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One Piece Chapter 1085 Review/Recap

Everyone knew going into this week’s chapter of One Piece that things were going to hit the fan. Firstly, whenever there’s a two-week break in the manga, Oda gives us a banger of a chapter. Secondly, we last saw Cobra alone in a room with the Five Elders, asking them about the Void Century and the Will of D. when Imu shows up. Imu was intimidating enough since so little is known about them, but this chapter sees them become flat-out terrifying. In fact, each of the Gorosei proves to be equally scary, to the point where I question whether or not they’re human! But as we all know, Cobra does not die in vain. For in his last moments, he ensures Sabo can escape to let everyone know the truth of what he saw.

I know we’re still in the Wano Arc in the anime, but I cannot wait for this part of the manga to be animated. It’s going to be terrifying!

Recap

As Cobra watches, horrified about Imu sitting on the Empty Throne, certain that was the name of one of the founding Kings of the World Government, Imu rebukes him. However, they do tell him what he wants to know: the D. is the moniker of their enemy, and they blame Queen Lili for allowing the Poneglyphs to be spread around the world. However, Imu then asks Cobra something: did that letter his family has chosen to call Lili “Nefertari Lili”? Realizing his number’s up, Cobra decides he’s got no reason to hide it any longer. The letter from 800 years ago was signed by Queen Nefetari D. Lili.

After that, all Hell breaks loose as Cobra’s skewered by Imu and the Gorosei. Sabo jumps in and tries to take them all out, but Imu snuffs his flames out. Thus, Sabo tries to flee with Cobra as the Gorosei turn into something…else. Knowing he’s dead already, Cobra sacrifices himself to give Sabo the chance to escape and tell the world what he saw…and tell Luffy that he and Vivi are of the Clan D. 

Thus ends the life of King Cobra. Except, Wapol also saw everything from a hole in the wall. So, while the Reverie continues and Shirahoshi and her siblings return to the Red Port, Wapol runs for his life. As he does so, he inadvertently rescues Vivi, now held captive by CP0, who claims she’s going to spend the rest of her life as a pet. 

Fat. Chance.

Review

………Holy crap, what the heck did I just read? My heart’s still racing, even after re-reading this chapter several times. This was yet another absolute god-tier chapter from Eichiro D. Goda, and I was on the edge of my seat as I read through it! Even though we roughly understood how things would play out by virtue of this being a flashback, I still found myself surprised about what happened! From Cobra giving his life and going out like a boss so Sabo could tell Luffy what he heard. Wapol’s cowardice ended up saving Vivi from a fate that, in all honesty, likely involved Imu keeping her as their “pet.” That idea alone has negative connotations I don’t want to consider.

There are two significant things that I think stand out about this chapter, though. Firstly, what Imu revealed to Cobra and what Cobra quoted from Lili’s letter. The fact that Queen Lili was a D. adds another layer of intrigue to the Nefetari family, fueling theories about the role dual role they played in helping found the World Government only to turn their back on it. If Lili was a D., and her family has that moniker, then that explains her decision to turn on the WG and scatter the Poneglyphs. She did it in the hopes that one day, someone would find them and the treasure on Laugh Tale and expose the truth. Roger made sure it would happen centuries later. And now, thanks to Sabo, the Gorosei stand to have their secret be exposed to the whole world.

In addition, I loved the way the Gorosei and Imu were depicted as inhuman shadows. Several fans on Reddit seem to think that they either have special Devil Fruits or that they were never human to begin with. Either way, they looked terrifying, and the primal roar we heard enhanced that. Sabo was right to run from them. If he stayed in that throne room, the true monsters of the world would’ve killed him.

This chapter was the latest in a series of bangers that Oda’s given us. It’s like being a kid and waiting for the new episode of your favorite show to come on; the anticipation’s palpable! And while I’m sad that Cobra’s likely dead, his death won’t be in vain. Sabo and Vivi will ensure the world knows the truth behind his assassination. And I cannot wait to see how people react to that.

I Give “The Death of Nefertari Cobra” a 5/5

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One Piece Chapter 1074 Review/Recap

On the last piece of One Piece, we saw Stussy of CP0 blow her cover as a spy for Dr. Vegapunk by taking care of Lucci and Kaku. As a result of her actions, the Satellites and Straw Hats get a few moments to catch their breath. With a navy fleet containing Admiral Kizaru and one of the freaking Five Elders en route, though, Egghead Island won’t be safe for much longer. They have to get Vegapunk out now…if they can find him, and if Bonney can learn the truth about her father. 

Oh, and remember how I was worried about Vivi’s status? We got an update on her this chapter.

Recap

On the ground of Egghead Island proper, the remaining CP0 agents find themselves under attack. A still-conscious Sentomaru managed to deploy the Pacifista MK. III’s, a newer, more powerful version of the ones the World Government’s used until now. Their ability to create impenetrable bubble shields lets them easily round up the agents. Going for broke, Sentomaru sends all of the MK. III’s into battle, ordering them to ensure Vegapunk and the Straw Hat’s escape.

As for the Straw Hat’s, Stussy, and the Satellites…they realize Vegapunk’s missing, along with Bonney. As a result, they split off into groups to find the two while Luffy and Zoro stay behind to watch over Lucci and Kaku. Meanwhile, Bonney’s witnessing her father’s memories for herself, and they’re not pleasant. She sees a young Kuma chased, beaten, and brutalized by people while he remains scared for his life. The shock’s so great that Bonney’s forcibly ejected from the memories. Nonetheless, she refuses to give up.

In another location, Morgans, the President of the World Economy News Paper, gets word of what’s happening on Egghead Island. Sensing an opportunity for publicity, he tells his staff to start writing something say Luffy’s fighting the Navy and taken Vegapunk hostage. This is much to the dismay of his guest…Princess Vivi!?!?

Oh, and Wapol’s there, too.

Review

Vivi’s alive and safe from the World Government. THANK HEAVENS FOR THAT! 

I was one of the people who watched the awful 4Kids Dub of One Piece on Toonami back in the day, and as bad as it was, it helped me grow attached to Princess Vivi. Knowing that she’s still alive puts so many fans minds at ease. However, the fact that she’s not with her father or her guards makes me assume the worst happened to them. Maybe Cobra really is dead. Whatever happened at the Reverie, though, I’m willing to bet that Vivi might now be considered a fugitive by the World Government. 

As for why Wapol’s there, I couldn’t care less. I never liked that human hippo. 

As for Morgans, while the man’s a slimeball yellow journalist, I can’t help but find his planned headline hilarious. He doesn’t know it, but he’s nailed all of the events at Egghead Island, albeit Vegapunk’s leaving of his own accord. 

For the moment, though, the Straw Hat and Vegapunk’s workers seem stuck. Unless they can turn off the lab’s defenses, they can’t get out and escape, and the Navy’s likely sending an armada against them. However, since it’s the Straw Hat’s, I think they can handle it. That, and as long as they have the Seraphims and Pacifistas on their side, they stand a chance at pushing the World Government back. 

This chapter was mid,overall. No big revelations to be had besides Vivi being alive. I hope Oda takes us to the Straw Hat’s big escape or their epic fight with the Navy soon. I want to see Luffy beat up Kizaru so bad!

I Give “MK. III” a 3/5

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