One Piece chapter 1117: Zoro and Nusjuro clash with Conqueror’s Haki as the Straw Hats’ escape begins

In chapter 1117 of One Piece, the Straw Hat Pirates finally began their escape from Egghead Island. While one ship had set sail, another was on the verge of doing so. The issue was officially released earlier this weekend, signaling the start of the final chapters of the Egghead arc with the conclusion of Dr. Vegapunk’s broadcast and the beginning of their escape.

Despite the Straw Hats officially starting their escape, there was no shortage of excitement for fans in One Piece chapter 1117. A major highlight was a brief clash between Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, a member of the Gorosei, and Roronoa Zoro, where both demonstrated their use of Conqueror’s Haki. This event also serves as confirmation for a popular fan theory surrounding Nusjuro, causing the fanbase to buzz with anticipation.

One Piece Chapter 1117: Confirmation of Nusjuro’s Sword as the Shodai Kitetsu Through Zoro’s Comments

Chapter 1117: Reactions and Recovery

Koby and the other Sword Members are shown to be totally fine following the raid on Hachinosu (Image via Toei Animation)

The latest installment of One Piece, chapter 1117, delved into Yamato’s Wano cover story as he paid a visit to Hyogoro and Nekomamushi in the Flower Capital. The chapter then shifted its focus to Hachinosu Island, where the local pirates were scheming on how to reach and pillage the sunken cities.

The spotlight then moved to Paradise in the Grand Line, where Mont Blanc Cricket and the Saruyama Alliance were enthusiastically searching for treasure after learning of Dr. Vegapunk’s message. The attention then turned to the GS Marine General Hospital, where the SWORD members were recuperating from their mission on Hachinosu Island.

One Piece chapter 1117 depicted a mix of reactions to Dr. Vegapunk’s words, with some individuals expressing deep concern while others appeared motivated by the impending need to step up. The chapter also featured X Drake, who was revealed to be alive and recuperating in a private room after his experiences in Wano, where he listened to Dr. Vegapunk’s broadcast.

One Piece chapter 1117 seemingly sets Smoker up for a return to the series sometime in the near future (Image via Toei Animation)

The attention then turned to an unfamiliar region in the seas of the New World, where Smoker was seen conversing with Tashigi while riding his Billower Bike. Dr. Vegapunk’s message then resumed as the focus returned to Egghead Island, where Nami’s group observed that the Frontier Dome Defense System barrier was being lifted.

In One Piece chapter 1117, the characters prepared to descend into the waters below. Zoro and Jinbe revealed their close proximity and their pursuit of Nusjuro, who was also making his way towards the Thousand Sunny. As Nusjuro readied to attack the ship, Jinbe utilized a new technique to propel Zoro towards him.

Zoro utilized his Two-Sword Style Sukhavati’s Bliss: Rashomon technique to intercept Nusjuro’s assault on the ship. The two engaged in a fierce battle, using their Conqueror’s Haki. Zoro appeared to mistake Nusjuro’s sword for a Kitetsu. Eventually, they both launched each other backwards, with Jinbe catching Zoro and instructing Nami and the others to launch the ship while they planned to join them later.

One Piece Chapter 1117: Escapes and Ends

One Piece chapter 1117 then turned its attention to Jewelry Bonney’s crew, who were under attack from the Marines and struggling to defend themselves. With their communications blocked, Sanji reached out to Luffy, who yelled for them to prepare to leave as they neared the location.

Dorry and Brogy issued the same order to Oimo and Kashii, who promptly began preparing the ship with the other Giants. Meanwhile, the remaining Giants engaged in an assault on the nearby Marine battleships. But their efforts were soon halted by the sudden arrival of Vice Admirals Bluegrass and Doll. Bluegrass blasted a hole in the Giant Warrior Pirates’ ship while Doll swiftly incapacitated Kashii with a single strike.

In the next chapter of One Piece, the spotlight was on Luffy, Dorry, and Brogy as they noticed that they were no longer being pursued by Saint Topman Warcury, a member of the Gorosei. Wondering where he had gone, they then turned their attention to the Iron Giant, who was now surrounded by Warcury and other Gorosei members – Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, Saint Marcus Mars, and Saint Jaygarcia Saturn – all of whom had transformed into yokai forms.

During the event, Dr. Vegapunk made an announcement, stating that he had one final message to convey. At the same time, Mars and the Gorosei recognized the robot as the one responsible for attacking Mariejois 200 years ago. The message was revealed to be directed towards individuals whose names contained the letter “D.”Panels of Monkey D. Dragon, Sabo (who mentioned Ace and Luffy), Koby (who mentioned Luffy), Blackbeard (Marshall D. Teech), and Bepo (who mentioned Law) briefly appeared.

In One Piece chapter 1117, Warcury charged at the Iron Giant as Dr. Vegapunk spoke. Dr. Vegapunk was about to say “among you there is,”but Warcury interrupted him with a powerful strike that sent the Iron Giant soaring into the sky and crashing back down to the ground.

The world witnessed reactions from various individuals such as Nefertari D. Vivi, Big News Morgans, and Wapol. As an ominous dial tone echoed throughout Egghead and beyond, the broadcast finally came to an end, causing Vegapunk York to collapse to her knees in a state of relief.

One Piece Chapter 1117: In Summary

Despite not meeting the expectations of some fans in terms of action, One Piece chapter 1117 still provides an exhilarating and captivating beginning to the concluding chapters of the Egghead arc. The fact that Dr. Vegapunk’s message was cut off at a crucial moment may be disappointing, but it was a development that had been anticipated since its introduction several issues earlier.

The chapter adeptly hints at the Gorosei’s background by revealing their recognition of the Iron Giant as the same creature that assailed Mariejois 200 years prior. Although this information may have been previously known, the Gorosei’s swift recognition suggests they may have been present during the attack on Mariejois.