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One Piece - Chapter 523 [Manga]
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2008-11-18, 10:52 | Link #2 |
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-Only Luffy and Hancock are going to Impel Down. Luffy hides in Hancock's coat while she boards Momonga's ship. -Meanwhile, at Marine HQ, Sengoku appears, and apparently mentions that Kizaru had arrested 500 pirates at Sabaody. It's also said that Jinbei is "running wild", and is not heeding the Shichibukai summons. It also looks like Whitebeard is on the warpath. Garp visits Ace in his cell in Impel Down. He's quite badly beaten..... -We finally get updates on some other Straw-Hats! Nami is on a Sky Island(!) called Weatheria, an island that studies weather. Franky's at a mechanical island called Balzimonia, which brings forth geniuses. Sanji is on a women's island as well, the "Momoiro Island Kamabakka Kingdom", where everything is apparently pink, and the women are pure. However... Sanji attracted the attention of a bunch of okamas (y'know, like Mr. 2?). -Whitebeard destroys the Marine ships sent to attack him. You also see his, Marco and Jozu's silhouettes. Apparently, Jinbei's silhouette is shown as well. The spoiler provider seems to think that Jinbei is a relative of Fisher Tiger, though they don't look alike.... Wow... this is sweet. But I'm surprised that it's just Luffy and Hancock alone going to Impel . Well, should still be interesting, at least. But man... how the heck did Kuma send Nami to a sky island? Also, I have a feeling that the "mecha island" that Franky was sent to is the same one from the Eneru ministory. As for Sanji.... to be honest, I'm not very surprised. And so, Whitebeard strikes! Hope we get to see the rest of his commanders soon! There was also a spoiler pic of that part with Garp and Ace, and Ace certainly doesn't look too good. Y'know, with Garp at Impel Down, I wonder if HE'LL help Luffy bust Ace out of prison....? And finally, after such a long time, Jinbei finally appears! As I said above, it seems that the provider of the spoilers thought that he may be a relative of Fisher Tiger. I certainly wouldn't rule out that theory myself. I wonder if Luffy and Hancock will meet him during their trip to Impel Down....? All in all, awesome chapter, people. Edit: Oh, I nearly forgot about the ministory! Looks like Spandam's finally reappeared, who's body is still wrapped in bandages. I guess we'll finally see what becomes of his position.... Last edited by marvelB; 2008-11-18 at 12:12. |
2008-11-18, 10:58 | Link #3 |
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The most intreresting part here is that Nami and Franky were sent to a place were they could further advance their abbilities. in this case of Sanji... I guess he is going to advance his true Haki abbility...yes people, that is the famous haki abbility that transforms his eyes into hearts...
BTW, Luffy, is one lucky dog, He is hiding inside Boa's coat? that mean he is actually getting some contact???
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Heh, that actually reminds of that one scene during the sea train portion of the Enies Lobby storyline, where Robin hides Usopp in a similar fashion. Maybe Luffy will even pretend to be Hancock's "arms", as well? So... it looks like Kuma sent the crew to locations that pretty much serve to strengthen their abilities after all. Luffy's been sent to an island where the inhabitants can use Haki, Nami's at an island that specializes in studying weather, which will increase her navigational skills, and Franky's at a mechanical island which will result in him making new upgrades for his own cyborg body (and eventually Sunny). And Sanji.... well, maybe he'll learn Okama Kempo. I'm still anticipating an update on Zoro and Usopp the most, though...... Edit: Had to edit my earlier post a bit. Looks like that part about 500 marines being sent to capture Jinbei was a mistranslation. It actually says that Kizaru had arrested 500 pirates. This probably means that the supernovas DID get arrested after all..... |
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Sanji's probably sent there to get him sick of women for a while so he actually concentrates on becoming stronger or something lol. I expected him to end in a gourmet island or something though.
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2008-11-18, 11:23 | Link #6 |
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Heh, interestingly enough, info on Zoro actually appeared (dunno if it's real, though)! Apparently, Zoro is on Yoinka, a.... pig's island!? The king who rules the island is named Snout. If that's real, then.... hoo boy, I dunno what to think. Dunno how Zoro will learn to cut diamonds at an island like that....
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He's probably there to realise some part of himself that needs to be changed.
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The sending 500 marines seems a mistranslation. It should be Kizaru captured 500 pirates. At least that's what I've read.
So Nami gets send to an island in specializing the weather, so no power up it seems but she will gain what it takes to master the future seas they'll cross. I wonder what kind of weird seas we're going to see and I thougth she was pretty top notch already in that field. That hurricane she predicted on their way to Drum Island? Whitebeard and co sunk 23 ships, a little entrance wouldn't be cool would it. His ship is called Moby Dick, a legend riding a legend? Our first glimps of Whitebeard on the move. So promosing though it were probably just fodder, I think they probably did something like Garps "iron fist meteor shower" Franky on an island that bring forth a genius, Vegapunk seems the first name to pop in your head then. He's got a better deal then what seems to be Bon Clay's former home. Don't tell me he'll get some kempo classes. But I do feel sorry for him while he's stuck at his hell Luffy's living his heaven. Hiding under Boa's mantle. But kind of surprised that they only call the shichibukais. Don't some of them got crews, if Moria would still had Odz they would've had said let him home? Jinbei rampaging ftw, can't wait till Luffy meet him at merman island? This chapter was beyond epic. Lets not forget Ace meeting up with Garp. Wonder what they'll talk about. Quote:
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I think they'll show up on the island though, when/if they hear about Ace's execution. They will know that Luffy would definitely go and help his brother. And for Kuma, I don't think he needs to sail. He demonstrated teleporting back at Thriller Bark, he probably just touched himself to 'teleport' himself.
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This island happens to study weather.
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I never thougth of applying to himself. Would be awesome, but it would still take him far to long I think to all teleport them back to Impel Down. 8 of them, even if takes a day for each like it was with Luffy it will take to much himself.
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Ah, well then if the Pig Island rumor for Zoro is wrong, then maybe he got sent back to his home village. I would sincerely like to see how he measures up to his old teacher. Even though I'm almost positive that he would completely rule over him, you never know, he is the master.
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He sent them all off to get stronger, no? Well, Nami can use this opportunity to improve her clima-tact(I hope that's spelled properly). And Sanji's biggest weakness is his inability to fight women. That said; Why wouldn't he need to be sent to an island of women?
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I'm saying, yes, its not chosen by the characters themselves. Instead Kuma, being so almighty strong he is, saw the weaknesses in the crew and sent them off to places that will make them stronger. But then, we don't know the reason why Kuma wanted to do that. And that's tied to theories of Kuma related to Dragon, Kuma saw that Luffy had potential to become Pirate King and such.
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Y'know, I actually wouldn't be surprised if the island that Sanji was sent to was Bon Clay's home. And if that part about Zoro being sent to a pig island is true, I'd love to see all the wacky hijinks he will get involved in with those porkers. Boy, would it be odd if Snout turned out to be that master swordsman that james0246 wanted to see so badly....
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2008-11-18, 12:52 | Link #19 |
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I think the loose ends will be connected starting this chapter. And, as expectedly unexpected, Oda did his information bombarding within a single chapter, giving updates on almost everyone.
On the islands, Nami really found a great place. Franky reached the island of a genius. Don't know who, but, Vegapunk is what I had always expected to hear. I don't know what Sanji is going to learn from the balled females, but, must be more than developing insight. Zoro, I am guessing should either get a new sword, or a new technique. No update on Usopp and Chopper yet, but, for Chopper, his deal is almost guaranteed. For Usopp. Bravery or deception, which will be his greatest strength. Bets are on bravery, but, he is the one who converts deception tactics into bravery, so who knows...Open to many possibilities. Regarding Ace, I doubt the conversion will end in this chapter. At the least, as long as we get to know something about their past, about why Ace is using a different name, and Garp's real intentions, those should suffice for the next chapter. And, there is no Shanks yet. I am still hoping for him to have some kind of impact within this Saving Portages Ace business. |
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But I'm more interested in Ace & Luffy then the strawhats tbh, how will he react if Whitebeard dies. Garp seems rather worried when he saw Ace. I hope he won't lecture him how he should've been a marine :P . Or how he could've been so stupid to be caught since now you'll have an idiot who's in panic and is stupid enough to break him out which he is doing of course. Let alone that their could be a Luffy Garp confrontation, will Garp sacrifice himself and actually help them bye even going against his fellow marines in the end or will he just close his eyes like he did at W7.
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