Highlights
The Straw Hat Pirates are facing a dire situation on Egghead Island, with 30,000 Marines, including Admiral Kizaru, laying siege to the island.
Kizaru and Saint Saturn are formidable adversaries and pose a major threat to the crew. Despite this, the Straw Hat Pirates are managing to handle the opposition effectively. However, their chances of escaping from Egghead Island appear slim unless they receive aid from someone like Kuma.
The Straw Hat Pirates are nearing the end of their journey to Laugh Tale, the Final Island. Having obtained three of the four Road Poneglyphs after the Wano arc, they are just one step away from finding the One Piece. In the Final Saga, they venture to Egghead, an island shrouded in mystery and danger.
Currently, the crew faces a dire situation as 100 battleships, carrying 30,000 Marines including nine Vice Admirals and an Admiral, besiege the island. Adding to the danger, Saint Saturn, one of the Five Elders, is also present. The Straw Hat Pirates must devise an escape plan or face annihilation. Perhaps there is something exciting in store for the fans.
The Arrival Of The Straw Hat Pirates On Egghead
Towards the end of Wano, it became evident that Luffy, Law, and Kid, the three prominent captains of the Worst Generation, would each follow a different route indicated by the Log Pose. While Law believed he had secured the best path, Luffy ended up with the shortest route, leading him to the island of the future. Prior to reaching the island, the crew successfully rescued Bonney from what seemed to be a massive whirlpool.
Upon their arrival, the crew was greeted by Vegapunk, who initially displayed hostility towards them. However, it soon became clear that the scientist was actually intrigued by this pirate crew. The initial phase of the Egghead Island arc lacked intense action, but it did provide fans with a significant amount of information from Oda.
This content fragment pertained to the creation of the Revolutionary Army, the Void Century, and Ohara. Vegapunk revealed his true allegiance to the people of the world, which ultimately made him a target of the World Government. As a result, the Egghead Incident occurred, during which a massive navy fleet approached egghead island in an effort to assassinate Vegapunk and eliminate all his satellite bodies.
The Egghead War
The Egghead War, which fans eagerly awaited, has finally commenced after taking them on a journey across the vast One Piece world. This recently launched conflict instantly reveals the Straw Hat Pirates as the underdogs, facing a formidable opposition force. With 30,000 Marines aboard 100 battleships, including nine Vice Admirals and the formidable Admiral Kizaru, the odds are stacked against them. Adding to their troubles, the presence of Saint Saturn on the island has already provided fans a tantalizing glimpse of his immense power.
Currently, there are 50 Mark 3 Pacifistas opposing the Straw Hat Pirates. The presence of Saturn on the island prevents their alliance with the Navy. Additionally, the island houses four captive Seraphims, who, if freed, would worsen the situation for the Straw Hat Pirates.
In the Egghead War, the Straw Hat Pirates face significant threats from Kizaru and Saturn. Marine Admirals are well-known for their strength and would certainly pose a formidable challenge. CP0 also poses a threat, with Lucci being the most powerful among them. He is engaged in a dangerous combat with Zoro, compelling him to unleashing his King of Hell abilities. These circumstances highlight Lucci's formidable nature. However, the greatest danger on the island is Saint Saturn, one of the Five Elders. He has descended from the Holy Land and revealed his true power to the fans.
Saint Saturn is incredibly dangerous, as was seen over the last few chapters and his powers appear to be boundless.
How The Straw Hats Fare Against Saturn And Marines
As of now, the Straw Hat Pirates are handling the opposing force's dangers quite effectively. The Marines don't pose much of a threat, and even the formidable Vice Admirals can be dealt with by the Straw Hat Pirates. Especially with Zoro currently engaged in a fierce fight against Lucci, the crew is more than capable of defeating him. Nonetheless, the island's most formidable adversaries are Kizaru and Saturn. In the battle against the Admiral, Luffy took charge and emerged victorious.
He engaged in a fierce battle with him, although fans didn't witness his full power, it was enough to defeat the Admiral. However, this victory came at a great cost as Kizaru is no longer in the picture. Moreover, Luffy is currently drained of energy, which can be largely attributed to his previous fights against Lucci and the Seraphims throughout the entire night.
In the meantime, the island faces a major threat from Saturn, the most formidable adversary. Unfortunately, there is no one on the island strong enough to take him on. Even if all the other fighters joined forces, they would still be no match for him, posing a significant danger. Saturn has already initiated his plan, starting with Bonney. Urgent action is necessary to rescue the Straw Hat Pirates. The anticipated "Egghead Incident" hasn't occurred yet, indicating that a monumental event is about to unfold in the world of One Piece, potentially involving the assistance that the Straw Hat Pirates will receive.
The Straw Hat Pirates' Escape From Egghead Island
Currently, the Straw Hat Pirates are facing a significant challenge in escaping from Egghead Island. The probability of their escape decreases even further when considering the impending Egghead Incident. Judging from the anticipation built by Oda, it is evident that the Straw Hat Pirates will be involved in a monumental event on this island, which they cannot participate in if they manage to escape. Their foremost requirement at present is to secure an exit strategy from Egghead.
This crucial assistance can only be provided by one individual at this moment, namely Kuma. Fans are aware that Kuma is currently making his way towards the island, and in a past conversation with Bonney, he expressed his desire to rescue people like Nika. Although Bonney is on the brink of execution with no hope of intervention, it is expected that Kuma will make his timely appearance and save her once the flashback concludes.
From there onward, Kuma can rescue Luffy. One may question the possibility of this, but it should be noted that his Devil Fruit allows him to interact with intangible things within the body. Thus, it is feasible for him to alleviate Luffy's exhaustion and pain, just as he did on Thriller Bark. If he successfully removes these burdens from Luffy's body, he will be able to stand up and continue the fight. Consequently, Luffy will confront Saturn, prompting the Straw Hat Pirates to regroup and initiate a large-scale war.
Additionally, we should consider the involvement of the Blackbeard Pirates. It is highly probable that Luffy will defeat Saturn, while the Marines suffer a significant defeat known as the Egghad Incident. Only after overcoming these formidable forces, will the Straw Hat Pirates safely depart from Egghead alongside Vegapunk. In the process, they will destroy the entire power plant, even sacrificing Punk Records.
One Piece can be accessed for free on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus app, courtesy of Viz Media. However, fans should note that there will be no new chapters next week. The eagerly awaited release date for One Piece 1096 is scheduled for October 29, 2023.