Brilliant.
Blackbeard has always been an antithesis to Whitebeard, and Kuzan joining Teach’s crew almost makes him like an antithesis to Ace. I’ve seen people saying Kuzan is like Blackbeard’s Oden, but I don’t really see that. I see him as a dark Ace, with he and Ace even having opposing fruits.
I also really like this fight, Garp facing his old apprentice to save his new one, and hope Oda’s ADHD doesn’t prevent him from seeing this fight through on-panel.
Either way, Kuzan seems to finally not be living a morally conflicted life. I always saw Kuzan as not really liking the Government but being a Marine because he thought that was the best way to pursue his own justice. But now he actually seems like he’s found some purpose again with Teach, and that’s awesome. If he is a spy, that’s fine too. Lol
Kuzan being the only ex Admiral to officially become a pirate is great and I hope we get more from him next week.