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[One Piece] Will Luffy and Blackbeard Ever Team Up After Im? Japanese Fans Debate the Endgame

After Im’s debut, Japanese One Piece fans debate whether Luffy and Blackbeard could ever fight together. A full translation and analysis of a 2018 discussion.

2026.01.15

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[One Piece] Who Is the True Final Boss? Blackbeard, World Government, or a Third Power — Japanese Fans Go All In

Japanese One Piece fans argue over who the true final boss will be, exploring Blackbeard, Akainu, the World Government, the D clan, and even a mysterious third force.

2026.01.03

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