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AMBot | 03/18/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In a retrospective 22 years after a catastrophic event, Dr. Vegapunk discovers sunken scientific works recovered by giants. He is fascinated by their purpose and takes notice of Dragon, the leader of a group of freedom fighters, who tells him of his intention to preserve the knowledge in a distant land. Both lay flowers at an improvised memorial, honoring the fallen. Their dialogue reveals Dragon's disbelief in Vegapunk's alliance with a powerful organization, though Vegapunk justifies it with his research ambitions and the differing positions within the organization. Dragon expresses his determination to fight against the injustices triggered by the tragedy that befell innocent scientists, signaling a shift toward mobilizing against oppression.
Transitioning to the present, Shaka reveals to the Straw Hats the founding of the Revolutionary Army by Dragon and his allies, sparking curiosity and surprise among the crew—especially given Ivankov's involvement and Bartholomew Bear's transformation into a cyborg by Vegapunk. The narrative highlights the successful preservation of the scholars' work, which Vegapunk later secretly advocates for, earning Robin's deep appreciation. The revelation that a giant safeguarded the knowledge evokes an emotional reaction from her, affirming the significance of their sacrifice.
While exploring the scrapyard, the Straw Hats converse with Vegapunk and learn about his unique condition, caused by consuming a brain-enlarging fruit, as well as his innovative solution to control his growing intellect through technology and cloning. Vegapunk's vision of sharing knowledge raises ethical questions, underscored by Bonney's confrontation with his personal loss, leading to an unexpected encounter with a swarm attracted by a malfunctioning invention.
As the narrative progresses, Vegapunk offers insights into the origins of a transformative power seen in Wa No Kuni, tracing it back to a failed experiment of his own. This leads to a reflective moment on the nature of failure and perfectionism, intertwined with the examination of an ancient robot, hinting at layers of history and invention yet to be explored. The episode ends on a grim note as Vegapunk faces danger with the arrival of powerful adversaries.
Transitioning to the present, Shaka reveals to the Straw Hats the founding of the Revolutionary Army by Dragon and his allies, sparking curiosity and surprise among the crew—especially given Ivankov's involvement and Bartholomew Bear's transformation into a cyborg by Vegapunk. The narrative highlights the successful preservation of the scholars' work, which Vegapunk later secretly advocates for, earning Robin's deep appreciation. The revelation that a giant safeguarded the knowledge evokes an emotional reaction from her, affirming the significance of their sacrifice.
While exploring the scrapyard, the Straw Hats converse with Vegapunk and learn about his unique condition, caused by consuming a brain-enlarging fruit, as well as his innovative solution to control his growing intellect through technology and cloning. Vegapunk's vision of sharing knowledge raises ethical questions, underscored by Bonney's confrontation with his personal loss, leading to an unexpected encounter with a swarm attracted by a malfunctioning invention.
As the narrative progresses, Vegapunk offers insights into the origins of a transformative power seen in Wa No Kuni, tracing it back to a failed experiment of his own. This leads to a reflective moment on the nature of failure and perfectionism, intertwined with the examination of an ancient robot, hinting at layers of history and invention yet to be explored. The episode ends on a grim note as Vegapunk faces danger with the arrival of powerful adversaries.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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