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Chapter 51. Next Time, JOJO's Death
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Something's wrong!
This obviously doesn't seem right... No, it's not that it's wrong...
The outcome of DIO's defeat shouldn't come as a surprise.
After all, putting aside the inherent rule in films and television where villains aiming to destroy or rule the world are ultimately defeated by the heroic protagonists.
Just from the OP of "Phantom Blood," wasn't the outcome of the battle between JOJO and DIO already spoiled?
JOJO, with his hands wrapped in flames.
Would break DIO's Vaporization Freeze technique and use the power of the sun's Ripple to completely end DIO's ambitions!
Just like what Speedwagon passionately declared at the end of this great battle—
—Though this statement might be a bit exaggerated, the world is saved!
DIO is such a dangerous man.
He wouldn't be blinded by power.
Instead, he would use his power and combine it with the extensive knowledge he has learned to continuously test and experiment with the limits of his abilities.
Just like how the initial Vaporization Freeze technique could only slightly freeze Zeppeli and the others' arms.
And it took quite a while to take effect.
When JOJO encountered DIO for the second time.
Facing DIO, who, despite being no weaker than Zeppeli, spent only a second or two to freeze everything of DIO's body, except the head, into ice!?
Such an outrageous growth capability.
And his immortality, not dying even when split in half by a Ripple-infused blade.
The sense DIO gave them.
Truly left only despair.
Yet, such a dangerous and frightening DIO.
Was quickly killed by JOJO?!
What is going on!!?
Of course, JOJO's victory over DIO wasn't due to any protagonist halo.
The blazing fire in his hands was not some illusory courage.
It was real courage—the kind that involved thrusting his hands into the flames, continuously using Ripple to intensify the fire's temperature, and burning himself fiercely to neutralize DIO's freezing power!
The resolve to endure the pain of the flames.
No one would doubt the significance of JOJO's victory over DIO.
But, "Phantom Blood" had only reached the eighth episode!?
Defeating the final boss in the eighth episode, then what comes next...
"Uh, it seems Green Dolphin Studio never said DIO was the final boss..."
Sora suddenly remembered something.
Although in the plot of "Phantom Blood," DIO had always been the source of intense hatred for the audience.
From the first episode until his death at JOJO's hands, he remained the super boss!
But who remembers that DIO's original desire was merely to take over the Joestar family's fortune...
It wasn't until DIO's plot to take over the Joestar family's wealth was exposed, forcing him to become a vampire to escape and ultimately changing his initial dream due to the power and ambition brought by his vampire nature.
So the question arises.
Where did the Stone Mask come from?
Was it a relic left by JOJO's deceased mother, an artifact from some ruins, or something bought from a merchant... These are just superficial sources.
Whether it's the mechanism that ejects bone spikes when blood drips on the mask.
Or the precise stimulation of human brain acupoints to transform humans into vampires.
And the Ripple warriors, who correspond to vampires and also have a long-standing tradition.
All of these point to the Stone Mask's origin being very complicated.
After all, a single Stone Mask can create a vampire like DIO.
Who can guarantee that the creator of the Stone Mask was not even more monstrous or had even more monstrous things?
"No wonder the true title of 'Phantom Blood' is 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood,' and in the opening OP, the first six images shown are still only JOJO appearing in the plot."
Although in the OP production.
Pucci and the others used some of the comic's style.
That is, to present the six generations of JOJO in the style from Pucci's previous life's memory of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure."
But they didn't actually gather all six generations of JOJO actors to appear one by one.
This doesn't stop viewers who have seen this OP from immediately recognizing Jonathan as the first generation JOJO!
Not to mention the perfect match of the chosen actors' appearances.
Just the costumes.
Especially the costumes worn by the later JOJOs.
As long as they appeared, viewers would never forget these highly recognizable costumes!
"Because the Stone Mask falling into the sea actually means that the story of 'Phantom Blood' isn't over. JOJO will inherit Zeppeli's will, search the world for the remaining Stone Masks, and continue to pass on and spread this will…"
If so, "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" truly is a marvelous adventure with a grand scale of story.
Sora sighed.
Zeppeli and JOJO.
And then JOJO and his successors.
A kind of immortality different from vampires stealing others' life forces.
Instead, relying on human will to continually pass on this belief until future generations create a peaceful world without vampire threats.
Now Sora finally understood the meaning of Zeppeli's death.
And the meaning behind the comments made by the user with the ID [White Snake] earlier.
This sacrifice is truly remarkable!
"The hymn of humanity is the hymn of courage!"
"The greatness of humanity is the greatness of courage!"
"Even if 'Phantom Blood' continues to show scenes similar to Zeppeli's death, I will no longer feel pain and confusion."
"I now understand the true meaning of this death and the importance of what it carries, which is far more significant than mere death!"
Saying this, Sora excitedly posted this message on 2CH.
He probably had no idea that on the other side, at Green Dolphin Studio.
They had begun filming the final episode of "Phantom Blood."
Which was also...
—The Death of Jonathan Joestar.