Released 19 Mar 2023 · 15 pages · Egghead arc

One Piece Chapter 1078: Escape Limit

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Stussy explains to Sentomaru that CP0 came to eliminate Vegapunk and await Kizaru, as the World Government sees Egghead as more dangerous than Ohara due to its forbidden research and combat strength. Communications fail across the Labophase, so Sentomaru urges the civilians to evacuate before the Navy arrives. S-Snake petrifies Usopp and Lilith, crushes Pythagoras, and departs amid explosions.

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  1. p.0Germa 66 commanders are shown attacking a castle.
  2. p.6Flames on Seraphim backs do not disappear.
  3. p.13The long-nosed spotted figure reacts with visible horror to York’s statement.
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Escape Limit

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Cover-story title page: Chapter 1078, "Escape Limit." The cover-story caption reads, "Germa 66's Ahh... An Emotionless Excursion Vol. 33: Formation, Neo MADS!!" Caesar Clown and Vinsmoke Judge pose together beneath a Germa 66 banner while the castle setting breaks behind them, announcing their renewed scientific alliance. This continues the Germa and MADS cover-story arc and is retained as useful extra context rather than main Egghead plot action.
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On the island of the future, Egghead Laboratory, someone calls out, "Uncle Kizaru?" while the caption asks who the conversation is with. On the second floor of Building B, Stussy explains that CP0's mission was to eliminate the doctor and then wait for Kizaru's arrival. She says, "The Government's extra prepared it seems..." and that they view the situation as even more serious than Ohara. Stussy gives two reasons: first, the doctor took the forbidden research of Ohara and continued it; second, Egghead has the combat strength that Ohara did not. Sentomaru listens grimly as the implications become clear.
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Stussy says those reasons are enough for the World Government to bring unexpected forces into action, then tells the person on the line to call her if anything comes up. Elsewhere, all communication equipment in the Labophase has been destroyed. At the Fabriophase Factory, Sentomaru warns the evacuees, "You heard that, right? Learn from history and think about what the Navy could do here! You don't have time to hesitate." The factory gate opens with a "Kachak," and the civilians finally act, shouting, "Set sail! We are escaping this island!!" and "Let's do as Sir Sentomaru said! Before the Navy gets here!"
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In the research area on the third floor of Building C, S-Snake stands before the half-petrified search party. Someone shouts, "Ussop!" and "Lilith!!" Franky rages, "You goddamn brat!! Undo this petrification! My right side was off guard, but my left side can still move!" Usopp and Lilith, already turned to stone, plead, "If you undo this right now, we'll forgive you!" Pythagoras's small head also reacts in alarm. S-Snake watches them calmly, then the scene turns ominous as she prepares to continue the attack instead of reversing anything.
S-SnakeFrankyUsoppDr. Vegapunk LilithDr. Vegapunk PythagorasBoa HancockSeraphimBuilding C
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S-Snake ignores the pleas and turns on Pythagoras. Someone screams, "Pythagoras!" as the tiny Vegapunk head is crushed with a heavy "CRUSH" sound. Pythagoras demands, "Why are you doing this, S-Snake?! On whose orders?!" but no answer comes. A huge blast erupts in the research area, filling the room with smoke and rubble. S-Snake walks away through the devastation with quiet "step" sounds while Franky, still partly stone, shouts, "Hey! Wait up!!" and another voice cries, "Wait!!" The scene leaves the defeated search team helpless as the Seraphim moves on.
S-SnakeDr. Vegapunk PythagorasFrankyUsoppDr. Vegapunk LilithSeraphimBuilding C
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On the second floor of Building A, Robin, Chopper, and Atlas move through the lab while hearing explosions and screams. Chopper says he hopes everyone is okay, and Atlas concludes, "I'm sure that the Seraphim are on a rampage." Robin notes that teams already in a fight are stuck, and Chopper worries that something might happen to Vegapunk while everyone is busy. Robin remembers one lab that was once used and is now sealed off, saying, "Come to think of it, there's one lab that was once used and is now sealed off... I don't think anyone would have any use for that place though..." Chopper replies that she is right, and they decide to check it out, asking Atlas to lead the way.
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On the third floor of Building A, Sanji tells the injured Edison to stay with him while Edison says he is off to look for Vegapunk. Sanji suddenly senses danger and asks, "Hmm? Whaa!!! Sanji?!" or reacts as S-Shark attacks. He faces the childlike Jinbe Seraphim and says, "Do you understand what 'the power of love' means?" The scene cuts to the fourth floor of Building A, where Luffy, Lucci, and the others are still fighting S-Bear and S-Hawk. Zoro spots the key detail: "Huff huff... damn it!! Those flames on their backs!! Aren't going away!!" meaning their Lunarian defense is still active and the attacks are not getting through.
SanjiDr. Vegapunk EdisonS-SharkJinbeMonkey D. LuffyRoronoa ZoroRob LucciKakuS-BearS-HawkSeraphimBuilding A
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In the command room, the fighters realize S-Hawk has vanished. Luffy says to forget the flames because the guy with the hawk's eyes disappeared, and someone asks, "Where the hell did he go?!" Zoro figures the enemy probably wants to deal with the more troublesome ones later and "eliminate the weaklings first." Lucci agrees that taking out weaker targets first could shake the stronger ones. Zoro charges after S-Hawk, yelling, "Leave it up to me! I'll go after him!" Luffy immediately asks Usopp to go with him because Zoro gets lost easily, but Zoro shouts, "Wait up, Roronoa!" or objects as he runs. Luffy begins another Gum-Gum attack and complains about being called Usopp, while the battlefield splits yet again.
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Luffy hammers S-Bear with "Hawk Gatling," shouting, "Go away flames," but the Seraphim withstands the barrage. Lucci yells at him, "Strawhat, you idiot, stop and think!! We won't beat it by just throwing out attacks like that." The narration then shifts the scale of the chapter: "This was the day before the famous 'Egghead Incident.' But this story... began 3 months ago." The page moves from the immediate Seraphim battle into a flashback structure, signaling that the hidden betrayal and the Government response are part of a longer chain of events rather than a sudden accident.
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Three months earlier in the Holy Land Mary Geoise, someone calls Egghead Island and says, "I have something I'd like to discuss with the higher-ups." The caller claims, "Dr. Vegapunk is investigating the contents of the Void Century." CP5 is dispatched to investigate the matter, but no evidence is found. Still, the ship that left Egghead mysteriously disappears, so for further investigation CP7 and CP8 follow. None of those agents return to the Government. Another transmission from Egghead asks to be connected to the higher-ups, making clear that the unknown informant has been feeding the World Government information while also trapping or erasing the agents sent to verify it.
Unknown InformantDr. VegapunkWorld GovernmentMary GeoiseCP5CP7CP8Void CenturyEgghead
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Following a conversation between the Five Elder Stars and a certain someone, it becomes clear that the genius scientist has betrayed the Government. The Five Elders decide to assassinate Dr. Vegapunk soon thereafter, and Cipher Pol Aegis Zero receives the mission and sets sail. However, the Five Elders anticipate retaliation from Vegapunk, so one of them decides to sail with Kizaru as an escort. Reinforcements are requested from various Navy branches, and war begins looming on the horizon. The page shows CP0, the Gorosei, Kizaru, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, and gathered Marine force as the Government escalates the Egghead matter into a military operation.
Five EldersSaint Jaygarcia SaturnAdmiral KizaruCipher Pol Aegis ZeroRob LucciKakuStussyDr. VegapunkNavyWorld Government
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The narration says that what unexpectedly appeared was the ship of the Emperor of the Sea, Straw Hat Luffy. Luffy, Chopper, Jinbe, and Bonney are shown laughing on the Thousand Sunny as the World Government grows uneasy over the unforeseen development. Bonney reacts, "Not again!!" and the Government notes that the Straw Hats are there. In any case, the outcome of the incident on the following day would give the entire world an unthinkable shock. The page frames the Egghead conflict as a future world-shaking event caused by the collision of Vegapunk's betrayal, the Government assassination plan, and the Straw Hat Pirates' arrival.
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Back in the underground laboratory, footsteps marked "Ktok" approach through the shadows near the wounded Shaka and the imprisoned Stella. Vegapunk asks, "Was this all your doing?!" and shouts, "Answer me!" while the hidden figure keeps walking. The CP agents and prisoners react with shock as the culprit draws closer. Stella stammers, "Ga-cha... gd-ii--" or struggles to speak, then asks, "Why are you..." The scene builds dread through repeated footsteps and the sight of Shaka's body on the floor, showing that the same hidden traitor who shot Shaka is now revealing themselves directly to Vegapunk.
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The culprit is revealed as York. She smiles and says, "Hey Stella, it's me!" while leaning over the wounded Vegapunk. Stella screams in disbelief and asks why she wants to be such a scummy human being, reminding her that she was one of the Vegapunks. York casually answers that she is going to be a Celestial Dragon. Stella says, "What are you on about, York?! You've been to Mary Geoise in the past," and adds that the Celestial Dragons are scummy beings. York replies that he is sounding just like Shaka and says, "But guess what? He's dead!! Ahaha!!" She says it is confusing with so many Vegapunks around and declares, "This world would be better off... with only one of us." The chapter ends with York's desire revealed.
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Chapter 1078 summary

Stussy explains to Sentomaru that CP0 came to eliminate Vegapunk and await Kizaru, as the World Government sees Egghead as more dangerous than Ohara due to its forbidden research and combat strength. Communications fail across the Labophase, so Sentomaru urges the civilians to evacuate before the Navy arrives. S-Snake petrifies Usopp and Lilith, crushes Pythagoras, and departs amid explosions. Robin, Chopper, and Atlas move toward a sealed lab while Sanji confronts S-Shark and Luffy's group battles the other Seraphim. Zoro pursues S-Hawk after noting the persistent Lunarian flames. Three months earlier, an unknown informant alerts the Five Elders that Vegapunk is probing the Void Century. CP agents vanish during the investigation, prompting the Elders to dispatch CP0 with Kizaru and Saturn to assassinate Vegapunk. The Straw Hats' unexpected arrival heightens the tension. In the present, the culprit York reveals herself to the wounded Stella and declares her intent to become a Celestial Dragon, leaving only one Vegapunk.

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Key facts in chapter 1078

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 1078 Escape Limit.
  • p0Germa 66 commanders are shown attacking a castle.
  • p1Scene takes place at Egghead Laboratory.
  • p1Communication references CP0 and Kizaru arrival.
  • p2Labophase communications are destroyed.
  • p2Group prepares to escape Egghead island.
  • p3Lilith is partially petrified during attack.
  • p3Scene occurs at Research Area 3F Building C.
  • p4Pythagoras is shown crushed during an explosion on rocky ground.
  • p4S-Snake appears furious and questions orders.
  • p4A lone figure walks through post-explosion debris.
  • p4Bonney reacts with star pupils visible.
  • p5Scene takes place on 2F of Building A.
  • p5Characters discuss Seraphim rampage and Vegapunk safety.
  • p5A sealed-off lab is referenced as potential location.
  • p6Sanji leaves to find Vegapunk.
  • p6Zoro fights on 4F of Building A.
  • p6Flames on Seraphim backs do not disappear.
  • p7Enemy appears to prioritize eliminating weaker targets first.
  • p7Zoro and Luffy are separated during the fight on upper floor.
  • p7A hawk-eyed fighter has disappeared from the area.
  • p8Fight scene features Hawk Gatling technique against a flaming target.
  • p8Story transitions into a flashback set three months before the Egghead incident.
  • p9Events occur at Mary Geoise three months before the main incident.
  • p9A ship from Egghead vanished without trace prompting further CP investigation.
  • p10Five Elders authorize assassination of Dr. Vegapunk.
  • p10Kizaru is assigned to escort Navy forces toward Egghead.
  • p11Straw Hat crew arrives unexpectedly during the ongoing events.
  • p11A massive flying object appears above the sea near the island.
  • p12Long-nosed spotted figure is present at the moment a large round object crashes into the facility.
  • p12Multiple observers in hats are positioned behind barriers watching the event.
  • p13York is shown embracing the spiky-haired person while announcing her goal to become a Celestial Dragon.
  • p13The long-nosed spotted figure reacts with visible horror to York’s statement.
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  • p0Large ONE PIECE logo with skull and crossbones at top center.
  • p0Chapter title text 'CHAPTER 1078 - ESCAPE LIMIT' below logo.
  • p0Massive GERMA 66 banner arched over crumbling castle tower.
  • p0Shirtless spiky-haired Germa commander with raised fist and swirling smoke.
  • p0Cloaked curly-haired Germa commander with arms crossed and large '66' on back.
  • p0Explosions, flying debris, and falling rubble fill the air around castle.
  • p0Dramatic splash composition with two commanders in foreground assault pose.
  • p0Bottom caption text about Germa 66 emotionless excursion and volume reference.
  • p0EIICHIRO ODA signature at very bottom.
  • p0Castle architecture crumbling with multiple towers and smoke clouds.
  • p1Woman with short wavy hair and goggles on head shown in multiple panels.
  • p1Stern man with hat and facial scar in close-up panels.
  • p1Egghead laboratory buildings and futuristic structures in background.
  • p1Sign labeled '2F, BUILDING B' visible in panel.
  • p1Speech bubbles positioned around characters with exclamation marks.
  • p1Woman holds small device while speaking.
  • p1Man displays intense expression with sweat drop.
  • p1Laboratory interior with screens and equipment visible behind characters.
  • p1Multiple panels showing reactions and dialogue exchange.
  • p2Sentomaru with hat and scar giving orders in multiple panels.
  • p2Furious stitched-face man shouting with wide open mouth.
  • p2Group of workers and machines gathered in factory interior.
  • p2Sign labeled 'FABRIOPHASE FACTORY' on right.
  • p2Small robot flying through corridor.
  • p2Workers raising arms and shouting in panic.
  • p2Large SFX text 'あぁぁ' indicating alarm.
  • p2Factory architecture with pipes and industrial design.
  • p2Characters in motion with dynamic panel composition.
  • p3Lilith partially petrified on right side standing in center.
  • p3Usopp in bubble helmet swinging weapon on right.
  • p3Background figures raising arms in alarm near laboratory.
  • p3Sign labeled 'RESEARCH AREA, 3F, BUILDING C'.
  • p3Large laboratory buildings and palm trees in background.
  • p3Close-up panels showing Lilith's face with 'AH!' and 'DAMN IT!'.
  • p3Metallic SFX 'CLUNK CLANG' near petrification effect.
  • p3Usopp with open mouth and raised hands in plea.
  • p3Petrification cracks visible on Lilith's right side.
  • p3Explosions and smoke in upper panel.
  • p4Pythagoras crushed under debris with gritted teeth and sweat drops showing pain.
  • p4S-Snake looms with wide furious eyes and open mouth in close-up panel.
  • p4Massive central explosion cloud dominates mid-page with large SFX and flying debris.
  • p4Lone dark silhouette advances through smoke with repeated STEP SFX on rocky ground.
  • p4Bonney stares upward with star-shaped pupils and alarmed expression in close-up.
  • p4Grimacing man with bloodied face and clenched jaw in lower right panel.
  • p4Rocky terrain littered with rubble and smoke trails after explosion.
  • p4Pythagoras headband and goggles visible while pinned under impact.
  • p5Nami and goggled child react with wide eyes and open mouths inside machinery-filled room.
  • p5Floor map sign clearly labels 2F BUILDING A with grid layout.
  • p5Bear-like figure and dark-haired woman converse in separate panel.
  • p5Running small figure dashes rightward with motion lines.
  • p5Sealed lab mentioned in dialogue with visual emphasis on sealed door area.
  • p5Multiple characters show sweat drops and tense postures during discussion.
  • p5Atlas points forward while leading with determined expression.
  • p6Sanji dashes away with motion lines while Nami reaches after him.
  • p6Skull-faced cloud reacts with surprise expression near Sanji.
  • p6Sanji delivers flaming kick with large impact SFX and dynamic pose.
  • p6Zoro stands with swords drawn and heavy breathing on lower floor.
  • p6Floor sign labels 3F and 4F of Building A visible on right.
  • p6Flames on backs of opponents emphasized in Zoro panel.
  • p6Edison clings to Nami while she calls after Sanji.
  • p7Zoro charges forward with intense glare and drawn swords.
  • p7Multiple fighters in ruined upper floor with motion and impact lines.
  • p7Luffy stretches arm with Gum Gum SFX in lower section.
  • p7Usopp and allies react with alarmed expressions and sweat.
  • p7Hawk-eyed figure disappearance noted in speech bubbles.
  • p7Characters point and shout while scanning the area.
  • p7Debris and broken structures fill background of battle scene.
  • p8Helmeted furry fighter with spotted helmet and dark fur unleashes rapid punches with impact bursts and flame effects.
  • p8Large impact SFX and motion lines surround the central punch barrage in the top panel.
  • p8Scarred man with wild dark hair and open shouting mouth shown in close-up with intense expression.
  • p8Weeping long-haired person with visible tears and bowed head in lower left panel.
  • p8Three narration boxes with rounded frames placed over quiet background panels.
  • p8Flames and debris visible around the smaller struck figure during the attack.
  • p8Furry fighter's helmet has circular patterns and goggles-like details.
  • p8Bottom right panel shows an empty corridor with a circular door and paw-print symbol.
  • p8Bright circular light effect in the center bottom panel contrasts with surrounding dark panels.
  • p8Scarred man's face has multiple dark scars across forehead and cheek.
  • p9Grand multi-story building with towers and flags under cloudy sky at Mary Geoise.
  • p9Speech bubbles positioned above the building indicating remote conversation.
  • p9CP agents in dark coats and hats stand in arched interior with palm trees visible.
  • p9Dr. Vegapunk silhouette shown reading in dark panel with snoring ZZT SFX.
  • p9Ship silhouette disappearing into clouds above ocean and island landscape.
  • p9Multiple CP agents including one with question mark above head in discussion panel.
  • p9Waves and rocky coastline with small boats in lower right panel.
  • p9Narration box labels the location as Holy Land Mary Geoise three months prior.
  • p9Dark panels contrast with lighter building and ocean scenes.
  • p9Agents shown from behind and side profiles in ornate hall.
  • p10Five Elders seated in grand hall with tall windows and checkered floor.
  • p10Silhouetted standing figure faces the seated Elders in the background.
  • p10Close-up of man in wide hat with serious expression and open mouth.
  • p10Close-up of spiky-haired man with sunglasses and striped shirt.
  • p10Close-up of dark-skinned man with headband and intense gaze.
  • p10Close-up of bearded elder with dark cap looking sideways.
  • p10Navy ships sailing on rough seas with waves and clouds.
  • p10Large narration boxes frame the hall and ship scenes.
  • p10Scattered papers and objects on the hall floor.
  • p10Multiple serious facial expressions shown in vertical close-up panels.
  • p11Straw Hat Luffy standing on ship deck laughing with arms raised.
  • p11Thousand Sunny ship with lion figurehead sailing through clouds and waves.
  • p11Crew members reacting with wide eyes and open mouths in close-ups.
  • p11Large flying object resembling a cloud-covered vessel hovering over sea and island.
  • p11Birds flying near the ship in the top panel.
  • p11Multiple exclamation SFX and motion lines around the ship and flying object.
  • p11Narration boxes placed around the ship arrival and flying object panels.
  • p11Luffy wearing coat with cross patterns and straw hat.
  • p11Crew member in cap with Marine-style hat shown shouting.
  • p11Distant island with trees visible below the flying object.
  • p12Long-nosed spotted figure with tall hat stands in foreground with hair standing on end and wide shocked eyes after impact.
  • p12Massive round object smashes through facility wall creating debris and smoke clouds.
  • p12Damaged high-tech interior with exposed pipes, barriers, and scattered rubble visible in background.
  • p12Multiple small background observer figures in hats react with raised arms and open mouths.
  • p12SFX KTOK KTOK placed near round object and structural beams indicating repeated impacts.
  • p12SFX ZZT.. near long-nosed figure suggesting electrical or mechanical disturbance.
  • p12Long-nosed figure shown in silhouette panel with sweat drops and trembling lines.
  • p12Round object labeled SCRAP partially visible after crash with motion lines.
  • p12Panel composition alternates wide establishing shots with close reaction panels of the long-nosed figure.
  • p12Smoke and impact dust clouds obscure parts of the background facility.
  • p13York clings to spiky-haired person's back with wide grin, goggles on head, and pigtails visible.
  • p13Spiky-haired person shown collapsed on ground in smaller panel with sweat drops.
  • p13Long-nosed spotted figure displays extreme shock with bulging eyes and open mouth in close-up.
  • p13York's speech bubble positioned beside her smiling face while holding the spiky-haired person.
  • p13Close-up of York’s eye and grin emphasizing her bright expression and revealed desire.
  • p13Long-nosed spotted figure’s face fills panel with sweat, wide eyes, and trembling lines.
  • p13SFX HI placed above York and spiky-haired person indicating surprise or impact.
  • p13Background panels show facility damage and other Vegapunk-like figures reacting.
  • p13York wears dark outfit with belts and large gloves while embracing the spiky-haired person.
  • p13Final panel shows long-nosed spotted figure’s horrified expression with motion lines around head.

Theories built on chapter 1078

Egghead arc

  1. 1075Labophase Death Game
  2. 1076Old Friends
  3. 1077Should Have Noticed Sooner
  4. 1078Escape Limit
  5. 1079The Red-Haired Pirates - An Emperor's Crew
  6. 1080The Legendary Hero
  7. 1081Kuzan, Tenth Captain of the Blackbeard Pirates

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