Character Discussion Usopp doesn't need a powerup he needs confidence.

#1
At this point to save Usopp's character he doesn't need brave moments he needs to tackle the root of his problems. Not being confident enough. He's lost confidence pretty much every arc since his introduction. To the point where Luffy and Zoro were moved by his bravery when they first met him, he finally faced his fears against chuu, creating sogeking to cope with his insecurities to now where he's just accepted his role as non combative. Oda has nerfed his growth even where he's shown capabilities onpar with the Monster trio to not actually getting stronger after major wins. being able to take strikes from a zombie stronger than a bear casually but not being able to hit as hard as that bear. Even now he's supposedly superhuman but his strength doesn't compare to any of his opponents.

He's a literal punching bag and Usopp fans should be pissed. He has an actual disease similar to the one buggy had that wouldn't let him go to raftel. Theres no cap on his strength other than oda's pen he uses actual explosions that have been effective throughout all of One Piece. Some how krieg, Mr 5 and Law and kid and everybody else has used stronger explosions than Usopp despite it being his signature move. I mean he literally used a fake 5 ton hammer in many fights even though he could probably use an actual 5 ton hammer with some training. I'm really trying to figure out if the battle that needs to be fought is on panel or with the author. Though he's wasting the character by not letting Usopp be the serious character he was shown to be.
 
#5
bluff is usopp forte. he become so brave that he bluff his way out. that the character oda want to portrayed. he will get conqueror haki later but his type is special. his conquered haki is created by a lie and bluff like an illusion or genjutsu. if he can make someone think he has 1 million army behind him. the opponent will be scared. perona and sugar fight is usopp potential later on. he mind break you with his bravery and bluff. truly the warrior of the sea, power to lie and illusion is op.
 
#8
His dream is holding him back

He wants to become a Brave Warrior of the Sea, so if he is consistently brave before EoS, he becomes the only SH that has achieved their dream already

I know you can make the case that he already is brave due to the stuff he has faced. But until he himself acknowledges that he is brave, it's still a far off dream for him and we will see the cowardly side of him time and time again

Personally, another big mistake Oda made was ditching the dials. That was Usopp at his most creative, combining different dials with his random gadgets

Now, he just reaches into his bag and voila - a pop green that is the perfect response for a particular enemy. Zero creativity in that.

Let him be the gadget creator he always was.
 
#9
His dream is holding him back

He wants to become a Brave Warrior of the Sea, so if he is consistently brave before EoS, he becomes the only SH that has achieved their dream already

I know you can make the case that he already is brave due to the stuff he has faced. But until he himself acknowledges that he is brave, it's still a far off dream for him and we will see the cowardly side of him time and time again

Personally, another big mistake Oda made was ditching the dials. That was Usopp at his most creative, combining different dials with his random gadgets

Now, he just reaches into his bag and voila - a pop green that is the perfect response for a particular enemy. Zero creativity in that.

Let him be the gadget creator he always was.
i thought usopp using breath dial or something to control the spin in his slingshot?
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His dream is holding him back

He wants to become a Brave Warrior of the Sea, so if he is consistently brave before EoS, he becomes the only SH that has achieved their dream already

I know you can make the case that he already is brave due to the stuff he has faced. But until he himself acknowledges that he is brave, it's still a far off dream for him and we will see the cowardly side of him time and time again

Personally, another big mistake Oda made was ditching the dials. That was Usopp at his most creative, combining different dials with his random gadgets

Now, he just reaches into his bag and voila - a pop green that is the perfect response for a particular enemy. Zero creativity in that.

Let him be the gadget creator he always was.
i thought usopp using breath dial or something to control the spin in his slingshot?
 
#10
I think Oda needs to make more use of Usopp's greatest ability - and that is shooting. He is a sniper and those more often than not are located outside the battlefield. But with the SHP we always see the same fighting strategy: SHP barging into the enemy's territory and beat down everyone. This tactic is not in any way complementing Usopp's fighting style.

And Nami, too. She needs time for her special attacks and being constantly under too much pressure from all sides is not good, when you need time to prepare for your best attacks.
 
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Cruxroux

#11
I think Oda needs to make more use of Usopp's greatest ability - and that is shooting. He is a sniper and those more often than not are located outside the battlefield. But with the SHP we always see the same fighting strategy: SHP barging into the enemy's territory and beat down everyone. This tactic is not in any way complementing Usopp's fighting style.

And Nami, too. She needs time for her special attacks and being constantly under too much pressure from all sides is not good, when you need time to prepare for your best attacks.
So you won't other Strawhats except for (M3) to become Batman cuz they need prep time?
 
#13
Is there a verb missing in your sentence? - I'm not sure if I am getting what you want to tell me. Could you clarify?
Pretty sure the "won't" is "want" and is asking you if you want some strawhats to become like batman..
That's what I understood at least.


why would his weapon be the only ineffectuate weapon in one piece. I mean WB was shot with literal guns.
Because Guns kill and Oda doesn't want a SH to kill on panel.
 
#14
Pretty sure the "won't" is "want" and is asking you if you want some strawhats to become like batman..
That's what I understood at least.



Because Guns kill and Oda doesn't want a SH to kill on panel.
Ah, thanks.
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So you won't other Strawhats except for (M3) to become Batman cuz they need prep time?
Is Nami like Batman because she needs more time to prepare her attacks? Nah, I don't think so. Preparing for an attack is much too general of an element to attribute the aspect to only one fictional character, in my opinion. But it would be nice if Name could have more time to think and prepare her attacks so that her potential and abilities could be used to the fullest. If for example Nami and Usopp would work together, then maybe Usopp could shoot down oncoming enemies and ward off anyone charging at Nami from afar, while Nami could focus on her preparations. Maybe this would boost Usopp's confidence when he finally notices that he can fight only not like the other SH, but in a different form.
 
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#16
He needs both. Yasopp is insanely hyped as an individual who has fought vista in the past so if Usopp is going to surpass him, he needs to be stronger and more sure of himself.
 

nik87

Kitetsu Wanker
#17
he can have all the confidence in the world and them pop greens still wont do anything
Impact and Reject Dials will.
Usopp has better firepower than Luffy, big hits aside.
I guess they are simply saved up for his major fight(s).
 
#20
It's actually criminal how badly Usopp has been treated since Dressrosa. 4 years of Wano, and Oda couldn't give him anything except a speech that contradicts the way of the Giants that Usopp admires. Even with Nami participating in the usual antics of running and crying, she still had moments like putting Luffy's dream over her own life, standing up to Ulti to fight her, saving Zeus and getting an upgrade through him to finish off Ulti with, and even confronting Kaido himself over Luffy's "death" to completely outshine Usopp overall in the raid.

I like how Usopp was written in Fishman Island, where he clearly still had his fears and so on, but he was more assured of himself and had the confidence to fight when it was necessary. I don't care for the Usopp that just constantly cries or complains at the slightest bit of danger without really doing much to try and reverse that (aside from Dressrosa, where he did have his amazing moments).

And also pop greens aren't doing shit to a sniper like Van Augur, whose sniping feat from Jaya has yet to even be matched, but I guess Oda will come up with some bullshit not involving an actual gun to justify Usopp winning when the time comes.
 
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