Ch. 761Wood: I'll Show You What True Despair Feels Like!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Wood confronts Bert, the Wolfman, after Bert belittles Bell and Wood's Familia.
- Wood uses Haoshoku Haki to instill fear in Bert, demonstrating his immense power.
- Ais, impressed by Wood's strength, asks him to teach her how to become strong.
- Tione and Tiona, members of Loki Familia, arrive and apologize for Bert's behavior.
- Wood reveals he recently reached the 37th floor, leading Tione to ask if he defeated the Goliath, the Floor Master of the 17th floor.
Character Developments
- Wood: Shows his immense power and control over Haoshoku Haki, instilling fear in Bert. He remains calm and collected throughout the encounter.
- Bert: Initially arrogant, Bert is humbled by Wood's power and experiences genuine fear. He becomes confused and curious about Wood's identity.
- Ais: Impressed by Wood's strength, she sincerely asks him to teach her how to become strong, demonstrating her single-minded pursuit of power.
- Tione and Tiona: They apologize for Bert's behavior and acknowledge Wood's strength, showing respect and understanding towards him.
Significant Themes
- Power and Fear: Wood's demonstration of Haoshoku Haki instills fear in Bert, highlighting the power dynamics between them.
- Pursuit of Strength: Ais's single-minded focus on becoming stronger is a central theme, driving her to approach Wood despite their initial encounter being unpleasant.
- Respect for Strength: Tione and Tiona's acknowledgment of Wood's strength shows that respect is earned through demonstrated power in the world of Orario.
Character Interactions
- Wood vs. Bert: Their interaction highlights the power difference between them, with Wood's Haoshoku Haki completely overpowering Bert.
- Wood and Ais: Ais's straightforward pursuit of strength leads her to ask Wood for guidance, despite their initial meeting not being pleasant.
- Loki Familia members (Tione, Tiona, and Ais) vs. Wood: They interact with Wood, apologizing for Bert's behavior and acknowledging Wood's strength, showing respect towards him.