Spoiler One Piece Chapter 1161 Spoilers discussion thread
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Iirc you need to have a personality/mindset that fits your fruit
Whitebeard was a tad too gentle most of the time so he couldn't awaken it.
Blackbeard is a very violent and destructive man so I'm willing to bet he'll awaken the most destructive fruit.
Honestly I'd bet he awakens all 3 of the fruits he'll have
Whitebeard was a tad too gentle most of the time so he couldn't awaken it.
Blackbeard is a very violent and destructive man so I'm willing to bet he'll awaken the most destructive fruit.
Honestly I'd bet he awakens all 3 of the fruits he'll have
When Oda states that Whitebeard bore no scar upon his back, he is doing far more than making an observation about anatomy; he is planting a narrative symbol that invites multiple interpretations and layers of meaning. The most immediate and widely embraced interpretation among fans is straightforwardly heroic: if Whitebeard’s back remained unmarked through countless battles, then it must mean he never once fled from danger, never once turned his back upon an enemy, and always stood as a towering, unyielding figure of courage. This aligns with long-standing traditions in samurai and warrior culture, where scars upon the front of the body are considered honorable evidence of facing death with dignity, while wounds upon the back are branded as stains of cowardice and shame. In this light, Whitebeard’s unblemished back transforms into a cultural shorthand for supreme valor, an emblem of the “world’s strongest man” whose reputation is equal parts physical dominance and spiritual fearlessness.
However, Oda is rarely satisfied with simple mythologizing. Rather than allow the fanbase’s romanticized vision to stand uncontested, he slyly reframes the idea with a characteristically mischievous touch. His suggestion that perhaps Whitebeard did, in fact, retreat from danger — only that he did so with such extraordinary swiftness and mastery that no enemy could so much as graze him — functions as both humor and subversion. It undercuts the one-dimensional reading while simultaneously elevating Whitebeard in a different light: not only was he courageous, but he was also a man of cunning, skill, and authority whose very act of “retreat” was indistinguishable from tactical brilliance.
This duality exemplifies Oda’s storytelling style. On one hand, he provides fans with the heroic myth they crave, reinforcing the grandeur of Whitebeard’s legacy. On the other, he complicates that myth with a cheeky reinterpretation that humanizes the character while showcasing Oda’s own irreverent playfulness. The result is a legend that operates on two levels: the exalted, larger-than-life tale that fuels Whitebeard’s iconic status, and the winking irony that reminds readers never to take such myths at face value. In true One Piece fashion, the line is both reverent and tongue-in-cheek, expanding Whitebeard’s legend while also poking fun at the very idea of legends themselves.
However, Oda is rarely satisfied with simple mythologizing. Rather than allow the fanbase’s romanticized vision to stand uncontested, he slyly reframes the idea with a characteristically mischievous touch. His suggestion that perhaps Whitebeard did, in fact, retreat from danger — only that he did so with such extraordinary swiftness and mastery that no enemy could so much as graze him — functions as both humor and subversion. It undercuts the one-dimensional reading while simultaneously elevating Whitebeard in a different light: not only was he courageous, but he was also a man of cunning, skill, and authority whose very act of “retreat” was indistinguishable from tactical brilliance.
This duality exemplifies Oda’s storytelling style. On one hand, he provides fans with the heroic myth they crave, reinforcing the grandeur of Whitebeard’s legacy. On the other, he complicates that myth with a cheeky reinterpretation that humanizes the character while showcasing Oda’s own irreverent playfulness. The result is a legend that operates on two levels: the exalted, larger-than-life tale that fuels Whitebeard’s iconic status, and the winking irony that reminds readers never to take such myths at face value. In true One Piece fashion, the line is both reverent and tongue-in-cheek, expanding Whitebeard’s legend while also poking fun at the very idea of legends themselves.
AI chatbots wanna forget so bad but they are haunted by the fact that this was already set in stone years ago
Same guy who would never back down from a challenge, didnt even dare defeating Prime BM who held her position for DECADES
Same guy who would never back down from a challenge, didnt even dare defeating Prime BM who held her position for DECADES
They certainly were at a disadvantage since Croc can't do well against a liquid like poison, and Jinbe had no water, but the three still seem to be strong enough without those abilities to beat Magellan.
Magellan's problem was how potent his poison was, take that away he's fairly easy for someone like Jinbe or Croc to beat imo
Magellan's problem was how potent his poison was, take that away he's fairly easy for someone like Jinbe or Croc to beat imo
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