Today, Oda officially confirmed the colored pages for One Piece volumes 103 and 104, which cover the end of the Wano arc. These colored pages settle two major debates and questions. Here's a quick summary:
*Kaido's Final Attack:
There was a lot of controversy about Kaido's final attack. Some said he was covered in flames, while others thought it was magma. The colored pages confirm it was indeed flames, similar to King's.
We clearly see orange-colored flames, very different from Akainu's magma.
This strongly suggests that both the Emperor and Empress perished in the lava. Akainu remains the only known character to master magma/lava
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Ryokugyu's Sword:
The end of the arc introduced the final missing Admiral. His appearance sparked much debate, particularly about the nature of the sword he carried but didn't use. While his Vivre Card stated he had a black blade, the anime depicted it as a regular sword. The colored pages confirm it's a black blade.
Aramaki joins Mihawk and Ryuma as the only known characters with a black blade. This makes sense, considering he received his Devil Fruit a few years ago and likely used his sword before. Could he be a worthy opponent for Zoro?
Other notable colorizations:
Zoro's advanced Haki is green. Apparently, each user of the advanced form has a unique color. Luffy's is red, Kaido's is purple, Shanks' is dark red, and Big Mom's is pink.
So, does this change your estimations of power in the Admiral vs. Yonko debate? What future awaits these Admirals who seem to be taking on more prominent roles in the final saga? For me, it only further confirms my belief that the power level is extremely similar between Admirals and Yonko. Feel free to leave a comment.