Topic: One Piece - The story you'll be surprised you ignored

[Caterkiller]

Big Mom might just be the first major giant that hasn't failed like there was no tomorrow! Man this is getting exciting! One thing I constantly argued against was Luffy claiming an Island as his territory, but here we are! I sure didn't see that kind of direct confrontation coming! Can't wait for Jinbe's reaction to this!

[Caliban]

I was hoping Luffy would be the next symbolic protector, but I too was surprised that happened at all.

Oh, did you notice the object on top of Karibou's chest when he was laying on the ground by the treasure from Luffy's hit? It looked like a key, didn't it?

[Lithium]

so im up to episode 40 of one piece now and so far it's nice lighthearted fun. Except for when it isn't. The strange thing about this show is that the show seems like it's made by a 13 year old with simple writing and a premise only a teen-aged boy could possibly think of (pirate king? what does that even mean?) and then all of a sudden BAM theres a super dramatic and epic scenes that makes you wonder if you're even watching the same show (zoro and nami flashback episodes come to mind here) all in all i like it so far in the same way i like a show like dragonball, it's lighthearted, silly fun.

[Caterkiller]

Lithium you caught on to why One Piece is so awesome. It goes from out right silly, to almost depressing with the back stories. But you can't tell now but there is a HUGE over arching story that isn't clear at the point you are at now.

And you know it's funny the term Pirate King seems so silly, I agree but man later on the magnitude of it really becomes apparent. And unlike Ash for Pokemon master, Naruto for Hokage(?) you will come to really believe Luffy.

I think what really got to me most was when Sanji was starving as a kid. Then he dropped his last moldy bread into the water below. Reminded me when I was a kid and we had nothing but potatoes to eat one summer. Potatoes every meal! And it wasn't a lot of potatoes either, I just remember being so hungry for so long. Made me cry it did.

[Caliban]

The last 2 chapters were a blast because they're back into adventure mode. Hell yeah!

[Caterkiller]

So awesome I know! Usopp is back to his old self again, hahaha! But he never really changed that much. At least we can now fully count on him in a fight! I predicted over 3 years ago when the crew got separated that Nami would be able to make a milky road. Only my theory involved her flying on the cloud herself like Goku. Still waiting for that. Also can't wait to see what the Samurai have to say about Zoro's sword "Clear Autumn Water." I think that's the name but chances are they will not be happy to see Ryuma's legendary sword!

How about Caribou huh? $5 bucks says he is affiliated with Doflamingo and when the rest of the world hears about Shirahoshi and an even bigger war breaks out on Fishman Island, that's when I expect Luffy to destroy it.

Dude do you actually read the volumes and get all that great/stupid information on the SBSs? Pretty good one in volume 64 that had The 3 Admirals, Garp and Sengoku as children. Really awesome!


Hey have you herd about Shonen Jump Alpha? It's freakin awesome! And the best person who ever translated One Piece as a fan project for years, is now working for VIZ and translating the latest chapters officially! It's only 2 chapters behind Japan and the quality is fantastic! One million times better than the scanlations! For $25 a year it is totally worth it and I read only One Piece!

[Caliban]

Crap I completely forgot Zoro got that sword from the undead guy, but I was quite excited to learn of a Samurai Island (my favorite kind of island hahahahahahaha. I know it's called Country of Harmony, but I prefer to title it my way.), and now that you mention it I wonder if Zoro will have to go through some trials in order to get the best complete set of swords from the Samurai Island.


That Milky rod is going to be quite useful. They could go back to Sky Island with it if they wanted, or they could reach Mariejoa with no hassle at all.

Usopp's awesome. He's just freaking hilarious with his "I can't set foot on new islands" disease LOL.

Oh, Caribou and Doflamingo together? I can see that happening. Their personalities go well together even if it's for a greater evil.

I always forget to go check the AP forums for the SBSs, so thanks for reminding me because I'm going there now.

I didn't know about this SJ Alpha thing, but I looked into it, and I'm not interested in it because it seems to be a rental service, so I would rather just keep on reading the scanlations, and when their respective physical Volumes come out I will buy them. I haven't been able to buy anything lately because I'm on a budget, but when I can I will.

[Caliban]

Cater, did you read the latest chapter? Did you see what happened to that/those apples? HOLY ****!

[Lithium]

Funny this got bumped because i just finished the Ennies Lobby arc (anime)
**** Robin's origin story is the saddest thing ever

[Caterkiller]

Caliban.... Dude I always knew that's how it would happen, but for it to be shown right in our faces and so quickly after the user died! Holy crap!!!!!

And yeah Robin's flash back is freakin sad, at that point in one piece there is no turning back!