User blog comment:Ranger94/Whats new in 708 ?/@comment-176.58.183.45-20130509181504

This chapter was static in terms of information and plot, but it was really great in terms of character development.

I mean that, well, absolutely NOTHING happened this week. Elizaberro still holds his punch, Block B still have its main protagonist on ring, not a single was given to what happens outside colosseum and the next blocks of gladiators just chilling, fighting or play hide and seek.

Although, this chapter was pretty good because:

- Bartolomeo's undebatable badassery was finally revealed. Not gonna comment more on it, I will just ask: "Where are you guys who stated two weeks before that Bellamy gonna win Block B?". As a Bartolomeo fan I feel good.

- Cavendish's necessary abilities was finally shown. I mean, is there someone who thinks that a Super Rookie who sailed in New World for at least two years, made quite a name and has double experience and adventures than a Supernova could get kicked out so easily? He should be at least that strong to support his role in the plot.

- First time in One Piece history Oda introduces a villain with bounty higher than 500M. First time Thriller Bark Luffy's opponent has a higher bounty than him. That 500M bomb was for sure a surprise to all of us and even if bounties are overestimated it is always great to see such high bounties to be revealed.

- Post TS Luffy is showing "maturity signs" every now and then. Oda manages to connect his lighheaded character with the necessary mature moments he has to develop so he can survive in the New World. Congrats Oda, you are really awesome in character development!

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