One Piece finally ends the Egghead arc as the Straw Hats leave the future island for Elbaf.
Among those still present on Egghead Island, we see the fate of the Iron Giant in chapter 1123 and the status of the others is revealed in chapter 1124 of One Piece.
In the new chapter, we see Sentomaru leave the island while mourning the death of Vegapunk. But he's not the only one grieving the death of the genius scientist. Admiral Kizaru finally wakes up and is forced to face the horror of what he's done.
One Piece Chapter 1124 reveals Kizaru's heartbreaking dilemma after he is tasked with taking Vegapunk's life.
Kizaru and Vegapunk have been good friends for a long time. But Kizaru still had to kill his friend to complete the mission.
So when Sakazuki calls and criticizes him for doing a poor job, Kizaru's breakdown is understandable. Kizaru criticizes the Fleet Admiral, asking if he has ever had to kill his best friend.
“If you have time to doubt my abilities, then test it yourself.”, Kizaru yelled at Sakazuki in tears. But surprisingly, Sakazuki felt stunned and said sorry. “I'm sorry… Brother.”Sakazuki said.
While Sakazuki's apology was shocking enough for fans, what was even more confusing was that he called Kizaru “brother.” That's not a word commonly used in Japan but rather has a symbolic meaning of brotherhood.
This could signify a relationship between them that goes beyond just teammates. One of the most plausible scenarios is that they are sworn brothers, like Luffy, Sabo, and Ace.
Thanks to this little hint, fans are digging deeper into the past interactions between the two admirals. Many are also looking forward to discovering their backstory in the future.
The connection between Kizaru and Sakazuki will probably not be explored in the near future as the Elbaf arc is about to begin. There is a mysterious figure waiting for the Straw Hats to arrive on the island's shores.
