This was a pretty decent
chapter that continues to establish that Pedro is dead. Like time I checked in
another series, it can still amount to him not being dead. Yes, bad times.
Joking aside, I thought this is a really good time for Strawhats and Carrot to
understand that sacrifice has to be made when things gets heated up. Jinbei is
a great character choice to talk to everyone. Keep in mind, Ace’s death is only
Luffy’s experience; Pedro’s death is for the rest to learn. It’s sad, but it is
realistic. Let’s keep his death permanent.
The chapter is a setup
for potentially next bout with Peros. I like the fact that he did lose an arm,
clarifying the deadly explosion being deadly enough to rip off a limb. It feels
like the setup is for Carrot to finish the job for Pedro. If so, that would be
great, though it would only make me wish further for her to join the crew.
Anything is possible. The point is the danger isn’t over yet for them.
It’s a shame that Katakuri versus Luffy begins
at the end, but it is promising to know that the next chapter will resume the
fight. The similarities between the two in combat are staggering. It’s probably
done on purpose. I am curious on how Luffy can win or even survive. Something
has to happen unless Oda borrows Mashima’s leftover cards for BS. Other than
that, it has caught my attention and I look forward for the next chapter.
