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One Piece Chapter 1030 Review/Recap

I know I sound like a broken record when I say this, but we all know it’s true. Big Mom and Kaido, two of the Yonko, are going to lose the war for Wano. And when they do, a new generation of Yonko will step up to take their place. While Luffy’s going to be aiming for Pirate King, others will take the Yonko’s place. And after reading this chapter, I think that they’re going to be Kid and Law.

Also, Orochi just won’t die!

Recap

As the rest of Onigashima continues to fall to pieces, Scratchman Apoo, X Drake, and some of the Numbers meet up in a secret location. Apoo wants them to team up to reap the rewards after everyone’s exhausted themselves, but Drake refuses. Meanwhile, Usopp and Nami run into Kin’emon’s bottom half, having been separated once again after his latest fight. After convincing him they’re allies, Kin’emon pleads with them to come help his comrades. Unfortunately for everyone, Kanjuro’s not dead yet, and neither is Orochi.

Kanjuro’s going to die and he knows it. However, he intends to play his role to the bitter end. Applauding Kanjuro’s skill, Orochi gives him his final command: burn them all! With his dying breath, Kanjuro uses his powers to create a massive fire demon to set fire to the entire island and blow it all to pieces while Orochi escapes. Fortunately, Yamato is headed towards the armory and is ready to destroy it. Unfortunately, Big Mom’s fight with Kid and Law spills out to where he’s headed. That’s when the two pirates reveal their trump cards: they’re able to briefly awaken their Devil Fruit powers. Law hurts her from inside her own body, while Kid makes her into a living magnet, drawing nearby towers towards her and burying her under them!

Review

I wish I could say that I’m surprised about Orochi’s continued survival, but I’m not. We’ve seen him fake his death in this arc already, and we shouldn’t be surprised that he did so again. What’s surprising is that Kanjuro’s held on for so long, and his last act is to help burn the castle to the ground.

Given how everything’s proceeding, I won’t be surprised if Onigashima ends up parked right outside the Flower Capital. Whether its intact or not is another matter. As for Orochi, I’m glad he’s still alive. I want him to face justice for his crimes against Wano.

As for the Yonko, they are going to fall at the hands of the Worst Generation. Powerful or not, Big Mom has to have felt that damage from Law and Kid. When this is over, I won’t be surprised if they end up replacing them as the Yonko.

This chapter was absolute chaos with a lot of stuff to follow, but that’s also One Piece in general. It thrives on chaos. So, good job, Oda. Though please let Kanjuro be dead this time around!

I Give “Echoing of the Impermeance of All Things” a 3.5/5

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One Piece Chapter 938 Review/Recap

Dang it! The Alliance had it all planned out, but now all their allies are getting caught left and right. To be fair, though, no plan survives first contact with the enemy. All that’s left is for the Alliance to come up with a new plan in this chapter of One Piece.

Recap

As seen last chapter, Zoro one-hit KO’ed Kamazo. Due to getting stabbed, though, he passes out while Gyukimaru runs away.

Back at Kin’emon and the Minks hideout in Kuri Village, the group’s worst fears are confirmed. Orochi has learned about the Kozuki Clan’s secret message, and his men and the Beast Pirates are arresting people left and right.

As for Kyoshiro, he’s called off Komurasaki’s wake to prevent grieving people from rioting.

In Ebisu Town, the Straw Hats are trying to convince Law not to go after his crew, as that’s what Kaido wants him to do. Shinobu even wants to kill them to keep them from talking. Kanjuro calls her out on this, saying that without the aid of the Straw Hat and Heart Pirates, they won’t win.

Just then, Tonoyasu enters, and he recognizes Shinobu and Kanjuro. He then reveals how he saw the Kozuki Clan’s symbol going around the capital, and he wants in.

Back in Ringo, Zoro awakens after Toko and that woman treated his wounds. He wants to get his sword back, but has no choice but to stay put and heal. The woman then makes good on her promise and feeds Zoro.

She then explains that she’s running because Toko infuriated Orochi. As for her, she is searching for her brother, who she hasn’t seen in 20 years. His name… is Momonosuke Kozuke. Her name is Hiyori Kozuke, his younger sister.

I knew it!

Review

It hasn’t been officially declared that Komurasaki’s really Hiyori, but the One Piece Wiki seems to be working under this assumption, and it adds up with everything we know.

First, we know that Hiyori was never sent into the future like her brother and the Kozuki retainers with him, meaning that she would be an adult by this point. Second, Momonosuke mentioned her at the same time that Komurasaki was introduced. That was a big clue. Then we have Komurasaki mentioning that her father was a Samurai. But the biggest clue was what Kyoshiro said about calling off Komurasaki’s wake.

The only reason is because there would be no body for a wake. Meaning Kyoshiro faked her death. Whether that means he knew who she was is up for debate. It all adds up, though.

On another note, the Alliance’s plans are in jeporady. Orochi’s thugs and the Beast Pirates are on alert and arresting Kozuki loyalists left and right. Orochi was already paranoid, but getting him to let his guard down now will be near impossible. With Luffy’s freedom from Udon Prison on the horizon, though, that could shift things back in the Alliance’s favor.

Then there’s Tonoyasu. He seems to know Shinobu and Kanjuro, but they either don’t remember or don’t recognize him. Could he be another retainer for the Kozuki Clan? Either way, he is willing to fight, so he must be tough. It’s a great disguise, too. No one will pay attention to fool when they’re too busy laughing at them, but fools can be very dangerous.

The manga is on break next week, so we will have to wait two weeks to learn what happens next. However, I am very intrigued by what’s going on and the recent developments. This is shaping up to be my favorite arc since Dressrosa.

I Give Chapter 938 a 4.7/5

Some Stray Observations

• Nami did beat Sanji’s face in for spying on her and Robin in the bathhouse. So Sanji, was it worth it? Because you’ll probably never get married at this rate

• If Hiyori really was Komurasaki like everyone says, then I think she looks cuter without that flashy jewelry