There’s been some interesting conversation recently in the thread after all the stuff I had to wade through, and as a personal fan of X. Drake, it is awesome to see a chapter that FINALLY features features more members of SWORD that Drake Captains!!
(Interesting names and designs, very familiar as I remember them from the cover story, girl aside.. I think.)
Helmeppo is also named as a member of SWORD which is great since I was wondering when they’d do that since it’s mentioned in the 4 Billion Volume!!
Drake getting a mention is great and also the plot thickens. We have not seen him since 1052 or so and yet Oda is bringing him up again, so I do hope this is a hint that he will be returning soon enough. He is the first person highlighted when SWORD is revealed after all!!
I don’t really talk about Tashigi and Smoker much, but I’ve missed seeing them in the manga and am a fan of theirs as well! I’m also glad the PH Kids seem to be just fine!! They deserve some peace and happiness after all that they’ve went through.
I hope that we get some information on how SWORD is linked to Vegapunk because why are they there? (Unless Vegapunk doesn’t know somehow… which I doubt.)
Helmeppo wanting to take some Seraphim to fight BB is very bold and brave, but also a bit foolish. Even with the Seraphim fairing very well in combat, Helmeppo himself could very well get seriously wounded in the process—maybe even taken hostage himself.
It is also interesting that Koby’s status is unknown and also Drake’s as well—probably not linked… But also interesting as it seems from the translations that the members defer to Drake or rather, don’t seem keen on making a move without his knowledge and / or approval.
We shall see how VIZ and others handles the translations. I’m very excited !!
Drake deserves some relevance and more spotlight after the disappointing showing in Wano TBH.
‘Dr. Vegapunk’ is interesting. We shall see where this goes, but I like the design. I’m all for lore dumping tho (such as devil fruits, SWORD STUFF), Vegapunk’s story, etc.