#ONEPIECE
The user @YonkouMo described it really well.
The anime divides the First and Second Worlds into the Moon and Sun phases.
The First World is in the Moon phase, while the Sun is represented in the Second World.
It’s a really interesting point, and it’s great of Toei to portray it that way.
God, that mural panel is still absolutely massive to this day and constantly sparks new discussions.
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I know there are reports we still want Wharton;
But my mind/logic feels like targeting Xhaka may be concession we can’t get him “right now” (close profile alternative);
So have plans secretly changed?
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انمي لتاريخي تاريخي اسطوري واحد من افضل الانميات التي يمكنك متابعتها
برغم ان مده الحلقة23دقيقة لكن تستمعت بكل حلقة
عدد حلقات 26
الاستوديو Bones
تقييمي الكامل 9.3/10
عدد الحلقات26و 4حلقات OVA المجموع 30 حلقة
All new information changes my perspective (as it should, if wise).
Any Xhaka move (if it happens), definitely would adjust the bigger picture for me.
I will explain…
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🚨UPDATE: Why Granit Xhaka to Chelsea makes sense.
Granit Xhaka isn’t simply another midfielder for Xabi Alonso.
He’s the tactical reference point that elevates Chelsea’s entire structure.
Everything starts with him.
In Alonso’s 3-4-2-1, Xhaka operates as the deep-lying controller, the player responsible for dictating tempo, controlling possession and deciding when Chelsea accelerate or slow the game.
His profile allows everyone else to play closer to their strengths.
Moisés Caicedo no longer has to split his game between screening the defence and orchestrating build-up. Xhaka assumes responsibility for the first phase, using his elite passing range and composure under pressure to progress possession.
@FotMob consistently highlights Xhaka among midfielders for his volume of touches, passing involvement and chance creation, while his long-ball accuracy remains one of the defining characteristics of his game.
He isn’t just a safe passer, he changes the point of attack with driven diagonals that immediately manipulate opposition defensive blocks.
That freedom transforms Caicedo.
Instead of remaining positionally fixed as Chelsea’s lone protector, he can become the aggressive ball-winning midfielder Alonso wants stepping forward to press, attacking loose balls and using his athleticism to dominate defensive transitions, knowing Xhaka is maintaining the team’s rest-defence behind him.
The biggest tactical winner is Cole Palmer.
As a naturally left-footed controller, Xhaka’s passing angles open directly into the right half-space. Those line-breaking passes consistently target the zone where Palmer thrives, between the opposition’s midfield and defensive lines.
Instead of dropping 30 yards to receive possession, Palmer stays high, receives facing goal and attacks defenders immediately.
That’s where his chance creation and goals become most dangerous.
But Xhaka’s influence extends beyond distribution.
One of the most underrated aspects of his game is his timing.
Rather than constantly occupying the final third, he recognises exactly when space opens and arrives late around the edge of the box. Those delayed runs frequently generate uncontested shooting opportunities, particularly against deep defensive blocks.
He’s also an excellent striker of the ball from distance. His clean left-footed technique makes him a genuine threat outside the penalty area, forcing defenders to engage earlier and creating even more space for Chelsea’s attacking midfielders.
His positional awareness ties everything together.
He rarely vacates the central corridor unnecessarily, constantly offering passing angles, maintaining numerical superiority during build-up and ensuring Chelsea remain structurally balanced whenever possession is lost. It’s the invisible work that allows Alonso’s positional play to function.
The tactical chain reaction is clear:
• Xhaka controls the rhythm.
• Caicedo hunts the ball.
• Palmer receives higher.
• Chelsea sustain pressure for longer.
• The midfield becomes both more creative and more secure.
Elite teams aren’t built around individual brilliance.
They’re built around players who make everyone else’s strengths more visible.
Under Xabi Alonso, Granit Xhaka is that player.
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