Oh man, going in from the beginning for One Piece certainly is a daunting task but it's so worth it!!! I think you have the right idea, tackle it at your own pace, and I think you'll find yourself being able to let yourself get swept up in some arcs and move quicker than you'd realize! It's a weird series but IMO it's way more digestible and easy to get swept up in than JJBA. Lots of nonsense that makes sense! .... if that makes sense. Sometimes JJBA just feels like INTENSE NONSENSE and I can't continue with it. I've barely read it in years even though I love it dearly!
now.... *cracks knuckles* HOW MANY SHONEN JUMP SERIES CAN I COMMENT ON BEFORE I ADHD THE FUCK OUT
dr stone
akane-banashi
Earthchild
Ayashimon
I need to get back on Sakamoto days, that's another one I was like "oh i'll start this next week" for the past.... very long time lol. I'm on chapter 10 but I just forget about it even though I very much enjoy it. Maybe soon I'll get further in and can comment on it a bit more since I see y'all keeping up with it!