CHAPTER 1120: ATLAS

Twenty-six years ago at Punk Hazard, a sprawling research complex rises amid palm trees under dramatic clouds. Multiple speech bubbles plead: "IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE STUDY THE VOID CENTURY!" "PLEASE AID US IN OUR RESEARCH!" "THE WORLD'S HISTORY CAN'T REMAIN SHROUDED IN DARKNESS!" "I IMPLORE YOU, VEGAPUNK!" A sign reads "26 YEARS AGO - PUNK HAZARD" beside a danger warning: "A GENIUS IN HIS PRIME!" In the present, a long-nosed man with a flower-like headpiece argues with a spiky-haired figure wearing goggles: "CAN'T YOU SEE WHY THEY KEEP LETTING YOU GO FREEI!" "HOW MANY TIMES HAVE THEY CAUGHT YOU ANYWAYI! OPEN YOUR EYES!!" Vegapunk responds: "I WORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT NOW; I CAN'T AFFORD TO LEAK MY FINDINGS!" "OUR RESEARCH REQUIRES EXPERTISE IN NUMEROUS FIELDS." A small dragon-like creature perches nearby. Another panel shows a close-up of the goggled man shouting: "LET THE PAST REMAIN SHROUDED. YOU WON'T FIND THE ANSWER TO GOOD AND EVIL IN A BUNCH OF OLD STORIES!" "THEY'RE HOPING TO FLUSH OUT YOUR ALLIES! STAND DOWN!" A shadowy figure leaps from a pipe as "GROWL WILL!" echoes.

The goggled man continues in anguish: "HE WAS MY BIG BROTHER..." "HE WAS KILLED RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME!" "WE GREW UP TOGETHER..." "I ONCE KNEW SOMEONE WHO CARRIED A D. IN THEIR NAME..." A massive close-up reveals his tear-streaked face as he roars: "HOW AM I MEANT TO ACCEPT A WORLD WHERE YOU CAN DIE JUST FOR HAVING THE WRONG NAMEI!" "TELL ME..." In a flashback, shadowy figures stand with a small child: "W-WE WERE ONLY FRIENDS...!!" "MY REAL NAME IS CLOAIOH! D. CLOVER!" "ON THAT DAY, I LIED TO SAVE MYSELF." The goggled man declares: "I'LL SOLVE THIS PUZZLE... AND WHEN I DO, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO IGNORE THEM!!" "THE VOICES OF THE PAST CALL OUT TO YOU!! JUST WAIT!!" Vegapunk stands with the long-nosed man as a voice urges: "DO YOUR BEST TO STAY SAFE." "I'LL FORGET ABOUT WHAT YOU JUST TOLD ME, BUT I'M AFRAID I CAN'T HELP YOU." The final panel shows the goggled man vowing: "HISTORY WILL ONLY CONTINUE TO BE SUPPRESSED AND THE PEOPLE WILL NEVER KNOW!" with "VEGAPUNK!!" echoing.

A massive futuristic tower complex rises amid palm trees as a Buster Call strikes Ohara. "TAKE A LOOK! IT'S THE BIGGEST MASSACRE EVER!!" someone shouts. "OHARA CAME FACE TO FACE WITH A BUSTER CALL!!" "DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS FROM THE WEST BLUEI" "22 YEARS AGO" reads a caption. Inside a lab, a young Vegapunk begs on his knees, "I IMPLORE YOU, VEGAPUNK!" while shadowy figures react with "..." and "NO ONE'S GONNA MAKE THAT MISTAKE AGAIN!" A long-haired figure with a wide grin declares, "THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LOOK INTO THE VOID CENTURY!" Another man laughs wildly, "THEY FINALLY GOT THAT ARCHEOLOGIST, CLOVER! SHU RO RO RO RO!" The scene shifts to a rocky shore where a lone figure stands before a massive "WANTED" poster of a young girl labeled "NICO ROBIN" with a 79,000,000 bounty. A voice cries, "OH, IT LOOKS LIKE SOME BRAT SURVIVED!!" and "YOU MUST'VE HAD A CHANCE TO ESCAPE..." as rubble and the name "CLOVER..." appear amid debris.

A close-up shows an older Vegapunk sweating and shouting furiously, "YOU FOOLS!! DID YOU REALLY EXPECT SOMEONE TO BE CURIOUS ENOUGH TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS AFTER THISI!" and "YOU CHOSE DEATH... WAS PASSING ON YOUR RESEARCH THAT IMPORTANTI!" SFX "BZZ" crackle. Narration boxes read: "HISTORY IS WRITTEN BY THE VICTORS..." "THE VOICES OF THE PAST CALL OUT TO YOU..." "SOMEONE ONCE TOLD ME THAT..." A burning island sinks beneath clouds and waves. More narration continues: "...IF THE OPPRESSED CARRY IT ON THEIR BACKS AND ENDURE!!" "THAT BEING SAID, THEIR TRUTH CAN STILL COME TO LIGHT..." "...AND THE WORDS OF THE VANQUISHED ARE USUALLY CAST INTO A DEEP, DARK OCEAN..." Below, a long-haired figure in a leather jacket covers their face while others watch; a man with a gun aims upward and an older bearded man sits with crossed arms.

From high above, a massive structure plummets toward the sea as someone yells, "HEY!! WHAT ARE YOU DOINGI!" A spiky-haired figure shouts, "HURRY AND BLAST OFF!!" while another declares, "FOR MY PART, I AM LEAVING THIS TO THE WORLD..." On a damaged platform, crew members react in panic: "THIS SHIP CAN ONLY FLY FOR A KILOMETER..." "WE'RE FINISHED IF HE DOES!!" "THAT OLD CENTAUR IS GONNA KEEP ATTACKING!!" "IT'S NO GOOD! WE CAN'T!" A blonde figure warns, "IF THE GEEZER DISRUPTS OUR TRAJECTORY, EVEN A LITTLE, WE WON'T MAKE IT!!" A woman with goggles stands nearby. Below, a spiky-haired man with a massive weapon aims skyward as wind howls; a cloaked figure is blown off course. "WHA...I!" someone cries. "ACCORDING TO MY CALCULATIONS, IF WE MISS THE OCEAN, OUR DAMAGES WILL BE CRITICAL!! WE HAVE TO GET RID OF HIM FIRST!!" "THE WIND'S BLOWING NORTH, AND THAT'S REDUCING OUR LIFT. ANY FURTHER JOLTS WILL MAKE US FALL SHORT OF OUR PROJECTED LANDING ZONE!!"

Atlas, a massive robot-like figure, crashes violently into the ground amid flying debris and impact lines. "HUHI!" a spiky-haired man reacts. "ATLASI!" another shouts. The robot cries out, "UWAHH HHHH!!" and "LILITH!!" as it tumbles. In the aftermath, a small figure with goggles and pigtails stands amid smoke and rubble, breathing heavily with "HUFF. HUFF." SFX "SNAP!!" and "ぎゃあああ" ring out. A close-up shows a shocked face with "HUFF." A voice demands, "YOU... WHY DID YOU DO THAT TO LILITHI!" while the small figure clutches a weapon and stares at the destruction.

Atlas shouts urgently, "TAKE OFF!! I'LL MAKE SURE YOU MAKE IT IN ONE PIECE!!" while another voice calls out, "I'LL LEAVE HER IN YOUR HANDS!!" A surprised "HUHI!" rings out amid the chaos. In the next panels, Lilith declares, "ATLAS IS THE ONLY ONE LEFT!" as another figure adds, "LILITH'S ACCESS HAS BEEN SEVERED..." Confused reactions follow with "II" and "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUTI!" Below, a massive explosion erupts as Atlas is hurled through the air with debris flying. Zoro responds, "GOT IT!!" while a voice commands, "TAKE LILITH INSIDE, ZORO!" Atlas cries out desperately, "ATLAS!! YOU'VE GOTTA EXPLAIN!!" amid heavy impact sounds and motion lines.

Brook yells, "DO IT, BROOK!!" as another voice urges, "WE'D REGRET IT IF WE HESITATED NOW!!" Jinbe appears in motion shouting, "JINBEI!" and "LET'S GO!!" A massive impact "X!!" shakes the scene. In close-up, a character strains with "DE..." while another figure launches forward with "WHOOSH!!" and "COUP..." Zoro's voice answers, "RIGHT AWAY, ZORO-SAN!!" The lower panel shows a dramatic mid-air clash with smoke, debris, and a skeletal hand reaching out amid heavy motion lines and impact effects.

A powerful "FWOOSH!" erupts as a cloaked figure with multiple heads spins through the air. Nearby, a fierce close-up shows gritted teeth and intense eyes amid swirling smoke. The next spread captures a massive structure bursting apart with "BURST!!" and heavy impact "X!!" debris flying everywhere. In the lower panel, a broadcast device activates with the narration box stating, "THIS BROADCAST OF MINE..." as characters react in shock amid the collapsing machinery and flying rubble.

A Marine shouts, "VICE ADMIRAL HOUND, SIR!! WHAT IS THISI!" as the scene reveals a chaotic sea battle with multiple ships and giant creatures: "THERE'S A SNAKE, A BOAR, A BIRD, AND NOW A ROBOT!! WHERE DID THESE GIANT CREATURES COME FROMI!" The broadcast continues, "I'M PROVING THAT THIS MESSAGE GETS... TRANSMITTED SAFELY." Crew members react in terror: "AN IRON GIANTI!" "IT'S THE HUGE ROBO!!" "I HONESTLY DON'T HAVE THE FAINTEST IDEA!!" with heavy SFX and impact sounds. In the final panels, a small figure approaches a massive robot as it speaks, "OVER HERE... YOU!!!" followed by "JOY BOY... I AM HAPPY WE GOT TO MEET AGAIN."

A massive armored robot towers amid smoke and debris as a small flying figure darts nearby. The robot declares, "I REALIZE IT WOULD BE FOOLISH TO BLINDLY TRUST IN A ONE-SIDED ACCOUNT OF A 900-YEAR-OLD BATTLE..." It continues, "I CAME LIKE BEFORE. YOUR ENEMY IS MY ENEMY." A round speech bubble adds, "I AM GLAD..." A wide-eyed child-like figure stares up in shock and exclaims, "YOU CAN TALKI! THAT'S SO COOL!" The robot responds with a glowing circle, "JOY BOY." It pledges, "I CAN FIGHT FOR YOU AGAIN..." From another angle a masked figure shouts, "...FROM DANGER, JOY BOY!!" The robot's head turns as narration notes, "IT SEEMS VEGAPUNK'S SPEECH IS ALL BUT OVER..." It vows, "I WILL PROTECT YOU..." while a final bubble declares, "WE MUST POUND THEM TO DUST!!"

The child-like figure replies, "NOT REALLY. HE WAS SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT PROTECTING..." Nearby, a grinning pirate asks, "HEY, STRAW HAT. IS HE A FRIENDI" while another wonders, "...SOME GUY CALLED JOY BOY!! WHO EVEN IS THATI" Luffy stares in surprise as SFX "カオオオ" erupt. Crew members raise weapons and shout, "LET'S GO!!" From the ship deck someone yells, "WOAH!! REALLYI!" A voice notes, "IT TALKED...I WE DIDN'T HEAR A THING!" The massive ship lurches under fire as a woman with goggles commands, "ENOUGH CHIT-CHAT!! SHOOT!! WE CAN'T LET THEM GET AWAY!!" Her subordinate answers, "YES, MA'AM!" while SFX "ビビビビ!!" and "ドドドド" shake the vessel. A final narration bubble states, "...I ONLY WISH I HAD MORE TIME. BUT I THINK WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO SCRUTINIZE AND LEARN ABOUT THE PAST FROM EVERY PERSPECTIVE POSSIBLE..."

The giant robot clashes with a colossal serpent-like beast whose jaws gape wide. The monster roars, "RWAAWR!" while the robot's arm sparks, "KA-CHING!!" A caption warns, "BUT THERE ARE THOSE WHO CANNOT BE STOPPED!!" Smaller panels show the robot's cannon arm charging with SFX "パアアアア」 and the serpent lunging. Onlookers gasp, "IT'S READY TO FIRE!! WHAT'S GONNA COME OUTI" A frantic figure shouts, "WATCH OUT, ROBOT!!" as the beast strikes, sending the robot tumbling with a cry of "WHAAA AATTI!" Another voice yelps, "UH OH..."

The robot strains under pressure, its joints groaning "CREAK!! CREAK!!" as impact SFX "グゴゴゴ」 and "ゴゴゴ」 explode around it. A voice commands, "PETER!! CRUSH THEM WHERE THEY STAND!!" while another cheers, "WHOOAAA, ROBOT!!" The robot launches skyward with the cry, "LEAP!!" A determined figure declares, "END THIS TRANSMISSION, ONCE AND FOR ALL!!" Final narration reads, "IT SEEMS THE LAST 900 YEARS HAVE RENDERED THOSE WEAPONS INOPERABLE!" as the robot and beast continue their clash amid smoke and debris.

A massive explosion erupts as a giant fiery figure with horns and a spiked collar roars, "AHHH!! I WILL NOT LET YOU ESCAPE..." Debris and smoke fill the air while smaller figures are hurled back. Below, Bonney stares in shock with tears, calling out "BONNEY..." as Kuma's face appears determined, whispering "KUMA...". In the lower panels, the Thousand Sunny sails through clouds with a large "ば" sound effect; someone yells "THAT'S... THE SUNNY..." while a crew member reacts with "HUHI" and another stares in wide-eyed surprise.

The Thousand Sunny plummets through stormy skies as the crew shouts "ARE WE GONNA MAKE ITI!". Sanji yells "HOLD ON TIGHT! WE'RE GOING DOWN!" while clutching a small flaming figure. A fox-like character growls "NAH... I'M JUST LENDING A HAND!!" as a rider on a mechanical horse is struck, with a voice taunting "SO, YOU MEAN TO MAKE A GRAND SACRIFICE OF YOURSELFI". A huge explosion labeled "KA-POOM!!" blasts the ship apart, sending fragments flying as someone screams "AHHH!!".

Vegapunk's massive head speaks confidently: "YOU HAVE ALL COME TO THE SAME CONCLUSION AT THIS POINT, I AM CONFIDENT..." and "AND I ANTICIPATE THAT IS WHAT WILL ULTIMATELY DETERMINE HOW THINGS TRANSPIRE IN THE FUTURE...!". Atlas cries out "IT ONLY WORKED 'CAUSE OF YOU, RIGHT, ATLASI!" while another voice declares "WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT!!". A giant mouth roars about "THE TIME YOU SPOKE OF..." as Joy Boy is referenced. Saturn and others react in panic: "OH MY... I HAVE REALLY RUSTED AWAY...", "NO... NOT QUITE.", "I'M THE LAST VEGAPUNK!!", "ATLAS SIGNAL IS GONE!!", and "WE HAVE LET YOU SAY FAR TOO MUCH, STELLA!". The final panels show the ship crashing into the sea with "THIS IS THE END!" and the chapter marker "CH. 1120 /END." as narration recalls "25 YEARS AGO, THE PIRATE, GOL D. ROGER...".

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