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One Pieceis celebrated for its riveting storyline and arcs and Marineford is most certainly one of them with its shocking events and revelations. This includes Ace’s death, which proved to be the catalyst for Luffy’s growth.
But most of all, the arc had its moments of brilliance with side characters and their combat prowess. In one of the iconic face-offs between two legendary pirates, fans often misinterpreted an iconic statement by Mihawk.
Of late, several fans took to X to address the true meaning along with the mistranslation of his statement. While most fans speculated him to be fearful of Whitebeard, that was not the case.
The thread recenters our focus to a major aspect of the arc. Of all the arcs in Eiichiro Oda’s series, Marineford played a major role in catalyzing the future events. The upheaval, although devastating, was necessary in spotlighting the hero’s growth and development.
Fans interpret Mihawk’s mistranslated statement about Whitebeard
Dracule Mihawkis regarded as the strongest swordsman in the series. As a founder of Cross Guild, he harbors apathy toward marines. The organization is a clapback of the tyranny and oppressive policies of the Marines in the series.
While the Navy puts bounties on pirates, the Cross Guild does so for the Marines and it’s nothing short of sassy considering the character’s persona and strength overall. This also extends to his showdown with yet another legendary pirate in the series.
Barring Ace’s execution, the arc highlighted moments of badassery, especially with the character. His face-off withWhitebeardwas nothing short of legendary, with Marines watching on the side.
While Diamond Jozu thwarted his attempts, it created an impact. Several fans questioned his swordsmanship, though, regarding his famous line during this scene. Lately, fans have speculated mistranslation to be the case.
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On X fans gave theirinterpretationsof Mihawk’s statement about Edward Newgate
How you interpret this line from Mihawk is a good benchmark to test your reading comprehension.🔥🔥🤔pic.twitter.com/VDXzh8uH3J
Too many people judge this quote in isolation without considering the sequence of events that occurs right after. Mihawk’s attack is blocked by Jozu, IMMEDIATELY followed by Kizaru’s attack being blocked by Marco. Hawk was gauging what they’d have to fight through to reach WBpic.twitter.com/ZOA43iyZ47
Sandman this just means that mihawk will struggle to reach whitebeard because of commanderspic.twitter.com/BmGJUijIQi
He wanted to test it because they didn’t know the real difference between Sichibukai and a Yonkou. Then it turned out their level is on par with Yonkou Commander.
I’ve also interpreted it within the context of Mihawk saying Luffy’s greatest strength is making allies. Whitebeard has created one of the strongest pirate crews in the world and they have this undying loyalty. He’s evaluating that as part of Whitebeard’s strength.
Mihawks’s statement ties well with Newgate’s pivotal role in the arc. While Marineford is one of the longest arcs, it unfurled major events and redefined storytelling.
Marineford Arc redefined storytelling inOne Piece
One Pieceis notorious for its long arcs and saga-esque nature of storyline. Often, fans feel bamboozled by the sheer amount of chapters. This, however, ties well with the richness and depth of the storyline.
Marineford’s storytelling was nothing short of a masterpiece, considering all the events and lore revelations in the arc. Ace’s death isn’t a mere plot device but a reminder of the grappling loss. Though it catalyzed Luffy’s growth, it also devastated him and most fans.
Jinbei and Buggy’s role in the arc was of paramount importance. The Fishman acts as a voice of reason during moments of upheaval. His loyalty was spotlit when heprotected his captainfrom Akainu’s assault.
Interestingly, Buggy’s role as Luffy’s ally is nothing short of endearing. While both characters shared healthy banter and rivalry, the clown’s gesture of respect was beyond iconic.
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By and by, Oda excelled in laying out balance with his literary brilliance. The arc not only highlighted loss and tragedy, but blessed fans with words of wisdom. Which further proves why it stands as one of the most iconic arcs of the series.
One Pieceis available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
