Ch. 121Never Provoke That Shopkeeper!
Key Plot Points and Events
- The last two remaining Fingers of the Hand, Alexandra and Sowande, meet to discuss the deaths of Gao, Murakami, and Bakuto.
- They learn that Kingpin, with the help of a powerful Devil Fruit user, killed and scattered the ashes of the three Fingers, preventing their resurrection.
- Alexandra and Sowande realize that the Devil Fruit user is likely the shopkeeper of a Devil Fruit Shop, who was targeted by Gao and the others in a failed robbery attempt.
Character Developments
- Alexandra and Sowande are shocked and frustrated by the deaths of their colleagues and the revelation that a shopkeeper possesses such immense power.
- Alexandra, despite her initial disbelief, acknowledges the threat posed by the shopkeeper and advises Sowande not to provoke him.
Significant Themes
- The fragility of life and the inevitability of death, even for powerful and immortal beings like the Fingers of the Hand.
- The consequences of underestimating one's opponents and the importance of understanding the true extent of their power.
- The theme of power dynamics and the realization that there are always those stronger than oneself.
Character Interactions
- Alexandra and Sowande's interaction is marked by tension, shock, and mutual understanding as they grapple with the implications of the recent events.
- Their conversation reveals their respective attitudes towards the shopkeeper, with Alexandra acknowledging his power and Sowande seeking guidance on how to handle him.