I can't see anyone but Jinbe being the First Mate.
Because its a Sanji thread I wanted to avoid breaching the subject as much as possible.
Still in range of Prime compare to others who reach there around his age. If we do another timeskip and he be in his late 50s or 60s, do you think he be stronger than rest of the Strawhats? Maybe few at best, but Sanji and Zoro would surpassed him given their younger ages and hitting more their Prime Years at that point and plus he already has his own legacy done during his time before joining the Strawhats unlike the rest who still growing their legacy to boot.
True, but not everyone even in old age will still be stronger even as they used to be like Rayleigh even comments about not being flexible in his old age when facing Kizaru, so Idk if Jimbei will be an exception while true that Big Mom herself still maintaining her strength along with Yonkos (Minus Shanks and Blackbeard), don't think every old person will keep up their power in old age. They will be still strong, but Idk stronger than more younger and more Prime lvl ones.
Definitely, this depends a lot on each specific individual. Sengoku, garp, whitebeard... they all seem to have been affected by age mostly similarly so it makes sense their situation would be about standard (or even better than average). I suppose big mom is still a mystery in this regard. She doesn't give any vibe of having grown weaker in her old age for the most part. But she is 68, a full 3 years younger than WB was... So technically there is room for her to decline in a similar manner to garp, sengoku or WB yet.
Yeah though WB's case was mixture of something with ailment as without it, I think he would be more dangerous given how he is at the war. We never seen full power of Garp and Sengoku, but probably are a bit rusty given it been a long time since Roger, Whitebeard, etc. could give them a challenge in a fight. It really depends on person themselves which is why don't think we see a difference in Jimbei given he is the oldest if you exclude Brook due to his DF and preserve body on reaching his Prime and body limits as don't think he get stronger much unlike the others like Sanji, Zoro, and certain members. No doubt he keep his strength as someone not to be underestimated, but being physically oldest member who in Prime of Age unlike the rest, don't think Jimbei will be stronger than the characters in long-term.
Sure thing. Sorry about that, Goldb.
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The cuts where from Zoro, what was impressive was how Sanji's DJ was able to block the momentum of the bullets. Even though Zoro had already cut those bullets it was impressive that Sanji was able to block them without them damaging him.
I don't think this is an "authority" crew. They listen to Luffy...but just barely. It's more a group of friends, it will never be "first mate tells others what to do and they follow orders". I think it's wrong to think of the crew in those terms. Zoro would be the guy, but only for the occasional "if you take him back I'm out of the crew, we have to respect the captain" talks. Other than that, their roles are what they are. Cook, helmsman, doctor, shipwright, navigator, archaeologist, musician, sniper/liar, captain...and that leaves Zoro with no real role, so he's almost by default first mate. But again, it's not a "real" position in the crew.
Don't think Zoro cut all the bullets as Sanji also block and burned them down without issue. Both show-off their abilities without much effort to them.
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That is true as usually Luffy is one in command while rest follow one another depending, but just saying Sanji and Zoro are usually one in action roles to lead the crew when Luffy isn't around and into battle. Being more like his left-hand man and right-hand man like King and Queen are to Kaido given how they lead the crew when Kaido isn't around. Speaking of which looks to be set who they face with interactions, Sanji vs King and Queen vs Zoro as implied hints looks to push to both of them. I would love ot see the return of 'The Hunter' again as well given this shaping to be big development course in everyone fighting in this arc.
dude you just saw it, why are you refusing what you were shown?
Nah, you're right, it's not a traditional crew where there's a defined authority. Luffy doesn't care to lead as much as he cares to hang out with friends, and the others are the same. There's a leader only when there's a problem or crisis, whether it be Luffy, Sanji, or Nami, and no one usually has any objection because of the trust.
Right, like how Luffy just said that they had to team up to beat Oars Jr but can now take on a Number by themselves, it shows their growth. And this would show Sanji's growth.
I know. Though thought your stating Zoro cut bullets on Sanji's side as just saying both took out the bullets, not one person did.
