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Jimbei can easily redeem himself if the tied up Straw Hats are the main contributors to Gunko's downfall in a rematch (maybe with some extra support). But he'll still be number 4, that's just how it is. If Oda doesn't even give him that, that'll be pretty wild but it happens sometimes.

I mean wouldn't Zoro defeating Nusjuro, one of the highest ranking Celestial Dragons/Gods, accomplish that, in conjuction with Zoro besting the World's Strongest Swordsman? I'm sure his name will reach the heavens.

I want Big Mom as the surprise villain. She had a real colorful crew and I'd love to see Smoothie and others get decent showings and it'd do well for the crew as well to face them. The mothers could be another hint that Oda will bring her back, but also maybe not. I don't see a point in Big Mom...

Fine set up chapter. Much better for Robin than last chapter seemed, so hopefully she succeeds at freeing the kids and stopping the destruction of the library while getting action. Gaban will look monstrous against the Holy Knights. If someone manages to save the kids, maybe he won't get...

Revolutionary Army vs Holy Knights makes sense to me. Maybe some Straw Hats get some opponents from them too, but I don't know. I think Zoro, Sanji and maybe Loki will be tasked with defeating the Holy Knights on Elbaph. Gaban will probably show off and look great before the hostage thing with...

I think that'd be great. Would hype up Gaban further and give the audience an idea of what the Straw Hats and other characters will have to do to overcome regeneration when they encounter it.

I do look forward to whether Oda has Kizaru face a Straw Hat in the final war or not. I'm sure he's closer to changing his stance than someone like Aramaki or Akainu, but by the end of Egghead, Kizaru claimed to still be willing to do his duty even against his personal wishes. Sanji vs Kizaru...

Cross Guild vs the Navy (Sengoku and some strong fighters) would be great. If they bust folks out of Impel Down for new recruits, that'd be a great chance too. Then Straw Hats vs Cross Guild for Zoro vs Mihawk wherever Oda wants to place that. As for Dragon, a clash with the Holy Knights...

Yeah, Jimbei seems like the main Straw Hat Oda hasn't made room for lately aside from Brook. Usopp's just weak, but Jimbei is strong so it's strange he hasn't had more involvement in arcs that have a lot of fighting.

I do think it'll be interesting to see how this plays out. Oda can easily just have Gunko handle herself, maneuver around Jimbei and get Colon while styling on the weaker Straw Hats, but there's nothing really stopping a straight up fight. It'll make clear just how far his respect for Jimbei...

Honestly, probably. Can't see someone weaker than that level treating Jimbei like a non-issue.

Oda usually prefers not to humiliate Jimbei, but when a character is strong and presented as formidable anything can happen (I recall Kata treating him as a non-issue once). I think maybe given the circumstances. It would be massive hype if she beats Jimbei and the weaker Straw Hats. Shows the...

I just hope Sanji uses Ifrit Jambe in enough fights, with enough updated versions of Diable Jambe and pre-timeskip moves to justify switching to yet another form. I'm up for it as one was developed as the end of pre-timeskip was approaching (sorta), the other post-timeskip before the final saga...

She's not dead. I expect her to come back into the story soon enough for a confrontation with Luffy. I don't know about Kaido.

Nice post. I do like when themes and connections line up really well in the series. Not sure everything listed is intentional on Oda's part (sometimes there's deep thought placed in some aspects and others are coincidences), but after Warcury (Mercury) who Luffy was clashing with, Venus and Mars...

High bounty, immense hype, probably a top-tier. Then we'll see how the confrontation with Shiryu goes.

Lilith is making a base on Elbaph to help Kuma, so I can see Dragon arriving post-Elbaph. Plus the conflict with the trade routes could offer a decent time for Dragon to show off. Plus the Holy Knights have moved out so the Revos should as well. The issue isn't opportunity, it's more like Oda's...

Usopp reaching a billion somehow (his father's an important top Commander, same for Van Auger it seems) would be cool if Oda gives him focus and he does great against a Holy Knight. Plus the gag of him being shocked by his notoriety would continue even if he doesn't fully deserve such a huge...

It's Sanji. I don't think Loki's joining. He'll be another strong ally that will be important in the final war, but I don't think there's any reason for him to join the crew. If Sanji beats a Holy Knight, his bounty will easily pass Queen's and he'll get his third spot (fitting to have everyone...