Future Events The shs are't getting a bounty increase after this arc.
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Feels kind of unfair.
They got like only 1 or 2 bounty upgrades post time skip when they have achieved the most in post time skip.
Pre time skip,
Luffy got 4
Zoro got 2
Sanji got 1
Post time skip,
Luffy got 3,
Sanji got 2,
Zoro got 1
They should atleast push them to a Yonkou crew level at this point. 1 more bounty update shouldn't hurt.
They got like only 1 or 2 bounty upgrades post time skip when they have achieved the most in post time skip.
Pre time skip,
Luffy got 4
Zoro got 2
Sanji got 1
Post time skip,
Luffy got 3,
Sanji got 2,
Zoro got 1
They should atleast push them to a Yonkou crew level at this point. 1 more bounty update shouldn't hurt.
You know, between Mariejois being on fire, and Big News Morgans being on the run with Vivi, it's possible that anyone who COULD give them a bounty increase is just too busy to do so. So, it's possible.
But, at the same time, I feel like they almost HAVE to get one more bounty increase before we reach Laugh Tale. Just something to show where everyone is and how much they've grown before the True-Final Arc. Maybe Vivi forces Big News Morgans to increase their bounties, in order to send them a message so that they can find her?
So, I could see it going either way. I guess it could happen while they're on Lodestar or just after that, if that's where we're going next. But, I feel like we'll probably get at least one more bounty increase before the end of the story.
But, at the same time, I feel like they almost HAVE to get one more bounty increase before we reach Laugh Tale. Just something to show where everyone is and how much they've grown before the True-Final Arc. Maybe Vivi forces Big News Morgans to increase their bounties, in order to send them a message so that they can find her?
So, I could see it going either way. I guess it could happen while they're on Lodestar or just after that, if that's where we're going next. But, I feel like we'll probably get at least one more bounty increase before the end of the story.
True. But, that'd probably have to happen during a epilogue? At least after they get to Laugh Tale. I could see a "Pirate King" level bounty going up after a timeskip, when the story's done. I'm not sure if it'll happen before.
And who knows what this world's going to end up looking like after the finale? I mean, they'll probably still have a bounty system of some type in place. And I imagine pirates will still be outlaws. But...the "epilogue" might be a completely different world than the one we know. Possibly literally, given the other 3 "Worlds" we know about from the Chapter 1138 Mural.
And who knows what this world's going to end up looking like after the finale? I mean, they'll probably still have a bounty system of some type in place. And I imagine pirates will still be outlaws. But...the "epilogue" might be a completely different world than the one we know. Possibly literally, given the other 3 "Worlds" we know about from the Chapter 1138 Mural.
From what little Oda has said on the subject, it seems like he's planning on ending the story with the reveal about what the One Piece Treasure is. I think having a *little* more after that is unavoidable. But, we probably won't get a arc about a fight against the World Government AFTER we go to Laugh Tale. The Final War most likely happens BEFORE we reach Laugh Tale. (If we haven't basically been in the middle of the Final War for this entire Final Saga, already.)
I imagine it'll be one, last, big push by the World Government to keep everyone away from the island. The Final Battle (or one of the final battles) being the World Government trying to keep anyone from claiming the Pirate King title. Then they fail. We find out what the One Piece Treasure is...and then Luffy ends up doing something that changes the World. Then we get the epilogue, and see Luffy hailed as the Pirate King (...if Buggy doesn't get the title and steal Luffy's glory, we'll see.)
For context:
"I've always pictured what the final chapter of ‘ONE PIECE’ would be like, though from time to time, the situation surrounding it changes. It will still be over whenever the One Piece is found in the series, haha. Anyway, this next arc is the final one. "
-Over 100 Miracle Talk Interview.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...Dh-4Xe0riNQZOvhOoDa2b2_euttfOzz6PMAe76MHg/pub
reddit.com/r/OnePiece/comments/w6cxg8/oda_just_confirmed_story_ends_when_one_piece_is/
(Mind you that's also the same interview that said Oda was aiming to end One Piece in 3 years...back in 2022. But...let's just ignore that for now.)
Now, it's possible that Oda's changed his mind, in the years between then and now. But, from what little we know, that seems to be the plan.
As for the World not being against Luffy after he does whatever he needs to do in the finale...I wouldn't be too sure. If only because that'd be more fun for Luffy. Remember, Luffy doesn't want to be a hero. And he probably doesn't want to be worshiped as a god, either. "Pirates" of some kind will probably still exist. Because, otherwise, that would make Luffy VERY sad.
So, the Strawhats remaining "on the run", even though everyone's rooting for them secretly, would kind of be fitting for him. Plus, even though Luffy will most likely save the World, most Pirates are still probably going to "outlaws". Most pirates are still thieves that need to be caught. Even if we move on to..."Space Pirates" or something.
Plus...if Buggy DOES become the new "King of the World" (even though, he probably won't get Imu's power, so it'll be in title only), that WOULD give Oda a good excuse to keep the Strawhats together and still be treated like outlaws. Imagine Buggy being so sore about not being the King of the Pirates, as he sulks in his throne room. "Stupid, dead-end job."
More on all this over here:
https://worstgen.alwaysdata.net/for...rc-be-the-final-war.74101/page-2#post-6397013
So, we'll see. I have a feeling it'll go something along those lines. But, I could be wrong. Oda may have something completely different in mind. Time will tell.
But, as far as bounty increases go, I feel like we really only have ONE left, before the finale, probably? And chances are, Luffy will still be *slightly* under Roger's old bounty. If only because Oda likes his characters to be "underdogs". Luffy probably can't surpass Roger until he reaches Laugh Tale. So, I feel like the only time we'd get to see a bounty for Luffy that surpasses Roger's is in the epilogue. But, Luffy probably will surpass Shanks' bounty next time. So, I'll guess Luffy's next bounty will end up being around...5.3 Billion, to put him over Kaido's and Whitebeard's old bounties. But, we'll see.
I imagine it'll be one, last, big push by the World Government to keep everyone away from the island. The Final Battle (or one of the final battles) being the World Government trying to keep anyone from claiming the Pirate King title. Then they fail. We find out what the One Piece Treasure is...and then Luffy ends up doing something that changes the World. Then we get the epilogue, and see Luffy hailed as the Pirate King (...if Buggy doesn't get the title and steal Luffy's glory, we'll see.)
For context:
"I've always pictured what the final chapter of ‘ONE PIECE’ would be like, though from time to time, the situation surrounding it changes. It will still be over whenever the One Piece is found in the series, haha. Anyway, this next arc is the final one. "
-Over 100 Miracle Talk Interview.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...Dh-4Xe0riNQZOvhOoDa2b2_euttfOzz6PMAe76MHg/pub
reddit.com/r/OnePiece/comments/w6cxg8/oda_just_confirmed_story_ends_when_one_piece_is/
(Mind you that's also the same interview that said Oda was aiming to end One Piece in 3 years...back in 2022. But...let's just ignore that for now.)
Now, it's possible that Oda's changed his mind, in the years between then and now. But, from what little we know, that seems to be the plan.
As for the World not being against Luffy after he does whatever he needs to do in the finale...I wouldn't be too sure. If only because that'd be more fun for Luffy. Remember, Luffy doesn't want to be a hero. And he probably doesn't want to be worshiped as a god, either. "Pirates" of some kind will probably still exist. Because, otherwise, that would make Luffy VERY sad.
So, the Strawhats remaining "on the run", even though everyone's rooting for them secretly, would kind of be fitting for him. Plus, even though Luffy will most likely save the World, most Pirates are still probably going to "outlaws". Most pirates are still thieves that need to be caught. Even if we move on to..."Space Pirates" or something.
Plus...if Buggy DOES become the new "King of the World" (even though, he probably won't get Imu's power, so it'll be in title only), that WOULD give Oda a good excuse to keep the Strawhats together and still be treated like outlaws. Imagine Buggy being so sore about not being the King of the Pirates, as he sulks in his throne room. "Stupid, dead-end job."
More on all this over here:
https://worstgen.alwaysdata.net/for...rc-be-the-final-war.74101/page-2#post-6397013
So, we'll see. I have a feeling it'll go something along those lines. But, I could be wrong. Oda may have something completely different in mind. Time will tell.
But, as far as bounty increases go, I feel like we really only have ONE left, before the finale, probably? And chances are, Luffy will still be *slightly* under Roger's old bounty. If only because Oda likes his characters to be "underdogs". Luffy probably can't surpass Roger until he reaches Laugh Tale. So, I feel like the only time we'd get to see a bounty for Luffy that surpasses Roger's is in the epilogue. But, Luffy probably will surpass Shanks' bounty next time. So, I'll guess Luffy's next bounty will end up being around...5.3 Billion, to put him over Kaido's and Whitebeard's old bounties. But, we'll see.
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IIRC, in the most recent interview on the topic, Oda said that once the SHs find the One Piece, the adventure ends. The manga itself doesn't; it just won't be island-to-island anymore, but it'll all be funneled into the worldwide war.
I don't see it making sense to be able to topple the WG without the OP. Even Jarul kept reminding Loki that he has no idea what he's up against. A coalition of nations, no matter the size, still can't dethrone IMU unless you have the proper items. That might end up to just be Luffy and BB's DFs combined, but IMO the OP plays a role in it, too.
Lastly, like Roger told Ray in their first encounter, what the PK needs to accomplish is "turning the world upside down". So, yes, I expect by the epilogue the world would have united under the rightful ruler, Luffy will be adored by everyone, the Revs will disband (having succeeded in the revolution), and piracy will no longer be a crime, with the New Navy helping people, rather than chasing criminals and issuing bounties.
So, the final PK & PK crew bounties have to be issued by IMU's WG after Laugh Tale but before SWORD and the "good Marines" seced from the Navy.
I don't see it making sense to be able to topple the WG without the OP. Even Jarul kept reminding Loki that he has no idea what he's up against. A coalition of nations, no matter the size, still can't dethrone IMU unless you have the proper items. That might end up to just be Luffy and BB's DFs combined, but IMO the OP plays a role in it, too.
Lastly, like Roger told Ray in their first encounter, what the PK needs to accomplish is "turning the world upside down". So, yes, I expect by the epilogue the world would have united under the rightful ruler, Luffy will be adored by everyone, the Revs will disband (having succeeded in the revolution), and piracy will no longer be a crime, with the New Navy helping people, rather than chasing criminals and issuing bounties.
So, the final PK & PK crew bounties have to be issued by IMU's WG after Laugh Tale but before SWORD and the "good Marines" seced from the Navy.
If you can find that interview, I'm willing to reconsider my argument. Googling around a bit just brings up the interview I quoted above from 2022.
You might be talking about SBS 97 from 2020? Unless it's something else that I'm forgetting.
https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/SBS_Volume_97
Which I'm interpreting to mean "The Strawhat's will continue to go on adventures. But, I won't be drawing them." Because the Strawhats will likely stick together, even once we reach "The Fourth World". It just that we won't get to see Oda draw them having adventures in space, or exploring this new world they just recreated, or something.
But, personally, I have a feeling the WG isn't going to be the actual final villain of this series. So, that's partially why I have these opinions. The WG itself may end up falling basically off-screen. Imu probably won't, but the WG might. Which...would be a little anticlimactic. But, also, a little understandable, since a lot of heavy lifting making it fall is being done by the Revolutionaries. The WG is kind of in the middle of falling right now, with the Celestial Dragons starving in Mariejois. Luffy doesn't really care about overthrowing the World Government. That's his dad's job. The Strawhats don't strictly NEED to be involved in that, even if it would be nice. I could even see the Fall of the World Government basically serving as the backdrop for the lead-up to Laugh Tale. The chaos that event causes leading to getting to Laugh Tale getting tougher for the Strawhats. Because of everyone now being out for themselves, instead of being united by the World Government, having split into different factions.
So, a lot of this might come down to who you think will be the final villains of this series. Will it be Imu and the WG? Or will it be Blackbeard? Or will it be someone else? If you don't think the WG is the final villain of the series, I think it's easier to think that we're already in the middle of the Final War. We're already in the middle of watching the WG fall apart. If Luffy stops Imu from drafting the Giants into the WG's army, that might just be enough to have the WG fall to the Revolutionaries NOW.
I know Imu and the God's Knights are getitng a lot of hype right now. But, just the fact that they are getting so much focus now, instead of saving them for later, makes me think they're not going to be the final villains of this series. Oda likes to save learning about the villains of a story, until they're in the middle of being defeated. Meanwhile, we're still in the dark about a lot of Blackbeard's past and plans and goals. And then there's a chance for a "mystery villain" to appear at the very end (probably related to the Dragon-race, just saying).
So, I just don't think the WG is the endgame. They'll be a part of the endgame. But, I doubt they'll be the main focus. But, a lot of that's up for interpretation, right now.
You might be talking about SBS 97 from 2020? Unless it's something else that I'm forgetting.
https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/SBS_Volume_97
Which I'm interpreting to mean "The Strawhat's will continue to go on adventures. But, I won't be drawing them." Because the Strawhats will likely stick together, even once we reach "The Fourth World". It just that we won't get to see Oda draw them having adventures in space, or exploring this new world they just recreated, or something.
But, personally, I have a feeling the WG isn't going to be the actual final villain of this series. So, that's partially why I have these opinions. The WG itself may end up falling basically off-screen. Imu probably won't, but the WG might. Which...would be a little anticlimactic. But, also, a little understandable, since a lot of heavy lifting making it fall is being done by the Revolutionaries. The WG is kind of in the middle of falling right now, with the Celestial Dragons starving in Mariejois. Luffy doesn't really care about overthrowing the World Government. That's his dad's job. The Strawhats don't strictly NEED to be involved in that, even if it would be nice. I could even see the Fall of the World Government basically serving as the backdrop for the lead-up to Laugh Tale. The chaos that event causes leading to getting to Laugh Tale getting tougher for the Strawhats. Because of everyone now being out for themselves, instead of being united by the World Government, having split into different factions.
So, a lot of this might come down to who you think will be the final villains of this series. Will it be Imu and the WG? Or will it be Blackbeard? Or will it be someone else? If you don't think the WG is the final villain of the series, I think it's easier to think that we're already in the middle of the Final War. We're already in the middle of watching the WG fall apart. If Luffy stops Imu from drafting the Giants into the WG's army, that might just be enough to have the WG fall to the Revolutionaries NOW.
I know Imu and the God's Knights are getitng a lot of hype right now. But, just the fact that they are getting so much focus now, instead of saving them for later, makes me think they're not going to be the final villains of this series. Oda likes to save learning about the villains of a story, until they're in the middle of being defeated. Meanwhile, we're still in the dark about a lot of Blackbeard's past and plans and goals. And then there's a chance for a "mystery villain" to appear at the very end (probably related to the Dragon-race, just saying).
So, I just don't think the WG is the endgame. They'll be a part of the endgame. But, I doubt they'll be the main focus. But, a lot of that's up for interpretation, right now.
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Yeah, it was the 2022 quote, from the vol 97 SBS.
So, yes, Oda believes that once the OP treasure is revealed, the story ends.
And fair enough, it's his story, he knows better than me where and when to stop it.
But to me it never made sense to conclude the story on Laugh Tale. There's obviously puzzle pieces missing, but for Luffy to never do anything as the Pirate King, and to have his secret dream be resolved all within moments of the OP treasure reveal, and the SHs fulfilling their dreams after that or off-panel? IDK, I find it difficult to properly execute it.
It is about the journey just as it is about the destination, but to go 1200+ chapters just for a
I mean, that final chapter has to be pure gold for it to make 30 years of publication worth it.
So, yes, Oda believes that once the OP treasure is revealed, the story ends.
And fair enough, it's his story, he knows better than me where and when to stop it.
But to me it never made sense to conclude the story on Laugh Tale. There's obviously puzzle pieces missing, but for Luffy to never do anything as the Pirate King, and to have his secret dream be resolved all within moments of the OP treasure reveal, and the SHs fulfilling their dreams after that or off-panel? IDK, I find it difficult to properly execute it.
It is about the journey just as it is about the destination, but to go 1200+ chapters just for a
I mean, that final chapter has to be pure gold for it to make 30 years of publication worth it.
