On the cover page, Yamato makes it back to the Flower Capital. This is a really nice image. There's not much going on, but it's very picturesque. Still not sure where Oda's going with this, though.
"Are they Buccaneers, too?!" Well, that's kind of a interesting thing to say. So, the Buccaneers seem to have a connection to the Davy and D-Clans. They're probably not the same thing. But, maybe they were all on Joyboy's crew together, or something?
We get a clearer look at Lil' Blackbeard's mom. Kind of strange hair, but otherwise, yeah...a normal Oda woman. And poor Lil' Blackbeard got traumatized. Before the "Games" even started. I guess he was a pretty sensitive kid?
I think the "Bavette" Family is new. So, that's another of the 20 Families down, I suppose. Maybe that's the one with the Skull Helmet?
"God's Steel"? Hmm...well, they might be talking about Garling, or that could be someone new. I don't think it's entirely clear who that is.
EDIT: Okay, apparently TCB's translation is off, and they're talking about Gunko? Maybe?
Gunko's outfit feels VERY similar to Revolutionary Girl Utena. I wonder if that was a inspiration?
Dragon's entire platoon got executed while he was away. That's...odd? I mean, it would make sense if the Celestial Dragons killed them off, so there wouldn't be any witnesses. But, none of the other Marines were killed off, in other parts of the island. We see other Marines later on in the chapter. So, it doesn't seem like the Celestial Dragons or God's Knights did this. So, who killed Dragon's platoon and why? Or is the idea supposed to be his platoon was killed off BECAUSE Dragon tried to save Shanks and Shamrock. The thing is...that doesn't make sense, because he doesn't have them yet, in this scene. Either this is just some REALLY unclear art. Or somethings up.
EDIT: Or TCB's translation this week is just especially off? That's possible, too? I guess I'll have to wait and see what the official says, later.
Rocks' Crew is first on the scene! So..why did Barbel change his hair, anyway? Did he just shave his head out of mourning for Shakky getting kidnapped? Even Silver Axe Kyo wants Shakky!
"I'm just here to save a friend...that being said, if she did fall for me I wouldn't complain" Whitebeard's so tsundere!
Gloriosa wants to save Shakky just so Roger would be grateful. Man...I REALLY feel bad for her. She's a good egg, deep down. She deserved more love.
Huh. I never noticed the front of Rocks' ship before. Could that dead body that's on the figurehead of his ship be...Davy D Jones?! Not much to go on, but he seems to have a suit on. Huh. That's almost definitely going to be someone important later on.
Dragon's already found and rescued baby Shanks and Shamrock! Huh. What a efficient guy! I mean...this kind of continues our trend of not actually getting to SEE Dragon do something! But, at least we know he did, at last, do something. Even if it was mostly offscreened.
The Roger Pirates are here. Took them long enough, the lazy bums! Heh. I do like that Roger's crew just runs him over in their hurry to get to Shakky first.
We get to see more of the Knights of God/God's Knights. And...yeah, a few of these guys don't look human. The one with the shades looks like Derringer or Avalo Pizarro's mom? And another looks like they have some Giant or Ancient Giant blood in them. Kind of wish we got some more names for these guys. I'm REALLY curious about Skull Helmet guy. Or who the girl is who seems like the second in command, if being by Garling is any indication.
And last but not least...Garp's Fleet is here! The stage is set! Everyone is here! Finally! We can see...
...And there's a break next week! ARRG! Oh well, we've waited this long for God Valley. Another two weeks won't be too bad...I guess.
