Numinous

I've seen that Doflamigo=(Half) Noble theory thrown around and I sincerely like it for the plot opportunities it can open. For example, the Strawhats already have assault towards a World Noble in their collective bounties; if word that another noble, even if he's a pirate, was assaulted by the same crew, they might think "ZOMG, these guys are after us!" and pretty much demand the Marines to lay siege on the SH. It'd make a very intense and interesting arc, fitting of the New World.

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