One Piece: Unveiling the Epic Rescue by the Straw Hats [SPOILER]

Highlights

The Straw Hat Pirates return to action in Chapter 1089 of One Piece, joining forces with Vegapunk to deal with a traitor and a hostage situation on Egghead Island.

York, the betrayer, is exposed as the traitor who deceived Vegapunk and provided the Five Elders with a weapon of immense destruction known as the Mother Flame.

In order to evade the approaching confrontation with the Navy, a battle they would undoubtedly lose, the Straw Hats must devise a well-thought-out strategy to flee Egghead Island. Fortunately, Vegapunk's arrival instills a glimmer of optimism amidst their dire circumstances.

Attention: The following text includes spoilers for chapter 1089 of the popular manga series One Piece, titled "Hostage Situation" by Eiichiro Oda, with translation by Stephen Paul and lettering by Vanessa Satone. The English version of this chapter is now available from Viz Media.

After being absent for several months, the Straw Hat Pirates finally make their return in One Piece Chapter 1089. Despite the focus of the manga shifting towards other significant events occurring worldwide, fans have eagerly awaited the reappearance of the beloved crew. With the action unfolding on Egghead Island, Oda recognizes the opportune moment to bring the Straw Hat Pirates back into the spotlight.

The Betrayal

In an effort to identify the troublesome traitor causing havoc, everyone engaged in intense brainstorming. The Straw Hats were automatically excluded as suspects due to their impeccable integrity. Suspicion fell upon Vegapunk's satellites, as they seemed shrouded in secrecy and mysterious intentions. Despite popular belief pointing towards Lilith as the traitor, given her association with evil, it was ultimately revealed that York, previously eliminated by the Seraphim, was the actual culprit. Shockingly, York had commanded the Seraphim to transform her into stone, thus eliminating herself as a suspect. Afterwards, York proceeded to seize Dr. Vegapunk following her separation from the other individuals on Egghead Island.

The satellite had planned to betray Vegapunk ever since returning from Marijoa. York, a symbol of Vegapunk's greed, was consumed by avarice upon witnessing the extravagant lives of the Celestial Dragons. Determined to attain the same privileges, she contacted the Five Elders and revealed Vegapunk's research on the Void Century. They were taken aback by Vegapunk's unexpected defiance and pursuit of forbidden knowledge.

In addition to this, York offered the Five Elders the opportunity to test the devastating weapon known as the Mother Flame. This weapon had been used to obliterate the Lulusia Kingdom, causing a global increase in sea levels by one meter due to its immense power. Impressed by the destructive capabilities of the Mother Flame, the Five Elders expressed a desire to possess it. York disclosed that the factory responsible for creating the weapon was located on Egghead Island. Striking a deal, she secured the promise from the Five Elders that they would not harm her and would grant her the status of a Celestial Dragon.

Saving Vegapunk

Content While Vegapunk was being terrorized by York, Atlas informed Robin about an abandoned laboratory. There is a strong possibility that the Straw Hats have already reached the location and defeated York. They coerced her into contacting the Five Elders and revealing her entire scheme. The Five Elders were completely unaware that the Straw Hats had already rescued Vegapunk and taken York captive until the chapter's conclusion. Under normal circumstances, the Straw Hats would not resort to using her as a shield, but the situation is dire. They cannot confront a massive fleet of 100 Navy ships, including Admiral Kizaru and nine Vice Admirals.

The Straw Hats remain oblivious to the existence of St. Jaygarcia Saturn, one of the Five Elders, who possesses a significant amount of combat experience judging by the scar on his face. Additionally, St. Jaygarcia Saturn possesses a powerful Devil Fruit, most likely a Mythical Zoan-type, enhancing his physical abilities. The Straw Hat Pirates desperately need a solid plan to escape the island, or else their survival is uncertain. However, they have the assistance of Dr. Vegapunk, who is recognized as the world's most intelligent individual. His presence should alleviate their concerns.

Will There Be An All-Out War?

The Navy approaches Egghead Island with a large number of fighters, their objective being the destruction of Vegapunk and his satellites. Unbeknownst to them, Luffy and his crew are also present on the island. However, even the crew of a Yonko cannot hope to take on such a formidable force. Therefore, if an all-out war were to occur, the Straw Hats and Vegapunk would not survive and they would have to flee. Therefore, the chances of the war actually happening are quite low.

Vegapunk could potentially utilize the Seraphim against the Marines. However, it is important to note that the Five Elders hold the highest authority within the command structure. As St. Jaygarcia Saturn is en route to Egghead Island, he has the power to override Vegapunk's orders. If it weren't for St. Jaygarcia Saturn's presence, employing the Seraphim would have been a great tactic. However, at this moment, deploying the Seraphim would be equivalent to handing them over to the World Government. Vegapunk would surely want to reclaim the Seraphim, as leaving them under the possession of the World Government would pose a significant risk. The Marines may gain additional allies in the form of Lucci and Kaku, considering their temporary alliance with the pirates.