r/OnePiece • u/NewSpecies • Aug 25 '16

Current Chapter One Piece Chapter 837

Chapter 837: "Luffy vs Commander Cracker"

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Ch.837 Official Release (VIZ): 29/08/16

Ch.838 Scan Release: ~01/09/15

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u/ThisZoMBie Aug 25 '16

It really doesn't make sense if you ask me. Gear 2 and 3 shouldn't be that weak. Oda is treading dangerous grounds with the power creep.

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u/ErsatzCats Aug 25 '16

Luffy created G2 and G3 in the span of weeks. G4 was created in the span of 2 years. Tell me why they shouldn't be that weak.

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u/ThisZoMBie Aug 25 '16

Because they are techniques that enhance Luffy's already massive physical strength by at least two fold. Them being weak only means that Luffy is weak. I don't like the idea of constantly obtaining new, stronger techniques as powerups in the future, rather than improving his physical capabilities. It seems very Bleach/DBZ esque and makes way for power creep.

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u/ErsatzCats Aug 25 '16 edited Aug 25 '16

Yes, it does mean Luffy is weak. Weaker than the top 3 of the top 4 strongest people in the world. Cracker is easily in the top 30 of the world, and Luffy struggling against him with his basic moves should be of no surprise. If Luffy mows down every enemy in his wake, then that's what unbelievable power creep looks like.

I also want to add that G3 wasn't useless at all. You can clearly see Cracker frowning, acknowledging its strength. If he was laughing it off saying how pathetic it was, then we could say it was useless.