One Piece's Gorosei regain the advantage in chapter 1112, and it spells disaster for the Straw Hats

Modified Apr 20, 2024 09:29 GMT

The Egghead Island arc of One Piece has been an exhilarating and unpredictable journey, keeping fans on the edge of their seats with its mind-bending twists and turns. In the recently released One Piece chapter 1112, the Gorosei have regained the upper hand, casting a dark shadow over the Straw Hat Pirates' fate.

Through a series of meticulously crafted strategic maneuvers, the Gorosei have effectively cornered the Straw Hats, leaving them with a dwindling number of viable options for escape and survival. As the tension escalates, the Gorosei's calculated moves have created a precarious situation for Luffy and his crew.

Gorosei corners the Strawhats from every possible angle in One Piece chapter 1112

Luffy's Gear 5 form (Image via Toei animation)

The Straw Hats' situation took a dramatic turn as the Gorosei arrived on Egghead Island. Despite Luffy's impressive Gear 5 initially giving them an advantage, the presence of these formidable opponents changed the game. The escape plan faced mounting challenges as the Gorosei split their forces to confront the separated Straw Hat groups.

One group, including Bonney, found themselves cornered by Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, a Gorosei member. Meanwhile, Nami's crew encountered Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, another Gorosei, hindering their escape attempts. The realization that their plan was faltering weighed heavily on them. The third group, with Luffy, Dorry, and Broggy, also drew the Gorosei's attention as the chapter revealed a relentless pursuit.

Overcoming such powerful foes seemed like an insurmountable task. While Vegapunk's revelation had initially promised a turning point, exposing the World Government's activities, the Gorosei's presence overshadowed that potential. The Straw Hats now faced a dire situation, trapped on the island, and forces separated, making their chances of escape increasingly slim.

One Piece chapter 1112: Gorosei nearly accomplishes to halt Vegapunk's broadcast

Dr. Vegapunk's satellites (Image via Shueisha)

One pivotal event in One Piece chapter 1112 is the Gorosei's attempt to halt Dr. Vegapunk's broadcast to the world. Dr. Vegapunk's announcement threatened to reveal the truth about the Void Century and expose the World Government's truth.

The Gorosei was summoned specifically to prevent this information from being shared with the public. This demonstrates their determination to maintain control over the world and conceal the truth about the World Government's activities.

One Piece chapter 1112: The Straw Hats crew's desperate situation

Saint Nasjuro confronts Bonney's group (Image via Shueisha)

The Straw Hat crew faces a difficult scenario due to the Gorosei's resurgence. Their primary objective of escaping has become increasingly challenging, forcing them into battles they may not emerge victorious. Defeating the Gorosei on Egghead Island holds no benefit for them as their sole purpose is to escape with Vegapunk and his Satellites.

Yet, the Gorosei's appearance has severely jeopardized this plan, leaving the crew with little choice but to engage in battles. Nonetheless, they may be compelled to sacrifice their own to facilitate a safe escape alongside their objectives.

Final thoughts

Saint Saturn as shown in the anime (Image via Toei animation)

The Gorosei's strategic moves in One Piece chapter 1112 have effectively given the World Government an advantage. The Straw Hats face limited options for escape and survival, finding themselves cornered.

While they may ultimately escape Egghead Island, it is unlikely to be a true victory against the Gorosei, as the cost of their escape could be high. Once again, the Egghead arc has proven the Gorosei to be a formidable force, and their influence continues to loom large over the One Piece world.

Edited by Babylona Bora