One Piece’s Timeskip Turned Chopper Into His Own Worst Nightmare
Few shōnen series handle character growth as gracefully as One Piece. Oda’s time skip promised to refine the Straw Hats, making each of them stronger, sharper, and more prepared for the turbulent New World. For the most part, that promise was delivered with things like Luffy’s haki, Sanji’s martial mastery, and Robin’s refined powers all elevated them. Unfortunately, not everyone emerged from the time skip better.