#post enies lobby arc

[zoro-screenshots]

smoosh

[sanjis-moulinrouge]

my favourite mama

[beaulesbian]

gotta love that the anime added some frames when the strawhats were escaping from the marines at the end of enies lobby, and very injured luffy still wanting to help and fight

and they just use him to repel the incoming attack, same as in the manga asdksffd

monster trio being idiots again (affectionate) ✌️

[biscuitboba]

Uhh... zoro worrying and/or thinking about his captain's safety pre-TS era???

Orange town

Arlong park

Reverse mountain

Alabasta

Jaya

Water 7

Enies lobby

Thriller bark

Sabaody archipelago

Post war

[kaizokuou-ni-naru]

There is this one thing that confuses me:

Back in post ennies lobby when Garp first mentioned Dragon, he was stated to be the most wanted man alive. So I assummed they meant he had the top bounty.

But in Wano, Roger and Whitebeard's bounties were revealed and it was stated that "No one ever surpassed these men" and I also assumed it meant bounty numbers, but I guess it isn't.

So what did they mean by "surpassing"? Was there a specific word used that indicates wantedness, or maybe they meant something else?

you didn't specify which chapter/panel exactly in post-enies lobby you're talking about here, but i'm assuming it's this panel:

dragon here is referred to as the world's 'worst'/'most evil' criminal (世界最悪の犯罪/sekai saiaku no hanzai). so that doesn't necessarily imply anything about his bounty; rather, i would assume that he's called that because he leads the only major organization that targets the government directly.

[wesleysniperking]

Zoro and Growth

Recently, I’ve been thinking about a certain green-haired swordsman and trying to understand things from his perspective. One issue I’ve noticed is how he often falls victim to misconceptions. Being one of the most popular characters in the fandom means there’s a prevalent but narrow view of him that isn’t always favorable. This is true for all One Piece characters, but Zoro’s loyalty and steadfastness are particularly emphasized by fans, sometimes to the detriment of recognizing his growth.

People often say that if Zoro had been present during the Whole Cake Island arc, he wouldn’t have tolerated any of what happened, especially Sanji’s actions. They claim he would’ve acted as he did in Water 7, not letting Sanji return without a proper apology. However, I don’t think that’s accurate.

Before the time skip, the crew didn’t fully understand each other, and they all had room to grow stronger. Even Luffy wasn’t fully up to par. During this time, Zoro was subconsciously doubting the process, and the crew was often taking on more than they could handle. Now, post-time skip, Zoro understands the Straw Hats’ dynamics better. He trusts that Luffy is strong enough to lead and handle situations, even in his unique “un-Captain”-like manner.

I believe that if Zoro had been there during Whole Cake Island, he would have trusted Luffy’s decision to get Sanji back because Sanji is their nakama and none of them are perfect. Zoro’s growth is evident in his trust in Luffy and his understanding of his crewmates. He likely wouldn’t have been as harsh with Usopp’s return either, recognizing Usopp’s way of handling things and knowing an apology would come eventually.

The Straw Hats are built on friendship, and post-time skip, Zoro supports this more than ever. He works in the best interest of the entire crew, not just Luffy’s. Misconceptions about Zoro stem from how the fandom often portrays him, missing the nuances of his character growth. So, yes, post-time skip Zoro is a version I prefer because he clearly prioritizes the well-being of the whole crew.

[cuntyglam]

How far into one piece are you?

Reblog for a higher sample size!!

i’m genuinely so curious!! i’ve wanted to make this poll for a while :3

[every-ace]

[everyroronoazoro]

uhm.

[cosmicrhetoric]

oda is like not good at designing women (and the fits for the girls get worse as the series goes on) and its really frustrating bc of how good he is at designing random lackeys like one piece's lackey/henchman game is off the charts. BUT. but. robin's water 7/enies lobby look is the cuntiest thing to ever come out of this series like no notes. no notes. she said if im going let my friends forcibly pull me out of a 20 yr suicidal spiral im gonna do it in the latex thigh highs

[beanghostprincess]

i have a whole analysis in mind as to why ace, robin and sanji's backstories are pretty much parallelisms and they have very similar trauma responses but i'm probably not writing shit because then i will have the biggest breakdown known to mankind

[zoro-screenshots]

fistful of luffy

[sanjis-moulinrouge]

his smile

[beaulesbian]

One Piece ep. 1103 || "Oh, somebody was guarding the ship."

vs. manga chapter 1071

[thychesters]

franky: hey, you guys ever hear about a thing called a "davy back fight?"

the rest of the straw hats: i will burn this ship to the ground

[wesleysniperking]

Sniper King is a soldier and a warrior, not an imitator. Put some respect on his name!

I was arguing with someone on Reddit (big surprise), and they were trying to tell me that Sniper King (yes, Usopp) was wearing a sun god mask because he was trying to emulate Luffy. But I am convinced that one of the reasons why—and there are indeed layers to this, not just surface level—is that the sun god mask signifies Usopp’s allegiance to Luffy (or Sun God Nika). Usopp donned that mask as a warrior to prove that he was a soldier ready to fight alongside and for Luffy.

What these Usopp haters miss is the deeper cultural significance of the mask. In many African traditions, masks symbolize spirits of the dead, totem animals, and other supernatural forces. They are deeply rooted in animism, the worship of the natural world. A mask might represent a nearby river, an animal, or a deceased ancestor. When Usopp puts on the Sniper King mask, he’s not just hiding his identity—he’s transforming into a new entity, embodying the spirit of a warrior.

This transformation aligns perfectly with the idea that Usopp is trying to grow and become someone stronger. Oda himself has said that Usopp would be African, and in African cultures, masks are used to initiate transformation, allowing the wearer to influence the spirits they are appealing to or offering thanks to. During a performance, the masked masquerader transforms into the spirit or entity represented by the mask, with their identity reinforced through song and dance. (Hmm…hence that whole thing with the Sogeking opening sequence and theme song)

So, the sun god mask Usopp wears isn’t about imitation; it’s about praise, admiration, honor, and acknowledgment. It’s a physical mechanism for Usopp to initiate his own transformation, symbolizing his commitment to fight alongside Luffy. There’s so much more depth here, but I’m standing firm against the notion that Usopp was trying to mimic Luffy. That’s a load of cow dung. It’s amazing how often I end up arguing with Usopp haters. They should just admit their bias instead of trying to stamp it as "objective." No way is it objective when you’re trying to convince an Usopp fan that Usopp’s worthless when he clearly isn’t.

Like seriously. People forget that Usopp is a storyteller. And that Oda said if the Straw Hats were in the real world Usopp would be African. I’m so with (a firm supporter in) this animistic beliefs narrative.

More thoughts on the subject of Usopp, Africa, Going Merry, and what it has to do with Water 7 and the narrative:

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outside link that brings home a point

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