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· Many readers have recently felt a sense of incongruity with Luffy's lines.
· In particular, the expression 'I'm angry' is predominantly seen as un-Luffy-like.
· Some readers mention that it reminds them of Goku's angry scenes in Dragon Ball.
· In the past, Luffy often expressed anger in silence, so directly verbalizing his emotions feels awkward, according to critics.

· Readers recall scenes where Luffy expressed anger in the past and compare them to the current dialogue.
· Opinions suggest that he used to show more powerful expressions of anger, and the pressure in his silence felt more terrifying.
· There's regret that even without explicitly saying 'I'm angry,' his anger could have been sufficiently conveyed through the artwork alone.

· Some readers interpret Luffy saying 'I'm angry' as an expression of hostility towards Loki.
· It's also argued that this line aligns with Luffy's original personality, as it was mentioned in SBS that he's a character who immediately speaks what he thinks.
· However, despite these interpretations, many readers still find the line unnecessary and cannot shake off the awkwardness, even when imagining the author's intent.

· There are opinions comparing this line to a past scene in Chapter 118 where Luffy told Vivi, 'I'm angry.'
· At that time, it could be interpreted as a line to explain the existence of the black curtain to readers, but this time, conveying emotions to Loki when a crewmate is being attacked right in front of him is criticized as unnatural.
· Even considering that Luffy is a character who speaks before thinking, many believe that this line differs in situational context from the past 'I'm angry.'

· An analysis suggests that while Luffy is a character who immediately speaks what he sees, he isn't the type to clearly verbalize his inner emotions.
· Many believe that in situations where a crewmate is in danger, silently throwing a punch immediately is more characteristic of Luffy.
· Some speculate that it might be a line to impress upon readers that Luffy, whose will was dominated after his Nika awakening, has returned to his original personality through his crewmates.
· However, most readers criticize that calmly saying 'I'm angry' in an urgent situation where a crewmate is being attacked makes it difficult to understand the intentions of the author and editorial team.

· There's a criticism that in recent years, One Piece characters tend to verbalize emotions they wouldn't originally express directly, such as 'I like it' or 'It's cute.'
· Critical opinions also suggest this is because the author has aged, or readers' comprehension has declined, making it difficult to convey meaning without explicit dialogue.

· Readers suggest that when Luffy is angry, lines like 'What did you do to my crewmate?' or a development where he silently and immediately sends the opponent flying would be more characteristic of Luffy.
· Many believe that an immediate attack with silent pressure and an enraged face would have been far superior in terms of the story's dynamism and Nika Luffy's emotional expression.

· Luffy didn't explicitly say 'I'm angry' when he punched the Celestial Dragon in Sabaody Archipelago or when he vowed to protect Vivi's country in Alabasta.
· Critics point out that the difference between powerful past lines like 'You won't even have bones left' and 'I'm angry' is too great.
· Furthermore, the reaction is that this line is even more awkward because it was said to Loki, not an enemy.

· There's speculation that Nika's personality might have influenced Luffy's expression of anger.
· However, many believe that a truly angry Luffy has the image of silently raging, like when Usopp was beaten by the Franky Family.
· Along with criticisms that recent villain characters lack charm, there are also criticisms that even Luffy's expression of anger is difficult to empathize with.

· Opinions suggest a significant difference in tension between Luffy's anger when Usopp was attacked in Water 7 and the current 'I'm angry' line.
· Despite the situation being more serious than before, regret is expressed that Luffy's anger isn't properly conveyed.
· Some analyze that in the past, Luffy's characterization was shallow, requiring explanatory dialogue, but now that the character is established, unnecessary explanatory dialogue feels awkward.
· The dominant opinion is that while Luffy expresses honest feelings about what he sees and hears, he isn't the type to explicitly verbalize his inner emotions.

· There's a counter-argument that 'I'm angry' is an expression Luffy has used in the past, so there's no problem.
· However, many believe that instead of explicitly telling Loki 'I'm angry,' saying 'What did you do to my crewmate?' to Imu would be more characteristic of Luffy.
· It's emphasized that emotions that can be sufficiently conveyed by drawing an angry face don't need to be explained through dialogue, and as a manga, showing it through art is crucial.
· Along with the opinion that Nika's genuine anger, contrasting with his usual grinning demeanor, would be enough to convey his rage, criticism continues that this line has damaged Luffy's characterization.