While fans wait for the release of chapter 898 of the manga "One Piece," there are already many speculations on what the coming events will be. Charlotte Smoothie is expected to finally get chance at a serious fight, and the Vinsmokes may or may not be strong to prevail over Big Mom's forces.
Chapter 897 left off with Straw Hat Pirates captain Monkey D. Luffy and Straw Hat pirate Vinsmoke Sanji surrounded by the Big Mom Pirates. However, just as it seemed that defeat was inevitable, the Germa 66 fleet and Sanji's siblings arrive and come to Luffy and Sanji's aid. However, it is still unknown how Luffy and the others will manage to defeat Big Mom and her forces, especially if Smoothie gets a chance to throw her hat in the ring.
The 15-foot-tall Smoothie is certainly a formidable fighter, with her immense height, immense strength, immense durability, and the ability to outsmart her opponents. However, she has not yet demonstrated these abilities to their fullest extent. There is a possibility that she may face off with Luffy in chapter 898, finally getting a chance at a decent fight.
The return of the Vinsmokes and the Germa 66 is also a welcome sight, with fans anticipating their return to the manga's story. The Vinsmokes are a valuable ally to the Straw Hat Pirates, since they were previously able to dispatch thousands of Big Mom's troops. Thus, there's a good chance that the royal mercenaries will be able to do the same thing once again and repeat history.
However, it is also possible that such may not be the case. Some fans speculate that a showdown between Smoothie and the Germa may be in the works. They seem to be evenly matched and could only be defeated by each other. It is also possible that during the confrontation with Big Mom's forces, readers will get to see what exactly is it that makes Germa 66 such a formidable force.
Then again, the fleet may also be overwhelmed by Big Mom's forces, which may put the Straw Hat Pirates in further danger and with no other obvious recourse left.
Some fans also expect that chapter 898 will not end with a resolution to the current conflict. The chapter will likely end in a cliffhanger, with the protagonists still in danger. Fans also expect a break in the manga to come after 898, though the break could possibly come after chapter 900 instead.
Currently, there is still no official release date for "One Piece" chapter 898, but it is reportedly set to be published this week.
