Because I’m totally down for a One Piece x Doctor Who crossover.
Speaking of doctors, why is Law upset Luffy did something good? He’s a freaking doctor! Unless he’s charging outrageous prices for treatment, ala Black Jack, shut your mouth. Thankfully, Tama is out of the story for a while and most of the Strawhats are back together, meaning it’s time to get down to business. Not sure we’ll get a proper Oden backstory (yet), but at least we’ll get the basics. Kin’emon has been in the story for a long time now, Oda’s gonna wring every drop of drama from the Oden tragedy from 20 years ago.
Looks like Speed is a permanent good guy now, moving on.
Let’s talk about what we saw at the Flower Capital. First, we learn Wano is treating Team Oden as traitors to the country, villainizing them while turning the current Shogun, Orochi, into the hero that saved them (The teacher has a snake devil fruit, uh-huh). The winners write the history, Y’all. Obviously, Oden was a progressive guy who knew they had to open their borders one day and Orochi took the opportunity to take over, but I’m really looking forward to seeing it all go down. Except for Momo’s mom dying. Geez, Oda! Another dead mother? Come on, dude. How about a new trick?
Then we see Napping Kyoshiro, a guy willing to talk trash about Orochi and spill exposition. I’m interested in seeing what role he’ll play. He looks like a guy who’ll eventually help Team Luffy and maybe even has a connection to Team Oden. We’ll see.
So, backstory or no next week? I’d say no. We’ll get something, a couple mouthfuls here, maybe a panel or two there, but the big Oden flashback won’t happen yet. I feel its too early for that. Oda will probably stick it in after a round of fights. Have to say, I’m excited to see the TARDIS next chapter. Wait? Momo’s mom. Time travel. …She’s the Thirteenth Doctor! Bring on chapter 920!
Mammoth Base Opera Castle 