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Simple yet super effective chapter this week. We focused around one focal point the whole chapter, Kaido. This review/discussion of the chapter may be the shortest because it can be summed up in a few word, Kaido breathes, and we all die, Luffy Luffys the way Luffy does.
Part 1: Oden Castle Ruins
Chapter starts off at the ruins of Oden Castle as the gang overlooks Okobore town and sees Kaido flying around. Law reminds us why they should not be shocked as to why Kaido was looking for them. He also point out at this point, it’s critical that only Luffy and himself reveal themselves to Kaido. He dosen’t want to let Kaido know both crews are also present because Kaido would hunt them all down. Luffy runs towards the fires of Hell because he is worried about Okobore town. Law runs after Luffy
Part 2: Okobore Town
Chad is off the Henny. Kaido sees Shutenmaru and brings up the past. This moment backs the theory that Shutenmaru is most likely Ashur Douji even more. Kaido is willing to forgive Shutenmarus sins if he chooses to join his crew, which is probably the same he gave Kidd, Hawkins, and Apoo. We cut back briefly to Law and Luffy still quite a distance away from the town as well as Kinnemon and Kiku running toward the town because he found out that Tsuru was still there. Then incomes Hawkins like Randel from Recess telling Kaido that Strawhat and Law are probably at the ruins of Oden Castle (he just guessed, but the sentiment stands). From this point on, absolute terror.
Part 3: Enter the Dragon
My heart was racing at this point. Luffy and Law left their crew behind to keep them safe, Kaido decides to go to said safe spot to destroy it, Kaido just breathes on it and it is destroyed as depicted in a fantastic looking panel. I was shook to say the least. Luffy is in pure terror at the potential sight of seeing his friends being killed and proceeds to do what we all love Luffy for and attacks the God in the head with an elephant gun. Kaido looked like he was in ecstasy getting hit which scares me even more. It may have been a stupid move but to be fair, from Luffys point of view, he saw his friends get roasted.
Predictions
Kadio isn’t fazed by Luffys attack at all. Law may try to find out a way to get out of the situation but it won’t work and Kaido will knock them both out and take them back to Onigahima where Kidd is and lock them up. Zoro may wander into Onigashima as well. I don’t know, my brain is scrambled.
Or…
One Piece ends next chapter.
Conclusion
Fantastic chapter this week showcasing just a hint at Kaidos power. A real sense of Danger has been established where one wrong move can be the end for everyone. Kaido is truly an enemy the likes of which the Strawhats have never encountered.
TO BE CONTINUED X
~S