One Piece finally returned after an incredibly long break this week, and Oda made sure that he started the new arc with a bang. It is safe to say that the latest chapter of One Piece has been spectacular, and one full of shocking twists and turns. Fans rarely expect Oda to kill off characters at the beginning of a story arc. In fact, fans rarely expect Oda to kill off characters at all, because he has previously spoken about his dislike for this particular way of writing.