Spoiler One Piece Chapter 997 Spoilers Discussion

[Don DaSlayer]

 

[Bounty]

Tbh, it's probably not. I think Orochi surviving and potentially having the ability to destroy Wano (knowing a secret on how to literally destroy the island) is the real ticking time bomb.

That being said, Kaido's info dump about new onigashima and a world of violence just screams more allied pirates are arriving at Wano (former Rocks members, BMP, etc) while the other WB remnants show up to support Luffy and counteract that.

Idk, just seems to me like where this is going

Bakkins has to come into play somewhere down the line this arc, not only because of her being a former Rocks member, but also due to her suggesting Weevil to find Marco & Luffy who are at the same place now.

Don't know how Shakky will be involved, we'll probably just see her in an interlude chapter reminiscing her time in the crew while sitting besides Rayleigh or something.

About the others like Captain John, Silver Axe etc..., knowing about Moria's past beef with Kaido and how he has them as general Zombies, I have to wonder if Oda will try tying those two plots threads. Especially with the speculation of Blackbeard coming at the end of this arc and how Moria can potentially be his underling now.

Do you really think Xebec is dead? A man of his stature and whose past exploits have yet to be fleshed out, not to mention how Oda isn't letting us see Kaido & BM even mention him once yet.

I'm not advocating him being alive on a random island waiting for revenge but curious on where Oda's taking his character moving forward.

The thing that bugs me the most is the fate of Kaido & BM in this arc. Do you really believe that they'll be defeated in Wano before realizing any of their goals pertaining to the ancient weapons?

 

[yj]

Just stop, Zoro passed out 10 seconds later.

Sharp weapons are more lethal than sudden attacks, this has nothing to do with power.

zoro passed out after beating mr 1 too. Now you telling us he lost to mr1 too? Drop the bias he beat killer

 

[Blother Fertitta]

Just stop, Zoro passed out 10 seconds later.

Sharp weapons are more lethal than sudden attacks, this has nothing to do with power.

 

[Gauntlet]

Say hello to Lanji L. Cringesmoke's Wano Daddy:

 

[Finalbeta]

Sanji truly becomes weak when it comes to women. Can't believe how easily was captured. If it wasn't for plot he would have been killed too now.

 

[Blother Fertitta]

Apapapppapa Lanji got lolled

 

[PurpleSwordsman]

Of course if Apoo had prep time, his defense would be stronger, but doesn't mean Zoro couldn't take him down. Even in this chapter he doesn't even use a named attack (though it does look like ShiShi Sonson), and it's 1 sword style. Non-distracted Apoo may have required 3 sword style for example. What matters is the portrayal, how Oda made Zoro look once he got serious.

Zoro was already using Haki in the previous chapter.
Your headcanon is not an argument lol.
The fact is that Apoo didnt have the chance to do anything since he didn't even notice Zoro because he was having a 1 vs 1 with Drake.

 

[CbShadow]

Just stop, Zoro passed out 10 seconds later.

Sharp weapons are more lethal than sudden attacks, this has nothing to do with power.

Zoro passed outafter all battles were over and because of hunger. That's why Oda drew the scene that focus on his stomach before he passed out. Learn to properly read the manga.

 

[Aknolagon]

I wouldn't go that far, I'd define myself as enlightened

My boys @BangMi @kurwa @Hiragaro , oda really did dirty to sanji this chapter ...
The cover page with the animal with santoryu beating sanji, the number 4, sanji couldn't use his COO against that door (again a door ), left luffy's group, two gifters punched him, got tied up, laying below Black Maria feets, she even called him "little boy" and the whole Zoro things. Funny how it's probably the best chapter for one fandom and probably the worst chapter for the other one

 

[EmperorKinyagi]

If he can't use that in a combat, it's not really relevant.

Fujitora can’t really do his Dressrosa feat mid combat either, but people still use it for his hype.

Even if it isn’t combat related, how is cutting Apoo more hype than lifting an island???????????????????????????????

 

[Paperchampion23]

I think brutality will be shown.

If Oda is indeed going for that Act 3 tragedy like some people think, it should happen. It also should be a pretty personal experience for Luffy and enough drive for him to actually take out Kaido (with help of course), especially if Kinemon is the one who dies, if he dies.

 

[ImmaIvanoM]

Brook can run faster than Zoro right?

There is no proff of this. People love to misquote this thing

Oda said Brook would come first in a marathon. And Zoro would come fifth BECAUSE HE GOT LOST. That's it. Oda made sure to explain Zoro's position is entirely due to getting lost. Oda has never confirmed Brook would run faster Zoro. Brook is only confirmed faster than EVERYONE ELSE

 

[Welkin]

Of course if Apoo had prep time, his defense would be stronger, but doesn't mean Zoro couldn't take him down. Even in this chapter he doesn't even use a named attack (though it does look like ShiShi Sonson), and it's 1 sword style. Non-distracted Apoo may have required 3 sword style for example. What matters is the portrayal, how Oda made Zoro look once he got serious.

In a 1 on 1 it would be different though. Apoo is a long ranged fighter that was forced into a fight of CqC which isn't his strong suit. In a 1v1 Apoo would be looking to open up some distance between himself and Zoro before using his fruit and doing some serious damage. I still think Zoro would win if they ever fought 1 on 1 but I don't think it would be nearly as easy.

 

[Paperchampion23]

Yea I’m thinking Raizo, one of the dukes, or both, ashura dies

None really have the same impact outside of Kin. Plus Kin is the one with the eyebrow raising death flag comments every now and again

 

[Krusher1357]

Yea I’m thinking Raizo, one of the dukes, or both, ashura dies

I'd be sad with ashura mainly bc oden beat his ass into submission and gave a Dope panel against jack

 

[imacub]

He can attack faster than Apoo, sure. But what does that have to do with his RUNNING speed? Brook can run faster than Zoro right? Do you think Brook can speed blitz Zoro? He can't. Movement speed and Attack speed are 2 very different stats. I guarantee you Zoro can slash a thousand times faster than Brook could even dream of slashing. We don't know who can run faster between Apoo and Zoro.

Zoro was in a quite far distance when he first started to catch him, and then in a short time he closed the distance alongside drake, how is this not enough to say that Zoro was by far faster than Apoo? Not enough? here i give you another feats, Apoo's mission was supposed to stall everyone yet he couldn't escape from Drake, moment later Zoro blitzed Apoo which left Drake in shook, so Zoro speed > Drake speed > Apoo speed

 

[Rukusho]

Apoo's DF has to do with range. You cannot deny that. Apoo is a verstatile fighter...but like every DF user. Hes main weapon is his DF.


Like how Katakuri has Mogura, but most of the time he uses his Mochi powers. Sure he can use Mogura with DF, but Apoo cant use his Tonfa's with his DF.

Id say Apoo specialises in Mid/Long range. So the fact he was able to do so well in close range is already highly impressive.

Yeah I agree Chrono.

 

[Don DaSlayer]

 

[CbShadow]

Zoro was already using Haki in the previous chapter.
Your headcanon is not an argument lol.
The fact is that Apoo didnt have the chance to do anything since he didn't even notice Zoro because he was having a 1 vs 1 with Drake.

Wrong.

Apoo was only able to lift a tonfa. It was cut in half by Zoro. Which showed he saw the attack coming and tried to react. His reactions were just limited.