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Chapter 193. Resolve Will Dispel All Misfortune (Two-in-One)
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If we consider the first failure of [Thoth] or the fact that [Thoth] could foresee the beginning but not the outcome, it could be said that Jotaro and the others used their wisdom to defeat fate and change the result.
But this second failure—no matter how you look at it—has nothing to do with wisdom.
This was purely Oingo acting foolishly under the influence of the protagonist's halo, causing [Thoth]'s prophecy to manifest in the exact opposite way they expected!
So, while [White Snake] initially made Cujoh Jotaro anxious with his words, as soon as she started writing her first word, she felt an increasing excitement as she wrote.
The more she wrote, the more confident she became!
Not only did she find a loophole in [White Snake]'s earlier words, but she seized it and launched a frenzied attack, sending out her response!
Now, both the proof and witnesses were present.
She wanted to see how [White Snake] could continue to bluff his way out of this.
If [White Snake] still tried to brush it off by saying it was all Jotaro's and the others' intelligence, she would show [White Snake] what real cruelty was! Kekekeke!!
White Snake: "That's exactly what I wanted to say."
It was as if [White Snake] saw through Jolyne's thoughts, or maybe because the second prophecy of [Thoth] and how Jotaro and the others broke it was just too ridiculous.
Jolyne's provocation hit nothing but air.
And [White Snake] even turned it around to use against her.
White Snake: "Just as you said earlier, Oingo was indeed very stupid. If he had just deactivated [Khnum]'s ability and turned back into himself, the person injured by the bomb would have been Jotaro, and their assassination mission would have succeeded."
White Snake: "But in that episode of "Stardust Crusaders", Oingo acted as if he had lost his mind, preferring to swallow five lit cigarettes rather than turn back and get beaten by Polnareff."
White Snake: "He even forgot to deactivate his ability after escaping successfully, replacing the real Jotaro and becoming the 'Jotaro' from [Thoth]'s prophecy who got caught in the bomb explosion!"
—?
Is this... an admission?!
Great!
Seeing [White Snake]'s response, Cujoh Jotaro felt like singing a celebratory song for how ecstatic she was!
After all, [White Snake] was the dog poop on her road to failure.
Every time their Green Dolphin Studio's "bad films" were on the verge of flopping...
This guy with the ID [White Snake] would jump in.
He'd use some bizarre perspective to reinterpret why they shot things a certain way, and then... well, there was no 'and then'—because all the viewers would get convinced by him, and their projects would go from losing money to making a profit!?
Damn it!
All I wanted was to make a bad film, so I asked Pucci and his group of underachievers to film it this way. There was no deeper reason at all!
Please, stop over-analyzing it, will you?
It was precisely because of moments like this—right when they were about to pop the champagne halfway through the losses—that [White Snake] would jump out.
Jolyne had developed an obsession with defeating [White Snake] in an argument.
But now!
Without Akiyuki Shinbo dragging things down, Pucci, this underachiever, was finally displaying his true brilliance.
Even this [White Snake] with his bizarre logic was left speechless!
And judging by how quickly [White Snake] surrendered, maybe he'd even turn from fan to hater, no longer using his bizarre thought process to find highlights in their work, but instead focusing on their shortcomings to help her lose money faster!
Unaware that the ID [White Snake] was actually Pucci's alt account, Jolyne was filled with anticipation.
Finally, she could make a huge financial loss!
And so...
White Snake: "However, this seemingly protagonist-driven plot is actually the key to why the bomb didn't go off on the real Jotaro but instead on the fake Jotaro, Oingo!"
Yes! That's it! Give me that scathing critique of "Stardust Crusaders"! ...Wait, huh?
Something seems off here...
Jolyne felt a chill run through her.
Although it seemed like [White Snake] admitted the plot was driven by the protagonist's halo...
But the way [White Snake] was talking—it still seemed like he was saying this plot twist was well-executed?
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
The plot of the episode "Oingo and Boingo" only served to irritate the audience.
If they kept activating the protagonist's halo every time they faced an unbeatable enemy, forcing the enemy to lose intelligence or self-destruct...
Not only would the story become uninteresting, but all the sacrifices made during the journey... even though Avdol had survived and his earlier 'death' was just a fake-out...
The sacrifices of the SPW Foundation staff, who died helping Jotaro and the others, would feel like a joke.
Before Jolyne could sense the danger and react, ready to escalate the argument...
[White Snake]'s next message came through first.
White Snake: "DIO is the savior of villains. This title, which was first spoken by N'Doul, who praised DIO, has gained recognition among us, the audience. But why?"
White Snake: "Besides the fact that DIO is indeed worthy of being called the savior of villains, another reason is because N'Doul, a Stand user who only appeared in two episodes, left a very deep impression on us~~"
White Snake: "As a blind man, even with his Stand being countered by Abdul, N'Doul seriously injured two of the four members of Jotaro's group. If not for the appearance of Iggy, Jotaro might not have even found N'Doul's location, let alone approached and defeated him by flying in."
As this statement was echoed by "White Snake," the other audience members who were already captivated by the topic couldn't help but nod in agreement—except for Jolyne Cujoh...
After all, unlike Oingo's clumsy actions, N'Doul's performance was indeed commendable.
Especially his resolve and willpower.
And his act of destroying his own brain to prevent DIO's secrets from being leaked.
If the setting had been different, what would have distinguished N'Doul from Jonathan, who sacrificed his final Ripple to protect Erina, Joseph, who baited Kars away from Speedwagon, or the noble Zeppeli and Caesar, who passed on the spirit of hope from generation to generation?
You could even say that if N'Doul had not been a villain, or if he had been like Kakyoin, controlled by a flesh bud instead of genuinely worshiping DIO from the heart, he would have qualified to join Jotaro's group of protagonists!
Though, his elemental-type Stand might overlap with Iggy's role...
But setting that aside and excluding the issue of his stance, N'Doul's resolve was undoubtedly something everyone could respect.
Even Jotaro took the initiative to build a tombstone for N'Doul, ensuring his body wasn't left to rot in the wilderness!
It's precisely because DIO could earn the loyalty of even villains like N'Doul that DIO was worthy of being called the savior of villains!
After all, if even DIO couldn't hold that title, then who could?
Awakening these memories in everyone, [White Snake] continued:
White Snake: "Now, as for Oingo and Boingo, who, like N'Doul, are also symbolized by the Nine Glory Gods—what about them?"
White Snake: "They're complete losers!"
Good! Well said!
Seeing this comment from [White Snake], L couldn't help but cheer aloud!
He had racked his brains trying to figure out the weakness of [Thoth]'s prophecies and how to break its power, nearly pulling his hair out in frustration.
But when the episode concluded...
"Stardust Crusaders" simply told them: Stop overthinking it.
There's no need to worry about [Thoth]'s power, because Oingo and Boingo are just complete losers!
Was that all their mental anguish had led to?
No wonder this topic caused such a huge stir.
It was mainly because Oingo really was just too useless.
They had never seen a Stand user as incompetent as Oingo.
With such weak willpower, how had he not been consumed by his Stand's power?
White Snake: "Don't even talk about having the resolve to commit suicide to protect information like N'Doul. Even with Thoth's absolute prophecy backing him up, Oingo didn't have the guts to reveal Joseph and the others' identities!"
White Snake: "And at this point, you might ask—how does this relate to my earlier statement that Jotaro and the others defeating [Thoth]'s prophecy wasn't due to the protagonist's halo?"
——You're right, how does this relate to Jotaro and the others not relying on protagonist's halo?
[White Snake]'s sudden pivot left Jolyne, who had just typed out this question and was about to hit send, with no choice but to delete her message in frustration.
Because [White Snake] had already perfectly answered the question below!
White Snake: "The savior of villains—DIO. How could Jotaro and the others defeat someone with such high praise?"
White Snake: "Remember, the last ultimate being required the intervention of Earth's will to banish him into space. As the savior of villains, DIO surely can't be any less formidable than Kars, right? This is probably the hottest topic on 2CH right now."
White Snake: "And Oingo and Boingo are the best answer from Green Dolphin Studio to our question—only those with superhuman wisdom and superhuman resolve can face the savior of villains! Only those with these qualities can try to transcend fate!"
KO NO DIO: "Huh?"
Genius Little Plane: "Huh?"
LabMem No.001: "Huh?"
Little Tong Tong: "Huh?"
"..."
[ ]: "I think I understand what you mean, @White Snake. The first time Jotaro and the others broke [Thoth]'s prophecy, it was due to their intelligence, which prevented [Thoth] from predicting their poisoning."
[ ]: "And the second time, compared to Jotaro when he met N'Doul, risking being hunted down by [Geb], deliberately drawing attention and relentlessly pursuing the hope of victory, Oingo, who lacked even the courage to reveal himself at the risk of getting beaten up, had far too little resolve..."
Exactly! The real reason [Thoth]'s second prophecy was broken wasn't due to protagonist's halo but the difference in resolve.
Compared to Jotaro and the others, who, despite knowing the danger, still embarked on this perilous journey with a clear goal, Oingo and Boingo, who followed [Thoth]'s prophecies to the letter and had smooth sailing all the way, lacked any real resolve.
This episode of "Stardust Crusaders" used Oingo's foolishness to highlight the strength of Jotaro and the others.
After all, if any of Jotaro's group had been in Oingo's position, based on their past experiences, none of them would have hesitated!
And it's this kind of strength that allows Jotaro and his group to challenge DIO, the savior of villains!
Upon realizing this, L no longer fixated on how Oingo and Boingo lost despite [Thoth]'s absolute prophecy.
Instead, from the perspective of "How could Oingo, who lacked even the guts to risk getting beaten up, ever win against Jotaro's group?" he rewatched the episode.
It was only then that he truly felt the undercurrent of emotion beneath Oingo's ridiculous behavior in that episode.
And beneath that undercurrent, the unwavering resolve of Jotaro and his group, shining through—so strong that even fate couldn't stop them!
And isn't that precisely why they love watching "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure"?
It turns out Green Dolphin Studio never forgot.
They never forgot the feeling of wonder when they first encountered the story of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure".
Uncle Zeppeli, Jonathan, Caesar, Joseph, and now Jotaro...
Recalling the images of these characters, and imagining the baton being passed from one to another, L felt a chill run down his spine, giving him goosebumps all over.
At the same time, Jolyne Cujoh, who had been vehemently criticizing the latest episode of "Stardust Crusaders", suddenly found herself understanding why the audience had flipped to praise the show.
Her heart felt cold and hollow.
So much so that when Pucci, who had just finished handling some side accounts, came to report to Jolyne Cujoh, he felt like he had come at the wrong time.
Yet, under Jolyne's death glare, it seemed like he had no choice but to toughen up and speak...
"President Cujoh, I've got some bad news..."
"Really?!"