Shonen Beam

Rayleigh seems to be done coating Thousand Sunny. Now as for the crew returning there…

I’m torn on Akainu. On one hand, someone (presumably Jinbei or Ivankov) defeating him so shortly after his introduction would somewhat demean his status as an admiral, even if he’d already fought Whitebeard. On the other hand, I can’t say I find him a worthwhile enough character to postpone the climax of a fight with him until the distant future.

Oh, Buggy.

Regarding Blackbeard: … that just happened. I don’t think I like this. Really. Those are strange words to hear from me regarding One Piece, but I am not keen on this plot decision.

Final Flash: If anyone can redeem this, it’s Oda, but I am highly apprehensive of new Blackbeard.

That huge guy was San Juan Wolf, the largest being on the planet… and he’s part of Blackbeard’s crew? Along with several of the world’s worst criminals?

Blackbeard renouncing the title of Shichibukai?

The panel with everyone attacking Whitebeard?

Whitebeard not only knowing the Will of D, but also telling Blackbeard that he hasn’t truly inherited it?

The final scene?

Final Flash: Awe-inspiring. What a chapter.