Doflamingo's intentions and the "New Era"

[The Beast]

Wasn't Doflamingo's first appearance that after Crocodile's downfall, where he was hanging out in the window and dicking with the marines?

If he was mentioned before that, I don't recall.

[Manillaman]

I'm trying to find a link, I remember they called a meeting at Marijoa between the Alabasta and sky island arcs. I didnt mean he was literally in Alabasta .

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http://www.mangareader.net/103-2340-...apter-233.html

[I survived the buster call]

Yeah, thanks for finding it. And it's ok. You were clear--I didn't think you meant he was in Alabasta, just couldn't recall that scene.

[Ludovic]

I really like Doflamingo's involvement with the shady businesses throughout the one piece world. I was always a sucker for the manipulative types involved in corruption like he is. He got the perfect DF for his character as well. I'd love to see his story expanded more so I'm loving these interpretations

True but that doesn't mean that it's very likely that any Shichibukai would be killed offscreen.

agree with this 100% it's not often a character is killed on screen, i don't think such a well designed character with a deep foundation would die or otherwise be written out before he even got some good limelight

What if Dofla wouldn't be a bad guy... Would be unexpected!

Okay this is just stupid.

WHAT IF DOFA WAS SECRETLY ENERU AND WAS A GHOST THE WHOLE TIME FROM THE BEGINNING

[Spacehippy]

One theroy or possiblity I forsee, or would like to see, is Doflamingo as a ally to Blackbeard or apart of his crew. Because right now his former bounty wouldn't suggest he's a big threat to Luffy and crew at their current level. But of course that's only speculative projection of how their abilities would work against one an other. Both Black Beard and Doflamingo seem to have a handle on this current "era" or whatever shape it's taking. I would be really surprised if Doflamingo's plot extends BEYOND Blackbeard, since he's so powerful and at the center of all these major events for Luffy, I would find it more plausible that at some point Doflamingo decieded to hitch his plan on to Blackbeard's goals. Plus Doflamingo is also a huge dude with a wacky style and a devious streak about "fate" and "consequences."

This is exactly what i've thought ever since we heard blackbeards crew and his way of talking about fate. His way of almost relaxing too much, and having too much faith in his own strength seems very similar to doflamingo - or at least his ideals. For me doflamingo will have to join when Blackbeard is officially a world power or someone who is shown to be strong enough for him to follow.
It also seems like he could be an ideal opponent for robin, how she has the past terror of her island being senselessly killed for no real reason and how doflamingo seems to see no value in the life of another and will happily senselessly kill anyone he wishes too.
Now this is all speculation, but it seems to fit that Blackbeards strength and trust in fate and doflamingos era of strength are going to mix together well and result in doflamingo joining his crew. - this would also leave blackbeard with 11 members on his crew which would be the same amount the straw hats are likely to end with (luffy claiming he wants 10 nakama at the start would be 11 total).

[Monkey.D.Harry]

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Because right now his former bounty wouldn't suggest he's a big threat to Luffy and crew at their current level.


Because of his former bounty? I don't think you can take former bountys into consideration when you talk about strength, look at crocodiles former bounty and how much stronger he is than it. Bountys are more of an indication of threat to the World Government and Marines than about strength.

[Castelmore]

Blackbeard and Doflamingo have totally different ideas, you know...

[Pachylad]

So now with Doflamingo revealed as Joker and a potent force behind the Punk Hazard arc (and to an extent One Piece), any idea to throw out?

[The Laughing Man]

I think Doflamingo and his underworld organization are going to be around for awhile. AT LEAST 3 more arcs after Punk Hazard. I could even sense their presence for much longer; but I really like Doflamingo, so I'm biased.

[Czechmate]

I mean, I can see Doflamingo becoming a series-long force/foe, especially after this development. I think perhaps Jaya was supposed to set up both Blackbeard and Doflamingo (via Bellamy) as the ultimate enemies for Luffy; Blackbeard because he shares Luffy's ideals but has obviously done things to harm Luffy (capturing Ace), and Doflamingo because his and Luffy's (along with Blackbeard's) ideals are at odds.

So I wonder if a three-point conflict between Luffy, Blackbeard and Doflamingo will arise by the end of the series...

[The Laughing Man]

I can see that too Czechmate.

[CaptainKid]

It's obvious Doflamingo values strength. As he was not angry at Bellamy for trashing dreams but being unable to prove he was right. I also think Doflamingo is somewhat like the Joker from batman, doing things without a care. He dumped the auction house on a whim with a possibility his identity could be revealed, he didn't care who won the war, and would quit as a Shichibukai whenever he wants. He seems to do things by how he feels but smilies seem to be important or what they represent, Law's Jolly Roger is similar to Doflamingo's but Doflamingo's has the smilie crossed out. But he told the auction guy "Slavery is out and smilies are in?" so is this smilie phenomenon a window into his real motives and what are they (I think he likes anarchy and chaos)? Also since Kid's Jolly Roger is kind of a smilie does he have a connection to Doflamingo (even being a fan of both I hope not)?

[Czechmate]

Also since Kid's Jolly Roger is kind of a smilie does he have a connection to Doflamingo (even being a fan of both I hope not)?

Law says in the current chapter that he was once an underling of Doflamingo.

[CaptainKid]

Law says in the current chapter that he was once an underling of Doflamingo.

Law said he himself was an underling, Kid hasn't been mentioned since FI arc.

[Igosuki]

I'm trying to find a link, I remember they called a meeting at Marijoa between the Alabasta and sky island arcs. I didnt mean he was literally in Alabasta .

edit

Spoiler:

http://www.mangareader.net/103-2340-...apter-233.html

Dat name translation ...

[Czechmate]

Law said he himself was an underling, Kid hasn't been mentioned since FI arc.

Sorry, I just read that post and read Law instead of Kid. >_<

[Sick_Fool]

Man, my love for Doflamingo really skyrocketed after this chapter. I knew the moment he was introduced that he's gonna be one of the best OP villains.

I have to agree with the comment about Doflamingo being around for much longer, considering he governs a huge organization.

I mean, I can see Doflamingo becoming a series-long force/foe, especially after this development. I think perhaps Jaya was supposed to set up both Blackbeard and Doflamingo (via Bellamy) as the ultimate enemies for Luffy; Blackbeard because he shares Luffy's ideals but has obviously done things to harm Luffy (capturing Ace), and Doflamingo because his and Luffy's (along with Blackbeard's) ideals are at odds.

So I wonder if a three-point conflict between Luffy, Blackbeard and Doflamingo will arise by the end of the series...

This too. I can really see this happening.

[TheCrystalShip]

Law said he himself was an underling, Kid hasn't been mentioned since FI arc.

Brownbeard mentioned him briefly... He'll probably become relevant when we get into the Big Mom conflict.

[CaptainKid]

Brownbeard mentioned him briefly... He'll probably become relevant when we get into the Big Mom conflict.

That's true but his actual actions weren't mentioned except by either Pekoms or the other BM guy. Yeah he'll probably be involved in that too but I wonder if the Doflamingo and Big Mam conflict will intertwine. I have a feeling lots of things are going to get thrown together real fast, FI was a introduction arc. I was thinking for a little while PH would be a short arc which it might but it's obvious it will be either part of a Doflamingo or Big Mom saga or both.

[Chopperrules]

Time will tell, but it's possible the Big Mam incident, Law's plan to "take down one of the Emperors", and Doflamingo will all tie into one intense arc somehow. Only Oda knows. Kid may be involved later on, or possibly even another Supernova.

Speaking of which, do you guys think Oda will give all of the Supernovas their own arc involvements at the islands he sent them to?