Malav
This feels like the real beginning of the war in this arc. Everything that was built up before finally starts moving. The alliance coming together, the energy of the raid, and the scale of what’s about to happen all come through really well. Yamato’s introduction was a big surprise, and she immediately stands out. There’s something about her that gives strong Straw Hat vibes, which makes her really interesting. This volume doesn’t try to do too much emotionally, but it sets the stage perfectly for the chaos that’s about to unfold.
This feels like the real beginning of the war in this arc. Everything that was built up before finally starts moving. The alliance coming together, the energy of the raid, and the scale of what’s about to happen all come through really well. Yamato’s introduction was a big surprise, and she immediately stands out. There’s something about her that gives strong Straw Hat vibes, which makes her really interesting. This volume doesn’t try to do too much emotionally, but it sets the stage perfectly for the chaos that’s about to unfold.