One Piece finally concludes the Egghead Arc as the Straw Hat Pirates leave the futuristic island for Elbaf.
Among those remaining on Egghead Island, the fate of the Iron Giant is revealed in Chapter 1123, and the condition of others is disclosed in Chapter 1124 of One Piece.
In the latest chapter, we see Sentomaru leaving the island while mourning the death of Vegapunk. However, he is not the only one grieving the loss of the brilliant scientist. Admiral Kizaru has finally awakened and is forced to confront the horror of what he has done.
Chapter 1124 of One Piece reveals Kizaru’s heart-wrenching dilemma after being assigned the task of killing Vegapunk. Kizaru and Vegapunk were close friends for a long time, but Kizaru still had to take down his friend to complete the mission.
Therefore, it is understandable that Kizaru is devastated when Sakazuki calls and criticizes him for doing a poor job. Kizaru questions the Fleet Admiral, asking if he has ever had to kill his close friend.
“If you have time to doubt my abilities, then you should check for yourself,” Kizaru shouts at Sakazuki through his tears. Surprisingly, Sakazuki is stunned and apologizes. “I’m sorry…bro,” Sakazuki says.
While Sakazuki’s apology is shocking enough for fans, what is even more confusing is that he refers to Kizaru as “bro” This is not a term commonly used in Japan and carries a symbolic meaning of brotherhood.
This may indicate that their relationship goes beyond that of mere comrades. One of the most plausible scenarios is that they are like sworn brothers, similar to Luffy, Sabo, and Ace.
This small hint has led fans to delve deeper into the previous interactions between the two admirals. Many are also eager to explore their backstory in the future.
The connection between Kizaru and Sakazuki may not be explored in the near future as the Elbaf arc is about to begin. An enigmatic character is waiting for the Straw Hat Pirates to arrive on the shores of the island.
