The way sabo was introduced in the story is very similar to how obito was introduced in naruto. I think we can mostly agree on this.
Let's take a look:
-ASL flashbacks happen right before the time skip
-Kakashi gaiden happens before the time skip also
-A new character is introduced in these flashbacks (ASL): Sabo
-A new character is introduced in these flashbacks (Kakashi Gaiden): Obito
-Sabo is part of a group of three: Ace, luffy and well, him lol
-Obito is also part of a group of three: Kakashi, rin and him (One could say that minato is part of the group but he doesn't have alot of interaction with the characters so I will not count him in. I'm only taking into account, the kids)
-Said character "dies" (sabo)
-Said character "dies" (obito)
-Character is revealed to have survived later on in the story (sabo)
-Character is also revealed to have survived later on in the story (obito)
-Both characters were saved by a man (madara and dragon)
Do you see where I'm getting at?
If not, well here is my theory. Dragon could very well be a villain, just like madara was.
I kinda hope this does not happen because I've seen this scenario already while reading naruto. I hope oda can come up with something more original ^^
I'm not saying this will definitely happen, heck I could be wrong, but the similarities are not to be tossed aside.
I have faith in oda, please do not make dragon a villain.
Now, one could argue that madara wasn't really a villain, but you get what I mean. I don't want a repeat.
PS: I'm sure I'm not the only one that thought of this.
