One Piece chapter 1124: The Egghead Arc Sets Up Elbaf as Lilith Becomes the New Vegapunk

The highly anticipated chapter 1124 of One Piece was thought to mark the conclusion of the Egghead Island arc as the Straw Hats journeyed towards Elbaf. Despite its recent release, the issue continued to tie up loose ends from the arc, with a strong emphasis on its secondary characters.

In particular, chapter 1124 of One Piece appeared to wrap up the involvement of Kizaru, Sentomaru, and Nefertari D. Vivi in the Egghead arc, along with Vegapunk Lilith. Nevertheless, author and illustrator Eiichiro Oda had the Elbaf arc in his thoughts throughout the issue, as it concluded with a hint of a new character in Elbaf eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Straw Hats.

Upcoming Characters in One Piece’s Elbaf Arc

Success and Failure in One Piece Chapter 1124

The cover story of One Piece chapter 1124 continued to follow Yamato’s journey through Wano. In the latest installment, Yamato rescued a young girl from a kidnapper who quickly fled the scene. While not much information was revealed about the kidnapper, their design seemed to have a predominantly feminine appearance based on this brief encounter.

The issue began with a focus on the headquarters of the World Economy Newspaper, where Big News Morgans, Wapol, and Vivi Nefertari were engaged in a heated argument. This was sparked by Morgans’ use of his newspaper to portray a grim outlook on the world, with headlines discussing the clashes between Law and Blackbeard, Kid and Shanks, and Luffy’s alleged killing of Dr. Vegapunk.

Chapter 1124 of One Piece then shifted its focus to Egghead Island, where the only sound was the ringing of a Transponder Snail as someone checked in for a report. Sentomaru was spotted rowing away from the island alone in a boat, tears streaming down his face. Meanwhile, Kizaru headed towards the Transponder Snail to answer it. On the other end was Fleet Admiral Akainu, who questioned why Kizaru was the one handling the call.

Kizaru finally lets his walls down in One Piece chapter 1124 (Image via Toei Animation)

Kizaru proceeded to inform Akainu that the rest of the team had fainted, but instead of expressing concern, Akainu inquired about Saint Jaygarcia Saturn and the goals of their mission. Kizaru assured Akainu that the others would update him once they regained consciousness, causing Akainu to criticize Kizaru for being lazy. In response, Kizaru posed a question to Akainu about whether he had ever been forced to kill his closest companion. This led to a short flashback showcasing the friendship between Kizaru and Dr. Vegapunk and their bond over the years.

The climax of the events occurred during the panel when Kizaru fatally wounded Dr. Vegapunk and challenged Akainu to see Egghead in person instead of doubting him. Kizaru’s tearful expression and painful demeanor caused Akainu to apologize. In One Piece chapter 1124, the focus then switched to the Giant Warrior Pirates’ ship and the Thousand Sunny, where Franky, Zoro, and Jinbe conversed about Luffy’s distress and the absence of any festivities.

Despite their failure to save Dr. Vegapunk, the group acknowledged the extraordinary circumstances that they had faced and deemed their survival worthy of celebration. Zoro also commented on Luffy’s behavior, stating that as a Yonko, he should not be affected by an old man’s death. The focus then turned to Vegapunk Lilith, who was being cared for by Tony Tony Chopper, Usopp, Nami, and Sanji on the Giant Warrior Pirates’ ship.

One Piece Chapter 1124: The Straw Hats’ Celebration and the Anticipation for Their Arrival in Elbaf

In One Piece chapter 1124, Lilith was informed that they were unable to rescue any of the other Vegapunks while she played with her earpiece. Despite this, she reassured them that she was already aware of the situation, possibly through Punk Records. Her emotions then took over as she shed tears, but she quickly changed the subject and joked about feeling hungry. This hinted at the possibility of her absorbing the personalities and traits of the deceased and disconnected Vegapunks.

Upon arriving at a nearby table, Brook gestured for Lilith to join him and remarked on the somber atmosphere. As they approached, they noticed Luffy attempting to eat while clearly feeling down about their recent defeat. Lilith then shared her perspective, stating that despite the news of their failure, death is subjective and that the other Vegapunks are still alive, as evidenced by her own survival.

In One Piece chapter 1124, the Straw Hats were taken aback when they heard Lilith’s statement that they had fulfilled their promise to her, which involved Dr. Vegapunk. This greatly lifted Luffy’s spirits and they proceeded to have a feast and celebrate. Usopp went to gather the other Straw Hats while the Giants conversed and Chopper congratulated Nico Robin on reuniting with Jaguar D. Saul at Elbaf.

After mentioning the One Piece and its potential to determine the world’s fate, the Giants introduced Dr. Vegapunk and inquired about who would obtain it. Luffy confidently proclaimed his goal of becoming the King of the Pirates, regardless of whether others were with him or against him. The group cheered and attention turned to Elbaf’s shores, where the scene ended with a mysterious figure appearing to beckon the Straw Hats to the island.

Summary of One Piece Chapter 1142

Despite not being as focused on the Elbaf arc as some fans had hoped, One Piece chapter 1124 shows that Oda is already planning for the future as he finishes up the Egghead Island arc. This chapter will likely be the final appearance of Luffy and his crew before the beginning of the Elbaf arc, with any remaining loose ends for the arc centering on characters outside of the main crew.

The article also effectively hints at the level of involvement we can expect from characters such as Vegapunk Lilith and Nefertari D. Vivi in the Final Saga. Though Vivi did not reunite with the crew at Egghead Island as anticipated by many fans, it is highly probable that she will cross paths with them again in the future. Similarly, Lilith appears to be on track to become the Straw Hats’ resident scientist, having lost her home and allies.

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