Where shall we go, Luffy?

Luffy attempting to train this chapter and getting frustrated is going to make for a great sequence in the anime. He’s failing to bring forth his advanced Armament Haki, but he’s still pummeling people. I think it’s a gag that’ll work especially nice with music, Tanaka’s voice and some action. I’m already looking forward to it. 

My favorite sequence this chapter has got to be when Luffy casually knocks out the gaurds so he can have a private conversation with Hyo. It’s so blase, and so very Luffy. He is so strong, and sometimes I think it can be easy to forget. 

The other thing that’s so very Luffy? Forgiving Caribou because he claims he’s changed. I can practically hear the Strawhats groaning in frustration lol. Despite everything that’s happened, Luffy’s still a cinnamon roll. Never change Luffy. 

This was such a fun chapter! I think it’s awesome how Luffy is able to use his Observation Haki since he worked so hard to gain the ability to see a little into the future. Obviously these are not strong opponents, and Luffy could beat them at any time, but it’s way more important to use this time for training. 

I’m all about the training.

And look at that smile. He’s having so much fun. I’ve said it before but, when Luffy has fun, I have fun. I’m also loving the continued development between Luffy and “the old man.” He hops onto Luffy’s back Yoda style for a bit there as our protagonist runs around trying to unlock how to use the next level of Armament Haki. We all suspected the old man was strong and important, so it’s a nice payoff to see Luffy get another teacher. And because Luffy will have someone teach the ability to him, it shouldn’t be as hard as him trying to figure it out while getting pummeled to death. 

These are skills Luffy needs to learn if he’s going to become the Pirate King, and I like that he’s learning them one at a time. The upgrade to Conqueror’s Haki should also be fun, and from where I’m sitting, I think it would be cool if Shanks were the one to teach him.