Guts is the man, he knows his stuff and has the strength to do it all.
I'd like to see some progression though. Sadly, I'm getting tired of the pirate as awesome an enemy as he has been. I'd like to see them escape this island.
I constantly ponder which character will die next. Sometimes I forget while reading the recent volumes just how sudden dramatic events can take place in Berserk. Y'all know it will happen soon unless Kentaro has softened up somewhat.