“There are a lot of flashback scenes in One Piece, but that’s because there is a special feeling I want to convey through them. I’d like to think that by showing you the characters when they were children, they could become like your childhood friends. […] As you watch over their growth like this, I feel that a deep bond has been formed between all of you and Luffy and his friends.” – Oda Eiichiro
Jinbei continues to save the day for the millionth time—
and instead of taking full credit for sailing the ship and crew into safety, i love how he goes on to mention that he couldn’t do it without Nami’s great navigation skills and the fine craftsmanship of the Sunny-go.
MORE IMPORTANTLY THOUGH, JINBEI’S ROLE AS THE HELMSMAN IN THE STRAW HAT CREW CONFIRMED!!!!! 🙌