The Straw Hat Pirates and the Giants embarked on a new journey towards an unknown destination in One Piece chapter 1123, while bidding farewell to the beloved Egghead arc. This arc was a thrilling ride of emotions, with unprecedented scenes, including those featuring the Gorosei.
The arc encompasses 36 chapters, each featuring scenes from Egghead Island, Hachinose Island, and other various locations. Despite being hailed as one of the greatest arcs, which specific chapters stood out for their extraordinary approach and left a lasting impression on the fandom? This article will rank and compile the top 10 chapters that truly captivated the fandom.
Please note: This article includes possible spoilers from the One Piece manga and reflects the author’s personal opinion.
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10) Escape Limit – One Piece Chapter 1078
Despite the strange occurrences on Egghead Island, Vegapunk was unexpectedly abducted and brought to the same location where the CP0 members were being held. Fortunately, Vegapunk Shaka managed to locate Stella, but his efforts were tragically halted when he was fatally shot by none other than Vegapunk York, who had been the betrayer all along.
The revelation on Egghead Island brought about a significant turn of events as York confessed to being responsible for giving the Gorosei a portion of the Mother Flame. She also admitted to her plans of eliminating all of Vegapunk in order to become the only survivor and her ultimate goal of becoming a Celestial Dragon, which led to her decision to aid the World Government.
9) One Piece chapter 1073: Miss Buckingham Stussy
Upon arriving at Egghead Island, the CP0 encountered resistance from Roronoa Zoro, who had been tasked with guarding the Thousand Sunny by the Straw Hat Pirates. Despite Kaku’s attempts to handle Zoro, Stussy’s true intentions were revealed when she attacked Kaku and Lucci, exposing herself as an undercover agent working for Dr. Vegapunk.
Despite her betrayal, she played an important role in helping Dr. Vegapunk escape Egghead Island by joining the Straw Hat Pirates. Her sacrifices proved crucial to Vegapunk’s survival on the island, although her current fate remains unknown. Without a doubt, her betrayal of CP0 was one of the most significant events of the Egghead arc.
8) One Piece Chapter 1114: The Wings of Icarus
Following the start of Vegapunk’s stream, the Gorosei were forced to search for a means to put an end to it. While a few continued to destroy anything in their path, others followed voices that led them to the potential location of the streaming Transponder Snail. Amidst all of this chaos, Saint Saturn stumbled upon a hidden location housing a massive machine known as the Mother Flame.
The fandom was amazed by the Mother Flame’s structure, especially since it was only a small flame and York had only provided a prototype. Despite its size, it was capable of powering an “potential”Ancient Weapon that obliterated the Lulusia Kingdom in a matter of seconds. The discovery of this powerful energy source sparked even more speculation and added to its already rich lore.
One Piece Chapter 1113: Stalemate
Following Vegapunk’s passing, the Transponder Snails across the Grand Line were activated to transmit a message from the scientist regarding the “truth of the world.”Once everyone had set up their video Transponder Snails to receive the message, the scientist wasted no time in delivering the news that their world was on the brink of destruction.
This chapter could be the most significant one in the Egghead arc in terms of its impact on the lore, as Eiichiro Oda had hinted at it multiple times before. Additionally, Vegapunk’s prediction of an earthquake serves as evidence for the validity of this seemingly absurd news, as it is difficult for people to believe information from an unexpected source.
One Piece chapter 1080: The Legendary Hero
On Egghead Island, everything remained calm while a heated battle unfolded on Hashinose Island. SWORD members continued to appear out of nowhere, drawing all the pirates to a central location. As the pirates converged, Vice Admiral Garp leaped into the sky and unleashed a powerful attack called the Galaxy Impact, infused with his Conqueror Haki.
The assault rendered all the pirates unconscious and caused extensive damage to the island. It also showcased the depth of Garp’s affection for his protege, as he disregarded his responsibilities as a Vice Admiral to rush to Koby’s aid. This contributed to making this chapter one of the highlights of One Piece’s Egghead arc.
5) One Piece Chapter 1079: The Emperor’s Crew, The Red-Haired Pirates
During his time on Elbaf Island, Shanks was approached by Captain Kid, who was determined to annihilate the entire Red Hair Pirates crew. Fortunately, Shanks predicted the impending danger and swiftly headed towards the bay of Elbaf Island. There, he used his Conqueror’s Haki to strike Captain Kid with a powerful attack known as the Divine Departure, preventing the massacre.
The unexpected appearance of Shanks and his single attack, which potentially killed Captain Kid and his pirate crew, made this chapter one of the best ones. After impaling Kid and stealing their Poneglyph copy, Shanks, along with Dory and Brogy, then proceeded to destroy the ship of the Kid Pirates, stealing the spotlight.
4) On Your Side – One Piece Chapter 1106
As the fight against Saint Saturn persisted, the fanbase eagerly anticipated the arrival of various characters to join the Straw Hat Pirates in their journey to Elbaf Island, such as Blackbeard and Dragon from the notorious group Egghead.
Despite expectations, Eiichiro Oda shocked the fandom by having the Giants join the Straw Hat Pirates on their journey to Egghead Island. The Giants played a vital role in the Straw Hat Pirates’ escape, as they provided assistance to Luffy during his intense fight against one of the Gorosei. Furthermore, they generously offered their ship as a means of transportation for the crew to reach Elbaf Island.
One Piece Chapter 1122: The Time is at Hand
When Emeth was on the brink of defeat, he recalled Joy Boy’s words about the first pirate who had sealed his Conqueror’s Haki within a knot. Joy Boy entrusted this to Emeth and urged him to use it to protect someone he held dear. Emeth vowed to Luffy that he would carry on and never allow him to perish. Untying the knot, Emeth unleashed Joy Boy’s Conqueror Haki.
The defining feature of this chapter was the sheer strength of this Haki. It effortlessly countered Saint Saturn’s summoning, banished the summoned Gorosei, caused Imu to tremble from a great distance in the Holy Land of Mariejois, and incapacitated all of the Marine officers, including their Vice Admirals. This served as evidence that Joy Boy possessed the most powerful Conquerors Haki ever seen in One Piece.
One Piece chapter 1110: Planetfall
After giving the Grand Line ten minutes to prepare their Transponder Snails to receive his message, Vegapunk was interrupted by Saint Saturn who summoned the remaining Gorosei to prevent any potential disasters. The Gorosei then conjured four magic circles as meteorites descended from the sky, revealing the remaining four members.
The highlight of the chapter was the dual panel featuring five demon beasts, known as the Gorosei, in their devil forms, standing in front of a small Luffy in his Gear 5. This chapter was significant, similar to the Egghead arc in One Piece, as it provided insight into the World Government leaders and gradually uncovered crucial information about them.
One Piece Chapter 1102: The Life of Kuma
Referred to by the fandom as “KUMAPIECE,”this chapter from the One Piece Egghead arc effectively tied up all remaining loose ends regarding former warlord Bartholomew Kuma. The chapter depicted the emotional journey of a father facing erasure, as he reflected on the harsh world and expressed gratitude towards those who used him for research, ultimately saving his daughter Bonney.
The main focus of the chapter centered around a single panel featuring Kuma’s journey from childhood to adulthood, as he fought against the world and sacrificed everything to create a world of peace. Kuma’s selfless and heroic actions brought tears to the eyes of both Vegapunk and countless fans worldwide, solidifying his place as not only one of the most well-written characters, but also as a valuable ally to the Straw Hat Pirates.
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