If the translation of "There's no misunderstanding" is correct in the wording, I want to read that as Usopp's confirmation that since his intention to save the village, to make this day just another peacefull day, has been fulfilled, that means that it's no misunderstanding that the villagers thought he was lying about the pirate attack yesterday. It is, of course, but since they won, now his lie is the truth like he wanted it to be. Or the truth is a lie. Or something. But yes, he's being heroic (and also in a way still accepting the consequences of his daily lies about pirates, perhaps).
But Luffy is the game changer. He always is.
Yesss.
And no matter what anyone has to say about Usopp that he’s weak (which he isn’t) or useless (which he isn’t) he’s more than good enough for Luffy so none of the rest of that matters.
Also note at no point does Luffy ask him to be comrade. He doesn’t need to. Usopp just is.
Yepp! And I both really like that and simultaneously half wish it was different, half not. Because he asks everyone else... (even Robin, in a way), and it makes sense that he wouldn't with Usopp, but... sometimes I wonder if deep down later on, Usopp would have liked to be asked. Or will feel so later on after seeing later crew members join. Though at this point, I think he's actually even happier for the completely confident assumption that "of course you're one of us!!"
I love this very thorough comparison between Kuro, Usopp and Luffy in terms of what being a captain means. Although the theme itself is quite overt in the arc, I'd never really thought before that Luffy's own opinions on the matter are likely clarified here, with the contrast between Kuro and Usopp. That makes sense! And it's no coincidence that this is where they gain a real ship. This is where they truly become a crew - a small crew, too small for the Grand Line, still missing a vital part; but still, enough to man a small ship on the relatively calm seas of East Blue, at least. Before this arc, Luffy was the leader of a trio with two tiny boats, and only one of his followers was truly committed to him: apart from himself, it was really only Zoro who thought of him as "captain". But now, Luffy is the captain of a crew.
As I said on Plurk, I really appreciate that you point out Usopp as the emotional core of the group. I could not agree more.
And you're right regarding the lack of flashback! While I would still have loved to see more of Usopp's backstory, we do get all the essential facts about where he comes from and what has shaped him right here, in the present - with just those few flashback panels towards the end, retold by Merry.
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But Luffy is the game changer. He always is.
Yesss.
And no matter what anyone has to say about Usopp that he’s weak (which he isn’t) or useless (which he isn’t) he’s more than good enough for Luffy so none of the rest of that matters.
Also note at no point does Luffy ask him to be comrade. He doesn’t need to. Usopp just is.
Yepp! And I both really like that and simultaneously half wish it was different, half not. Because he asks everyone else... (even Robin, in a way), and it makes sense that he wouldn't with Usopp, but... sometimes I wonder if deep down later on, Usopp would have liked to be asked. Or will feel so later on after seeing later crew members join. Though at this point, I think he's actually even happier for the completely confident assumption that "of course you're one of us!!"
I love this very thorough comparison between Kuro, Usopp and Luffy in terms of what being a captain means. Although the theme itself is quite overt in the arc, I'd never really thought before that Luffy's own opinions on the matter are likely clarified here, with the contrast between Kuro and Usopp. That makes sense! And it's no coincidence that this is where they gain a real ship. This is where they truly become a crew - a small crew, too small for the Grand Line, still missing a vital part; but still, enough to man a small ship on the relatively calm seas of East Blue, at least. Before this arc, Luffy was the leader of a trio with two tiny boats, and only one of his followers was truly committed to him: apart from himself, it was really only Zoro who thought of him as "captain". But now, Luffy is the captain of a crew.
As I said on Plurk, I really appreciate that you point out Usopp as the emotional core of the group. I could not agree more.
And you're right regarding the lack of flashback! While I would still have loved to see more of Usopp's backstory, we do get all the essential facts about where he comes from and what has shaped him right here, in the present - with just those few flashback panels towards the end, retold by Merry.
Amazing work!!