Eustass Kid’s Connection to Dr. Vegapunk: One Piece’s Biggest Reveal Yet

One Piece has an extensive roster of characters, making it one of the largest in anime. In recent times, characters such as Jewelry Bonney and Kuma have garnered attention due to their significant ties to Vegapunk.

Before the Egghead Island arc, Vegapunk was a highly enigmatic character in the story.

The Egghead Island arc revealed that Vegapunk had divided himself into six additional versions of himself, referred to as satellites. These satellites each embodied one of Vegapunk’s characteristics and were loosely inspired by the Seven Heavenly Virtues and the Seven Deadly Sins.

Despite the lack of direct contact between Captain Eustass Kid and Vegapunk, the enigmatic number “7”that appears during Kid’s attacks has sparked speculation about a possible link between the two.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and may contain spoilers for the One Piece series.

One Piece: The Possible Inheritance of Dr. Vegapunk’s Dream by Eustass Kid

There is a possibility that the Jiki Jiki no Mi, Captain Eustass Kid’s Devil Fruit, represents more than just magnetic abilities. It could potentially embody Vegapunk’s vision of boundless energy. This theory proposes a hidden link between Vegapunk and Kid, suggesting that their connection goes beyond chance.

During the Egghead Island arc, Vegapunk presented his belief that devil fruits are manifestations of individuals’ dreams and desires. If this theory is correct, it is possible that Vegapunk’s own aspiration to harness infinite energy through electro-magnetism could have led to the development of a Devil Fruit such as the Jiki Jiki no Mi.

One Piece: Dr. Vegapunk as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Kid’s Devil Fruit, the Jiki Jiki no Mi, could be seen as a physical representation of Vegapunk’s dream. This could suggest that Kid has inherited Vegapunk’s ambitions without even realizing it, possibly explaining the appearance of the number “07”on his arm during his “Damned Punk”attack. In essence, Kid’s Devil Fruit may be the embodiment of a dream that Vegapunk had unknowingly created.

The portrayal of Kid in this connection highlights his embodiment of Vegapunk’s pride. This can be observed through Kid’s actions and behavior; he frequently charges into fights with lofty ambitions and consistently confronts challenges that require him to triumph over defeat.

One Piece: Vegapunk's first satellite as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation) — One Piece: Vegapunk’s first satellite as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

As the final of the 7 deadly sins, pride often causes people to have an exaggerated sense of self and disregard caution or guidance, similar to Kid’s habit of impulsively initiating conflicts. This conduct consistently puts Kid in difficult circumstances where he must confront his own limitations.

Therefore, the development of Kid’s character, combined with the unique abilities of his Devil Fruit and its potential ties to Vegapunk’s aspirations, creates a captivating storyline in which Kid personifies the sin of pride.

Despite not being an obvious plot point, the reveal of Captain Eustass Kid’s possession of the Jiki Jiki no Mi confirms Vegapunk’s theory about the origins of devil fruits. This further solidifies Kid as a living symbol of Vegapunk’s dream and the sin of pride, representing his unknowing representation of Vegapunk’s pride.

Final Thoughts

One Piece: Captain Eustass Kid as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Eustass Kid’s tale is closely tied to Vegapunk’s determination and his own hubris. His path shifted drastically when he suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Red Hair Pirates while trying to confront them during Shanks’ arrival in Elbaf.

Despite being currently inactive, Kid remains one of the most influential figures among the Worst Generation pirates, alongside Trafalgar Law and Luffy. Upcoming chapters are expected to shed more light on Kid and his involvement in the constantly changing world of One Piece.