One Piece 767: sad and dark as expected, Law’s flashback concludes – probably the most grim of any character’s. I was moved and like his character a whole lot more, now – so mission accomplished, really!

One Piece 766: After a sweet nod to Naruto on the title page, One Piece took its flashback to the inevitable tragic part. A coincidence right on the brink of victory spoiled Corazon’s plans, and the final bittersweet gag was pure Oda brilliance.