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One Piece Chapter 1029 Review/Recap

Have you ever learned about tarot cards before? I never got into them until JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, but they’re said to have important meanings. The star represents hope, inspiration and renewed faith. The ever-famous World represents the end to a cycle of life and the start of something new. However, what’s most relevant to this chapter is the Tower. The Tower represents upheaval and change to the established order, and that’s what we are seeing. Wano is witnessing the fall of two Yonko and the birth of a new order.

Recap

Picking up where we left off, Sanji’s begun to realize that the dormant abilities found in his siblings are manifesting in him. While this excites Queen to no end, Sanji’s terrified, as he’s afraid he’ll become a cold-hearted killer like his brothers. Thus, he hightails it until he can figure out what’s going on, while Queen pursues him.

Meanwhile, the fight against Big Mom’s going poorly. Thanks to Hawkins’ powers, Kid can’t fight back, leaving Law alone to face the Yonko. Likewise, Killer can’t fight Hawkins without hurting Kid in the process. However, Killer then gets an idea. Like a blade of wind, Killer slices off Hawkins’ left arm, one that Kid doesn’t have. Thus, the damage gets nullified. Killer then launches a furious assault, plowing through the last of Hawkins’ strawman dolls. In desperation, Hawkins draws a new tarot card. To his horror, though, he sees that it’s the Tower, signifying the fall of the old. Thus, Hawkins is defeated, and Kid’s free to fight Big Mom without any hindrance.

Review

Well, color me impressed, Oda. I never expected you to use something like a tarot card to symbolize the fall of the Yonko. The Tower is a very appropriate card to represent the Wano Arc, though. After all, the fall of the old and brittle encapsulates the collapse of the balance of power in the world. Kaido will fall in Wano, and Big Mom may go with him.

With Hawkins out of the way, the only major threats outside of the Yonko left are King and Queen, and something tells me that they will be dealt with very soon. However, Sanji needs to come to terms with the fact that he’s getting these new powers, but I doubt he will lose his humanity. Not as long as he has his crewmates to keep him grounded. Also, once he uses them to their full advantage, Sanji’s going to be even more of a badass than he already is. So, HURRY UP AND GET GOING, SANJI!

I Give “The Tower” a 3.8/5

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One Piece Chapter 1001 Review/Recap

You know what I love about the Shonen genre? When they feature fights that are so awesome that you can’t help but get pumped up just from watching them. The feeling of excitement, the hair on the back of your neck standing on end, the desire to see the heroes win. It’s just so much fun! Why am I saying this now, though? Because the Supernovas and Yonko are about to take part in what may end up being one of the biggest fights in One Piece history and we’ve got front row seats! LET’S GET IT ON, PEOPLE!!

Recap

Picking up right where we left off, everybody’s completely floored at what just happened: Luffy managed to knock down Kaido. Kaido himself is left in complete disbelief and wondering he could get so strong after beating him in Kuri. However, once he gets over the initial shock, Kaido gets pumped at the prospect of a true challenge

As Kaido launches his counterattack, Big Mom joins the fray, siccing Prometheus on Luffy. However, she’s shocked when Zoro manages to cut right through the sun homie!

A fierce battle soon erupts as both Yonko and Supernovas bring their full power to bare against each other. It’s a battle between monsters with neither side holding back!

As the Supernovas finish unloading their attacks on the Yonko, Big Mom and Kaido begin to laugh. It’s been so long since they faced a true challenge, so they happily respond in kind. Both sides steel themselves, understanding how high the stakes are. Whoever wins this battle will be one step closer to finding One Piece and becoming King of the Pirates.

THIS IS AWESOME!!!

Review

HOLY TOLEDO, THIS IS EPIC, ODA!!! I’ve seen a lot of great fights in One Piece before, but this? This looks like it may end up being one of the all-time best. I’m talking Goku vs. Vegeta levels of fighting. Maybe Goku vs. Frieza, if I’m being honest.

Why am I so pumped up for this, though? Well, besides the fact that we can see the next generation put the Yonko in their place, I knew that this was going to happen. Kaido should’ve killed Luffy when he had the chance, because he’s not going to get another one. Luffy’s going to kick him and Big Mom’s butts!

We don’t know how this fight will turn out, though. For all the epic moves, this was just a warm-up for both sides. Next chapter will see the Yonko get serious, meaning that this will be an uphill battle for the heroes. I’m not worried, though; the Supernova’s have got this.

I know it stinks that we have to wait another two weeks for the next chapter, but keep in mind, Eichiro Oda’s only human. With the way things are in the world, he needs to look after his health. In addition, if this helps make the fight even more awesome, then I won’t complain.

I Give “The Battle of Monster on Onigashima” a 5/5

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