One Piece could be setting up Vegapunks Lilith and Atlas for a Pedro-like sacrifice given the latest spoilers

Modified Jun 28, 2024 19:16 GMT

One Piece could be setting up Vegapunks Lilith and Atlas for a Pedro-like sacrifice given the latest spoilers (Image via Toei Animation)

One Piece chapter 1119 is set to be released on July 1, 2024, but the full spoilers for the chapter have already been unveiled. The spoilers again teased that York can track the location of the remaining Vegapunks, which could mean that Lilith and Atlas would be sacrificed for the escape of the Straw Hat Pirates, just like Pedro.

The chapter also continued the fight between Luffy's side and Saint Marcus as the Gorosei was sent flying into the sky with the former's ultimate attack. The climax of the chapter saw the Iron Giant reemerge from the bottom of the sea and punch Saint Warcury right in the face.

After sending Saint Marcus away, Atlas addressed Lilith through telepathy and said that Vegapunk York knew their location due to their connection with Punk Records. This could be an indication that the remaining Vegapunk that are alive would be sacrificed for the escape of the Straw Hats, just like the previous ones, pretty similar to what happened to Pedro on Whole Cake Island.

Disclaimer: This article contains potential spoilers from the One Piece chapter 1119 and has the author's opinion.

One Piece: Exploring the reason why Vegapunks Lilith and Atlas could be sacrificed for the escape of the Straw Hat Pirates

Kaku as seen in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

According to the One Piece chapter 1119 spoilers, the chapter commenced with a brief showcasing of Stussy and Kaku as the latter mocked the former and asked her to leave without him. The chapter then returned to the battle with Saint Marcus as Luffy ordered his crew to hit him with everything they had so that he could send the Gorosei flying.

Following the orders of their captain, Sanji, Franky, and Bonney hit Luffy with an Armament Haki-infused attack (confirming that Franky and Bonney are Haki users). This sent Saint Marcus flying into the sky. The chapter then shifted to the Whole Cake Island where everyone reacted to Vegapunk's message.

The chapter returned to Egghead where Saint Peter was sucking the Giants in his sandworm form. Luffy came to their help but Saint Warcury took this chance to attack the Giants. The Iron Giant jumped out of the sea and punched Saint Warcury, exciting Luffy and the other spectators.

Vegapunk Atlas as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

After sending Saint Marcus flying, Luffy inquired about the location of Nami and her group. Sanji told him that they were late, upon which Vegapunk Atlas said that she would ask Vegapunk Lilith about their location. She then contacted her through telepathy and informed her about how York could track their location through their connection with Punk Records.

Her message wasn't complete and the chapter concluded. This was an indication that the Five Elders would know the location of every Straw Hat as each of them has a Vegapunk satellite whose location Vegapunk York can trace. Vegapunk Edison also sacrificed himself by opening the Frontier Dome for the Straw Hat Pirates.

Pedro's self-sacrifice (Image via Toei Animation)

The theme of sacrifice is not new to the series as a similar one goes back to the Whole Cake Island. Pedro was a mink who joined the Straw Hats on their mission to retrieve Sanji from getting involved in a political marriage. The arc ended with the Straw Hats in a pinch and Pedro involved in a battle with one of the Commanders of Big Mom Pirates, Perospero.

In the heat of the moment, Pedro asked the Straw Hats to flee once he blew himself up with the dynamites that were attached to him. Carrot was the most opposed to this idea but Pedro bet his life on Monkey D. Luffy who would bring the dawn of the world.

He blew himself up, alongside Perospero. Although Perospero survived the blast, Pedro's body was found nowhere, meaning that he died protecting his comrades. A similar situation could happen on the Egghead Island, maybe even in the next few chapters, as the Straw Hats are making their escape from the Island.

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