The Enigma of Monkey D Dragon: Insights from Chapter 1103

The spoilers for One Piece chapter 1103 revealed Monkey D. Dragon's brief appearance and the arrival of Bartholomew Kuma on the Egghead Islands. The chapter focused on Bonney's battle against Saturn and hinted at the arrival of a new ally to assist the Straw Hats. Dragon's role as a wanted criminal has faced criticism, but the chapter hinted at his more active involvement in the Egghead Island arc.

One Piece: Monkey D. Dragon might arrive at Egghead

The enigmatic figure of Monkey D. Dragon has intrigued One Piece fans since his debut. Criticism has arisen following recent chapters revealing Kuma's backstory, questioning Dragon's inactivity regarding his companion's capture and troubles.

Chapter 1103 features a conversation between Dragon and Ivankov regarding Kuma's destination. While Ivankov believes it to be Marijoa, Dragon's doubts hint at a deeper understanding, possibly pointing to Kuma's true target—Egghead Island. Despite making an appearance, Dragon's role in the chapter remains minor, leaving fans craving for more significant involvement.

Kuma as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The chapter suggests the potential for Dragon to rally allies to intervene in the unfolding events on Egghead Island, which could be a significant turning point. Even if Dragon doesn't directly come to Egghead, one of his closest allies may come to aid Vegapunk and Kuma, given their longstanding and reliable alliance with Dragon.

Chapter 1103 focuses on Bonney's battle with Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, who is responsible for Kuma's tragic state. This occurred after a bargain led Kuma to become an emotionless cyborg in exchange for Bonney's treatment. The chapter also revealed that Bonney's powers were part of an experiment conducted by Saturn himself.

Saturn conducted experiments on Ginny to grant her the abilities of a devil fruit without the need to consume one. Unfortunately, she later developed the Sapphire Scale disease as a result. Saturn also disclosed that Bonney inherited both the side effects and the devil fruit powers from her mother Ginny, who ultimately perished as a direct result of Saturn's experiments.

In Chapter 1103, Bonney is shown to be losing the battle, but Kuma arrives just in time on Egghead to confront Saturn. Jump Festa 2024 suggested that a clash between Kuma and Saturn is imminent, and hinted that Kuma, as the leader, may use Pacifistas to fight against the Marines. As Kuma prepares to face Saturn, there is speculation that the Straw Hats could take advantage of the distraction to escape with Bonney and Vegapunk, possibly postponing their battle with the Gorosei. The chapter also hints at a intense battle between Kuma and Saturn, similar to their past battles.

Final Thoughts

One Piece: Jewellery Bonney as depicted in the anime (Image via Toei Animations)

The much-awaited One Piece Chapter 1103 is scheduled to be officially released on January 5, 2024, and will be available on Shueisha's MANGAPlus website. Fans are eagerly anticipating Chapter 1104 for potential revelations about the mysterious ally of the Straw Hats who provided food to Luffy in Chapter 1103.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled to see Monkey D. Dragon finally making an appearance in the latest One Piece chapter. Dragon has always been a mysterious and intriguing character, and I can't wait to learn more about his role in the story. I also appreciate the way the chapter hints at a deeper connection between Dragon and Kuma, which adds another layer of complexity to their relationship.

However, I do feel that Dragon's role in the chapter was a bit underwhelming. I was hoping for more interaction between him and the other characters, and I'm disappointed that he didn't play a more active role in the events that unfolded. I understand that Oda is building up to something bigger, but I can't help but feel a little let down by Dragon's limited involvement in this chapter.

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