Released on April 5, 2025, One Piece chapter 1123 marked a significant return for the anime series, resuming after a six-month hiatus. The narrative pivoted to Foosha Village, where residents reacted to the shocking news about Garp’s disappearance on Pirate Island Hachinose. This event sets a tense atmosphere as the entire world begins to succumb to chaos following the destruction of the Lulusia Kingdom.
The spotlight then shifted to Egghead Island, where an attack by Admiral Kizaru and a battalion of Marines was underway. However, Vegapunk York disrupted their assault by lightheartedly asserting that they should refrain from attacking due to her presence. This levity soon transformed into despair as she revealed that the Straw Hat Pirates had taken her captive.
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Chapter Overview: The World Reacts to Crisis
The chapter, titled “The World Shakes! The Straw Hats’ Hostage Situation,” begins in the East Blue, focusing on Luffy’s hometown of Foosha Village. Inside a local pub, the townsfolk buzz with anxiety over the announcement regarding Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp’s captivity at the hands of the Blackbeard Pirates.
As Mayor Woop Slap attempts to reassure the anxious villagers about Garp’s strength, the anxiety is palpable, especially for Dadan, who expresses her deep concern for her old friend. Suddenly, an earthquake strikes, causing widespread disruption across the world, with notable reactions from places like Water Seven, Wano Kingdom, and Loguetown. The chapter also reveals a void in the sea, a direct consequence of the annihilation of the Lulusia Kingdom due to Imu’s sinister actions.
As narrated, this void has disrupted sea levels significantly. Meanwhile, on Egghead Island, the unfolding conflict intensifies as the Buster Call approaches, with thousands of Marines, nine Vice Admirals, and Admiral Kizaru leading the charge. Fortunately, the island’s defensive mechanisms, particularly the synthetic Sea Beasts, successfully thwart some Marine vessels. However, Kizaru utilizes his formidable Devil Fruit powers to vanquish one of these beasts.
In a tense exchange, Sentomaru confronts Kizaru, imploring him not to decimate their defenses, leading to a brief but significant conversation between them. Amidst this turmoil, Saint Saturn’s orders echo as he sits aboard one of the Marine ships, directing the elimination of any Egghead vessel engaged in research and commenting on the island’s precarious situation.
A significant moment occurs when a signal transmission reaches the Marine ships stationed outside Egghead, directed by Vegapunk York, who expresses her outrage toward the Gorosei for sending a Buster Call to eliminate her. Despite their defenses, the Gorosei find themselves compelled to negotiate with her, especially since she has control over the Seraphim and the formula for the ‘Mother Flame.’
As the chapter progresses, the tension escalates when Vegapunk York’s earlier nonchalance gives way to despair, revealing that the Straw Hats have taken her hostage. With Luffy’s declaration of a plan to escape Egghead Island, using Vegapunk York as leverage, the narrative builds to an exciting climax, setting the stage for future confrontations.