Yay finally the fillers are over. I must admit I was surprised at the ending, somehow I thought it would be Lapanui's father and not he himself (that would be more of a typical filler plot). Why did they call him "mayor pasqua" back in ep 139 btw? Surname? ah well.
Whetton would have actually been a good badguy if he wasn't ehh... the way he was. When he was young he looked pretty cool, at least. Badass weapon too. Felt like something Oda himself could have created. (looks-wise)
Oh and I hate all filler kids, EVER.