In 2023, One Piece fans were treated to an exciting end to the year with the release of chapter 1103. This chapter was a gem in the Egghead Island arc, taking readers back to the fight on Egghead Island full of interesting. The plot is enhanced, perfectly connecting the mysteries of the past and present.
Author Eiichiro Oda also surprised everyone by revealing the secret of the mysterious sapphire scab disease.
What is sapphire scab?
First seen in Ginny during Kuma’s flashback, the sapphire scab disease turns out to have tragic origins. Ginny was forced into an unwanted marriage with the Celestial Dragon, having contracted the disease from Mary Geoise. She stayed there for many years and was eventually forced to become pregnant. Her child – Bonney also has the same disease as his mother.
The disease manifests itself as blue scales that spread throughout the body and is fatal. After contracting the disease, Ginny was rejected because of her condition and made a desperate journey back to the kingdom of Sorbet, leaving Bonney in Kuma’s care.
This disease becomes worse when exposed to natural light, it accelerates the death process. Even if the victim avoids light, he cannot escape the hand of death; it only slows down the progression of the disease. Because she also had sapphire scab, Bonney was not exposed to sunlight since birth. Kuma played a key role in prolonging Bonney’s life, controlling the disease and extending her life by another decade.
Sapphire scab disease is mentioned again in One Piece chapter 1103, as a medical mystery in the world of the series. Its rarity makes it almost unknown to doctors. An expert who can diagnose this condition claims that it is a relic of ancient times, rarely seen in modern times.
How is Sapphire scab created?
It turns out that Sapphire scab is the result of failed experiments. Ginny was a victim of these experiences, manifesting the disease so violently that it was eventually passed on to her daughter, Bonney. Kuma’s fight to stop the disease that took Bonney’s life was a journey of sacrifice and desperation, culminating in Vegapunk’s life-saving stem cell transplant.
The origin of sapphire scab disease has finally been revealed. It was created by Saturn, a scientist who has long conducted experiments in the One Piece universe. Saturn’s victims, including Ginny, suffered the consequences of these failed experiments. Saturn’s connection to Sapphire scab raises questions about his motives and methods.
Saturn’s ability to cause illness may be related to his scientific knowledge or his Devil Fruit. This revelation raises the question of whether similar abilities are in the hands of other members of the Five Elders. Each person is associated with a planet and its corresponding gemstones.
Amber Lead Poisoning Syndrome (which Law suffers from), like Sapphire scales are based on a stone and mysteriously appear in the One Piece world. There is speculation that Saturn or a member of the Five Elder Stars may be the culprit behind the disease. This shows a broader connection between these characters and the occurrence of gemstone-related diseases.
