Ch. 221Family Helping Family, Isn't That a Matter of Course?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Whitebeard and the Whitebeard Pirates are mourning Thatch's death.
- Hashirama Senju offers to revive Thatch using his Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.
- Whitebeard and the pirates are moved by Hashirama's selflessness and declare him family.
- Hashirama successfully revives Thatch, causing great joy among the pirates.
- The pirates decide to continue their celebration, grateful for Hashirama's help.
- The chapter ends with a scene on Fish-Man Island, where a mysterious man confronts some large-built men about capturing fish-men and merfolk.
Character Developments
- Whitebeard: Shows his love and loyalty to his crew, valuing family above all.
- Hashirama Senju: Demonstrates his selfless nature and willingness to help others, even at great personal cost.
- Thatch: Returns to life, grateful for Hashirama's help and the love of his crew.
- The Whitebeard Pirates: Reaffirm their bond as a family, ready to support each other through thick and thin.
- A mysterious man on Fish-Man Island: Shows concern for the well-being of fish-men and merfolk, hinting at potential conflict.
Significant Themes
- Family and brotherhood: The Whitebeard Pirates emphasize their bond as a family, valuing loyalty and support above all else.
- Selflessness: Hashirama Senju's willingness to help Thatch, even at great personal cost, highlights the theme of selflessness.
- Gratitude: The pirates express their gratitude to Hashirama for his help, showing the importance of acknowledging and appreciating kindness.
Character Interactions
- Whitebeard and Hashirama Senju: Their interaction highlights Whitebeard's appreciation for Hashirama's selflessness and his desire to reciprocate the kindness shown to his crew.
- The Whitebeard Pirates and Thatch: The crew's joy at Thatch's revival emphasizes their strong bond and the importance of family to them.
- The mysterious man and the large-built men on Fish-Man Island: Their interaction hints at potential conflict and the man's concern for the well-being of fish-men and merfolk.