Ch. 21Barton's Awakening: Teach's All-Out Yaochi-onna
Key Plot Points and Events
- Anthony is severely injured and on the brink of death when Teach arrives to save him.
- Barton awakens his Devil Fruit ability, creating a domain where scythes emerge from the ground, giving him a significant advantage.
- Teach and Anthony team up to fight Barton, but Barton's awakened form makes the battle challenging.
- Teach uses his full-power move, Demonic Claws: Yaochi-onna, severely injuring Barton.
Character Developments
- Anthony: Realizes Anne's importance and finds the will to keep fighting.
- Teach: Demonstrates his powerful combat skills and strategic thinking, earning Anthony's respect.
- Barton: Awakens his Devil Fruit ability, becoming more dangerous but also more reckless.
Significant Themes
- Determination and Willpower: Anthony finds the strength to keep fighting due to his love for Anne, while Barton's recklessness stems from his desire to kill Anthony and Teach at any cost.
- Teamwork vs. Individual Strength: The combined efforts of Teach and Anthony initially give them an advantage, but Barton's awakening highlights the danger of underestimating opponents.
Character Interactions
- Teach and Anthony: They form an uneasy alliance, with Teach showing respect for Anthony's strength and Anthony coming to appreciate Teach's abilities.
- Barton and Teach/Anthony: Barton becomes increasingly focused on killing Teach and Anthony, leading to reckless decisions that ultimately contribute to his downfall.