Spoiler One Piece Chapter 1098 Spoilers Discussion
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I knew I forgot something when I hit post. I agree that this is not a good look for Dragon and the Rev's especially in contrast to Luffy and crew. We are used to and expect to see Luffy's no fucks given approach to anyone wronging those he cares for. Him punching Charloss in the face is always going to be a truly cathartic moment in the series.
Now I am waiting for more info before passing judgement on Dragon. I feel like it's more that they did not have the information to launch a rescue than a lack of willingness. But really until we get more info it's just as likely that Dragon really went no. But I think he is supposed to be contrasted with Luffy in this respect.
We all know if Luffy did this he would be rewarded for it, perks of being the MC. But it also highlights why Oda will have Luffy succeed where others fail. Because he acts different. Because he would storm Mariejois without a thought for if it would kill him and his entire crew. He was ready to do so for Vivi and only didn't because Zoro managed to talk him out of it somehow.
I agree that in some ways that makes Dragon look bad. But I think to an extent it is supposed to. Because Luffy is the reason things will change in this world. It's Luffy's actions that will make a difference. If Dragon acted the same and nothing changed and then Luffy came along and everything did change it would be the worst case of plot armour ever. At least this way it doesn't look so blatant.
That being said if Bonney meets Dragon and their is no acknowledgement of a mistake or a regret on his part then he really would be a bum regardless of the context of the flashback. It is true that the actions in the flashback whilst working to support the narrative are the antithesis of every thing in the current time line of the story. I think it adds extra depth to the world and characters like Dragon. Even if I don't like his actions. Or lack of action.
Now I am waiting for more info before passing judgement on Dragon. I feel like it's more that they did not have the information to launch a rescue than a lack of willingness. But really until we get more info it's just as likely that Dragon really went no. But I think he is supposed to be contrasted with Luffy in this respect.
We all know if Luffy did this he would be rewarded for it, perks of being the MC. But it also highlights why Oda will have Luffy succeed where others fail. Because he acts different. Because he would storm Mariejois without a thought for if it would kill him and his entire crew. He was ready to do so for Vivi and only didn't because Zoro managed to talk him out of it somehow.
I agree that in some ways that makes Dragon look bad. But I think to an extent it is supposed to. Because Luffy is the reason things will change in this world. It's Luffy's actions that will make a difference. If Dragon acted the same and nothing changed and then Luffy came along and everything did change it would be the worst case of plot armour ever. At least this way it doesn't look so blatant.
That being said if Bonney meets Dragon and their is no acknowledgement of a mistake or a regret on his part then he really would be a bum regardless of the context of the flashback. It is true that the actions in the flashback whilst working to support the narrative are the antithesis of every thing in the current time line of the story. I think it adds extra depth to the world and characters like Dragon. Even if I don't like his actions. Or lack of action.
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