One Piece may have set up Dr. Vegapunk’s survival at chapter 1112’s end

After a three-week hiatus, fans of One Piece are eagerly discussing the purported early spoilers for chapter 1112, which were unveiled on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. As these spoilers signify the return of the series, viewers can expect significant developments that will pave the way for the conclusion of the current arc.

The most noteworthy aspect is the revelation that Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro is on his way to join Jewelry Bonney and Co. by the end of the issue. Although the initial spoilers do not mention it, numerous One Piece fans anticipate a showdown between Roronoao Zoro and Nusjuro during the conclusion of the Egghead arc, following this recent development.

Despite the lack of confirmation in currently available spoilers, the final moments of One Piece’s latest chapter continue to spark intrigue. In Punk Records, Saint Marcus Mars, a member of the Gorosei, is captured with a look of shock on his face. While the exact cause of his reaction remains unknown, many speculate that it could potentially pave the way for Dr. Vegapunk’s survival beyond the Egghead arc.

The Foreshadowing of Dr. Vegapunk’s Survival in One Piece’s Egghead Arc

Throughout the Egghead arc of One Piece, the creation and existence of the Seraphim has been a major focus for Dr. Vegapunk and other characters. These beings are essentially living weapons, engineered as clones of the former Shichibukai. They are then infused with both King’s Lunarian Lineage Factor and Green Blood, granting them the ability to replicate Devil Fruit powers.

To clarify, Dr. Vegapunk utilized the available resources on Egghead Island to develop clones with partial sentience and the ability to host authentic or duplicated Devil Fruit abilities. This, coupled with Vegapunk Shaka’s prediction of his own demise (and potentially the demise of the other satellites), raises the possibility of a Dr. Vegapunk Seraphim residing on the island.

Moreover, the most suitable location for storing this Seraphim would undoubtedly be Punk Records, particularly if its intended function is to grant Dr. Vegapunk a second opportunity at living.

In the Egghead arc of One Piece, it was previously highlighted that Punk Records holds all the knowledge of Dr. Vegapunk and his six Satellites. By keeping his own Seraphim there, he could swiftly download himself into a new body upon the demise of his original one.

Punk Records is the most suitable location to store Seraphim as it is the least frequently visited area on Egghead Island. This would effectively conceal his intentions from any potential intruders and ensure that his Seraphim clones would be among the last targets in the event of an attack on Egghead Island.

Mars’ reaction at the end of the alleged spoilers could possibly be explained by this as well. The spoilers suggest that he notices and stares at something, which could indicate that he is processing the fact that Dr. Vegapunk is still alive. This suggests that even if they manage to stop his current broadcast, he may still be able to start another one in the future.

As of the writing of this article, all of this remains speculative, as currently available spoilers for the manga series do not provide further details on what Mars sees at the end of chapter 1112. However, it is expected that more spoilers will be released later in the week, fully revealing what he sees and potentially leaving an exciting cliffhanger for chapter 1113.