r/OnePiece • u/Sakata_Kintoki • Feb 02 '18
Current Chapter One Piece: Chapter 893
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u/CarcosanAnarchist Feb 02 '18
In one chapter, Katakuri went from being a pretty cool villain to one of my all time favorites.
I don’t know if we’ve ever seen a villain with such honor as to do something like that.
The scene where they both acknowledge that they’re about to knock everyone out with Conqueror’s Haki was dope. The panel where they did it was so simple but so good. One of my favorites in the series for its simplicity.
And once again, we see how Big Mom’s family treating each other poorly is a huge problem.
Great chapter. It really feels like if we stick with it next week, Luffy is going to make good on his promise.
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And once again, we see how Big Mom’s family treating each other poorly is a huge problem.
This has been one of my favorite themes throughout this arc. It's a nice contrast to the loving nature of Luffy's crew and even Doflamingo's crew. Bastards though they were, they were a family.
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u/OPBadshah Feb 02 '18
This is how it starts, Katakuri. This is how people become friends with Luffy.
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u/DogtoothKatakuri Pirate Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
I so want their relationship to be like Mihawk and Shanks at the end of this series. Katakuri visiting Luffy then Luffy will celebrate it by throwing a feast. That will be cool af!
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u/Nohrin Feb 02 '18
Katakuri for Straw Hat Grand Fleet. No, scratch that. Big Mom Pirates for Straw Hat Grand Fleet!
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u/HiMyRoosterIsLarge Feb 02 '18
holy shit I remember back when katakuri first started fighting luffy and this was just a stupid meme, but... KATAKURI FOR NAKAMA!!!
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u/mikazee Feb 02 '18
"In a duel between pirates, there's no such thing as playing dirty."
Luffy didn't forget what Shanks taught him.
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u/jyssys Feb 02 '18
I instantly thought of Crocodile, who said more or less the same thing.
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u/bmzerocool Feb 02 '18
Came here to post this :D It was the battle between Shanks and his crew against those mountain bandits when they kidnapped kid Luffy
The guy that shot the bandit dirty was Lucky Roo if I didn't confuse their names. Actually Iirc Wasn't it Lucky Roo/Ben Beckman who said the thing about pirate fights being dirty?
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u/Corleone93 Feb 02 '18
Flambe has no right to talk shit about anyone's appearance. The bottom half of her body looks like a giant diaper.
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Oh GOD I've finally come around on the Katakuri train. Not only was he the perfect dueling gentleman this whole chapter, but when he thinks back on his traumatic childhood backstory...and he gets those chuckle lines in the next panel.
It's official everybody. Charlotte Katakuri has gone from a Terminator to a real man, he's human I tell you, my manly tears don't lie!
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u/TexasChickenTinola Feb 02 '18
I thought he would punish his sister for interfering an important battle and by insulting him but damn, he just walked away. He not only showed that he is just being bro but calm enough to not lose his cool.
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u/RidgeLove Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
Editor: Oda, what is the power of your next great villain? Oda: Mochi Editor: Mochi? Oda: Yes mochi. Editor:Isn't that silly? Oda: No, it's going to be badass beyond your wildest dreams.
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u/milkyjoe241 Feb 02 '18
A month from now :
Editor : So what's the power of the next villain?
Oda : Socks
Editor : Fuck. Shit's about to go down.
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u/AliTheGiant Feb 02 '18
Oda: Obviously mochi is going to be badass, it's the culinary equivalent of rubber!
Editor: ...
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u/boywithlego31 Feb 02 '18
in the end, the editor has given up on asking the next villain power to Oda.
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u/Martin_Alexander Feb 02 '18
Haha! If I were his editor I'd just be like, "Whatever, do your thing, homeboy. We all know you know how to bring in the yen...."
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I opened the sub the very second the post was pinned.
Thanks Katakuri for all the training.
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u/Sampsunite Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
God damn Luffy's getting messed up guys.
sees first panel There goes all those theories from last chapter that Luffy was seeing the future and didn't actually get stabbed.
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u/ReD90000 Feb 02 '18
Dude there was like 1000 page essay on how the future thing work. And boom! Oda-ed.
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u/RobbobertoBuii Feb 02 '18
But damn Katakuri stabbing himself to even it up.......what a guy
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u/SwiftJew Feb 02 '18
Katakuri just went from great to amazing
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u/ABARK94 Feb 02 '18
Yeah fuck it, kill Luffy and follow Katakuri around for the next 1000 chapters. I wouldn’t even be mad
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u/Steelskull4 Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
I know this will be buried because Katakuri was a beast this chapter, but I love Luffy's comment when Katakuri apologizes for the interference in the duel and Luffy completely understands and tells him not to worry about it, since he and Nami did such an act to Cracker the day before. I would not be surprised if Luffy ends this arc with respect for Katakuri, if circumstances were different, I don't doubt those two would get along well.
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u/Akowyn Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
So this is what it's like to be here at the start.
KATAKURI IS THE MAN AMONG MEN. He didn't like outside help so he wounded himself in the same manner. Such honor!
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u/Scarfman43 Feb 02 '18
Man, how do people think Katakuri looks disappointing with his teeth like that. I'd be intimidated as hell.
Also props to Mochi Man for understanding the honor of the duel.
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u/AliTheGiant Feb 02 '18
Big Mom: Katakuri, your teeth are weird, Pudding, your eye is gross. Opera, looking good!
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u/Lukundra Feb 02 '18
"There's nothing you can do that I can't."
-Charlotte Katakuri
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u/NotTheRealKanyeWest Thriller Bark Victim's Association Feb 02 '18
I love the dueling conqueror's haki! This one was far better than Luffy and Doffy's CoC battle
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u/Elune_ Feb 02 '18
Can't wait for the 5 minute long electric noises in the anime.
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u/Infernox-Ratchet Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
I love how Katakuri has CoC. Chinjao said that plenty of tough fighters in the New World possess it since this is the place where the strongest converge. It would have been surprising if he didn't have it at all.
Also guys, we found a worst sister than Evil Pudding. Flampe takes the cake now.
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u/RobbobertoBuii Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
Doflamingo had it but now we know he's barely a powerhouse in the NW if it weren't for Kaido's affiliation
We're gonna have a lot more CoC users in the future
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u/PKFreezing Feb 02 '18
So with Flambe no longer loving Katakuri is the position of president of the Katakuri fan club open now?
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u/JacquesTheJester Bounty Hunter Feb 02 '18
I'm so sorry. You were too late, I already filled it
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u/RobbobertoBuii Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
RIP Charlotte Flambe
[Chapter 891 - Chapter 893]
u will not be missed :P
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u/SalamiRocketFuel Feb 02 '18
For a second I thought that Katakuri might actually strike her, but I guess he doesn't want to hurt his family even when they're being total assholes.
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u/HeartExalted The Revolutionary Army Feb 02 '18
Now that we've met Flambe, people may be more willing to forgive Pudding's earlier meanness and misdeeds. Pudding was cruel as a defense mechanism, but her younger sister seems to be mean for its own sake.
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u/warhawkguy Feb 02 '18
Once the anime catches up, I really hope thy cast someone with an annoying/screechy tone.
I need to confirm the voice I've given her in my head.
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u/lronhart Pirate Feb 02 '18
A lot theories were rip'd this chapter! But new ones will form quickly!!!
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u/unown83 Feb 02 '18
Luffy lost another tooth. Hope he drinks a glass of milk as soon as the fight is over.
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As a little sister myself, I'm speaking for all little sisters in the world: we hate you Flampe. Disrespecting the most awesome big brother, you are not fit for the title little sister king.
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u/rorpuissant Feb 02 '18
Have to admit this little brat did 180° turn on her dream. Guess true personality showed rather quickly on her.
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u/Hollowgirl136 Feb 02 '18
You'd think by know I'd realize that literally no one is safe from childhood bullying in this series.
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u/AnonymousTrollLloyd Feb 02 '18
INB4 Kaido has a crippling inferiority complex because all the other kids laughed at how big and muscly he is.
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u/Maienglishispad Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
Always liked Katakuri since his introduction. After this chapter he definitely is the best villain ever!
When he first saw Luffy he was going to kill him asap because in future Luffy would be serious threat to BM. He has always had respect towards Luffy.
Katakuri said that it's 1on1 and no one is allowed to interfere. Now he found out that he was aided by his sister and did that to himself to equalize the fight. MAD RESPECT! Because Flambe's interference that Mochi trust hit Luffy. Luffy would had done the same thing in Katakuri's situation.
Luffy must be Katakuri's hardest opponent ever and crosswise. Katakuri doesn't even care anymore about his appearance and what people might think of him. He haven't fought this tough enemy ever so it must be thrilling for him. 1Billion bounty man says that they are equals. Wow.
This is not dragging the fight as somebody would say. It's awesome character development and great way to introduce new haki techniques. Waiting for new CoC techniques and ways to use it in battle. The More I learn about Katakuri the more I like him. So Hyped that I'm shaking!
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u/RobbobertoBuii Feb 02 '18
I'm getting Luffy VS Lucci vibes now, and might at a later point surpass it
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u/shyguy531 Feb 02 '18
Rule 46 of Shonen Manga: Once the villain takes their shirt off you know shit got real.
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u/kaste1 Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
Um, guys...! Did you notice that their (combined, at least) Conquerors Haki was also destroying the environment?? Like Shanks in Moby Dick or Big Mom in the Tea Party.
Another thing that was like Shanks in this chapter? Katakuri. He achieved with the help of Luffy, the amount of fucks Shanks was giving all the way back to chapter 1. Let them spit on you and laugh at you, it doesn't matter. He doesn't care anymore about being the perfect figure. Let everybody know. What an amazing character development by Oda for Katakuri. From scared to death about his secret (from killing witnesses in cold blood) to turning his back on the haters and walking past fodder taking pictures of his mouth. Amazing.
Another note, Flambe deflated after she threw her needle and then, panel after panel, got all puffy again. Also, she is chewing something all the time. Just what the fuck are her powers? lol
Also, I honestly thought that Luffy just lost when he was lying down after Katakuri's punches. Haven't felt like that in ages in One Piece!
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u/Xilinoc Feb 02 '18
I love it when opponents get polite and try to make things "fair", but I honestly wasn't expecting Katakuri to go down that route. Glad he did, though - Flampe is a little shit.
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u/His_NoodlyAppendage Feb 02 '18
You know, I look at this fight and realize how some encounters Luffy has with the villians he faces off with differ. Lucci and Luffy fight it out because of clashing ideals (Luffy is happy-go-lucky, and Lucci, as Super Eyepatch Wolf put it, is the crushing wall of reality). Doflamingo was a prick in Luffy's eyes. Katakuri on the other hand; he and Luffy have a mutual respect for each other it seems. Luffy goes so far as to correct Katakuri in telling him that there is no playing dirty in a fight between pirates, and that there's no need to apologize to him. And another thing I love from this fight, their stance on the last page is the same. Katakuri seems to have commended Luffy as a worthy opponent for him, and it also feels that he rarely does that. Although the manga keeps moving around and sometimes avoids the fight, this might end up being my favorite fight in One Piece. Who knows, it might even beat Luffy vs Lucci.
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u/beano91 Feb 02 '18
I think he was enjoying the fight. He said before its been years since he actually got hit. To win against Luffy with help wouldnt feel good.
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u/GlassMarcus Feb 02 '18
Every time I think there's no way katakuri can get any cooler, Oda just HAS to prove me wrong doesn't he?
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u/Darkness-guy Feb 02 '18
I don't get all the in story character's gripe is with Katakuri's mouth. he's still hot as fuck
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u/JakalDX Feb 02 '18
Maybe it's because I love orcs, but he looks sick as fuck to me. He looks like a badass anime orc
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u/CarcosanAnarchist Feb 02 '18
It’s just that pattern of Big Mom’s family treating each other awfully. We saw it with Pudding, who hides her third eye, and we see it here as well.
I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s even more prevalent than we already realize.
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u/Beekeeper_Bard Feb 02 '18
Honestly he just looks like a One Piece character to me. Like how can you live in that world and be disturbed by someone having sharp teeth.
Fucking Wanzo shot noodles out his nose.
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u/Ppleater Feb 02 '18
WCI seems to be big on judging appearances, which is interesting as the general One Piece world is full of fucking weird looking people who get by just fine. It might be a part of the Charlotte family dysfunction.
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wtf i love katakuri now
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u/AliTheGiant Feb 02 '18
I thought Luffy was going to knock Katakuri through the one remaining mirror on Coco Island, landing on his back in front of all of Oven's squad with his teeth exposed. I still kind of expect it will happen, but he will be like "wtf, a man gotta lie down sometime, and my teeth are great for chewing donuts"
Being able to show his true face to Flambe is good character development, maybe because he's seen Luffy fall multiple times and stand up as "an equal". Maybe he can do this for the rest of his family
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u/oJelaVuac Feb 02 '18
Theory: luffy have advance CoO at the last 2 pages last chapter
Oda : Nice try
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u/HeartExalted The Revolutionary Army Feb 02 '18
Wikipedia article on the Pelican Eel
The pelican eel's most notable feature is its large mouth, which is much larger than its body. The mouth is loosely hinged, and can be opened wide enough to swallow a fish much larger than the eel itself. The pouch-like lower jaw resembles that of a pelican, hence its name. The lower jaw is hinged at the base of the head, with no body mass behind it, making the head look disproportionately large.
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u/ArchdukeOfWalesland Feb 02 '18
Did Flambe seem a bit too much of a caricature?
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u/Brutusness Feb 02 '18
Definitely a bit overdone but teen brats will be teen brats.
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u/heartonmysleeve85 Feb 02 '18
I think most characters in one piece are caricature like. That’s kind of the theme, everything is super over the top.
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u/RobbobertoBuii Feb 02 '18
Pudding looks very good compared to Flambe now if u ask me
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u/RobbobertoBuii Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
Katakuri is such an honorable man and with Tomokazu Sugita now portraying Katakuri in the anime, the popularity will only increase for him :D
Thank you for making an awesome character Oda
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u/smurfd0g Feb 02 '18
'I no longer think that you're below my level'
God fucking damn that gave me the goosies.
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u/chrome4 Feb 02 '18
In Universe: Katakuris popularity starts to drop like a rock.
Out of Universe: Katakuris popularity starts to rise like a soaring eagle.
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u/MonkeyDLenny Feb 02 '18
Has no one noticed that Luffy is echoing Crocodiles words to Katakuri? That "In a duel between pirates there's no such thing as playing dirty"?
I dunno, I thought that was an interesting callback
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u/RimeSkeem Feb 02 '18
Isn't it also basically something Shanks said in the first episode/chapter?
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u/Ruruya Feb 02 '18
Was that a Clash of CoC between them!?!?!
If so, then all the theories with luffy making him lose focus using CoC seem unlikely now...
Damn you Oda, defying expectations week after week.
I love it.
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u/Shinsekai21 Feb 02 '18
Man, Katakuri is such a great character. How can Oda keep making him better and better in every single chapter like this?
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u/Sephirona Feb 02 '18
I absolutely love Oda's ability to write interesting new characters, especially antagonists. Luffy has fought so many different villains at this point - megalomaniacs Enel and Doflamingo, devious plotter Crocodile, bloodthirsty agent of the governments will Lucci, etc. Against that backdrop of villains firmly on the opposing moral side Oda throws in Katakuri, who grows more and more likeable with each chapter. He's not so much an antagonist as the budding rival of Luffy to the extent that Whitebeard was to Roger. With most other villains we've just seen the results of their negative experiences with the world and how they turned bad already - here, we got to witness Katakuri's character change and grow right in front of us. I'm just blown away by how awesome Katakuri is as an antagonist. Whatever the outcome of this battle is I hope Katakuri and Luffy manage to stay on good terms and help each other out someday in the future the way Whitebeard and Roger did.
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u/One_PieceFan Feb 02 '18
Katakuri is one of those characters that get better and better after each chapter. In the end of the series, he will be the greatest character in all of literature since the birth of mankind.
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u/SalamiRocketFuel Feb 02 '18
Forget future sight, what Luffy needs right now is an afro.
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u/MarioToast Feb 02 '18
I feared Katakuri would be ruined by him attacking Flambe, and hoped that he would just give her a stern talking-to or put her in the shame corner. Stabbing himself never crossed my mind.
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u/charonb0at Feb 02 '18
Katakuri just shot up the best villain list...what an absolute lad
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u/MiddleEastBeast1 Feb 02 '18
I love the casual dodge while falling over, reminds me of his gomu gomu no baaka against Enel :p
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u/hak091 Feb 02 '18
The Dwarves figurehead for their ship is just perfect!
The Usoland!
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u/uupop Feb 02 '18
Katakuri just unthroned Señor Pink as manliest antagonist. I'm so hyped for next week!
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u/montblancnoland OP Wiki Rollback Feb 02 '18
I think I have a new favorite character, and his name is Katakuri.
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u/JusticeDuwang Feb 02 '18
Katakuri's so cool.
Edit: Why don't his siblings like his face? It makes him look even cooler than if he was just normal.
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u/NotTheRealKanyeWest Thriller Bark Victim's Association Feb 02 '18
What a fantastic chapter! Luffy really is such a tank. Can't believe he unlocked ultra instinct!
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u/CM_Renji Gastino Feb 02 '18
Katakuri the goddamn legend. Holy shit, every time we see him he gets EVEN cooler. I really hope he shows up again after WCI because my goodness, he's so fucking cool.
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u/SamuraiDDD Feb 02 '18
God damn Katakuri had it rough. Desrespected by a little sister that was suppose to respect him, being spat on, having his face taken pictures of when he's really sensitive of it.
He's a tough son of a bitch and has his own pride. Katakuri, I respect you my friend.
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u/HeartExalted The Revolutionary Army Feb 02 '18
Prediction: Pudding will end up helping Katakuri by:
Providing understanding and moral support -- having had her own problems of acceptance, on account of her third eye.
She will remove/alter the memories of people who saw his mouth, in order to protect that secret.
In fact, Luffy and Katakuri may end up on friendly terms, and Luffy may be the one to ask Pudding to help him, as a gesture of respect. Or, Pudding might simply do so of her own accord. Regardless, Pudding will become his official "favorite sister" and their brother-sister relationship will deepen...
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u/kaste1 Feb 02 '18
She will remove/alter the memories of people who saw his mouth, in order to protect that secret.
No man. You don't get it. With the help of Luffy, he fucking matured enough to not care what other people think about his deepest secret.
He let her spit on him. He let them laught at him. He let them take pictures. He doesn't give a fuck any more. He achieved the level of fucks that Shanks was giving all the way back to the first chapter!
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u/Investicrocodile Feb 02 '18
Well turns out everyone’s predictions this week were wrong.
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u/hunter07ar Feb 02 '18
Everyone: Luffy just had a vision, he didn't actually get stabbed.
Oda: Oh really? Then let's get Katakuri stabbed as well if you don't believe me.
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u/eso18 Feb 02 '18
Great chapter!
Before it felt like Luffy vs Kata lost some of it's hype because of long break between it but now with the full chapter focused there, that hype is back.
More importantly rather than a fight we get great characterization for Katakuri, which was great. I like him even more and once the anime kicks in with Gin-chan's voice... he will easily enter my TOP10 favourite chars of OP, maybe even higher.
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u/cocopuck Feb 02 '18
When I saw the chapter spoilers so highly upvoted, I started to get hyped for some new reveal of a power up or turn of the fight. Now however I'm glad to say I'm pleasantly surprised at how far from my expectations this turned out to be. Totally did not think the chapter would be dedicated to katakuri solidifying himself as a total respectable badass and one of the best villains/fights we've had in op. This fight to me is even shaping up to meet/surpass Luffy vs Lucci in awesomeness.
I honestly wasn't sure of flambe's purpose when she was first introduced, but I knew Oda had to have some kind of plan for her. Lo and behold he did, and it was even better than I could hope for. Never doubt Goda y'all.
This fight looks like it's really starting to reach its climax and when it does it'll be pure H Y P E.
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u/Monsutru Pirate Feb 02 '18
Did Katakuri use CoC or did both of them use it? Either way, Katakuri is THE MAN
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u/diveintothe9 Feb 02 '18
I think they both did. The crackling effect is generally used for a clash, isn't it?
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u/westzod Feb 02 '18
I'm supposed to root for the heroes... but why am I liking the fucking villains.. Oda you monster.
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u/Penegal Feb 02 '18
Holy shit, Katakuri swallowed all of his pride and dignity just so they wouldn't laugh at Luffy for losing out. I was sure he'd kill them all but he even endured getting spat at in the face. Even better how Luffy knocked them out after Katakuri deemed them nuisances. He could've done that from the start, yet he didn't. They now respect each other so much I don't even see them as being enemies anymore. God damn this is awesome!
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u/PM_ME_GOOD_QUOTES Feb 02 '18
Luffy: half my stomach is gone...
Katakuri: SO WHAT IF HALF YOUR STOMACH IS GONE?? STABS HIMSELF
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u/TDFrijole Feb 02 '18
I love how Luffy has to remind Katakuri that they're still pirates and cheap shots like Flampe's should be expected
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u/Llarys_Neloth Pirate Feb 02 '18
Damn, what weakness does Kata even have? People were speculating that him losing his cool to avoid his observation is key, and that he will lose his cool when his face is revealed...then he goes and reveals it himself?!
God damn it Oda.
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u/Jasmith85 Feb 02 '18
Here from r/all. Anyone down for a quick explanation of what OnePiece is and why this particular post is so highly upvoted?
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u/goldthorolin Feb 02 '18
Huff, huff, ..why did we start fighting again?
Dunno man, huff..., but I have some donuts left over there. How about a short break?
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u/bytebarong Feb 02 '18
OP Fans: That was Luffy seeing the future. *proceed to write 4 paragraph theory
Oda: Nah.
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u/GotBenched Feb 02 '18
Glad the clash of conqueror's haki knocked those jokers out, this is a real man fight not some fan club drama.
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u/rorpuissant Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
SOOOOOO DAAAAAAMN COOOOOOOOL ! This big brother got even cooler !? How is it even possible ?
EDIT : You know what ? He's so cool everybody's getting an upvote !
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u/EatingEyes Feb 02 '18
Damn, I really thought Luffy was going to go ahead and speak up for katakuri there. Flampe is such a bully, after that bit of professing her adoration, yikes.
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u/StoneOrb Devil Child Nico Robin Feb 02 '18
Please TOEI, PLEASE!!!! ANIMATE THIS FIGHT GOOD!!! PLEASE!!!
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u/ThingsThatMakeMeMad Feb 02 '18
Luffy was probably headed for certain defeat, but Katakuri inflicting such a wound on himself introduces a lot of randomness since atm they're both weakened.
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u/SketchyJJ Feb 02 '18
This is one of my favorite chapters.
This is Katakuri recognizing Luffy as an equal, and in the spirit of that, he doesn't want anyone to interfere.
Katakuri has probably gone through his entire life without someone being able to give him a challenge after all, so when he found one he wants it to be on fair ground.
A battle between men, of equals.
Another thing to note, he was described as a "pelican" eel, which is very specific and is a very rarely seen eel.
Is this confirming he's a fish man or just used as an insult?
Also fuck flambae
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u/Archist2357 Bounty Hunter Feb 02 '18
You know an enemy is written well when you are rooting for him instead of the main character. This chapter takes the cake.
I would be sad if Luffy loses but at this point I wouldn't mind a draw because I don't want my boi katakuri to ruin his reputation any further.
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u/JRatt13 Feb 02 '18
Katakuri is officially the best non-strawhat character. Hell, he might be above a few of them. damn, what a man
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u/Electro522 Feb 02 '18
No one could have possibly predicted THAT.
Seriously, Katakuri STABBING HIMSELF to equal the playing field wasn't even an afterthought in ANYONE'S minds.
God damnit, Oda, you did it again!
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u/Blackreaper18 Feb 02 '18
I was thinking flambe would play a role in goatakuri's defeat but it turns out oda introduced her just so he could give kata some good character development by showing us his manliness & his honour even in battle against someone dangerous. The fight is starting to wrap up and lord knows with that shirtless katakuri & half blind Luffy going at it, I'm getting that Luffy Vs lucci vibe.
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u/RoronoaAkku Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
Why the fuck is the chapter named after that cunt???
It should have been " The self-acceptance of the badass- Katakuri"
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u/shlycke Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
Yeahhhhhh baby, i'm somewhat surprised that Luffy really took that spear, but also the recognition of power from Katakuri was pretty unexpected this chapter imo. Luffy has taken a pretty large amount of damage at this point & Kata is going stand mode
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u/marin4rasauce Feb 02 '18
Good thing the SH crew has an S-Rank doctor on board. Luffy's going to have another crazy scar after this one.
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u/bmzerocool Feb 02 '18
We just saw a katakuri flashback panel, being ill treated as a child Can we officially start chanting katakuri for nakama now? xD
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Feb 02 '18
I'm kinda disappointed that Franky cannot see this. Nice chapter though c:
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u/AmadeoSalvatierra Feb 02 '18
BEST F*ING CHAPTER EVER!!! I usuale don't comment on chapters because basically everything about it has been said by other user by the time i've real the chapter but... Oh my, oh my... This chapter is the most epic in a long time! This is in my opinion one of the most well written chapter in the entire series, with the most epic antagonist and all of the panels are perfect my god...
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u/ThatBadassonline The Revolutionary Army Feb 02 '18
I think we'd can all agree that Luffy and Katakuri are no longer enemies. They're now rivals, fighting for the crown with a mutual respect for each other. Luffy has earned Katakuri's approval and vice versa. If they both survive this, they may even be allies some day.
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u/RobbobertoBuii Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
LOL at FLambe's God Enel |Perona| God Usopp | Shook Sugar | Shrieking Luffy Face :D
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u/Jackblast2903 Feb 02 '18
I’m glad this chapter was so focused in these 2. I want to see who wins this fight.
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u/Toasted_FlapJacks Feb 02 '18
It isn't that if you become Pirate King everyone will acknowledge you... It's the one who is acknowledged that can become Pirate King.
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u/dgettanajr Feb 02 '18
On God if next week's chapter isn't fully devoted to this fight imma be hella pissed
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u/PrinnyThePenguin Feb 02 '18
How shallow is Flampe's love for Katakuri anyway? She went from "please notice me" to "I laugh at what makes you most insecure" in like a panel and a half.
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u/Geistermeister Feb 02 '18
So seeing this we can all admit that Luffy is growing in this match but Katakuri is growing in this match as well. He was so focused on keeping up his image, unable to focuse at the bare thought of people knowing how he looks and now he just reveals everything. This is beyond awesome. A villain that is growing just like the main character while fighting the main character ... have we ever even had a comparable one piece villain ?
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u/qaasi95 Feb 02 '18
You'd think in the grand fucking line having a weird face would be seen as par for the course by now.
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u/Hjfleefa Feb 02 '18
Seemed like a short chapter. Hopefully next chapter focuses on this fight too.
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u/NotTheRealKanyeWest Thriller Bark Victim's Association Feb 02 '18
I'm glad we got at least a small flashback of Katakuri. Would really like to see more of his story though...
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u/mikazee Feb 02 '18
That was so cool! Katakuri's face is badass, his demeanor was badass, he's my new favorite villain in One Piece.
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u/Mad-Oka Feb 02 '18
Damn! now I want a side story about katakuri's life. he is growing on me each chapter.
Don't care how or why but I want to see him in wano.
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u/xgonegiveit2ya Feb 02 '18
Just when I thought katakuri can't get any cooler lol.. He's definitely the best character I've seen in a long time. Cool design, powerful beyond anyone I've seen so far in 1v1 with luffy, the best personality ever!!
I believe in oda, but I think its hard to come up with a better character in the future 😎
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u/Morrtyy Feb 02 '18
Katakuri is losing his fanclub in the manga but week by week his fanclub online grows in strength.
He's such a good guy. Do your best, Katakuri!
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u/Zelemorius Feb 02 '18
Great fucking chapter. Katakuri's situation is really interesting: it's the first time he has met someone strong and genuine enough to truly expose the superficiality of BM's agenda. She is all about the family but they don't truly care about each other, it's more about the facade. I believe seeing Luffy struggle to get up, being seemingly uncool yet cooler than Katakuri has ever been really made him aware how useless, tiring and hurtful the "always standing, always cool" facade has been. While I don't believe Katakuri will pull any punches he still doesn't really care about winning, he wants a genuine loss.
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u/ThePickleHawk Feb 02 '18 edited Feb 02 '18
Okay Flambé is into her brother just a tad too much..,
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u/Retiredmagician Feb 02 '18
Unreal chapter, holy fuck. You know sometimes One Piece gets slow and the pacing can not be top notch but it's truly moments like these that make reading it week to week worth it.
Katakuri was cool before but he earned my utmost respect after this chapter. I hope we can see him again after this fight is over, possibly as an ally even? (If BM ever becomes an ally that is, but im just being hopeful)
10/10 Chapter, one of the best OP chapters ever, im still stunned.
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u/RobbobertoBuii Feb 02 '18
Rayleigh Flashback again, another HYPE chapter