Cover story page: Chapter 1073, "Miss Buckingham Stussy." The cover-story caption reads, "Germa 66's Cold-Blooded Voyage Vol. 29: Awarded the Ibell Peace Prize for developing the GP Flower (a flower that blooms in gunpowder)." The illustration shows MADS research being presented as a peace prize achievement while the scientists react, continuing the MADS and Germa cover-story thread, so this is retained as useful extra continuity rather than main Egghead action.
At Egghead, Lucci reacts to Stussy's betrayal while Kaku lies collapsed. Lucci growls, "Kaku!!" and says, "This is a bitter pill to swallow..." Stussy responds with "Paper Arts: Heartbreak After Image!!" and tells him that when he does not understand something, his first instinct is to go for the kill. Lucci attacks an afterimage, but Stussy calmly steps aside, saying, "My, my..." and prepares her lipstick. The scene makes clear that Stussy is not simply fleeing; she is deliberately neutralizing both CP0 agents.
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Stussy reveals the trick behind her ambush. Lucci notices the lipstick and realizes, "Sea-stone?" Stussy taps him and says, "You're so wild," before biting him with a "Chomp!!" Lucci staggers, coughing "Koo koo!!" and snarls, "You bitch..." as Stussy says she knows how strong the boys are and that fighting him fair and square would have been stupid. Explosions continue around the Labostratum while she apologizes, "Forgive me," and the betrayal removes both Kaku and Lucci from the immediate fight.
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The Vegapunks and Straw Hats look down in shock as CP0 agents lie unconscious. Someone asks why the CP0 agents are at each other's throats, and Stussy calls in: "This is Stussy. I put them both to sleep." The lab erupts with relief, shouting that Stussy came through, while York is told to pull herself together. The satellites are amazed that Rob Lucci was beaten. Shaka explains that Stussy's loyalty was kept secret even after she spent twenty years as one of the intelligence agents. Someone asks whether Vegapunk had a mole in the intelligence branch, and Shaka says it was not their intention but that is how it turned out.
Stussy warns the doctor that her authority level is the same as Lucci's, so she cannot override his orders and stop the Seraphim. The Seraphim keep attacking the lab, and Nami tells Stussy she has already done plenty because they are on their way. Zoro and Brook move to stop the Seraphim before they flatten everyone. Zoro asks whether those kids look familiar, and Sanji, seeing the Seraphim versions of the Warlords, says he knows exactly who they resemble, especially one of them. The group realizes they need to stop the destructive brats quickly before the lab is ruined.
The Seraphim keep blasting holes in the lab, and someone says they will not stop. Edison rushes out despite the danger, saying they can use the extra exits to get out faster. Lilith announces, "Aaaaand I'm out!" as she moves to command the Seraphim. Edison calls, "Seraphim, listen--!!" but the battle erupts around him before he can finish. S-Hawk suddenly clashes with Zoro, and Zoro looks surprised as he gets a close look at the Seraphim. The situation remains unstable because the Vegapunks need to speak direct orders before the Seraphim can be brought under control.
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Zoro blocks S-Hawk's slash in a violent clash. After seeing him up close, Zoro says there actually is a spark of humanity in there, but still asks, "What the hell are you?!" The exchange shocks Edison, who tells Zoro to leave the Seraphim to him. S-Hawk's power and Mihawk-like swordsmanship are both apparent, and Zoro's reaction shows that the Seraphim is neither a normal machine nor an ordinary child. The page holds on the eerie humanity and danger inside the artificial Warlord weapon.
Edison shouts, "Seraphim!! Stop fighting immediately!!" just as a blast lands near him with a huge "Ka-boom!!" Lilith cries out for Edison, while Nami says there is no way he can be okay. The smoke clears and Edison has barely avoided disaster: Sanji suddenly appears beside him, tapping the ground and saying, "You looking for this?" Edison thanks him, while Lilith laughs that it was close. The Seraphim finally listen to the direct order, ending the immediate destruction at the last possible moment.
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With the Seraphim stopped, Shaka reports that he has bound Lucci and Kaku with Seastone. Someone asks what the Seraphim are, and the crew prepares to leave Egghead. Shaka thanks Stussy, saying they are leaving the island and she should come with them. Stussy understands but warns they cannot keep adding people. Luffy calls for Bonney and asks where she went, and then shouts for old man Punk because they cannot leave without him. A caption reveals the problem: an unexpected development has occurred, and Dr. Vegapunk's main body, the Stella, has vanished.
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The scene shifts to Sphinx in the New World, Whitebeard's hometown. Marco returns and the children call out to him. They apologize for leaving him in such a bad spot, saying there were Marines all over the place. Some children say it was scary, while another insists they were not scared. Marco tells them it is not their fault. The villagers describe the Marines as meanies who were there for Whitebeard's treasure, just like pirates, and Marco listens grimly as he learns what happened while he was away.
A flashback shows Marines raiding Sphinx because the place is not government affiliated. They say the villagers have no legal rights there and threaten to consider resistance an act of defiance. When the villagers protest that Whitebeard must have kept his treasure there, the Marines accuse them of acting tough only when Marco is not around and point guns at Whitebeard's "little brother." The old woman is grabbed as people beg the Marines to stop, calling her just an old lady. The scene shows the village helpless under government force.
Edward Weevil arrives and smashes the Marines aside, shouting, "Stay away from pappy's home!!" The villagers cry out that it is Edward and Captain Ratel as Weevil wrecks the attackers and protects Sphinx. His strength drives the Marines into panic, and the village is saved from the raid. The children and villagers remember him as the one who stepped in when Marco was absent, defending Whitebeard's home with overwhelming force.
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The Marines explain that warships were meant to hunt down the Warlords now that they are disbanded, but Weevil appeared at Sphinx. They lose contact with another squad, shouting that Weevil got them all and calling him a bona fide monster. A ship requests immediate assistance. Back in the present, the villagers tell Marco that if Weevil had not shown up, the village would be toast, and Marco calls him a hero because they are all safe. Miss Buckin interrupts, saying that was not the end of it and asking who Marco thinks the Marines sent in after that call for backup.
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Miss Buckin reveals that the backup was none other than Admiral Ryokugyu and that he was not pulling any punches. She demands that Marco get her beloved son Weevil back and also fork over Newgate's inheritance. She is identified as Miss Buckin, Buckingham Stussy, MADS' resident freeloader and a former member of the Rocks Pirates who calls herself a scientist. Marco says he can hear in her tone that she still doubts Weevil is Whitebeard's son. Miss Buckin says she knows someone who can prove it: Dr. Vegapunk. She also says Weevil was sent to prison for protecting his father's village, while Marco thanks the village for protecting the place at least.
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On a World Government ship at sea, a Marine tells Kizaru that snacks and tea have been prepared for their guest. Kizaru asks whether the food has been tested for poison, and the Marine confirms it has. Kizaru says he will take it to the guest and dismisses the guard. Inside, he asks the elder whether he has ever met Dr. Vegapunk before. The elder answers, "Once... a long time ago..." and adds that what is happening now is truly such a shame. He is introduced as one of the Five Elders, the highest authority in the world: Saint Jay Garcia Saturn. The caption notes that one of the bigwigs finally makes a move.
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Scanlation chapter notes provide naming context. They explain that in addition to referencing the planet or god, Saturn's name might also refer to musicians Jerry Garcia and Russ Garcia, including a song called "The Lost Souls of Saturn." The notes also say that Captain Ratel is named after the honey badger. This is retained as useful extra translation context for Saint Jay Garcia Saturn and Ratel rather than story action.
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Discussion
p7Additional fighters are knocked back by the impact.
p8A massive explosion rocks the Vegapunk facility.
p8Bonney calls out for Edison during the blast.
p8A masked figure holds an object taken from Edison.
p9Vegapunk's main Stella body has vanished from the float.
p9Lucci and Kaku are restrained with seastone.
p9The Seraphim have begun following orders.
p10Scene takes place in Sphinx, Whitebeard's hometown in the New World.
p10Marines previously searched the village for Whitebeard's treasure.
p11Marines are searching Sphinx for Whitebeard's treasure.
p11Buckingham Stussy is present among the villagers during the confrontation.
p12Weevil is rampaging through the village of Sphinx.
p12Captain Ratel is present and directing marines during the attack.
p13Weevil is actively destroying parts of Sphinx village.
p13Marines have lost contact with backup squads during the incident.
p13Marco is present and interacting with Sphinx villagers.
p14Buckingham Stussy claims Weevil is Whitebeard's son.
p14Admiral Ryokugyu previously fought and captured Weevil.
p14Stussy identifies herself as a former Rocks Pirate member.
p15Scene takes place aboard a Marine vessel flying World Government flags.
p15Saint Jay Garcia Saturn is present on the ship.
p15Kizaru is interacting with crew regarding a guest.
What is said, page by page
p2Stussy states this is a bitter pill to swallow with calm knowing expression.
p2Stussy explains that when you do not understand the first instinct is to go for the kill.
p2Stussy declares Paper Arts Heartbreak After Image during evasion.
p3Top hat man reacts YOU'RE SO WILD with surprised expression.
p3Stussy notes fighting fair and square would have been stupid because she knows how strong the boys are.
p3Stussy says forgive me with heart symbol while biting.
p4Zoro mutters friendly fire huh with glare.
p4Onlookers shout why are the CP0 agents at each other's throats.
p4Stussy calmly states this is Stussy.
p4York yawns while noting she put them both to sleep.
p4Characters react Stussy came through and that's fantastic news.
p4Observer questions you had a mole in the intelligence branch.
p4Comment notes her loyalty was kept secret even after twenty years.
p5Stussy states she cannot override orders or stop the Seraphim due to matching Lucci authority level, addressing the doctor with regret amid explosions.
p5Curly-haired man agrees the Seraphim look familiar and urges stopping the kids before they flatten others.
p5Stussy tells the curly-haired man he has done enough and that the group is on the way.
p6Curly-haired man notes extra exits can be used to escape faster while being blasted.
p6Small robot complains that the Seraphim keep blowing holes in the lab.
p6Zoro shouts for the Seraphim to listen.
p6Girl in black-and-white outfit exclaims she is out after leaping from the blast.
p7Zoro internally notes a spark of humanity in the opponent but remains cautious after closer look.
p7Curly-haired man reacts with shock to the clash.
p7Small robot tells others to leave it to him.
p7Spiky-haired fighter demands to know the opponent's identity.
p8Voice yells for the fighting to stop immediately.
p8Blonde girl desperately calls out for Edison twice.
p8Masked figure asks if someone is looking for the held object and notes it was close.
p8Seraphim responds with its name during the clash.
p9Stussy acknowledges the request to leave the island with calm compliance.
p9Shaka reports that Lucci and Kaku have been bound using seastone.
p9Unidentified speaker asks for identification of the large Seraphim figures.
p9Unidentified speaker notes that the Seraphim have finally obeyed commands.
p9Luffy shouts in panic that the group cannot leave without Vegapunk.
p9Luffy calls out for Bonney after noticing her absence.
p10Marco apologizes to the children for leaving them in danger.
p10Marco explains that marines were present throughout the area.
p10One child claims they were not scared during the incident.
p10Another child admits the situation was frightening.
p10Marco advises the children that playing nice prevents harm.
p10Children describe the marines as acting like pirates seeking treasure.
p10Villagers state that the marines were the worst.
p11Marine threatens to treat non-cooperation as an act of defiance.
p11Marine claims Whitebeard's treasure must be hidden in the village.
p11Marine states the village has no legal rights and is not government affiliated.
p11Marine questions whether it is wise to defy them without Marco present.
p11Child pleads for marines to stop pointing a gun at their little brother.
p11Marine suggests shooting villagers one by one to force information.
p11Villagers call the marines monsters and beg them to stop.
p11Someone shouts to hold Buckingham Stussy still.
p12Weevil roars for attackers to get their hands off.
p12Small fighter cries out in pain while being sent flying.
p12Villagers shout that the attacker is Edward.
p12Captain Ratel issues commands during the battle.
p12Defender yells for Weevil to stay away from Pappy's home.
p13Shouting voice warns that warships were meant to hunt disbanded Warlords, conveying urgency and crisis.
p13Screaming voice calls out Weevil's name in alarm during the rampage.
p13Villagers identify the location as Sphinx and report an ex-Warlord attack, mood of panic.
p13Fighters order retreat to the ship for backup after losing contact with other squads.
p13Fighter expresses awe at Weevil's monstrous strength after comrades are defeated.
p13Marco reassures villagers that the sent hero was not the end and that everyone is safe.
p14Stussy demands inheritance and the return of her son Weevil from Admiral Ryokugyu.
p14Stussy accuses Marco of doubting Weevil's relation to Whitebeard based on his tone.
p14Stussy reacts with shock upon hearing Dr. Vegapunk mentioned.
p14Stussy defends Weevil's noble actions in protecting his father's village.
p15Marine subordinate confirms poison testing and preparation of snacks and tea for the guest.
p15Kizaru instructs a subordinate to deliver the tray and return to post.
p15Saturn asks if the guest has met Dr. Vegapunk before.
p15Saturn reflects that current events are truly a shame.