User blog comment:JustSomeDude.../Stray Observations from 760/@comment-4754162-20140911052750

Either way (long or shortly written), your blogs are enjoyable, so whichever of your convenience.

Agree with Sabo~Koala reminds of the many Luffy~Nami moments, that was the very first thought when I saw it

About Issho's "helplessness" and "bet", to me it refers to the situation that they are in currently. To a certain extend, he knows Doflamingo will not harm him in his birdcage game so he is kinda safe but deep down he does not endorse Doflamingo's doings. But because of the unholy alliance between Doflamingo and Marines, he could not be seen going against him. Thus helpless. He have the heart for common people, and he could not stand to see them all being killed, and the only person that stands any chance of defeating and ending the game is a pirate, hence the best thing he could do (other than directly opposing Doflamingo) is betting upon that pirate. I bet after all this is over with, Issho will - in line with his duty - go after Luffy but after giving him a head start in the chase.