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Luffy’s father Dragon has an unexpected connection to Dr. Vegapunk, the repercussions of which could change the future of One Piece forever. Before continuing, it is worth mentioning that this article will contain spoilers, if you don’t want to ruin your experiencecome back after reading the latest chapters available on MangaPlus by Shueisha. Also, these spoilers will be important for the development of this final fight.
When Vegapunk made its long-awaited debut, fans of the franchise knew that this secret character would be the key to unlocking many of the series’ mysteries. However, no one expected the reveal that came in One Piece chapter 1064, according to a spoiler thread on the One Piece Reddit page. In previous chapters, Luffy and the Straw Hats landed on Egghead Island, where the world’s greatest scientist’s laboratory is located. They part ways and meet different “versions” of Vegapunk, who has cloned himself to keep up with the amount of scientific work generated by his genius intellect. The original Vegapunk has yet to appear but, according to spoilers, he does so in chapter 1064, where he is talking on a communication device with a mysterious person, who turns out to be Dragon.Luffy’s father.
In this way, One Piece chapter 1064 reveals that Luffy’s father, Monkey D. Dragon, has a secret connection with the most unexpected character: Dr. Vegapunk. The two men are supposed to be on opposite sides, with Dragon being the leader of the Revolutionary Army and Vegapunk being the World Government’s top scientist, but clearly there is a big secret hidden in his past. And the speculations have not been long in coming, a part of the fandom has mentioned that they would even be in talks to experiment with the crew of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Despite making his debut quite early in the series, Dragon remains one of the most mysterious characters in One Piece. As the leader of the Revolutionary Army, the only organization that openly opposes the World Government, Dragon is one of the most wanted criminals in the world. In fact, fans were surprised by the revelation that Luffy is actually his son, but despite that, the series has not shared any details about Dragon’s past or his relationship with Luffy. The two have yet to meet in person, but are connected by several other characters, including Ivankov, Sabo, and now Dr. Vegapunk..
The connection between Vegapunk and Luffy’s father, Monkey D. Dragon, in One Piece 1064
Fans can now speculate what the connection between the two may be. Apparently, Vegapunk is talking about predicting his upcoming death, and Dragon is reassuring him, so the two must have a friendly relationship going back to their past. However, considering their respective roles in the One Piece world, they should be sworn enemies. The most likely explanation is that Vegapunk is not a World Government stooge, but must be forced to work for them for some unexplained reason., which is consistent with the fact that now that same World Government has sent assassins to kill the scientist. At the moment, the only clear connection between Vegapunk and Dragon is Bartholomew Kuma, the Revolutionary who became a guinea pig for Vegapunk’s anti-war cyborg experiments.
Considering that the current story arc features Kuma’s daughter Bonney as one of the main characters, it’s very likely that all of these dots will soon be connected. If it is revealed that Vegapunk, the World Government’s top scientist, is actually a member of the Revolutionary Army, this could change the balance of power in the world forever, as his pacifist creations could rebel against their masters. While One Piece fans still know almost nothing about Dragon, every time Luffy’s father shows up, the story is shaken in the most unexpected ways.