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I am building an interactive map of cross-references within the story of #onepiece, inspired by the Bible cross-reference visualization. Beta going live soon.

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@TruthfulMahdi @DiscussingFilm https://t.co/RjaCkGVfAg

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In chapter 634, Jimbei suggests that Luffy defeat Hody Jones as a hero to Fishman Island.

Luffy shoots down the idea, comically claiming that it would necessitate him sharing food with other people. While his response seems selfish on the surface, the real reason is deeply virtuous.

Luffy helps people out of principle, not to elevate his own moral status. In fact, he actively avoids the reputation of a good person.

As early as his first fight with Buggy, Luffy makes a point of leaving before the citizens of Orange Town understand he actually saved them. After his take down of Kuro, Don Krieg, Arlong and every other villain thereafter, Luffy never seeks glory or pronounces his goodness.

He is the opposite of a virtue signaller. And that provides all the more reason to admire his character. (4/6) 🧵👇

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@animehunt Luffy Motion

https://t.co/fD205JdC3C

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Is Luffy a hero?

One camp says no, Luffy is too selfish and morally grey.

The other says yes, Luffy helps people wherever he goes.

Why do we get completely different answers from people who have read the exact same story?

It’s not a disagreement about Luffy. It’s a disagreement about what ‘hero’ even means. And it’s older than you think. (1/6) 🧵👇

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@JoyBoyTheories The pursuit of your dream being correlated with longevity has a neurobiological basis
https://t.co/lzp1J2eDLg

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I find it very cool how the symbolism of Haki as a power system translates to psychological reality

Zoro's dream naturally fits with the idea that the ambition to reach the top is necessary for CoC

So I'm interested to see how Sanji will awaken his CoC as it relates to his dream (if it will at all)

https://t.co/YhJwsFq4A8

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The psychology of Haki #ONEPIECE1194

In One Piece, Haki endows heightened abilities as a manifestation of one’s will.

Haki exists in our world too, in a psychological sense: embodying its traits enhances yourself to confront life's hardships with a stronger foundation 🧵

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Regardless of your innate potential, ‘Haki’ is accessible to you - not as supernatural power, but as psychological fortification.

“Haki blooms under extreme pressure”. Just as the characters of One Piece refine theirs through battle, you too can augment your being through facing hardships head-on.

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The psychology of Haki #ONEPIECE1194

In One Piece, Haki endows heightened abilities as a manifestation of one’s will.

Haki exists in our world too, in a psychological sense: embodying its traits enhances yourself to confront life's hardships with a stronger foundation 🧵

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Conquerors: the drive to stand above others.

This is the ambition to rise above all, an indomitable spirit that radiates an aura so commanding it renders the weak-willed unconscious.

The story makes it a point that very few have the makeup for this level of greatness. This may seem unfair, but what matters is not the hand you’re dealt - it’s what you make of it.

Taking the sport analogy further, very few have the capacity to become the next Messi, and even fewer still train enough to bring out that potential.

Like Armaments, self-doubt hinders the ability to utilize Conquerors effectively - a point that is being explored in recent chapters with Sanji and Zoro.

To be a true sovereign, you must first master yourself - to believe, wholeheartedly, in your destiny to reach the top, in whatever domain that may be.

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I'm seeing this being used as proof that the Bible is true. Sure, it lends credence to the historical aspect of the story, but.. so what?
The narrative truths in Noah's Ark are infinitely more meaningful than whether or not the ark physically existed.
Reminds me of this conversation between Peterson and Dawkins
https://t.co/VwrS3hkC22

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@ThisguyHassan Idk maybe they become a God or something

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@ZagrashX Zeff too

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Reached the 300 Chapter milestone curating story connections across #OnePiece

Almost done combing through the Skypiea Saga and I have to say, it is one of my favourite parts of the story for its rich symbolism.

https://t.co/7h19mJd7B7

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@donavalanche @newworldartur Nice! I like the journey feature. Hope to see more visual detail for each location in the future :)

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100 One Piece cross-references available to explore in my interactive map of story connections: The Rio Poneglyph (BETA) https://t.co/7h19mJdFqF

Covers up to the first 100 chapters of One Piece so far.
New cross-references added daily. Follow for updates.

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@TCBScans The question on everyone's mind..

https://t.co/IIIMWYRrEO

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#ONEPIECE1193

What's in Biblo's box?

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@MarcoGrandFleet @karhmangateam https://t.co/IIIMWYRrEO

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#ONEPIECE1193

What's in Biblo's box?

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#ONEPIECE1193

What's in Biblo's box?

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@Midnababy I once googled 'dead hand' as a kid while browsing through images of all the bosses. I do not recommend it.

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@DiscussingFilm A journey that defined a generation, one that echoes an enduring Coming of Age story found in other great narratives.

https://t.co/VSIwQ9nKE4

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#OnePiece x #Zelda

Both Momonosuke and Link (OOT) undergo a Coming of Age journey, one that thrusts them into adulthood before being fully ready (as it happens to all of us).

As children, they are secluded from hardship: Link residing in the safe haven of Kokiri Forest and Momonosuke being reliant on his retainers.

To be able to confront the malevolence that threatens their world, a radical transformation is necessary. They each grow up, literally, granting them competence in the form of magical power - Momonosuke with his Devil Fruit, and Link with his Master Sword.

A key point is that their abrupt growth is earned. Only by embodying the virtue of courage are they able to get to the point of their transformation. As adults with newfound ability, they fully become the hero capable of saving their kingdoms.