#basilspeak

it's funky

high key, this was my "wait, Usopp is hot" awakening

ajskskag did they TAPE the mirror?!

you, uh, you have a rough night there buddy..?

why are you using Zoro as a footrest omg that's RUDE

I should see if our ramen place is open... This has given me a CRAVING

I'm honestly shocked Luffy didn't inhale the bowl with that furious eating

Love the happy little boar friend

Usopp looks hella stressed with his toes splayed like that damn

Zoro asking Sanji for seconds and neither of them made a fuss, so proud of them.

It is so nice to Sanji happily cooking! I feel we don't see enough of it tbh

I like to think Chopper is copying Zoro and the boar is copying Chopper

Quiet bonding time in the back

I haven't seen much discussion about Doffy's mention of the Mariejois treasure since the giant straw hat was revealed, so I'm hoping to start some.

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From this exchange, we know Doflamingo needs the power of the Ope-Ope no Mi to "make use of" the treasure. Not access it, not obtain it, make use of it.

This scene supports the idea that Doflamingo wants to have the Immortality Operation performed on him, based on Rosinante's internal monologue interpreting Doflamingo's words.

And if we weren't already sure, this really drives home Doflamingo's intent. He wants the power of the Ope-Ope no Mi — he wants immortality.

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To bring us back to Doflamingo first mentioning the treasure of Mariejois (with a slightly different translation for good measure): Based on our previous findings, we can come to the conclusion that immortality is needed to use Mariejois' treasure.

Doflamingo's choice of words here feels very intentional: "power degrades quickly", "it rots away in no time at all"... Definitely seems to fall in line with the idea of mortal bodies degrading/rotting. I also get a somewhat morgue-like feel from the room Im enters, since it's a cold room with multiple alcoves in the wall — at the very least, the chilled air seems to imply preservation.

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Regarding the treasure itself — while it's not outright stated that the giant straw hat is the treasure, we're certainly led to believe it is since it's revealed after Doflamingo mentions the secret treasure of Mariejois again.

The treasure could even be the whole room, since there are other unlit alcoves — and Im does happen to be holding Luffy's wanted poster (and a second obscured poster) while viewing the straw hat.

Regardless, I'm curious:

Team sports!! Love their matching sports shoes. I hope they play with their double balls tbh

I think the symbol in front of the skull on Luffy's shirt is the kanji 凶, meaning "bad luck" or "evil". I guess he's wearing it to curse the other team?

He definitely just got woken up and was told he's gonna play basketball.

Love that Robin chose to play, she looks ready to dunk on her opponents.

Nami would make an amazing team manager! Also nice to see Sanji listening intently.

Gotta stay hydrated!

Please, I want to see a full Strawhat heist.

I wonder what their conversation is about...

DON'T GIVE LUFFY CIGARETTE NOOO

1 smoke = 1 ded

Did they steal the dog too or did he help out

GOD I MISS VIVI

I love them together so much, just gals being pals

Sanji trying to be suave/cool and then eating shit is absolutely my favourite tbh I love him

*Vinny Vinesauce voice* SWEEEENG

Zoro dressed himself today (I have a running joke that Nami picks out the Strawhats' clothes to avoid complete fashion disasters)

LIVIN HIS BEST LIFE

Ohhhhh they runnin!

Love Luffy and double headwear

Love that Nami is taking the time to tell Chopper something, she's pointing so maybe to follow Luffy?

I'm not really sure what to make of Zoro"s expression? It almost looks like he's being scolded???

Robin is iconic

I'm honestly surprised Usopp isn't in front of the pack 😛

Usopp is two seconds away from getting his shit wrecked by that bird.

This is the calmest Luffy has ever been I think. I wanna see him mediate with Zoro, kid could use some mindfulness time.

On his way to show his bestie a cool rock he found