Chapter 702 was pretty good, but not (understandably) amazing. Most of all it was almost a pure build up chapter where happened something which happens in basically every arc: Strawhats got split up again, it's pretty much the same pattern that we've seen in the past arcs, only the method for strawhats to go on their own ways is a bit different each time
So the Splits are: Zoro+Kinemon+Sanji and Luffy+Franky, somehow I like this set up, Franky and Luffy make a great duo in my opinion.
It's pretty interesting that the swindler got a direct order to cheat the samurai. Of course we already knew that the blind samurai is someone important and I think it was pretty expected that we wouldn't get to see who he is. He implied strongly that he recognized who Luffy is and I think it's somewhat obvious that basically the only reason for him to conceal his identity would be that he's part of the marines. Of course there could be a lot of imaginative ways why he wouldn't be linked to the marines, but I'll leave that to Oda.
Also it's interesting to see that Oda decided to "subtly" tell us that the Colosseum fights are to death: I think that his principle to not to kill people in One Piece has been shredded to pieces long time ago (ie. Monet dying). This gives a lot more unpredictability and gives Oda some freedom to do some rough decision with most of the characters.
I think that we haven't really seen a true tournament in One Piece, so this is somewhat refreshing to see: this Dressrosa arc looks very good so far and I really expect a lot from it.
Recap of One Piece Chapter 702: The Corrida Colosseum
-The amazing blind swordsman (Zatoichi) has just made his huge hole in to the ground, the strawhats are wondering what ability he has.
-He offers to pay for the damages to the owner and is heading out, the owner seems to recognize him and then Luffy asks him who he is.
-The blind swordsman says that it's unwise for both of their sakes to tell Luffy who he is.
-Suddenly people in the bar are realizing that some of their stuff is gone and so is Zoros sword Shuusui, which is the sacred treasure of the wano country. One of the toys says that it's fairies handy work.
-The fairies are said to be invisible and have been revered as deities in Dressrosa. Zoro then hears something and sees that his sword is being taken out of the window but go stuck.
-Zoro runs after it and Sanji + Kinemon follow him. Luffy tries to go along, but Franky stops him.
-So the swindlers who were taking the samurais money were in fact one of Doflamingos men.
-The presenter in the coloseum presents aces Mera Mera no Mi and says that it goes to the winner. The best of the best of New World have been assembled in the colosseum.
-Presenter introduces Donquixote Family's fighters: Senor Pink, Dellinger, Lao G, Machvise, and Mister Diamante.
-In the last panes Luffy finds out that Aces devil fruit is a prize in the tournament.
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