Character Discussion Shanks, Akainu, and Mihawk
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Dragon is in the same seat as Mihawk we don’t see you clowns make too much fuss about his lack of involvement. This is another lame thread that will age like milk their time simply hasn’t come thats all there to it. Why are you folks so obsessed with character you don’t rate to begin with shouldn’t you be enjoying your rat and Lakazuki instead 
Some people seek strength and this seems weird and unimaginable to others. World history is filled with people who were better/stronger warriors and served lords (or not) weaker than them. Musashi Miyamoto is a great example here, he sought only strength and was not concerned with (at least from what I have read) who was the winning side. Idk about Sasaji Koujiro. Even in Kingdom (SPOILER) Yokoyoko is said to be Hans strongest but is below both the generals in ranking and narrative importance.
Look at DBZ what is the goal of the MC Goku, strength, what is the goal of the 2nd MC, strength, world/universe saving is an afterthought.
Look at DBZ what is the goal of the MC Goku, strength, what is the goal of the 2nd MC, strength, world/universe saving is an afterthought.
-Power doesn't necessarily equal relevance. Robin is weak as shit, but she's undoubtedly one of the most relevant characters to the story. As for him, to be fair we don't know when he will be used . For all we know, he could lose to Zoro before Luffy becomes the Pirate King and before the final war, which means it could happen two arcs before the story's conclusion.
-What compelling reason does he have to side with the World Government apart from avoiding conflict and wanting to live in peace? If his reasoning doesn't contribute meaningfully to the story or affect the plot's progression in a major way , then why should we view it as important?
-How is this utopia (whatever that's supposed to mean) relevant to the story? If you remove this plotline, nothing significant would change. I'm pretty sure Crocodile is the one orchestrating that anyway.
-If Mihawk was removed from the story, would anything truly change apart from Zoro losing his opponent? His presence doesn't have broader implications for the world-building or narrative.
Let’s be real: Mihawk's sole purpose in the story is to lose to Zoro. His character lacks deeper narrative ties or impacts on the story beyond this. He was created for Zoro to defeat, and that’s it.
-What compelling reason does he have to side with the World Government apart from avoiding conflict and wanting to live in peace? If his reasoning doesn't contribute meaningfully to the story or affect the plot's progression in a major way , then why should we view it as important?
-How is this utopia (whatever that's supposed to mean) relevant to the story? If you remove this plotline, nothing significant would change. I'm pretty sure Crocodile is the one orchestrating that anyway.
-If Mihawk was removed from the story, would anything truly change apart from Zoro losing his opponent? His presence doesn't have broader implications for the world-building or narrative.
Let’s be real: Mihawk's sole purpose in the story is to lose to Zoro. His character lacks deeper narrative ties or impacts on the story beyond this. He was created for Zoro to defeat, and that’s it.
This is obvious. I like Mihawk and think he's cool. He's also one of the strongest character out there. But worstgen sword swallowers really make it as if he's more important than he actually is. Sorry but he's nowhere near as narratively as important as Shanks and Akainu otherwise you're simply not reading the story right. He could possibly be stronger, sure, but nowhere near as tied into the narrative.
But since I like him, I do hope he isn't just an empty power level for Zoro to surpass. Especially with his involvement in Cross Guild. I do hope he's an important ally in the final war. Otherwise it'd be a waste of such a cool character
Comparing Dragon's narrative importance to Mihawk 
wallahi you guys have created a One Punch Man version of Mihawk in your head where he's the deuteragonist and are so delusional you actually have managed to convince yourself that's the truth. And this horseshit you morons post somehow manages to farm likes on this Zorotard circlejerk. I love Mihawk but clowns like you make me cringe tf out 
anyways you're probably going to reply with some overused rat joke(which is dead after this latest chapter
) and spew some headcanon that Mihawk is the deuteragonist after Zoro since you're that immersed in your own delusional world.
Zorofans call Onepiss fans delusional when they're in the same boat of morons as them as they try to associate with other high IQ animanga fanbases but get pathetically rejected
But since I like him, I do hope he isn't just an empty power level for Zoro to surpass. Especially with his involvement in Cross Guild. I do hope he's an important ally in the final war. Otherwise it'd be a waste of such a cool character
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Dragon is in the same seat as Mihawk we don’t see you clowns make too much fuss about his lack of involvement. This is another lame thread that will age like milk their time simply hasn’t come thats all there to it. Why are you folks so obsessed with character you don’t rate to begin with shouldn’t you be enjoying your rat and Lakazuki instead
wallahi you guys have created a One Punch Man version of Mihawk in your head where he's the deuteragonist and are so delusional you actually have managed to convince yourself that's the truth. And this horseshit you morons post somehow manages to farm likes on this Zorotard circlejerk. I love Mihawk but clowns like you make me cringe tf out anyways you're probably going to reply with some overused rat joke(which is dead after this latest chapter) and spew some headcanon that Mihawk is the deuteragonist after Zoro since you're that immersed in your own delusional world.Zorofans call Onepiss fans delusional when they're in the same boat of morons as them as they try to associate with other high IQ animanga fanbases but get pathetically rejected
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Warning this thread might trigger certain fans.
I'm going to go over Oda's two favorite Red Characters along with Mihawk.
Now unless you are living under a rock or you are blind, it is no surprise that Oda loves Shanks.
Shanks appeared in the first chapter of the series and is the one who inspired Luffy to become a Pirate, he is also former member of the Roger Pirates, and one of the Yonko's being the captain of the Red Hair Pirates.
On top of all that, we also find out that Shanks is a former World Noble, whose family is the Figarland Family.
His father is Garling who was the former Supreme Commander of the God's Knights and is now a new Elder replacing Saturn.
And then you have his brother who is now most likely the new Supreme Commander of the God's Knights.
So already Shanks has a strong family connection.
Also recently ever since the end of Wano, we've also been getting some hype moments from Shanks such as him stopping Green Bull and him one shotting Kid.
And ever since Egghead we also learn that Shanks has a connection to Elbaf and during Elbaf itself, we also learn that Shanks has a connection with Loki.
But now let's move on to Oda's other favorite red character and that is Akainu.
Now even though Akainu hasn't done a whole lot post timeskip that doesn't mean there isn't any love or hype for the guy.
During the timeskip, Akainu had a ten day fight against Kuzan in which he became victorious, and ever since he became Fleet Admiral, Marine HQ got even more stronger.
As the current Fleet Admiral and as someone who killed Ace, not only is Akainu an important character to Luffy but he is also a huge major player in the overall series itself.
His devil fruit according to the vivre card has the highest offensive power among devil fruits.
Oda himself in a interview even said that if Akainu was the protagonist, he could end the One Piece series within a year.
In that same interview, Oda also said that he would like to cherish Akainu especially because the character is based on one of his favorite actors.
And finally on top of all that we also found out that Akainu's bounty is 5 Billion, which is the current highest bounty even being higher than Kaido and Big Mom's bounties.
Alright now that I'm done talking about Shanks and Akainu, that now only leaves Mihawk.
Now I like Mihawk and I do think he is a cool and interesting character, but let's face the facts here, and this something certain fans won't like to hear, but Oda does NOT love Mihawk or care about the guy in the same way he does with Shanks and Akainu.
Right now the only thing Mihawk has going for him is being the World's Strongest Swordsman and having greater Sword Skills than Shanks.
When was the last time we saw a hype moment from Mihawk? I guess it was during the Marineford arc in which he did cut that iceberg.
But it was also the same arc that we see Jozu blocking one of Mihawk's attacks as well as seeing Mihawk have a short clash with Vista and then postponing the fight.
Other than that, we haven't seen Mihawk do anything other than just relaxing on Kuraigana Island.
After the Warlord System was abolished, if Mihawk didn't join Cross Guild, he would have most likely went to another island and do nothing again.
Oda needed to force Mihawk into the plot so he could eventually see Zoro again and fight him, which is why he joined Buggy and Crocodile.
Also unlike Shanks and Akainu, for now Mihawk is not important to the overall series itself, his character is only important to Zoro's story.
This isn't saying he isn't an important character, because he definitely is, but in the grand scheme of things and when it comes to the One Piece itself he just isn't that important.
The only one he is important to for the story and plot is just Zoro.
Obviously this could still change in the future especially once we get major focus on Mihawk as a character.
And also in the One Piece world, many know Shanks as a Yonko and the captain of the Red Hair Pirates, and Akainu as the current Fleet Admiral.
But when it comes to Mihawk, many see him as subordinate to Buggy, we know Mihawk is stronger, but to those in the One Piece world, many think Buggy is stronger and that Mihawk is just another follower.
Btw remember this panel during the Egghead arc, with all the most important characters which of course includes Shanks and Akainu, even Garling and what is most likely Shanks's brother(The Silhouette) are also included.
But guess who is not included in the panel? Yep Mihawk.
So again let's go over Shanks, Akainu, and Mihawk.
Shanks:
Important to the overall story and to Luffy as a character
Inspired Luffy to become a Pirate
Former Roger Pirate
One of the Yonko's and the Captain of Red Hair Pirates
Is a former World Noble, whose family is the Figarland Family
Connection to Elbaf and Loki
Akainu:
Important to the overall story and to Luffy as a character
Fought Kuzan for ten days and become the winner
Current Fleet Admiral and made Mairne HQ even stronger
Could end the series within a year according to Oda
Has a bounty of 5 Billion
And finally Mihawk:
World's Strongest Swordsman and has greater Sword Skills than Shanks
Only important to Zoro's plot
Has no hype moments so far other than cutting an iceberg.
Swordstans needs to leech off of Shanks and his family to give false hype to Mihawk
The world views Mihawk as a subordinate to Buggy
Had his attack blocked by Jozu
Had to postpone his fight with Vista
Needed to be forced to join Cross Guild in order to move with the plot
So yeah again I'm not saying Mihawk isn't important or weak or that Oda dislikes him, but it's obvious that Oda doesn't doesn't care or love Mihawk the same way he does with Shanks and Akainu.
Swordstans have this false belief that Oda greatly loves Mihawk even more than Shanks and Akainu but in reality we all know that isn't true.
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I'm going to go over Oda's two favorite Red Characters along with Mihawk.
Now unless you are living under a rock or you are blind, it is no surprise that Oda loves Shanks.
Shanks appeared in the first chapter of the series and is the one who inspired Luffy to become a Pirate, he is also former member of the Roger Pirates, and one of the Yonko's being the captain of the Red Hair Pirates.
On top of all that, we also find out that Shanks is a former World Noble, whose family is the Figarland Family.
His father is Garling who was the former Supreme Commander of the God's Knights and is now a new Elder replacing Saturn.
And then you have his brother who is now most likely the new Supreme Commander of the God's Knights.
So already Shanks has a strong family connection.
Also recently ever since the end of Wano, we've also been getting some hype moments from Shanks such as him stopping Green Bull and him one shotting Kid.
And ever since Egghead we also learn that Shanks has a connection to Elbaf and during Elbaf itself, we also learn that Shanks has a connection with Loki.
But now let's move on to Oda's other favorite red character and that is Akainu.
Now even though Akainu hasn't done a whole lot post timeskip that doesn't mean there isn't any love or hype for the guy.
During the timeskip, Akainu had a ten day fight against Kuzan in which he became victorious, and ever since he became Fleet Admiral, Marine HQ got even more stronger.
As the current Fleet Admiral and as someone who killed Ace, not only is Akainu an important character to Luffy but he is also a huge major player in the overall series itself.
His devil fruit according to the vivre card has the highest offensive power among devil fruits.
Oda himself in a interview even said that if Akainu was the protagonist, he could end the One Piece series within a year.
In that same interview, Oda also said that he would like to cherish Akainu especially because the character is based on one of his favorite actors.
And finally on top of all that we also found out that Akainu's bounty is 5 Billion, which is the current highest bounty even being higher than Kaido and Big Mom's bounties.
Alright now that I'm done talking about Shanks and Akainu, that now only leaves Mihawk.
Now I like Mihawk and I do think he is a cool and interesting character, but let's face the facts here, and this something certain fans won't like to hear, but Oda does NOT love Mihawk or care about the guy in the same way he does with Shanks and Akainu.
Right now the only thing Mihawk has going for him is being the World's Strongest Swordsman and having greater Sword Skills than Shanks.
When was the last time we saw a hype moment from Mihawk? I guess it was during the Marineford arc in which he did cut that iceberg.
But it was also the same arc that we see Jozu blocking one of Mihawk's attacks as well as seeing Mihawk have a short clash with Vista and then postponing the fight.
Other than that, we haven't seen Mihawk do anything other than just relaxing on Kuraigana Island.
After the Warlord System was abolished, if Mihawk didn't join Cross Guild, he would have most likely went to another island and do nothing again.
Oda needed to force Mihawk into the plot so he could eventually see Zoro again and fight him, which is why he joined Buggy and Crocodile.
Also unlike Shanks and Akainu, for now Mihawk is not important to the overall series itself, his character is only important to Zoro's story.
This isn't saying he isn't an important character, because he definitely is, but in the grand scheme of things and when it comes to the One Piece itself he just isn't that important.
The only one he is important to for the story and plot is just Zoro.
Obviously this could still change in the future especially once we get major focus on Mihawk as a character.
And also in the One Piece world, many know Shanks as a Yonko and the captain of the Red Hair Pirates, and Akainu as the current Fleet Admiral.
But when it comes to Mihawk, many see him as subordinate to Buggy, we know Mihawk is stronger, but to those in the One Piece world, many think Buggy is stronger and that Mihawk is just another follower.
Btw remember this panel during the Egghead arc, with all the most important characters which of course includes Shanks and Akainu, even Garling and what is most likely Shanks's brother(The Silhouette) are also included.
But guess who is not included in the panel? Yep Mihawk.
So again let's go over Shanks, Akainu, and Mihawk.
Shanks:
Important to the overall story and to Luffy as a character
Inspired Luffy to become a Pirate
Former Roger Pirate
One of the Yonko's and the Captain of Red Hair Pirates
Is a former World Noble, whose family is the Figarland Family
Connection to Elbaf and Loki
Akainu:
Important to the overall story and to Luffy as a character
Fought Kuzan for ten days and become the winner
Current Fleet Admiral and made Mairne HQ even stronger
Could end the series within a year according to Oda
Has a bounty of 5 Billion
And finally Mihawk:
World's Strongest Swordsman and has greater Sword Skills than Shanks
Only important to Zoro's plot
Has no hype moments so far other than cutting an iceberg.
Swordstans needs to leech off of Shanks and his family to give false hype to Mihawk
The world views Mihawk as a subordinate to Buggy
Had his attack blocked by Jozu
Had to postpone his fight with Vista
Needed to be forced to join Cross Guild in order to move with the plot
So yeah again I'm not saying Mihawk isn't important or weak or that Oda dislikes him, but it's obvious that Oda doesn't doesn't care or love Mihawk the same way he does with Shanks and Akainu.
Swordstans have this false belief that Oda greatly loves Mihawk even more than Shanks and Akainu but in reality we all know that isn't true.
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"But guess who is not included in the panel? Yep Mihawk. "
I'm happy that this is a safe space for ppl with mental illness to regurgitate weak arguments and statements that don't add any value
Why would he be on that panel when it's as you said, him being on the panel is irrelevant, he has no desire to be a yonko
There secretly being an unknown stronger swordsman than mihawk or even him being killed off by another swordsman would not change Zoro’s goal or leave much of an impact in the world
The defeat of Doflamingo changed how the world as a whole moved
The defeat of mihawk either just means he needs a replacement
The defeat of Doflamingo changed how the world as a whole moved
The defeat of mihawk either just means he needs a replacement
Also, the two weak asses WB's victim and Vista's nemesis have something in common and that is that they both shit their pants when they have to face serious Shanks
