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Library of Progress [One Piece 1134]

Everyone’s so happy. It’d be a shame if a couple baddies teleported down onto a magic pentagram circle to ruin it.

Let’s jump right into the last pages. Dark lightning/energy? A summoning circle we’ve seen only the Five Elders previously use? Someone looking like Shanks appears? It’s gotta be Saint Figarland Garling!

Makes since if the theory he’s Shank’s father is true. King Imu gives him the power to look younger and BLAM! He’s on Elbaph disguised as Shanks on the same island he knows the Straw Hat Crew escaped to. Now he can hunt down Lilith, destroy Ohara’s books (if he finds out they still exist), and geniuely be a pain in the butt to any and everyone on Elbaph. Perfect. I’m such a genius!

…Hm? What is it, fellow reader? Last page of One Piece 1121? No, I don’t reme—

Shanks’s twin brother, Spanks. He likes it rough.

Oh.

Well maybe I am over thinking things and it’s just Shanks’ brother.

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When Nico Robin’s Happy, We’re Happy [One Piece 1133]

It’s a long time coming. Good for you, Robin!

Nico Robin reunites with her childhood friend, Saul. A very straightforward chapter that needed to be this way.

Oda’s got no problem jumping scene-to-scene within an One Piece chapter. A chapter can feature dozens of named characters shown in different parts of an island or even throughout the entire world in order to advance the plot. The fact that Oda focused most of this chapter exclusively on Robin shows just how important she and her reunion with Saul is to the series.

When we first saw Robin’s childhood flashback we had little information on why the Five Elders were willing to destroy an entire island just to cover up the past. Looking back at it now with what we currently know about the history of Planet…um…One Piece, I understand why the World Government is so determined to find her.

“Actually, it’s Dr. Saul now. Dereshi Shi Shi!!”
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Sun Wooorld Over The Rainbow♪ [One Piece 1132]

Luffy’s gonna free Loki, isn’t he?

Obviously Luffy’s been tricked by Loki into helping him escape. Loki even mentions in a previous chapter that the key to his chains is located somewhere in the Elbaph village.

It makes sense Luffy got duped given Loki’s also referred to as the God of Mischief. A Trickster God, if you will. Yep, ole Luffy’s been Gum-Gum Bamboozled.

I’m interested in seeing if most or all of the giants will turn on the Straw Hat Pirates if Luffy does indeed free Loki. Either way, Loki is bringing harsh conflict, violent Sun God battles, and a world-ending Ragnarök. Yay!

Blue Shell incoming!
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Luffy’s Frosty Rubber Nips [One Piece 1131]

Seriously, isn’t he cold out there?

At first I thought Prince Loki wasn’t a Sun God, just someone impersonating one. You know. Since Luffy is the Sun God. But! What if Luffy’s A sun god, not THE sun god? Luffy ate the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika. It’s possible Loki’s family passed down another Human-Human devil fruit similar to Joy Boy’s version. Well, I doubt Loki’s a rubber man, but seeing as he’s in Elbaph’s “Underworld” with no sun, I bet he feeds on its power. Think Oda’s version of an evil Superman. The more solar energy Loki absorbs, the stronger he gets. A good theory, if I say so myself.

Shanks and Loki know each other, huh? Did Shanks have a hand in stopping Loki six years ago? Probably. No doubt it’s why the Red-Haired Pirates are allies with the giants of Elbaph since Warland sure as heck doesn’t need protection on a regular basis. Gotta say, I’m liking Luffy meeting the possible Big Bad of the arc early. Yep, I’m still not 100% sold on Loki being the final villain of the arc, but he’s still up there. Like a 90% chance it’s gonna be him. Anything other than that will be Oda fooling us all, which can happen.

Luffy unlocked Thermal Haki
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Loki: Season 3 [One Piece 1130]

Why is Loki so hot?!

And not just him. Both Gerd and Goldberg are good looking too. Gerd’s rockin’ your standard cute but organ-less Oda woman body-type while Goldberg’s happy-go-lucky attitude would make anyone want to give that hunk of chunk a squeeze.

With that out of the way, let’s talk about Princess Vivi’s message to the crew. You know? The “X” on Gear Five Luffy’s arm? Quite the coincidence the Straw Hats who would recognize and understand the significance of that mark aren’t there to see it, huh? Oh, well, it’s just to let the Straw Hats know Vivi’s alive and well. We probably won’t see the other Straw Hat crew members’ reaction to it until much later.

…Unless, Vivi reunites with them on Elbaph.

So horny. The hat I mean! Not me. Definitely…not me.
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Forty-Five Reasons You Love This Chapter [One Piece 1129]

I’m too busy to review this chapter.

Raise your hand if you wanna review One Piece chapter 1129 for me. I’ll take anyone!

…Yes. You, sir! Yes, you. The weird guy. Go for it.

Thank you very much. Thank you! Thank you! I’m, of course, am a big One Piece fan. Huge. I know everything there is to know about One Piece. I write it on occasion. Love it.

Okay, so, the Straw Hats are escaping from the Lego Country to Elbaph by grabbing on a giant pussy. I’m an expert on that, very much. Fortunately, the Sun God built a wall around the Lego Country to keep the pirates and rapists out of Elbaph. Yes, very good.

Can you imagine your child goes to ninja school and they don’t even call you and they change the sex of your child.
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Adventures In Legoland [One Piece 1128]

The ASPCA isn’t gonna like this chapter.

And neither do I.

Full disclosure: I liked the beginning of the Egghead Arc. And despite my overall feelings, I liked Wano and Dressrosa’s first chapters too. As far as I can remember, there hasn’t been a new One Piece arc I didn’t enjoy at the beginning (The “beginning” as I define it is the first three to five chapters).

Unfortunately, I’m just not vibing with Elbaph’s story right now. I care little about the current mystery and most of the Straw Hat’s interactions aren’t doing it for me. Right now, I’m just waiting for everything to be explained and for the prominent Elbaph characters to be introduced so we can move on to this arc’s main conflict.

So…are we just gonna pretend the Straw Hats never fought giant characters before? Oars? Who’s that?
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Babe In Toyland [One Piece 1127]

It’s that time once again.

That’s right. It’s a new start to a new One Piece arc where everything is new and confusing. I’m pretty bad at guessing what’s gonna happening this early in an arc, but let’s try anyway. …Besides, there’s not much else to talk about.

First thing’s first: Nami & Friends are probably on Elbaph. It was mentioned last chapter the Giant Pirates’ ship should’ve arrived by now. Illusion devil fruit powers at work? Maybe.

Reminds me of a cat video I once saw. But instead of pirates, it knocked over a wine glass over someone’s head.

What I find very interesting is how Oda put the Monster Trio on the same team—at least for the moment. I assume something big and violent is about to go down requiring all Trio hands on deck. It’s also interesting how the first five members of the Straw Hat Crew were separated. Could that be a sign more illusion shenanigans are coming? Perhaps East Blue related? Hmm… Probably not, unless I’m right then I called it!

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This Barto Club Is Closed, Forever [One Piece 1126]

You mess with the red-haired bull, you get the pistol horns.

I know what Bartolomeo was thinking.

He’s on a personal mission on Gartel Island (located in Emperor Shanks’ territory) showing Luffy’s dominance by burning Shanks’ flag. And, I bet he thought his barrier-barrier fruit would protect him from any Red-Haired Pirate attack. Too bad for him, strong haki messes up many seemingly overpowered devil fruits. Not to mention, I doubt old Bart thought that Emperor Shanks himself (along with his senior officers) would pull up to confront little ole him.

That punk, Bartolomeo, actually burned an Emperor’s flag then waited for someone to show up. What the hell was he thinking?!

He’s lucky the only things he got for his transgression was a butt-whooping and his ship destroyed. But, you know? I get the sneaky suspicion Oda had Bart’s ship destroyed by Yasopp only for him to get a new ship that’s a tribute to the Thousand Sunny. And, maybe the Barto Club washes up on Elbaph? Nika fanboys + Luffy fanboys = A good time for all!

Let’s talk about how differently each Emperor is approaching finding the One Piece in this chapter. Yes, I know Chief Shanks wasn’t looking for One Piece here, but he was pretty passive about going to Laugh Tale until recently. I think his desire to find One Piece is less about want and more about keeping it from less savory people.

They’re fine. I can see their parachutes!
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Elbaph Arc Predictions [One Piece]

The Egghead Island Arc is over.

(Spoilers ahead if you aren’t caught up with the One Piece manga).

Egghead was good, even if somewhat scrambled and a bit runny. We spent years anticipating Dr. Vegapunk’s official introduction into the series. Years waiting for the Straw Hats’s arrival on Wano. Now*, it’s time for the long-awaited Elbaph Island Arc to begin (*depending on how long Oda wants to focus on other characters before returning to the Straw Hats.). What can we expect? How will this newest adventure end? Can I successfully predict Oda’s actions?

Probably not. But, hey. Even broken clocks are right twice a day. Analog clocks, not digital, young’uns. Let’s begin with a whopper of a theory:

  • Uranus Destroys Elbaph.

When it comes to theories I say Go Big or Go Home. The World Government has access to the Mother Flame. King Imu and his Five Lackeys can easily predict the Straw Hats traveling to Elbaph after being rescued by giants. It’s a done deal in my book. Especially, with how much Usopp and Luffy wants to visit the island. Former Vice-Admiral Saul is there. It’s gonna be a fun time in Elbaph for all. Yep…it’s getting blown the hell up.

  • Dr. Vegapunk Stella Receives a Viking Funeral.

I’m thinking something like setting a small (giant version of small) boat on fire along with his body or burning his body at Elbaph atop a funeral pyre. Something inline with Elbaph culture.

  • Shanks and/or Mihawk Backstory.

Are they Celestial Dragons? How much do they know about the Void Century? Were they in a crew together at some point? Readers want to know. This revelation could also connect to…

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