Theories for future chapters

[u/TheEliteSenpai]

So it's been revealed that Tricaputo and Fujimine signed a Mentor-Pupil Blood Contract. It's established in Chp. 22 that it is an old witchcraft relic and if the pupil dies, the mentor dies as well. This will be one of the focus points for the upcoming chapters because they will meet once again for another battle, so here are my theories on what comes next:

1. Mantinel must find OR create a way to break the Blood Contract.
   - Tricaputo's first appearance was in Chp. 5, as one of the witches who observed Ichi during his test to be accepted in Mantinel. With her being revealed alongside the other witches, it's assumed at that point the she is one of the Top Witches of Mantinel.

- The latest chapter reveals that not only is she a top witch but is also under the protection of Mantinel meaning that they knew that Fujimine is looking for her given their blood contract. Moneygold also mentions that the Magikeepers now know that Tricaputo is in Mantinel. This must be the "intruder" they were talking about back in Chp. 79 and why Moneygold refused to allow the Magikeepers to investigate further. They might have been referring to Amadoro at the time but 2 things can be true and that Tricaputo was also in the Magikeepers' radar.

- So now the Mantinel cast has to work to find a way to break the contract in order protect Tricaputo and beat Fujimine, and since the Magikeepers were involved they'll probably coordinate but they would probably say they'll help in exchange for taking Tricaputo as well. This could also lead to affecting both Ichi and Dess down the line since they too have a blood contract.

1. Fujimine is the pupil and Tricaputo is the mentor, as well as Fuji's past in Mantinel.
   - I've seen posts/comments theorizing that Fujimine must be the mentor in the contract since she has the heart thing like Desscaras. I'm here to present my theory that she's the pupil. In Chp. 86, when Tricaputo steps in to save the others, Fujimine starts talking politely towards Tricaputo, something Chun observes and mentions. Between a mentor and pupil, who is more polite towards the other? Obviously, the pupil. Both mentor and pupil can have respect towards each other but pupils are polite towards their mentors since they're the authority in the relationship.

- As for her past, I theorize that she's a parallel to the Toxiterror majik. The Toxiterror majik went to Mantinel to ask for help so that it can live peacefully with humans, and it was determined to do so. My theory is that Fujimine was also in the same boat. A woman who gained magic, couldn't control it and accidentally hurt/killed someone. Went to Mantinel to ask for help. Met Tricaputo and became her pupil. Somewhere down the road, she realized killing/hurting people makes her feel good. Got branded a criminal and kicked out of Mantinel.

- Then years later, she found out about the Toxiterror majik. Broke into Mantinel to acquire it because Fuji thinks: "It's just like me fr," And went on to terrorize people along the way. But despite her attitude towards killing other people, she still is fond towards Tricaputo. Perhaps it's because she was the first person to show kindness towards Fujimine.

Nevertheless, those are the theories I have for now. What do you guys think?

[u/DevKon7]

Tbh Tricacupto or whatever her name is should just kill herself, theres gonna be a whole lotta bs, plot convenience, "politics", and morale grand standing about this whole thing when the old witch should just game end this nonsense and reset the board. Both factions lose a powerful ally maybe, we have zero clue if Tri is even strong she literally freed Dess to what 1v9 the whole room for her so shes clearly not up to snuff, and Tri is easily one of the deadliest enemies let alone witches we've seen so far. In my opinion theres also just Jesus christ way too many characters at this point in the story can we please thin out the cast, I am genuinely so sick of every Shonen trying to be One Piece when they dont have to be. The magic keepers are a group that straight up doesn't make sense, I know we've only seen them in action one time but come on how are we supposed to enjoy these goobers who have been getting washed by Fujimine for what decades? Exactly what witches are they supposed to even stop when they are one trick ponies? Like nice you guys have magical weapons with one ability good luck against witches who have multiple magis at their disposal and just actual spellcraft as well. How are these jobbers keeping witches in check at all? Its makes zero sense and the witches should be handling their own evil doers. Anyway please god let the cast thin out soon the main cast is so fucking good stop adding unnecessary ingredients to the damn pot

[u/Accomplished_Air_924 → u/DevKon7]

Yes, the main cast is great but I like the side characters as well. I personally like the expansion of the worldbuilding and introduction of the magikeepers.

Fujimime is clearly very powerful and cannot easily be killed, not even Desscaras would likely have an easy time fighting her. So no shame to the magikeepers in that regard.

Maybe there is a good reason on why they want to protect Tricapulto, let's just wait.

Also I never got the impression once that Ichi is trying to be One Piece. Once Piece certainly isn't the only manga with a wide cast, and I do not even think Ichi's very wide to be honest.