I wouldn't care if this arc would last 2 years and we didn't get to see a strawhat that entire time. It's crazy how well developed the world is that Oda created. He can just rely on minor characters in the series to carry an arc. For some reason it's super exciting to see Mansherry healing Shirahoshi under the watchful eye of Kureha. In a simple panel without forcing it there is 20 years worth of build up there. The best thing about it is that Oda knows it and he doesn't have to say it or hint to it he just can let it happen.
And damn, that meeting hall. That's a work of art.
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Hate that I didn't recognize Bonney as the old lady, I thought she had a familiar face, and I noticed the lipstick. Couldn't piece it together until she transformed. I wonder what her storyline will be.
Seeing Kuma like that hurts, hope he gets freed and somehow maybe gets his memory back. I want to see Kuma let loose with all his power in Mary Geoise.
The five elders up to no good, Oda has hidden some kind of higher power all along. I can't wait to find out what that will do.
Soon we have 2 yonkou meeting up and the 5 elders and Ym raining down chaos from above.