
This book was a pleasure to read and left me feeling satisfied. The story for me was essentially about death and dying, and specifically about our expectations regarding living a full life. The author is an incredibly brilliant man with a deep appreciation of life and this story left me reminded of the inherent amazingness of our little lives. DFTBA
Sanji's nickname: Baby Eggplant
Jimbei was again mentioned as one of the seven powerful warlords
Favorite quote about Nami “I once knew a child who faced a life worse tham death and chose to live anyway!!!” - Nojiko
And of course Zoro throwing himself all tied up in the water to call Nami's bluff will always be one of his many best moments.
Friends made: Gin (sorta?)
Enemies defeated: Don Krieg
People introduced: Captain Nezumi, “Saw-Tooth” Arlong, Hachi!!!, Chabo, Nojiko, Genzo. so many.
Some highlights:
Luffy declines Sanji's rejection.
Sanji falls in love with Nami.
“Red Shoes” Zeff's badass adventures are hinted at.
Mihawk calling Zoro a bunny before trashing him.
Luffy sticking his tongue out at Mihawk.