: Although they share the same fighting style, Ryuma’s legendary dragon-slayer body gives him a natural physical advantage over Brook’s skeletal frame.

: Brook fights desperately to protect his afro—not out of vanity, but because it is the only physical trait that remained unchanged for 50 years. It is the only way his friend, Laboon, will be able to recognize him.

: Gecko Moria struggles to contain the giant’s rebellious nature, as the shadow's original personality initially overpowers Moria's commands. The Emotional Core: The Laboon Connection

: The "belief worth begging to live for" refers to Brook’s refusal to give up on his shadow, asserting that he will return it to its rightful place. The Chaos of Oars