Vinland Saga Chapter 172 Discussion

Wee bit disappointed Hild is still being crusty, but she does have a point. Weapons are not the sole excuse for human nature.

Thorfinn is too idealistic no doubt lets see if it works out in the end



weapons is use for killing for sure but weapons do protect people too

Thorfinn's argument wasn't making any sense I mean what if the civilians of Vinland attack and they don't have any weapons as for some tools of knife and axe for lifestyle.

JoltieRL said:
tJirash said:
Uhh, I understand what Thorfinn wants to do, but I also can't disagree with Eyvar. If the people of Vinland ever got aggressive, Thorfinn's team would be like sitting ducks, without any means to even defend themselves. It's sad, but there's just no way for them to live there without any conflicts, without killing or dying.

Well, we'll see how it turns out.

they still have axes and spears though, which can be used as a weapon

Of course, what I meant was - if he still clutched to his strict no weapons and no violence policy, they would have to get rid of every potential weapon (a spear or an axe is as good a weapon as a sword) or secure them somehow and that's obviously impossible.

Thorfinn's ideology is stupid.



1/5



Wow, art in current chapters looks weak.

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                        Haha, this chapter was funny especially with how Thorfinn keeps refusing about bringing the sword to Vinland. At least he had his own reasons.



Still a funny chapter all the way to the end.

I like how Thorfinn understands and agrees with Ivar's justifications for bringing his sword only to refuse the latter to bring it on this journey, feels basically like that one Patrick Star's wallet meme. On the other hand I'm getting frustrated with Hild's character who after two years of staying by his side seems to keep repeating that she can kill him any moment.

Really don't know what the fuck people in this thread are whining about. Like yeah, the story is slow, but acting like there's been a gigantic dip in quality is just ridiculous.

acotede said:
I found this chapter quite profound. Thorfinn understands that the presence of such a weapon does nothing but escalate any situation, no matter how you justify its presence.



It's disappointing to see comments about how "this manga sucks now," presumably because it isn't violent (at the moment). I still think there's a lot to look forward to; their inevitable adventure, Hild's character development, and the situations Thorfinn will have to negotiate without weapons.  



Nah the writing has just declined..and its not because of pacifist Thorfinn. The farm arc for an example was still amazing but since then it just feels more childish, dragged out etc. and the characters are not as compelling now

JoltieRL said:
Thorfinn said that he'll still bring axes for cutting wood, and spears for warding off bears and wild animals, but sword is specifically for fighting other humans

Oh, sorry about it, then. It's been almost a month so I don't really remember what he said.

Anyway, we'll see who'll get his way soon.

I found this chapter quite profound. Thorfinn understands that the presence of such a weapon does nothing but escalate any situation, no matter how you justify its presence.



It's disappointing to see comments about how "this manga sucks now," presumably because it isn't violent (at the moment). I still think there's a lot to look forward to; their inevitable adventure, Hild's character development, and the situations Thorfinn will have to negotiate without weapons.  

Why is Hild still here? What role does her continued presence in the story serve? She's done the same thing over and over and over again without any development whatsoever. And now she's throwing a fit over Thorfinn's attempt to explain his stance on weapons to Eyvar.



And as funny as Thorfinn and Eyvar's exchange was, why can't Thorfinn just say that, though they don't have swords, they're still taking axes, bows and spears as they'll still need them to farm and otherwise protect themselves in Vinland? It's pure comedic fluff to waste time.