Egghead has the potential to top Dresrossa, if Oda doesn't fumble in the end.
Contrary to what many are saying about how great and evil Saturn is, I am feeling it is kinda forced.
Gorosei were obviously gonna be villains in endgame, but they were previously always portrayed as more wise and diplomatic figures, who would rather keep not choose violence unless their govt is directly threatened.
- didn't show outward hostility to regular humans (in the past)
- expressed regret at what happened in Ohara, gave an out for civilians (who Akainu killed anyway)
- expressed concern at civilian casualties in Lulucia
I think Oda is trying too much to made Kuma as synpathetic as possible, and Saturn as detestable as possible.
Feels a bit like Charlos. But it worked for Charlos IMO, because he was just introduced as a spoiled scumbag, instead of a wise philosopher like man.
Obviously, there was obviously more to Gorosei than what meets the eye. But at least, they were supposed to play the part of diplomatic leaders outwardly, even if deep down they looked down on the regular humans. I mean, saying humans are insect to the face of a VA.....the optics of that.....
Anyway, my issue with Saturn aside. The way I see egghead, is the "glue" arc of the final saga.
This arc's role is to introduce and hype/buiildup the major players in the final saga, to connect them in an organic way to fit into the rest of the final saga.
Which is some of what Oda has done so far:
- Shanks taking out Kidd, getting poneglyphs
- Blackbeard taking out Law, getting poneglyphs
- BBP/Aokiji taking out Garp, build of Coby
- building up Imu through destroying Lulucia
- building up Marco/Weevil plotline
- Cross Guild introducing bounty for marines
What I hope from the rest of the arc:
- a major win by the BBP infiltrating Egghead: Let's be really honest, BBP hype is in the gutter. Yes they got wins, but wins that made them look kinda weak. I have far less hype in BBP now, than I had pre Egghead
BBP need a really good hype moment, and a major addition to their power. I say, BBP get York and builds something, does forcibly shenanigans to awaken DFs (at a cost maybe). Let's also hype up Lafitte by having him take down Jinbe or something.
- a major hype moment for Dragon and a big power play by the revos. Kinda self explanatory, they need it.
- Cross Guild getting a massive win, Mihawk getting a real hype moment.
Cross Guild is a YONKO crew, came out of nowhere to become one of the major players. But Mihawk aside (who himself is in dire need of feats/hype) and Crocodile (assuming retcon in power), they are fodder.
Oda has to justify their position as a Yonko crew, justify the need for introducing a Yonko crew out of the blue (aside from Buggy memes).
My suggestion is, have Cross Guild get hold of the final road poneglyph, them making them the key wildcard in the race to PK. Have Cross guild invade Impel down and get the level 6 prisoners including Doflamingo, while get Mihawk his power play (I'd have him take out an admiral and slice ID in half after freeing prisoners). Have CG recruit Boa (through Buggy/Rayleigh connections), Moria (through Mihawk/Perona connections), Weevil (cuz why not).
Addition of shichibukai and level 6 prisoners, would make Cross Guild go from the weak crew it currently is, to arguably the strongest Yonko crew ever.
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What I want from above, is to have a real feel that the three factors are forces to be reckoned with. I want to feel that these could guy really shake things up, if push comes to shove. That they have a real shot to achieve their goals.
Rather than feel like just figures to be taken out sooner or later to further the plot.
Contrary to what many are saying about how great and evil Saturn is, I am feeling it is kinda forced.
Gorosei were obviously gonna be villains in endgame, but they were previously always portrayed as more wise and diplomatic figures, who would rather keep not choose violence unless their govt is directly threatened.
- didn't show outward hostility to regular humans (in the past)
- expressed regret at what happened in Ohara, gave an out for civilians (who Akainu killed anyway)
- expressed concern at civilian casualties in Lulucia
I think Oda is trying too much to made Kuma as synpathetic as possible, and Saturn as detestable as possible.
Feels a bit like Charlos. But it worked for Charlos IMO, because he was just introduced as a spoiled scumbag, instead of a wise philosopher like man.
Obviously, there was obviously more to Gorosei than what meets the eye. But at least, they were supposed to play the part of diplomatic leaders outwardly, even if deep down they looked down on the regular humans. I mean, saying humans are insect to the face of a VA.....the optics of that.....
Anyway, my issue with Saturn aside. The way I see egghead, is the "glue" arc of the final saga.
This arc's role is to introduce and hype/buiildup the major players in the final saga, to connect them in an organic way to fit into the rest of the final saga.
Which is some of what Oda has done so far:
- Shanks taking out Kidd, getting poneglyphs
- Blackbeard taking out Law, getting poneglyphs
- BBP/Aokiji taking out Garp, build of Coby
- building up Imu through destroying Lulucia
- building up Marco/Weevil plotline
- Cross Guild introducing bounty for marines
What I hope from the rest of the arc:
- a major win by the BBP infiltrating Egghead: Let's be really honest, BBP hype is in the gutter. Yes they got wins, but wins that made them look kinda weak. I have far less hype in BBP now, than I had pre Egghead
BBP need a really good hype moment, and a major addition to their power. I say, BBP get York and builds something, does forcibly shenanigans to awaken DFs (at a cost maybe). Let's also hype up Lafitte by having him take down Jinbe or something.
- a major hype moment for Dragon and a big power play by the revos. Kinda self explanatory, they need it.
- Cross Guild getting a massive win, Mihawk getting a real hype moment.
Cross Guild is a YONKO crew, came out of nowhere to become one of the major players. But Mihawk aside (who himself is in dire need of feats/hype) and Crocodile (assuming retcon in power), they are fodder.
Oda has to justify their position as a Yonko crew, justify the need for introducing a Yonko crew out of the blue (aside from Buggy memes).
My suggestion is, have Cross Guild get hold of the final road poneglyph, them making them the key wildcard in the race to PK. Have Cross guild invade Impel down and get the level 6 prisoners including Doflamingo, while get Mihawk his power play (I'd have him take out an admiral and slice ID in half after freeing prisoners). Have CG recruit Boa (through Buggy/Rayleigh connections), Moria (through Mihawk/Perona connections), Weevil (cuz why not).
Addition of shichibukai and level 6 prisoners, would make Cross Guild go from the weak crew it currently is, to arguably the strongest Yonko crew ever.
*************
What I want from above, is to have a real feel that the three factors are forces to be reckoned with. I want to feel that these could guy really shake things up, if push comes to shove. That they have a real shot to achieve their goals.
Rather than feel like just figures to be taken out sooner or later to further the plot.
