Ahh, then you're not too far back. Gotta get through all the depressing stuff, of course, but honestly, when I re-read the war arc once it was finished, it's one of the better arcs Oda's ever written. VERY POWERFUL stuff and the flashbacks are awesome. I cannot believe how much I adore Whitebeard now as a result of the story. Also, y'know, Shanks!