User blog comment:Fliu/Chapter 980: This Is Where the Fun Begins/@comment-108.83.222.210-20200524194254

To begin with, it is good to see that Lola hasn't changed much. I hope she eventually finds success in finding a husband. As for this chapter, the advanced observation haki is not active all the time. It appears that in order for one to use it, they must maintain focus on it which is why strong emotional states can cause it to not work. In other words, Luffy likely wasn't using it at this time. Keep in mind also that even if it was activated, all Luffy would see is himself being struck by attacks that he cannot actually see. Music has no solid shape like a fist or a sword to dodge. Sound is a rather difficult thing to avoid especially when it is used this way. Notice how Zoro seemed confused at how he was cut when he saw no blade actually touch his body. At any rate I look forward to seeing Kid fighting Apoo. On a side note, the flying six want to get rid of the all-stars, the all-stars want the flying six dead and replaced. This seems to be a somewhat dysfunctional crew.