Before I read your analysis I never fully grasped the fascinating complexity of Arlong&Nami relationship...Arlong's obsession with Nami is understandable but kind of creepy, and it's really interesting how although Nami despises Arlong, some of her main traits definitely resemble those of his. Nami's relationship with Arlong strongly reminds me of the one Law has with Doflamingo, in that both of them were shaped by the ones they loathe the most to some extent. I know there's a whole new level of complexity, obsession and enmity to Doflamingo-Law relationship that is incomparable even to Arlong-Nami, but I know you'll cover that when you get there...maybe several decades later...? XD

Also, congrats on finally wrapping up all the major arcs of the East Blue Saga! I know there's Logue Town left and maybe you're thinking about writing on the cover stories as well but at least you're finished with the biggies. Not much left till Grand Line! :D