Warning: Spoilers ahead One piece Chapter #1124
One piece Has dozens of dangerous characters fans would never want to meet, but a couple of the most intimidating Marine admirals Finally showing a softer side, proving they are more Complex villains As initially believed. The Egghead Island arc shed some light on many mysteries of the series and showed a lot more of the formidable abilities of the five elders and Admiral Kizaru. However, one of the brightest villains successfully added more depth to One pieces capable but often stoic admirals.
What began as an infiltration mission with the government assassin's CPO quickly escalated into an ordeal that called for the full power of a booster call, battles with the world government's five elders, and the glint-glint fruit using Admiral Kizaru. While the Marines were ordered to kill Dr. Vegapunk, chapter #1124 revealed that The Admirals, known for their vibrant personalities, have more empathy than they previously let on.
Dr. Vegapunk was more than One pieces smartest person; He was one of the only friends Kizaru ever gained during his years of loyal service. Although the admiral did blow a hole through his friend's chest, his face was broken with painful remorse when Fleet Admiral Sakazuki called him to describe the failures of the world government. It was a conversation that also saw the hot-headed Sakazuki melt down for the first time.
The events on Egghead Island damaged previously unshakable ideas of justice
One pieces Egghead Arc is the first arc of the latest saga of the series
Admirals are some of One pieces strongest characters, and Eiichiro Oda wrote their personalities to be synonymous with the kind of justice they practice. Sakasuki demonstrated absolute justice when he killed marines who disobeyed him during the Marineford arc. Kizaru practices unclear justice by blindly following orders, making it difficult to determine where his morals lie. With Kizaru reflecting on what he'd done to Dr. Vegapunk, it prompted him to ask Sakasuki if he ever had to kill a best friend. The conversation proved that Both men are more than the justice they enforce.
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The ideals of the retired fleet admiral had been challenged several times since he was brought in, but his conversation with Admiral Kizaru was the first time he showed any sign of wavering or feeling bad for his actions. After Sengoku retires as the Navy's fleet admiral, Sakazuki and Kuzan battle on Punk Hazard for ten days straight, with the Magma Fruit user winning and sparing the other admiral. This made Cousin abandon the Marines, fracturing the brotherly bond the admirals had fought together on Marineford Sherd. Still, the fight may have affected Sakazuki more than readers realize.
Emotionally compromised admirals add a wild card to the narrative
Admiral Kizaru could now think twice before blindly following orders
It is possible that the loss of Kuzan left an emotional toll on Sakazuki, causing him to be more supportive of Kizaru's sudden outburst of emotion. Either way, the admirals served the will of the World Government, which took a significant blow to its credibility during the events of Egghead Island. Causing many Marines to reevaluate their lives and what they fight for. The final chapters of Egghead, arguably one of the best arcs of the series, showed the usual stable and strong Marine Admiral crack, and it may be a crack that grows bigger in One pieces final arcs.