#chapter 845

[algumaideia]

How sad :(

What a cruel world

[onepiecenewsalerts]

lol XD

[strawbrats]

Chapter 845 thought

Das some nice character developpment we got in the last chapter! Can you imagine a dork who wasn't even able to look at girls without freaking out to actually say to a girl that she's his only saviour right now? SANJI who ALWAYS saved girls, wanting to be their knight in shining armour.

[nearlyso]

Pudding Isn’t What She Seems

There’s a few things that are really bothering me about the last few chapters, but what’s been bouncing around my mind the most is the theme of trust that’s run subtly through them. And the sympathetic feelings toward Pudding that have changed for me after rereading the chapters a couple more times. 

In 845, we get this series of panels. At this point, Pudding has already rambled on about their feelings, cried, blushed and reacted in a sympathetic way to Sanji’s story. A story which was shared out of trust, seeing as Pudding is the only one Sanji feels he can talk to. A part of this may be due to the fact that Pudding is playing the part of an ally. She’s told him about trying to help Luffy and Nami, and so now in Sanji’s eyes, she’s someone who cares about his feelings. He thinks she’s his only ally in his current situation.

But look at the third panel with the lighting flashing in the room, and the thunder clapping in the background. Now imagine that animated. We know for a fact that’s the storm Big Mom created after Luffy and Nami defeated Cracker, and sent an army their way. Sanji is standing there, embracing Pudding and talking about their wedding day, while his friends are being attacked somewhere in the distance. It’s such an ominous scene, in context. Especially because Pudding is very likely in on it. 

Why?

Well, in 843, Luffy and Nami’s trust in Pudding has gotten them nowhere. They followed her map and trusted her to bring them to Sanji. Not only does this not happen, but she was a total no-show, which makes this whole situation start to feel much more like a set up than a failed attempt to help. On top of that, Pudding proved herself a liar in 845 by saying she only just met Sanji. She told Luffy and the others she’d met him once before, likely to earn their trust and give them more confidence in her.

In 845, we see Pudding pass Sanji a note. This looks promising. Maybe she’ll excitedly tell him that his friends are here to help him, unaware that he already met them? Maybe she’s going to help him think of a way out of this situation, or a way for them to leave the island after they are married?

When we do see the meeting, in my first read through, it was the conversation that surprised me. Sanji is very open and honest with Pudding, and shows her his face, even though it looks terrible. He isn’t flirtatious. He’s miserable, and not even her cuteness can cheer him up.

Pudding offers no helpful ideas on helping his escape, either. Maybe that’s not her fault. She does seem to think the cuffs are a big problem, and she hardly knows the Straw Hat crew. She doesn’t really owe them anything. And from what we’ve seen from the Charlotte family (especially Lola), marriage is a big deal. 

But she did ask Sanji to speak in private, so why are there homies in the room? Are they always there? Does each of Big Mom’s children have homies that keep tabs on them? Or is it because Sanji and Pudding shouldn’t be allowed to be alone together? Or are there just so many homies, everywhere, that they’re impossible to escape? It’s strange, and suspicious, but it’s difficult to say if Pudding or Big Mom planted the homies, or if they’re just the norm.

The last major suspicion I have with Pudding has to deal with her third eye. Sanji spills his guts to her, but she doesn’t share anything about herself. Again, maybe this is an insignificant detail, but you would think a third eye would be something you’d show your future husband. I think there’s a reason she keeps it hidden, and I don’t think it’s because she’s ashamed of it.

 The third eye is usually associated with deep insight and enhanced perception. Does Pudding have the ability to know people on some different level? She knows exactly what to say to Nami and Luffy to get them to trust her. She then not only gets Sanji to talk, but also ends up getting him to comfort her, AND confirm that he will go through with the marriage and leave his days of adventure behind. 

At first I thought she was the sweetest thing, but now I’m thinking she’s a master manipulator. And I think that eye helps her.

Which wouldn’t surprise me, considering this irony: Sanji is easily manipulated by women throughout the series. Now he meets a woman he isn’t swooning over. He seems rational and somber. But in the end, she’s the woman who manipulates him most effectively, because he doesn’t even realize she’s doing it.

And I doubt the dishonestly ends there.

This panel doesn’t sit well with me. Big Mom says, “I guarantee it shall be a day that none of us forgets!”

Maybe I’m seeing monsters in the shadows, but that sounds ominous as hell. Does Big Mom have something planned for the Vinsmokes? For Sanji? Is this whole wedding some sort of set up? Only Oda knows, and he has the week off next week T.T

[sootbird]

Pudding lied to Luffy.

[writesailingdreams]

The Enraged Army - OP chapter 845

A quick response (and spoilers)

So Big Mama’s weather powers have shown up. I’m still hoping for Nami to do something about that.

This lady in the Enraged Army:

made me think of La Muerte from The Book of Life. 

And uh, Big Mama, you might want to think about raising nicer children. Geez.

Poor stuffed animal. I mean dissection, sure, but purposeful mutilation kinda freaks me out. (I like my stuffed animals, okay?)

And the scene with everyone eating together at Mama’s chateau...

It’s like a twisted “Be Our Guest.”

Finally, I really liked the backdrop for the last scene between Sanji and Pudding. Look at the window and the lighting.

Also, the back and forth between Pudding talking and what was happening to Luffy and Nami...that was good contrast in storytelling. And it’s nice to see Sanji talking to a woman as a normal person again. 

I’ll see if I have any more detailed thoughts later. (I have a whole two weeks before the next chapter.)

[sootbird]

i think luffy’s tooth might be gone for good

[mynameisnicorobin]

One Piece Chapter 845

Okay yeah, this chapter just proceeded in tearing at the wound that was inflicted to us last week and it all looks so grim now, but can I just be happy with small things now?

Just look at this.

Did you see it?

Did you freaking see this?

He calls Zeff his father!

And yeah I know we already knew this like even at the end of the Baratie Arc and we already freaked out about Zeff calling himself Sanji’s parent a few weeks ago.

But this is Sanji! Freaking Sanji, we’re hearing it from his own mouth for the first time that he considers Zeff his father. Nobody can ever say anything against this, it’s canon!

P.S.: Also can we appreciate the fact that Sanji refers to Luffy as his saviour? That is adorable.