6 Facts About Dr. Vegapunk from One Piece: A Plethora of Clones!

Vegapunk One Piece - Dr. Vegapunk stands as one of the most mysterious figures in One Piece, capturing the attention of fans. Despite Vegapunk merely carrying the title of a "scientist" (not a fighter), almost all One Piece enthusiasts are eager to uncover the true identity of this mad genius.

Moreover, as his name has been frequently mentioned lately, it only intensifies the curiosity surrounding this character. Therefore, UP Station has compiled some key facts about Dr. Vegapunk from One Piece!

1. Transforming a King into a Weapon

The first fact about Vegapunk is that since his early appearances in One Piece, he has been hailed as a genius and eccentric scientist. His innovations sometimes transcend common sense and logic.

For instance, in a groundbreaking move within the One Piece universe, Vegapunk accomplished the seemingly impossible task of turning a king into a robot. The individual in question is Bartholomew Kuma, the King of the Sorbet Kingdom, who later becomes a part of the Revolutionary Army alongside Monkey D. Dragon, Sabo, and others.

Unfortunately, Kuma, once a dignified king, was transformed by Vegapunk into an inhumane killing machine named Pacifista. Naturally, Kuma's family was outraged by this treatment. Kuma's daughter, Jewelry Bonney, harbours a grudge against Vegapunk and demands the restoration of her father to his original state.

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2. The Crazy Scientist Relied Upon by the Government

Despite Vegapunk's initial "madness," the World Government considers him a crucial asset that must be preserved. In the hands of the government, Vegapunk has given birth to even more outrageous innovations, given the World Government's idealistic and authoritarian nature to maintain global stability.

The World Government has placed Vegapunk in the Marines, anticipating numerous innovations in modern military infrastructure. Sustainable military ships, more powerful Pacifista robots, and other creations are the result of the one and only Dr. Vegapunk.

3. Ironically, Vegapunk is Targeted for Assassination by World Government Spies

The name Vegapunk is under threat. CP-0 members under the command of Rob Lucci are on the move to eliminate Vegapunk. Besides Rob Lucci, Kaku and Stussy are also aiming to kill Vegapunk. Serafim Pacifistas will be deployed as the trigger to assassinate Vegapunk.

The exact reason why the World Government desires the demise of their beloved scientist is unknown. However, it seems there will be a warm reunion between Luffy and Lucci, and that's something to look forward to.

4. Mastery Across Various Fields of Science

In Indonesia, Vegapunk could be dubbed as the "jack of all trades" or the "most knowledgeable." Well, Vegapunk indeed seems to have a grip on almost every scientific field.

Firstly, geology. Vegapunk is the first person in the world to utilize Sea-Stone to coat warships, providing protection against sea monsters in the Grand Line.

Secondly, meteorology. Before Nami became active with the Clima-Tact, Vegapunk was the first to ideate its creation. Unfortunately, the project was considered a failure and discontinued by Vegapunk.

Vegapunk has expertise in various sciences such as botany, biology, cyborg technology, and weaponry. Almost all these fields are well-mastered by this "mad" genius.

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5. Involved in the Creation of Artificial Devil Fruits

Behind Caesar Clown's SMILE factory lies the inspiration from Dr. Vegapunk. Essentially, Vegapunk was the first to research the intricacies of Devil Fruits, including how they work, their power systems, and more.

Vegapunk was recorded extracting an artificial Devil Fruit from Kaido's Uo Uo no Mi: Model Seiryu. Despite the success, Vegapunk decided not to continue the research project without a clear reason.

Caesar Clown merely continued Vegapunk's project, and voila, this clown instantly gained immense wealth.

6. Possesses 6 Satellite Bodies

Revealed in the latest chapter, Vegapunk surprisingly has 6 satellite bodies, all entities named "Dr. Vegapunk." Although they are all Vegapunk, their personas seem to differ. The complete entities of the 6 satellite bodies are:

1. Punk 01 = Shaka, representing goodness and justice
2. Punk 02 = Lilith, representing evil and destruction
3. Punk 03 = Edison, representing emotions and thoughts
4. Punk 04 = Pythagoras, representing wisdom
5. Punk 05 = Atlas, representing violence
6. Punk 06 = York, representing dominance and superiority

Two of these satellite bodies have already been revealed in the latest One Piece chapter. These bodies appear to move independently, without the need for manual control by the original Vegapunk.

So, what is the original Vegapunk doing? It seems the old man is observing from a distance and commanding his satellite bodies according to his will.