User blog comment:Avery D. North/WereMinks?/@comment-24850639-20160112223122

I think I missed the first full moon reference, but I def caught that in 811. I'm not really sure where to go with this one, at this point so many of the scenarios I can think are equally likely. So far, Oda has seemed to make sure it isn't lost on us that the Minks are ANIMALS. The way they have nibbled on and licked the crew, Blackback and Roddy's distraction by bananas & cloth respectfully, the canine minks obsession over Brook's bones, etc. I've considered the Weremink theory, and one where just the animals who would be considered "nocturnal" would get a power boost, but the one thing that seems to discredit that for me is Inu and Neko's stalemates. If the full moon were something that gave specific Minks an advantage over others, then I'd think eventually one of them would have gotten the upper hand and put an end to the dueling. They're fighting is actually driven by a disdain for one another, in contrast to Dorry & Brogy, who seem to do it for their pride as Giants from Elbaf and because they've grown to both like each other and respect their combat skills. So I'm gonna pass on the power boost for now, unless it affects ALL minks equally and not just a few. As of now I'm liking Kaido's theory a little more, perhaps the full moon always reminds Neko and Inu of whatever went sour between them. But then again, I think Inu and Neko have some kind of destiny with the ancient weapon Uranus. I think Uranus is sky-related, and perhaps to the moon. But thats baseless and more of a wish than theory at the moment lol.