Consider what Kizaru has done in just a couple of chapters.
The Navy fleet was informed that the Yonko crew, the Strawhat Pirates had invaded Egghead Island and seemingly allied with Dr. Vegapunk before they could get there.
Kizaru despite learning this and already going on a mission that he wasn’t too keen about came up with a battle plan to deal with the situation. And that was despite interference from a seemingly inexperienced superior that was getting frazzled by the situation.
He tried to talk down his former student that was standing against the Navy forces, but upon seeing that he wouldn’t budge still worked around that.
From the moment he started to move:
- He gained control of the 50 Pacifista to protect the fleet from the Sea Beasts while still trying to reason with Sentomaru.
- Had the Vice Admirals that could use Rokushiki lead the charge onto the island to establish a beachhead.
- Went into the Labophase dome alone and located the Strawhats’ means of escape, the Vegaforce 01.
- Gave a friendly greeting to the Yonko aiding Vegapunk who attacked him cheekily.
- Scuffled with the Yonko for a bit, praising his exploits, then using that Yonko to destroy the Vegaforce 01 to cut off escape and knock him out of the way.
- Greeted Bonney who tried to attack him but spared her seeing as she’s just a little girl and wasn’t a target for elimination as said earlier.
- Transported right next to Vegapunk his target, politely announcing his presence.
All that in the span of 2 chapters. This is the sort of efficiency that’s refreshing to see with an antagonist, especially one that’s facing a wrench in their plans but remainkng levelheaded. Also especially after the mess in Wano. This has always been a sign of One Piece at its best.
tl;dr Kizaru gets things done quickly and efficiently. That’s all one can ask from an antagonist.
The Navy fleet was informed that the Yonko crew, the Strawhat Pirates had invaded Egghead Island and seemingly allied with Dr. Vegapunk before they could get there.
Kizaru despite learning this and already going on a mission that he wasn’t too keen about came up with a battle plan to deal with the situation. And that was despite interference from a seemingly inexperienced superior that was getting frazzled by the situation.
He tried to talk down his former student that was standing against the Navy forces, but upon seeing that he wouldn’t budge still worked around that.
From the moment he started to move:
- He gained control of the 50 Pacifista to protect the fleet from the Sea Beasts while still trying to reason with Sentomaru.
- Had the Vice Admirals that could use Rokushiki lead the charge onto the island to establish a beachhead.
- Went into the Labophase dome alone and located the Strawhats’ means of escape, the Vegaforce 01.
- Gave a friendly greeting to the Yonko aiding Vegapunk who attacked him cheekily.
- Scuffled with the Yonko for a bit, praising his exploits, then using that Yonko to destroy the Vegaforce 01 to cut off escape and knock him out of the way.
- Greeted Bonney who tried to attack him but spared her seeing as she’s just a little girl and wasn’t a target for elimination as said earlier.
- Transported right next to Vegapunk his target, politely announcing his presence.
All that in the span of 2 chapters. This is the sort of efficiency that’s refreshing to see with an antagonist, especially one that’s facing a wrench in their plans but remainkng levelheaded. Also especially after the mess in Wano. This has always been a sign of One Piece at its best.
tl;dr Kizaru gets things done quickly and efficiently. That’s all one can ask from an antagonist.
