One Piece Chapter 1076: Old Friends

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Magazine cover page for Weekly Shonen Jump featuring One Piece. Luffy, Dr. Vegapunk, and Chopper appear in bright color on the cover, with Luffy wearing a large red Egghead-style outfit marked "S.S.G." and Vegapunk behind him. This is not part of the chapter's panel narrative, but it is official publication art connected to the Egghead storyline and the chapter's release context, so it is retained as useful extra material rather than treated as a story page.

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Full-color One Piece spread by Oda Eiichiro showing the Straw Hat Pirates in a lively vacation-like scene with bright buildings and the words "ONE PIECE" arranged across the composition. Luffy grins hugely in the background while Nami lounges in the foreground, and Sanji, Robin, Zoro, Usopp, Brook, Chopper, Franky, and Jinbe are visible around the page. This is an official color spread rather than main plot action, so it is preserved as useful extra context.

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Chapter 1076, "Old Friends," opens in the wrecked Tower A command room with Luffy, Zoro, Shaka, Lucci, Kaku, S-Hawk, and S-Bear facing one another amid broken rubble. The caption asks whether they are really joining forces. Luffy says, "Let's say we free you guys... I can't see you letting us cuff you again later." Lucci claims, "That's not true. When we're out of danger... we'll put these restraints back on without a fight." Luffy naively says, "Really? In that case sure," but Zoro immediately snaps, "He's obviously lying!" S-Hawk moves with a "Shroom!" and S-Bear looms, while the uneasy alliance begins under obvious distrust.

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S-Hawk attacks with enormous cutting waves, sending rubble flying through the command room. Zoro blocks and recognizes the power, exclaiming, "What?! Isn't that...!! The Dice-Dice Fruit's power?!" after seeing the slash behave like the ability of Daz Bones, formerly Mr. 1. Kaku, still restrained, calls out with "Glub glub" as S-Hawk and S-Bear continue their assault. Zoro complains, "See, Roronoa? You keep having to save us!" or is taunted about saving CP0, while the battlefield shakes with repeated impact SFX. The Seraphim's copied abilities and Lunarian-like durability make the fight far more dangerous than a simple brawl.

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As S-Bear smashes through the room, Zoro warns, "You won't get anywhere like this!" Shaka asks CP0 what their mission here was, and Lucci bluntly answers, "Eliminating all seven Vegapunks." Kaku shouts, "Lucci! Don't just blurt it out like that!" and Shaka asks whether that means Stussy was also on their hook because of her betrayal. Lucci says, "That's right. I won't show her any mercy." Luffy yells, "Are you trying to convince them not to save us?!" while S-Bear roars below with "Kyaaaah!!" The page makes the absurdity of the alliance clear: CP0 admits they came to murder every Vegapunk, yet they still need Luffy and Zoro's help to survive the Seraphim.

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Nami's scream comes through, and Luffy reacts, "That was Nami!! All four of those things must be running wild!" Zoro asks how they are supposed to protect everyone on top of the seven Vegapunks. Shaka finally tosses the cuff keys and says, "I'll leave the decision in your hands. Just please protect the Stella at all costs!!" Luffy warns Lucci and Kaku that when the four Seraphim are out of the way, they must not be sore losers or go after his friends and the Vegapunks. Zoro calls Luffy an idiot because those guys will not fall for that kind of taunt, but Lucci bites anyway: "You're the top priority on my hit list, you Straw Hat bastard!" while Kaku says he will not go out of order but Luffy's friends will not outlive him for long. Law, watching the danger, notes that Lucci took the bait, and the cuffs snap open.

Monkey D. LuffyRoronoa ZoroRob LucciKakuDr. Vegapunk ShakaTrafalgar LawNamiSeven VegapunksStellaSeraphim

With the restraints unlocked, S-Bear begins an "Ursus... Shock!!" attack, forming a huge paw-shaped blast that swells across the command room. Luffy transforms into Gear Fourth and says, "Sorry about this, Bonney!!" because S-Bear has Kuma's appearance. He winds up with "Gum-Gum..." while Lucci shifts into his leopard Zoan form beside him. The four combatants line up against the Seraphim: Luffy and Lucci against S-Bear, Zoro and Kaku against S-Hawk. The clash is framed as a temporary but serious team-up born from necessity, with Luffy willing to strike the Kuma-shaped weapon despite Bonney's feelings because the Seraphim threatens everyone.

Monkey D. LuffyRob LucciRoronoa ZoroKakuS-BearS-HawkJewelry BonneyBartholomew KumaGear FourthSeraphim

The temporary alliance lands simultaneous attacks. Luffy and Lucci strike S-Bear with "Gum-Gum Kong Gun!!" and "Six King Gun!!" while Zoro and Kaku attack S-Hawk with "Purgatory Onigiri!!" and "Tempest Kick: White Thunder!!" The double-page action spread shows their blows slamming the Seraphim backward through the wreckage, with heavy impact marks and panels of Zoro, Kaku, Lucci, and Luffy focused in combat. The page has little dialogue beyond attack names and impact SFX, but it marks the payoff of freeing CP0: old enemies fight side by side against Vegapunk's runaway strongest humans.

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Deep within the lab, imprisoned World Government Intelligence CP5, CP7, and CP8 agents lie weak and chained in a hidden chamber. One groans, "Need f-foooood..." while others say they have not had a decent meal "in over two months" and wonder whether they will ever be allowed to leave or die there. One agent recounts that two months ago, after their inspection of Egghead, they were meant to set sail, but "those weaponized sea beasts attacked us," forcing them back to the island. Then all the other agents who came to look into their disappearance met the same fate too. The speaker turns toward a shadowed prisoner and says he figured that person was behind it all, setting up the reveal that Stella Vegapunk himself is chained with them.

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The hidden prisoner is revealed as Dr. Vegapunk's Stella, chained and battered in the underground lab. The agents cry, "Dr. Vegapunk!!" while Stella apologizes, "Sorry, I'm afraid I had no idea... to think this was happening on Egghead right under my nose." He says it is troubling because "this whole affair has been baffling from the start" and that word leaking to the Government about his research into the Poneglyphs should have been impossible. Outside Egghead, a Navy report says the Navy has successfully deployed from Branch G-9, with over one hundred ships of all sizes en route and "all heading for Egghead." Vegapunk's imprisonment and the incoming fleet show that the island is being squeezed from inside and outside at once.

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The scene shifts to a bar at a small port on a certain island in the New World. Children and locals beg, "Take me with you! Take me with you! Come on!" but a silhouetted adult says there is no way he would bring a hot-headed kid like that. A young admirer asks why he will not give it up because he will make the other captains jealous, then insists, "No way!! I really look up to the chief!!" A subordinate bursts in yelling, "Boss!! That bastard's actually attacking us!!" Another explains that so far the enemy has only been scraping with their youngsters, but it looks like it will turn into a full-on battle soon. Shanks, relaxed but serious, says he does not know whether to call it good or bad timing because they were just about to set off, then admits he lost track of time while "catching up with everyone" after coming across old friends he thought were dead.

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Shanks stands among old friends as the Red-Haired Pirates prepare to move. One crewmate warns that the enemy will be pissed at Shanks for keeping them waiting, while the giants laugh, "Gya ha ha ha! You can't talk, Beck!" and joke that Shanks is not the only one they are mad at. A subordinate asks, "So we're really doing this, chief?!" Shanks answers, "Let's set sail!" and says he would never let this island become a warzone. Fans swoon that he is dreamy, and someone asks whether he is really going out there to fight. Shanks then turns to the giants and says, "Hey, Dorry, Brogy, can you lend me a hand?" calling on his old Giant Warrior Pirate friends as the confrontation escalates.

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The island is revealed as Elbaf, home of the most prideful warriors around. Dorry and Brogy happily agree to help Shanks, laughing, "Ga ba ba ba! Sure, brother! I don't mind!" and "Ge gya gya gya!! Let's do it, Red Hair!!" Before the fight, Shanks asks Rockstar to check something for him and deliver a message to Captain Kid. Shanks says Kid has a choice: "He can either hand over his Load Poneglyph rubbings and scram... or he can risk fighting me!!" The Red-Haired Pirates, giants, and allied crews stand together behind him, turning the port into a gathering of enormous force before Kid even reaches Shanks himself.

ShanksRockstarEustass KidDorryBrogyRed-Haired PiratesGiant Warrior PiratesElbafLoad Poneglyphs

At War-Land Elbaf in the New World, Kid's crew sights a line of ships on the horizon. Someone says, "Those ships on the horizon are all his... including the ones lagging behind..." and another identifies them as allies of the Red-Haired Pirates. The crew realizes that every one of them seems like a big shot and that all are sworn to the Emperor. Kid remembers the last encounter and says, "Last time, it was completely one-sided..." Killer adds the brutal reminder: "They took your arm... before we even got a glimpse of Red Hair himself!" Even before meeting Shanks directly, Kid is facing an Emperor's whole network of allied ships and veterans.

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Killer warns that this time the Red-Haired Pirates "won't settle for an arm," but Kid grins and answers, "Only if I lose!!" At the port, people shout, "Make way! The chief's coming through!" and celebrate Shanks's arrival. Admirers say, "I'm so glad to see you, chief! You too, Beckman!" and one says they feel like they owe protection money, only for another to reply, "We don't do that!" A harsher warning follows: "They'll take your life instead!!" Shanks walks through the cheering crowd toward the fight, his face serious, while Kid smiles with defiant confidence. The closing caption reads, "Bold warriors face off!!" and notes a break next week.

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One Piece chapter 1076: Old Friends — what is in it

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Key facts in this chapter

p0Page is Weekly Shonen Jump cover featuring Luffy Vegapunk and Chopper with SSG device.
p1Page is color splash page showing Straw Hat Pirates in tropical island setting.
p2Chapter title is OLD FRIENDS.
p2Scene occurs in ruined rocky landscape with archway.
p3Combat involves Dice-Dice Fruit power.
p3Zoro is engaged in saving others during the fight.
p4Lucci confirms mission target is elimination of all seven Vegapunks
p4Stussy is identified as having committed betrayal against CP0
p5Four entities are described as running wild on the island
p5Nami is referenced as one of the four wild entities
p6Vegapunk lab structure is directly impacted by energy blast
p6Luffy enters Gear Fourth state during confrontation
p7Straw Hat trio coordinates simultaneous attack on Seraphim target
p7Seraphim is sent flying by combined impact force
p8Captured agents belong to CP5, CP7 and CP8.
p8Agents have been held inside a sealed laboratory for at least two months.
p8Agents were investigating Egghead before capture.
p9Dr. Vegapunk is currently on Egghead island.
p9Navy fleet exceeding 100 ships is en route to Egghead.
p9Vegapunk claims no prior knowledge of the Poneglyph research leak.
p10Scene takes place at a bar on a small New World island port.
p10Wavy-haired woman interacts with small armored creature at the bar.
p10Pirates suddenly react to an external attack.
p11Shanks is currently with his crew and Giants Dorry and Brogy.
p11Shanks decides to set sail after meeting old friends.
p11A female admirer reacts positively to Shanks' presence.
p12Scene takes place on Elbaf.
p12Red Hair Pirates crew reacts with high excitement to Shanks' declaration.
p12Shanks offers a direct ultimatum involving poneglyph rubbings.
p13Red Hair Pirates fleet approaches Elbaf.
p13Elbaf warriors recognize the ships as allied with Shanks.
p13One Elbaf warrior possesses a large mechanical arm.
p14Woman on Shanks' back greets him and Beckman warmly.
p14Red Hair Pirates crew clears a path for their chief.
p14Shanks faces a large scarred Elbaf warrior in direct confrontation.

What is said, page by page

p0Speech bubbles express shared excitement with 'dokidoki mo' and 'wakuwaku mo' indicating heart-pounding and thrilling feelings.
p2Speaker states they cannot see the other allowing cuffing again later.
p2Speaker proposes freeing the group when out of danger.
p2Speaker questions if the parties are really joining forces.
p2Speaker claims the previous statement is not true.
p3Speaker notes that Zoro keeps having to save them.
p3Speaker reacts with shock at the Dice-Dice Fruit power.
p3Speaker questions the situation with Isn't that...!
p4CP0 agent 01 questions Lucci about mission purpose in demanding tone
p4CP0 subordinate warns that current approach will fail to achieve goals
p4Lucci coldly states mission goal of eliminating all seven Vegapunks
p4Subordinate protests Lucci revealing mission and questions stance on Stussy betrayal
p4Lucci refuses to show Stussy mercy and rejects persuasion attempts
p5CP0 agent tosses cuff keys and urges protection of Stella above all
p5CP0 agent questions how to protect multiple targets simultaneously
p5Luffy challenges opponents not to target friends or Vegapunks after defeat
p5Luffy taunts that opponents will not act as sore losers
p5Chopper warns Luffy not to fall for taunts while calling him idiot
p6Winged figure begins charging Ursus attack
p6Lucci reacts with fury to unfolding events
p6Luffy activates Gear Fourth and begins Gum-Gum technique
p6Luffy apologizes to Bonney while preparing attack
p7Luffy unleashes Six King Gun followed by Kong Gun barrage
p7Zoro calls out Purgatory Onigiri during sword attack
p7Sanji calls out Tempest Kick White Thunder during kick
p8Hungry agent states they have not eaten properly in over two months.
p8Weakened agent groans about needing food desperately.
p8Desperate agent questions if they will die inside the lab.
p8Resigned agent wonders whether they will ever be allowed to leave.
p8Surviving agent recalls other agents sent to investigate also disappeared.
p8Agent explains they were attacked by weaponized sea beasts after inspecting Egghead.
p9Vegapunk apologizes for being unaware of events occurring under his nose.
p9Vegapunk expresses surprise that research on Poneglyphs leaked to the government.
p9Vegapunk calls the entire situation baffling and troubling.
p9Off-panel voice shouts Dr. Vegapunk's name in alarm.
p9Caption states navy has deployed over 100 ships from branch G-9 toward Egghead.
p10Wavy-haired woman teases armored creature that other captains will be jealous.
p10Armored creature responds with dismissive "HMPH!".
p10Background pirate warns there is no way the creature can join.
p10Small figure states strong admiration for the chief.
p10Panicked pirate yells that a bastard is actually attacking them.
p10Bald pirate comments on poor timing just before setting sail.
p11Shanks states he could not help meeting old friends thought dead.
p11Shanks admits losing track of time while catching up.
p11Shanks notes the enemy is only angry at one specific person.
p11Shanks laughs and tells Beckman the enemy will be mad at him too.
p11Shanks declares they will set sail.
p11Crew member asks if they are really doing this.
p11Shanks asks Dorry and Brogy for help without causing trouble.
p11Female admirer exclaims Shanks is dreamy and going to fight.
p12Scarred face voice states the opponent has a choice between handing over poneglyph rubbings or risking a fight, delivered with serious threat.
p12Lucky Roux shouts energetic encouragement to Shanks to fight, mood is wild and supportive.
p12Rockstar agrees and urges Shanks onward with confident grin.
p12Crew member with spiked helmet laughs and accepts the challenge without fear.
p13Narration identifies the horizon ships as belonging to an emperor with some lagging behind.
p13Warrior states the ships are all sworn to the emperor.
p13Warrior notes that every crew member appears to be a big shot.
p13Warrior declares the ships are allies of the Red-Haired Pirates.
p13Scarred warrior with mechanical arm recalls previous loss of an arm and notes the current full force.
p14Woman expresses happiness at seeing the chief and Beckman with affectionate tone.
p14Crew shouts for the chief and warns that opponents will not stop at taking an arm this time.
p14Crew member insists they do not take protection money and warns of lethal consequences.
p14Shanks replies calmly that loss only occurs if he is defeated.
p14Scarred warrior laughs loudly in response to the challenge.