User blog comment:Kaido King of the Beasts/Chapter 796: Dicey Motives/@comment-24850639-20150806134042/@comment-10543621-20150807011711

If anything, this chapter made me feel that no one is gonna join the Strawhats. I'll agree with someone below mentioning that Bellamy might join up with someone else other than the Strawhats. Possibly Law, Cavendish or Barto. I can't see him joining the Strawhats due to pride or whatever fuck reason.

I'm starting to see the whole massive Strawhat alliance taking shape with their current escape plan. Don't think anyone's gonna join the main crew, but the Strawhats are sure as hell gonna get a boost in allies and reputation.

I agree on point D, although I see that as countering point C. I think by doing that, Luffy provides a way for Kyros to stay on in Dressrossa, which to be honest, he deserves it. As much as I'd like to see him adventuring, Kyros is pretty old, and I think he deserves to remain with his family. Also, Dressrossa is gonna be weak as hell, and they certainly need someone strong like Kyros to stick around.

With points A and B, I'm seeing this as a way for Oda to have the whole traditional leave-the-island-while-escaping-from-Marines moment, while making sure it makes sense that they don't get caught. Tsuru rolling the dice allows Fujitora to at least 'do his duty'. As much as he doesn't want to, but those are the principles he lives by. His responsibilities as an Admiral forces him to act, but he's shown his gratefulness by delaying it long enough for them to prepare. Having Tsuru and Sengoku as the ones that shows up first is convenient and kinda necessary. We really need influential Marines who are not complete dicks at this point in the plot. Dressrossa is in a bad shape, Doffy needs to be escorted. I think Sengoku and Tsuru are the best choices. Also, they'd probably be not as enthusiasted about catching the Strawhats, so that adds to the convenience.