One Piece Chapter 1064: Egghead's Research Stratum

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Cover story page: Chapter 1064, "Egghead's Research Stratum." Germa 66's Cold-Blooded Voyage Vol. 22 is titled "Kuzan & Augur of the Blackbeard Pirates." Kuzan and Van Augur stand over the captured Pudding in Big Mom's territory. This is official cover-story continuity and explains who abducted Pudding, so it is retained as useful extra context rather than main chapter action.

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Law battles Blackbeard on Winner Island while Blackbeard laughs, "Ze ha ha ha ha!!" and declares, "There's no escape, so don't bother runnin'!!" The caption calls it "A battle that shakes the world!" Law orders, "Hakugan!! Take care of the Polar Tang!!" and the Heart Pirates answer, "On it!" with Shachi and Penguin told to get in the sea and provide cover. Law attacks with "R-Room... Amputate!!" and slices Stronger and Blackbeard in midair. Burgess reacts, "No one told me his power could do that!! Is he usin' an awakened technique?!" Blackbeard counters with "Quake Crash!!" and the island and sea shake violently.

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Blackbeard's quake power sends shock waves through the island. People shout, "The shock waves are too intense!!" and "So this is the power of a quake man...!!" Doc Q worries, "Argh... don't die on me now, Stronger... You've always been such a good boy." Blackbeard's crew fires apple bombs, and someone warns, "They're apple bombs!! Take cover!!" Doc Q tosses one with "Eat this!" and the explosive fruit falls toward the battlefield.

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An apple bomb explodes with a huge "BOOM!!" and the battlefield erupts. Jean Bart calls, "Jean Bart! Sniper at three o'clock!!" and shields Law from Van Augur's shot. Van Augur says, "Puaah! It's a big mistake to underestimate us when we grew up in the harsh cold waters of the North Blue!! You ain't got a chance against us in a sea battle! All we gotta do is sink your ship...!!" The Heart Pirates shout, "Protect the captain!!" and rush to defend Law. Van Augur notes, "Tch... He's some bodyguard."

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Law lands a direct awakened attack on Blackbeard: "Shock Wille!" Blackbeard reels and coughs, "Koff!" while his crew reacts, "The hell is this?!" Law's blade pierces through him and discharges with a massive impact. Van Augur, seeing Blackbeard overextend, says, "This is what happens when you charge in half-cocked... Warp!" and teleports to support him.

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Van Augur asks, "Shall we return to the ship, Commodore?" but Blackbeard refuses: "Don't be an idiot! We finish what we start! Ze ha ha!!" Blackbeard appears in front of Law and the Heart Pirates, and someone shouts, "Blackbeard's here!!" Law asks, "Do all your officers have Devil Fruit powers?" Blackbeard answers that they call them Devil Fruits for a reason and that the weakness is worth the trade-off. Law observes that it must be a pretty raw deal, "hauling around so many anchors!"

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The Blackbeard Pirates attack the Polar Tang from below. The Heart Pirates shout, "Gwaaah!! They're attackin' from below!" and "The bastards are tryin' to sink us!!" Blackbeard's crew is surprised: "Who knew they were so strong underwater?!" Inside a cell on Blackbeard's ship, Charlotte Pudding is held captive. A prisoner says, "We might be takin' a poundin' now!" and another says, "But they'll be history soon! The commodore's the strongest around!" Pudding responds, "Mama's gonna make you eat those words if she's still alive...!! New eras only happen when the old legends are torn down!" The prisoners laugh that she is now fighting her mother's killer.

Heart PiratesMarshall D. TeachBlackbeard PiratesCharlotte PuddingBig MomPolar Tang

Law and Blackbeard clash again. Blackbeard uses "Black Vortex!" and the narration states that Blackbeard and Trafalgar Law have made contact on Winner Island in the New World. Elsewhere, Akainu receives the report and fumes, "So we're forced to wait again... Being fleet admiral... is so damn frustrating!!" The page leaves the outcome of the fight unresolved while emphasizing that the Navy can only watch events unfold.

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Meanwhile on Egghead, the Island of the Future, the Pacifista stops once Luffy, Bonney, Jinbe, and Chopper change clothes. Luffy is temporarily aged to a possible future and labeled "Luffy aged 70." Chopper says, "Wow, the Pacifista stopped as soon as we changed...!!" Jinbe asks Bonney if she had to make him this old, and Chopper asks, "Hey, can you turn me back?" Jinbe says Kuma may no longer be human, but it cannot be easy for Bonney to face a doppelganger of her father. Luffy says, "Have a heart, Luffy! Sorry, Bonney. Pacifistas just bring up some bad memories for us." Bonney understands but says it only looks like her dad and that they cannot take any of them out or they will be in trouble.

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Bonney tells Luffy's group about Kuma. Jinbe says, "Nothing personal, Bonney... but what I know about Kuma doesn't paint a pretty picture. He was the tyrannical king of Sorbet... before he was deposed by the people and forced to become a pirate. When he was eventually caught by the Navy, his ties to the Revolutionaries came to light... and they gave him a life sentence. Vegapunk took an interest in him due to his physical prowess, so he was offered the opportunity to roam the seas again as a Warlord... on the condition that he become a specimen... for body modification and cloning!!" Bonney asks if that covers it, then says she understands why he would choose to be a Warlord and help make clone soldiers, but asks, "Why would anyone knowingly agree to become a mindless cyborg...?! Anyone can see it's just as bad as a death sentence!!"

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Bonney rejects the official story that Kuma was a tyrant, insisting, "Daddy was no stinkin' tyrant!! And he hated the Government! He'd never submit to them!! They must've forced him to accept the procedures somehow!" Jinbe says it is true that tyrant Kuma's crimes earned him his life sentence, but wonders which crime did it. Bonney answers, "He may call himself a scientist, but to me he's just a murderer!" Luffy and Chopper find discarded gear in Vegapunk's scrap, with Luffy admiring, "A beam saber?! That's awesome!" Bonney says her father always told her he was part of a very special race, but says that being different does not justify forcing him to be a lab rat and killing him.

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The Thousand Sunny is carried through the air by Vega Force 01. The crew screams, "Woooaaaah!! We're flying!!" and "The robot's soaring through the air!" Lilith explains, "Naturally, this is Vega Force 01 after all! Its anti-grav unit and jet thrusters... allows it to easily sustain this propulsion." Usopp asks, "Anti-grav?!" Lilith says the Island Aircon is also needed to ensure a suitable climate and that one day this will be possible anywhere. Franky is amazed: "It's like some kind of futuristic city!!" Lilith answers, "Precisely! The world of tomorrow is built here!" The crew sees giant monsters below and the island's impossible technology.

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Lilith presents Egghead's layout: "This is Egghead, the Island of the Future!! The research stratum is right above the clouds, and the fabrication stratum is just below us. Our manufacturers and research assistants reside there." She hears that the captain is causing a hullabaloo below and says it is fine as long as he is all right. The crew arrives at the main lab entrance while Luffy's group on the fabrication stratum reacts as if they are on a sky island. Lilith explains that Egghead recreates island and sea clouds by controlling the island's atmosphere and using pyrobloin to coagulate and alter water vapor. She says, "This is the entrance to the main lab!" and tells the crew to use a lever and change into appropriate attire before entering, promising custom clothes from the dressing transformation room.

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The Straw Hats try on futuristic Egghead outfits. Franky says, "Woooahh!! This is awesome!! These futuristic duds are the freakin' best!" Sanji says Nami and Robin look amazing, while Nami calls the fashion cutting-edge and Robin says she looks tough in it. Zoro and Brook remain behind to watch the ship, with Zoro saying, "Nah, I'll watch the ship," and Brook adding, "Ditto." Inside the lab, Shaka speaks with another person. The voice asks, "Is that you? Can see your own future coming too. What are you talking about, Vegapunk?" Shaka replies, "The problem with being a genius... is that you can see your own future coming too. I think... I'll be dead soon. Don't kid about something like that." Shaka says, "I just wanted you to know about this... Dragon!!"

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One Piece chapter 1064: Egghead's Research Stratum — what is in it

Egghead arc · 15 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

p0This is the title page for chapter 1064.
p1Battle involves Blackbeard Pirates clashing with Heart Pirates near the Polar Tang.
p2Blackbeard Pirates deploy apple bombs during the fight.
p3Jean Bart directs allies during sea battle against Blackbeard Pirates.
p4Van Augur uses warp to reposition during fight.
p4Bearded pirate receives direct hit from Shock Wille.
p4Scene occurs on Winner Island during Blackbeard Pirates engagement.
p5Blackbeard arrives on scene with heavy breathing.
p5Van Augur refuses to retreat from combat.
p5Blackbeard Pirates crew discusses devil fruit abilities.
p6Blackbeard Pirates ship attacked from underwater.
p6Charlotte Pudding appears with determined expression.
p6Pudding references Big Mom's potential survival.
p7Blackbeard activates Black Vortex ability.
p7Marine fleet admiral expresses frustration at waiting.
p7Blackbeard and Trafalgar Law make contact on Winner Island.
p8Scene shifts from Island of the Future to Egghead.
p8Pacifistas stop attacking once group changes appearance.
p8Aged Luffy, Bonney, and aged Franky are present on Egghead.
p9Kuma was once king of Sorbet before becoming pirate.
p9Vegapunk selected Kuma for physical abilities and imposed modifications.
p9Kuma's revolutionary connections were revealed upon Navy capture.
p10Kuma reportedly hated the World Government.
p10A beam saber is demonstrated in the scrapyard.
p10Luffy and companion operate machinery inside scrapyard.
p11Vega Force 01 transports the Thousand Sunny through the sky.
p11Robot employs anti-grav and jet systems for propulsion.
p11Egghead features a scrapyard containing giant creatures.
p12Straw Hats descend onto Egghead island surrounded by clouds.
p12Egghead features layered research and fabrication strata above the clouds.
p12Vegapunk lab entrance requires special dom shoes for entry.
p12Crew receives new outfits from a dressing transformation room.
p13Straw Hats try on Egghead-provided futuristic outfits inside the lab.
p13Nami receives a white bodysuit marked 888.
p13Robin receives a dark jacket marked 400.
p13Usopp receives a Hawaiian shirt and goggles.

What is said, page by page

p0Bottom banner text introduces Germa 66 volume featuring Kuzan and Augur of the Blackbeard Pirates.
p1Shocked voice questions if an awakened technique is in use.
p1Blackbeard Pirates member laughs loudly while declaring no escape possible.
p1Heart Pirates members respond to orders to protect the Polar Tang.
p1Voice calls for amputation technique during clash.
p2Blackbeard Pirates member laughs amid intense shock waves.
p2Allies warn of apple bombs and urge cover.
p2Rider urges horse Stronger not to die.
p2Voice praises Stronger as a good boy.
p3Jean Bart calls out sniper position at three o'clock.
p3Blackbeard Pirates taunt that opponents stand no chance in sea battle.
p3North Blue raised character warns against underestimating them.
p3Heart Pirates yell to protect the captain.
p3Voice activates 'K-ROOM' technique.
p4Bearded pirate yells in shock at the unseen attack.
p4Shock Wille technique name announced during impact.
p4Van Augur calmly declares warp ability activation.
p4Van Augur comments on reckless charging leading to defeat.
p4Bearded pirate coughs with dazed reaction after being struck.
p5Van Augur insists on finishing the fight despite injury.
p5Crewmate asks if they should return to the ship.
p5Crew reacts in fear at Blackbeard's arrival.
p5Blackbeard pants heavily after exertion.
p5Officer questions if all officers possess devil fruit powers.
p5Grinning crew member notes devil fruits have a reason.
p6Crew yells that enemies are trying to sink the ship from below.
p6Allies note they might be taking damage now.
p6Pudding declares new eras require tearing down old legends.
p6Pudding threatens that Big Mom will make enemies eat their words.
p6Crew comments on fighting Big Mom's killer.
p7Blackbeard shouts Black Vortex technique name.
p7Marine officer complains about being forced to wait as fleet admiral.
p7Transponder snail reports Blackbeard and Law contact on Winner Island.
p8Exclamation from group noting Pacifistas halted attack immediately after appearance change.
p8Bonney tells aged Luffy that facing Kuma's doppelganger brings painful memories and asks him to show heart.
p8Aged Luffy replies that the resemblance is only visual and suggests they leave before trouble.
p8Aged Luffy asks Bonney if she understands his feelings about being aged.
p8Aged Franky on mount asks to be returned to normal form.
p9Aged Franky recounts Kuma as tyrannical king of Sorbet later deposed and turned pirate.
p9Aged Franky states his knowledge of Kuma does not present a positive image.
p9Aged Franky explains Vegapunk's interest in Kuma's strength leading to life sentence.
p9Aged Franky notes Kuma's revolutionary ties discovered after Navy capture.
p9Aged Franky describes Kuma offered Warlord position to roam seas again.
p9Bonney questions why Kuma would accept becoming a mindless cyborg.
p9Bonney calls the modifications and cloning a death sentence.
p10Aged Franky insists Kuma hated the government and would never submit voluntarily.
p10Bonney shouts that her father was never a tyrant.
p10Aged Franky acknowledges uncertainty over which version of Kuma's story is true.
p10Hooded figure calls Vegapunk a murderer despite his scientist title.
p10Companion notes they are in a scrapyard of Vegapunk's discarded machines.
p10Luffy asks if the figure belongs to a special race.
p10Bonney states her father claimed membership in a special race.
p10Bonney asserts that difference does not justify turning him into a lab specimen.
p11Crew shouts in excitement that the robot and Sunny are soaring through the air.
p11Vegapunk voice explains that Vega Force 01 uses anti-grav unit and jet thrusters for sustained flight.
p11Vegapunk notes island aircon maintains suitable climate and predicts future global use.
p11Vegapunk affirms the world of tomorrow is built on Egghead.
p11Crew observes giant monsters below and compares scene to futuristic city.
p12Unseen voice explains pyrobloin use to form island and sea clouds resembling sky islands with explanatory tone.
p12Second voice confirms atmospheric control matches prior crew theory in confident manner.
p12Usopp shouts surprise at first-time floating experience with panicked energy.
p12Franky yells excitement comparing clouds to solid sky island surfaces in enthusiastic tone.
p12Nami warns about not trusting a certain woman during descent.
p12Vegapunk states the lab entrance leads to the main facility in informative manner.
p12Crew comments note flashy entrance and costume room availability.
p13Vegapunk remarks on the burden of foreseeing one's own future in reflective tone.
p13Unseen voice states they will be dead soon in somber manner.
p13Another voice warns against joking about death.
p13Usopp complains that the new clothes scream aloha in embarrassed tone.
p13Nami expresses delight at the light and cute feel of her outfit.
p13Franky declares the futuristic outfits are the best with excited energy.
p13Sanji comments that Nami and Robin look amazing in cutting-edge fashion.