he is a religious guy, there is nothing more normal than a creature of his stature carrying it with him. Even Berserk had a guy like that (or am I mistaken there).

Kafriel · 2009-06-29, 11:18

The "carry people in your book" was also done by

Spoiler:

, so it's a possibility...

xris · 2009-08-09, 02:41

Recent posts from the last month have been moved to the new Amazon Lily Arc Discussion thread.

If any of those posts are discussing the Sabaody Archipelago arc then let me know and I will move them back here. Other than that, feel free to discuss the Sabaody Archipelago arc or the Amazon Lily arc in their respective threads.

This thread has now been unstickied.

2009-06-21, 12:57	Link #426
Blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 41	I think it's only 2 episodes. __________________ My MAL Profile

2009-06-23, 11:28	Link #427
wingdarkness Retweet Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ニュー・オーリンズ、LA	This is by far the best arc I’ve watched in the history of the show…It was time for Luffy to understand that the Grandline is not a joke, and it was important for the audience to FINALLY see that our hero is capable of true failure…Octo-dude pleaded with Luffy not to fight the royalty, and in typical Luffy fashion he went off impulse…That impulse has now cost him everything dear…The impact of that was not lost on me…That was just so good, I hope it doesn’t settle back into just fun and games for too long…Intense, unpredictable, and suspense-filled OP is where it’s at… I’m guessing everyone is in Kuma’s BIBLE btw, don’t read the manga…Someone feel free to tell me in a spoiler tab if I’m right…A simple Yes or No will suffice… __________________ Fly since ↔...

2009-06-23, 13:01	Link #428
ellifeedn Thinker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York	Spoiler for you asked for it wingdarkness: The crew and pacifista are not in the bible.

2009-06-23, 13:02	Link #429
wingdarkness Retweet Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ニュー・オーリンズ、LA	Wow Kuma is hax... __________________ Fly since ↔...

2009-06-29, 11:18	Link #433
Kafriel Senior Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens (GMT+2) Age: 35	The "carry people in your book" was also done by Spoiler: Noah in Soul Eater , so it's a possibility...

2009-06-20, 12:48	Link #423
Somnus Eh? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada	I knew what was going to happen reading the manga myself...but still, seeing Luffy breakdown like that was just something else to see. All the body movements and whatnot (ex. the whole leg shuffle thing, it's a small detail but to me it made a really big difference. Usually it's just someone slumped on the ground punching it in anime), it was done really, really well. Can't wait for the next arc though, it's one I've been looking forward to for a while.

2009-06-20, 13:09	Link #424
Meloria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 34	An episode that almost made me cry, especially seeing Luffy in the state he was and how the situation just seemed impossible to prevent. I also agree above with the movement, it emphasised the way he was feeling during that specific scene. Excellent episode. I wonder if this marks the time the whole crew will start to grow further, mentally and physically. Looking forward to seeing what will be thrown at us in the next arc. (just like to add that I'm anime-only, considering this is my first post in the One Piece section)

2009-06-21, 12:29	Link #425
CeDeR Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Usa	i almost cried...man can someone plz message me when the fillers are over plz im guessing 2 or 3 episodes?thnx

2009-06-23, 22:22	Link #432
Sazelyt Μ ε r c ü r υ Join Date: Jun 2004	Why would he wanna carry something like that with him, if it is just info on the others? If he is a religious guy, there is nothing more normal than a creature of his stature carrying it with him. Even Berserk had a guy like that (or am I mistaken there).

2009-08-09, 02:41	Link #434
xris Just call me Ojisan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: U.K. Hampshire	Recent posts from the last month have been moved to the new Amazon Lily Arc Discussion thread. If any of those posts are discussing the Sabaody Archipelago arc then let me know and I will move them back here. Other than that, feel free to discuss the Sabaody Archipelago arc or the Amazon Lily arc in their respective threads. This thread has now been unstickied.