User blog comment:AYET/Talk about chapter 740/@comment-1595565-20140305164950

I rarely find myself truly angered of irritated by a character, especially one of the Straw Hats, but Usopp has done it this time. I know he has a habit of chickening out, that it's part of his personality, blah blah blah, but this is the first time he's done so when the outcome rested squarely and solely on his shoulders. He didn't even think of himself as a coward. I hope he keeps Cavendish's theme of split personalities and alter egos alive and turns into Sogeking or does something productive. As a sniper, it would be so easy for him to take out Sugar. While Robin's transformation was surprising, it was not unexpected. I was thinking at least one member of the shore party would be turned into one, though my money was on Kin'emon.

Mild irritations out of the way, I'm beginning to see the Marines' role in a new light. Drawing a parallel to Alabasta, they won't have anything to actually do until the end, at which point they can only clean up. Basically, it is Franky's job to keep the custodial staff entertained right now. Where Senor Pink went is anyone's guess. At least we'll get to see the signature explosions and collateral damage everyone loves so much.

On a positive note, I want Gladius' fruit. It's like Mr. 5's except you blow up other things. I still think of popcorn when he blows up his hats. I think it's funny how the Zoro vs. Pica prediction is coming true even after we learned Pica's fighting style has nothing to do with swords. Honestly, I just can't wait for the revolution to happen. To call it a powder keg doesn't even come close. It's more like a pop revolt or flash coup, or maybe hidden pressure. It's a first of its kind in anything I've seen or read.