#ch203

Okay, I get that tenrou is based on an upside-down tree (baobab?) or something, but like. The characters point out several times how it looks like there's an island above the island.

So. Not doing anything up there is just a unloaded Chekhov's gun. That's a big upset. Why would you do nothing with that fun location design.

Mabel didn't know because she was probably too busy to snoop around too much, honestly.

I hope the path does lead outside....

In his head, Finny confirms this is a dissection table... or at least can be used for that purpose. Also, we finally have confirmation that the drug testing facility was German.

Really odd to say "ceased to function", but that might be part of how Finny dealt with death back then.

Ugh, it's just so sad to see her like this.

He is really lucky to have the INSANE reaper on his side :) 💀🎂🍰🍓🩸

The mutual betrayal aspect between Robin and Crocodile makes for such an interesting parallel between them. Because, remember, when Robin is treated with even a modicum of respect by the Straw Hats she literally decides to destroy the whole world for them, so if Crocodile had actually, you know, not been an asshole Robin would have likely given him what he wanted. 

But in a way, Crocodile is similar to Robin in that it’s heavily implied he’s been deeply hurt/betrayed himself, turning him into the cynical blowhard that we see today, which is a path Robin easily could have taken but for the sake of her dream chose not to.