The chapter title page shows Monkey D. Luffy in a straw hat and floral shirt happily watering a large garden under a smiling sun. He holds a watering can high, soaking a grumpy lion whose mane is drenched while a small frog sits nearby watching. Flowers bloom everywhere and a small sign at the bottom reads: "COVER REQUEST BY SUNFLOWER SHOP, FROM TOKYO: 'LUFFY WATERING A LION MISTAKING IT FOR A SUNFLOWER'". Large text at the top declares the series title and the chapter title: "CHAPTER 1079: THE RED-HAIRED PIRATES - AN EMPEROR'S CREW". Oda Eiichiro's name appears at the bottom.
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A few hours earlier, York speaks with a worried expression, "THE WORLD GOVERNMENT ISN'T JUST AFTER THE STELLA... THEY'RE APPARENTLY LOOKING TO ELIMINATE ME TOO. THIS IS A BIT OF A PICKLE..." A small bubble notes "YORK'S PLANI". In front of the massive Frontier Dome at Egghead, York continues, "LUCKILY, I HAD A CONTINGENCY PLAN, JUST IN CASE THEY DECIDED TO PLAY IT THIS WAY. YOU CAN KILL EVERYONE NOW THAT THE FRONTIER DOME IS UP AGAIN. FOR STARTERS, I WANT YOU TO WIPE OUT ALL THE PESTS AROUND HERE! SPARE NO ONE EXCEPT FOR THE STELLA, THE HOSTAGES UNDERGROUND, AND ME." The group responds in unison, "UNDERSTOOD!" The listeners include a figure in a spotted hat, a blonde woman, a large fanged man, and a stern white-haired man.
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York adds, "IF MY COVER GETS BLOWN, I WON'T STAND A CHANCE IN A FIGHT. SO TO ENSURE THEY DON'T CATCH ME... WHEN YOU GUYS GO ROGUE, I'M SURE IT'LL TRIGGER A 'WHO DUNNIT' STYLE INVESTIGATION." She points while speaking to the Seraphim. Close-ups show her continuing, "THERE'S AN AREA OF THE LAB THAT I DON'T WANT YOU TO DAMAGE, IT'S... AND ONE MORE THING..." S-Snake replies, "BE SURE TO FREE ME WHEN NO-ONE'S LOOKING!" and "GOT IT." York orders, "S-SNAKE, I WANT YOU TO GET ME IN FRONT OF EVERYONE." The Seraphim acknowledge, "UNDERSTOOD." In the lab, York dramatically declares, "LET THE HUNT BEGIN!!" as a small flying figure darts through the air. A white-haired woman looks on and says, "OKAY THEN..."
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The massive Red Force ship hovers above the crumbling island structure as urgent shouts ring out. "HURRY! EVERYONE ONTO THE SHIPS!" A massive explosion rocks the tower labeled "VEGAPUNK" with the sound effect "CRUMBLE" and debris flying. Below, panicked figures scramble up gangplanks while the structure collapses. "WE'RE GETTING THE HECK OUT OF HERE!!" someone yells amid the chaos. A close-up shows a stern-faced man in a tall hat labeled "PX-01" sweating heavily as another figure reacts with shock. The Red Force flag with its skull emblem waves on the left. The ship begins to pull away over turbulent seas as the island fragments, with the number "180" visible on its hull and large impact sounds "ゴゴゴ..." echoing across the waves.
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Aboard the Red Force, a fierce-looking man with a straw hat and pipe demands answers: "HAVE YOU COME FOR OUR BELOVED CHIEFI WHY ARE THE KID PIRATES SPLASHING ABOUT HEREI" A boxed caption reads "WAR-LAND ELBAF, NEW WORLD". Three flamboyant pirate captains confront each other in the next panels. The princess of the Bourgeoisie Pirates, "PANICKY PURURU", shouts "YOU ICK! I PLEB! I HATE YOUR GUTS! WOW! YOU'RE SO BOLD, PRINCESS!" Grave Tooth Fugar, head of the Social Club Pirates, roars "FUGAR MOGO-- HE SPEAKS THE TOO--IH!" while his dentures fly out with a "POF!". Padded-Toe Gerotini, captain of the Puddle Pirates, declares "YOU'RE NOT GOING TO SEE HIM, SO JUST HOP OFF! I WON'T RIBBIT MYSELF AGAIN!" Below, the pirate fleet clashes violently on the waves as one crew member yells "WHAT THE HELL!I ARE THESE JOKERS REALLY WITH RED HAIR!I" while another reassures "DON'T WORRY, I NEVER PULL MY PUNCHES! THEY'VE GOT SOME BIG NAMES WITH THEM. DON'T LOWER YOUR GUARD."
The Red-Haired Pirates' chief stands firm as his crew reacts. "I APPRECIATE THE SENTIMENT, BUT... I WANT ALL SHIPS TO FALL BACK. WE WON'T LET THEM LAY A FINGER ON YOU!" one crewmate insists. Another shouts "WHAT ARE YOU SAYING, CHIEF!I TELL THEM TO RETREAT!" In the lower panels the crew debates the sudden arrival of a powerful figure. "...AND THIS BIG SHOT SHOWED UP, SO NOW I'VE GOTTA DEAL WITH HIM. GET THOSE SHIPS TO MOVE AND OPEN A PATH," the chief says. A wild-haired man growls "I WAS JUST STOPPING BY, BUT I LOST TRACK OF TIME..." while others react: "WE ONLY JUST MET UP! YOU'RE ALREADY HEADING OFF, CHIEF!I" The crew expresses loyalty: "A BUNCH OF US WOULDN'T HAVE LIVED THIS LONG IF IT WEREN'T FOR YOUR FLAG'S PROTECTION! THE ONLY ENEMY YOU NEED TO WORRY ABOUT IS FATHER TIME, GRANNY ORI." The chief laughs heartily as the crew cheers around him.
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Crew members discuss the recent arrival. "HE LOOKS LIVELY ENOUGH, AND HE SEEMS UP FOR A FIGHT. STILL, HAS HE HAD ENOUGH TIME TO HEAL SINCE HE WAS ON WANOI HIS HEAD'S WORTH THREE BILLION, AFTER ALL. YOU SHOULDN'T UNDERESTIMATE THE GROWTH OF THESE YOUNGSTERS. DON'T SWEAT IT, CHIEF. WE CAN HANDLE THIS." One replies "GUESS IT'S FINE THEN..." Inside the ship, another crewmate asks "ANY NEWS ON BLACKBEARDI" A seated man answers "...NOPE. LAST WE HEARD HE LEFT PIRATE ISLAND. I WAS SURE HE WAS GOING TO SHOW HIS FACE TO WANO... WE'VE GOT SOME INFO ON CAPTAIN KID THOUGH." On the deck a spiky-haired man with goggles exclaims "NINE! AND THERE'S PLENTY OF FACES I RECOGNIZE FROM THE BOUNTY POSTERS ON THEM. HOW MANY SHIPS ARE THERE NOWI" A wounded man with a scar mutters "SO HE'S FROM THE SOUTH BLUE... HE SURE DID A LOT OF RAMPAGING TO MAKE IT THIS FAR."
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A massive mechanical cannon labeled 017 and 005 roars across the sea as a scarred, furious man with a captain's hat snarls from behind it. "I'LL BLAST THEM DOWN TO THE OCEAN FLOOR IN TEN SECONDS FLAT!" he declares while smaller panels show shocked allies reacting. "...WHO WERE UP AGAINST!" "I DON'T GIVE A DAMN..." "EAT THIS!! DAMNED PUNK!!" the gunner yells as the weapon fires. Nearby, a long-haired fighter grimaces, "SOUNDS LIKE YOU'VE SEEN A HELL OF A FUTURE. HE'S ABOUT TO DO SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE!" Another crew member shouts "AS EXPECTED!!" as the blast erupts with a "GYAAA!!" In the distance, two giant warriors Dorry and Broggy are called to action: "DORRY, BROGGY... GET IN POSITION!" "IT'S ABOUT TIME!" Panic spreads among the ships as someone cries "THIS IS BAD! WHAT'S GOING ON, CHIEFI!" "GET ALL THE SHIPS TO MOVE ASIDE NOW!" A piercing "SCREECH!!" fills the air while onlookers gasp, "SOME SORT OF MASSIVE CANNONI! WOAH! WHAT THE HELL IS THATI! IS IT ME... OR ARE WE GETTING PULLED INI!" One figure stares in recognition, "RED HAIR...!!" as the sea churns violently around the vessels.
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The colossal cannon erupts in a blinding explosion of debris, smoke, and shattered metal as multiple figures are hurled through the air. A cloaked swordsman with a massive blade is caught in the blast, weapons and limbs flailing wildly amid impact lines and "!!!" effects. On the right side, a long-haired fighter with a scar across his face glares intensely and shouts "DIVINE DEPARTURE!!" while gripping his sword. Close-up panels show a helmeted warrior's eyes widening in shock with "!!" and a sweat-drenched, fanged face snarling with "ガクン" sound effects. The entire scene conveys overwhelming force as the cannon is destroyed and bodies are scattered.
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A deafening "KAPOOM!!" and Japanese SFX "ゴワッ" shake the battlefield as a massive explosion engulfs ships and throws debris everywhere. A giant skeletal figure is hurled backward with a "GYAAA!!" A female crew member screams "CAPTAIN!!" while a helmeted giant lies injured amid smoke and impact marks. In the lower panels, a dark silhouette walks away with "TAP TAP" and "KACHINK" sounds as several figures tumble helplessly through the air, one crying "UWAAAA AAAA!!" amid motion lines and scattered weapons.
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Chaos reigns as crew members panic around their fallen captain: "THE CAPTAIN'S NOT MOVING! IS HE GOING TO DIEI!" "EVEN KILLER GOT CAUGHT IN IT! HE WAS TRYING TO HELP!" "UNGH..." A stern, long-haired man looks on gravely. An injured giant pleads while clutching stone tablets, "HERE! TAKE THEM! DON'T KILL OUR CAPTAIN! OUR LODE PONEGLYPHS!" Other pirates beg, "PLEASE HAVE MERCY!! RED HAIR, WE SUR-RENDER!" In the background, a dark figure raises a hand and calls "HEY, CHIEF, OVER HERE!" as distant silhouettes react with "HUUHI!" and a star-shaped impact "FWISH!!" One voice warns, "WAIT! SOMETHING'S HAPPENING ON THE ISLAND!"
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On this day, in the new world at Elbaf, the Kid Pirate crew led by Eustass 'Captain' Kid suffers a decisive victory turned disaster. Massive waves crash as their ship is torn apart. A man worth three billion... was completely eradicated. The towering figure of a Red Hair Pirates member looms with a massive club, laughing "GA BA BA BA BA!!" He warns the little people, "YOU'D BETTER BE READY FOR WHEN THEY FIRE BACK!" and "IF YOU'RE GONNA POINT A CANNON AT SOMEONE'S HOME..." Another crewmate cackles "GE GYA GYA GYA!" The devastating Hakoku Sovereignty!! technique erupts in a colossal swirling vortex of water and force, smashing the Kid Pirates' vessel. Screams echo as the crew is wiped out: "UGXAAA AAAH!!" A close-up shows a long-haired figure's shocked reaction with "ドン!!" and the narration concludes the eradication.
A massive mechanical construct erupts in a storm of red lightning and sparks as a cloaked red-haired figure strikes with a sword. The attack is unleashed with the cry "DIVINE DEPARTURE!!" The red-haired warrior's intense glare fills the panel, sweat flying as he declares the technique. Below, a helmeted crewmate with a golden emblem reacts with shock, eyes wide and teeth gritted. A small background figure with curly hair and goggles recoils in terror, mouth agape amid crackling energy. The impact sends debris and light bursting outward in a dramatic clash.
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Discussion
p8Massive cannon labeled 017 and 005 is fired by Red Hair Pirates.
p8Dorry and Broggy take positions during the attack.
p8Cannon targets Kid Pirates fleet.
p9Shanks performs Divine Departure technique during the battle at Elbaf.
p10Explosion from Hakoku Sovereignty throws multiple fighters and giants across the battlefield.
p11Kid Pirates surrender their Road Poneglyphs to Shanks after defeat.
p12Eustass Kid is completely defeated by Shanks at Elbaf.
p13Shanks performs Divine Departure attack on a large mechanical construct.
p13The technique generates red lightning and causes explosive mechanical destruction.
p13Eustass Kid displays visible shock reaction to the attack.
p13A goggled background crew member shows terror during the event.
What is said, page by page
p0Cover request text states Luffy waters a lion while mistaking it for a sunflower, presented as fan request from Tokyo shop.
p2York states world government targets her for elimination in addition to Stella, conveying worry and realization.
p2York reveals contingency plan now that Frontier Dome is active and orders Seraphim to eliminate all pests except Stella, hostages, and herself.
p2Seraphim respond with single word acknowledgment of the order.
p3York explains need to avoid detection and orders Seraphim not to damage specific lab area.
p3S-Snake requests to be freed discreetly when no one is watching.
p3York commands S-Snake to appear in front of everyone and declares start of hunt.
p4Crew members shout urgent orders to board ships and flee the collapsing area.
p4Shouts indicate immediate evacuation from the crumbling island.
p5Straw-hatted man demands to know if Kid Pirates came for their chief with aggressive tone.
p5Panicky Pururu insults a pleb while calling out the princess's boldness with mocking intent.
p5Grave Tooth Fugar roars incomprehensibly as his dentures fly out in rage.
p5Padded-Toe Gerotini refuses to see the captain and threatens to tie his tongue.
p5Lower deck voice reassures not to worry and claims never pulling punches.
p5Crew warns not to lower guard while noting big names among the opponents.
p6Crewmate appreciates sentiment but orders all ships to fall back with protective intent.
p6Another crewmate questions the chief and demands retreat order.
p6Chief explains a big shot arrived and orders ships moved to open a path.
p6Wild-haired man admits he lost track of time while stopping by.
p6Crew notes they only just met the big shot.
p6Granny Ori laughs and calls the chief cheeky for voicing the real reason.
p7Crew discusses whether the big shot has healed since Wano and notes his three billion bounty.
p7One replies it is fine and they can handle the youngsters.
p7Seated man reports no news on Blackbeard since he left Pirate Island.
p7Another mentions info on Captain Kid.
p7Goggled man notes many recognizable bounty faces and asks how many ships arrived.
p7Scarred man concludes the arrival is from the South Blue.
p8Cannon operator vows to blast enemies to the ocean floor in ten seconds.
p8Allies react with shock asking who they were up against.
p8Gunner yells eat this at the damned punk while firing.
p8Long-haired man warns of serious damage from the future sight.
p8Another shouts as expected at the unfolding scene.
p8Dorry and Broggy ordered to get in position.
p8Crew questions the massive cannon and asks if they are being pulled in.
p9Long-haired scarred swordsman shouts attack name with intense focus and determination.
p10Female crew member calls out to captain in alarm.
p10Falling pirate screams while being thrown through the air.
p11Crew members panic over motionless captain and injured Killer.
p11Injured giant offers poneglyphs and begs for captain's life.
p11Pirates surrender to Red Hair and plead for mercy.
p11Background figure calls 'HEY, CHIEF, OVER HERE!' to Shanks.
p12Red Hair Pirates member warns little people about retaliation.
p12Crewmate laughs while watching the destruction.
p13Shanks unleashes Divine Departure sword technique with fierce glare and full-force posture during the strike.