Lol good post x5dragon.
That said, I'd like to redirect the focus of this topic, since OP deserves better than us simply going off on random tangents :P
I want to talk about a few theories regarding the OP world, particularly because OP is one of the few works that has long term planning through the entirety of its duration: discussing theories actually has some merit for something like OP. The "big dog" of theories is the
numbered chapter theory for nakama (matthew isn't allowed to post his opinion on this). What is the numbered chapter theory, you ask? Allow me to explain.
Oda has shown multiple instances of significant long term planning; things that didn't seem to be particularly significant initially come around to mean a lot later (hello Laboon). The particular method in which he deals with Nakama and joining is one such instance. I'll explain using examples.
Zoro joins first in the Captain Morgan arc, and gets his number chapter:
http://www.mangahere.com/manga/one_piece/v01/c006/ Note the title "the first crew member."
Nami joins next in the Buggy Arc, but doesn't get a chapter title. Usopp joins in the Syrup Village arc, and doesn't get one. Sanji is the next to join, and gets his:
http://www.mangahere.com/manga/one_piece/v09/c068/ Note that this says #4, not #2, even though it is actually the second nakama he is formally introducing.
Nami finally gets hers in Arlong Park:
http://www.mangahere.com/manga/one_piece/v11/c094/ and note how it says "the second person," signifying that Oda very clearly planned this order. Also note we still don't have Usopp's #3.
We then pass through the years, recruit Chopper (don't get a #5 chapter) and recruit Robin (don't get a #6 chapter). At the end of Enies Lobby, we FINALLY get Usopp's #3 chapter, along with Franky's #7:
http://www.mangahere.com/manga/one_piece/v45/c439/ "the third one and the seventh one" As mind boggling as it is to see this happen in chapter 439, over 7 YEARS AFTER the last numbered chapter in #94, it is just something you expect from Oda.
Finally, we finish Thriller Bark and get Brook's #8:
http://www.mangahere.com/manga/one_piece/v50/c489/
Why is this particularly significant, beyond the wow amazing long term planning factor?
Because Chopper and Robin still don't have their numbered chapters (#5 and #6, respectively). Look at why Oda did not give Nami and Usopp their numbered chapters; eventually he planned they would leave the crew, and did not give them the number until they rejoined.
Also note that Jinbe did not receive a #9 chapter, and this is to be expected as he has still not formally joined.
What could Oda have planned for Chopper and Robin? It is surprising enough that Robin didn't get a numbered chapter after Enies Lobby, but Chopper as well?!! Could Oda be planning for CHOPPER of all people to leave the crew, for whatever reason?
Or...perhaps more ominously...are Chopper and Robin the two members Oda plans on killing off???
Discuss!