The Blackbeard Pirates took a giant step towards their goal by sending Catarina Devon to Egghead Island.
The Egghead arc has been full of twists and turns. The unpredictable nature of the arc has made it a massive hit among fans. So far in the arc, the audience has witnessed some of the strongest One Piece characters in action. The battles between them have been nothing short of epic. Aside from all the fights, the arc also includes several revelations. These developments have made the story even more interesting.
One of the most noteworthy moments in the arc was the arrival of the Blackbeard Pirates on Egghead Island. The crew has become a lot more active in the Final Saga, but it was surprising to see them in the middle of a war.
Why Did Catarina Devon Travel To Egghead Island?
The Blackbeard Pirates are very efficient, and they can complete the toughest of jobs in next to no time. Their captain, Blackbeard, has been scheming before the time skip. He has planned each and every single one of his moves meticulously, which is why he has been so successful. Even Blackbeard’s recruitment has been top-notch. He has gathered a crew of the toughest and meanest pirates in the world. He trusts them enough to carry out crucial missions by themselves. This is why he only sent Catarina Devon and Van Augur to Egghead Island. But what was the purpose of their visit?
Initially, Catarina Devon’s arrival was linked to another assault by the Blackbeard Pirates on a Devil Fruit user. Since the time skip, the crew has been going out of their way to collect Devil Fruits. So, it was only plausible to assume that was the motivation behind their visit. However, it became quite clear that they wanted to achieve something much bigger.
Getting What They Want
With the help of Van Augur’s Wapu Wapu no Mi, Catarina Devon was able to get close enough to Jaygarcia Saturn and touch him. While it may not seem all that important, this can potentially change the world. Fans must be familiar with the fact that she possesses the Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Kyubi no Kitsune. It is a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows her to transform into any person. But it only works if she has touched the person at some point. After making contact with Jaygarcia Saturn, Catarina Devon can morph into the Celestial Dragon at any time.
As soon as Catarina Devon and Van Augur got what they wanted, they left the scene and decided to head back. But before they could get off the island, they came across Caribou, who claimed to be a big fan of Blackbeard. Devon and Van Augur did not give an immediate answer, but it is highly likely that they will accept Caribou’s request.
Blackbeard’s Plan
There is zero doubt that it was Blackbeard’s idea to send Catarina Devon and Van Augur to Egghead Island. He was aware of Saturn’s presence, and he knew that he could exploit the situation to his own advantage. With Catarina Devon being able to turn into Saturn, she can easily enter any World Government facility and gain access to top-secret information.
For instance, she could easily enter Marijoa and snoop around. It is possible that Blackbeard knows about some artifact that could significantly bolster his odds of claiming the One Piece. There is a chance that he might order Catarina Devon to go to Impel Down and free Doflamingo, who possesses information about the sacred treasure of Marijoa.
The World Government has tried to assassinate Doflamingo multiple times, but Magellan has protected him. If Doflamingo is freed, he will most likely give Blackbeard the information that he needs. He won’t give up the opportunity to get back at the Celestial Dragons who threw him out. With Doflamingo’s support, Blackbeard’s job would become a lot easier.
Caribou’s Role In The Story
For the most part, Caribou was considered a character of no real importance, but that is going to change soon. Caribou has traveled with the Straw Hat Pirates for quite some time, during which he has obtained crucial information that could change the world. Caribou is aware of Shirahoshi’s power, and if that information falls into Blackhead’s hands, the Yonko will definitely try to kidnap her.
Aside from that, Caribou also knows about Pluton, another Ancient Weapon. Pluton is located in Wano, and it is said that it has enough power to destroy an island. With the combination of Poseidon and Pluton, Blackbeard can easily accomplish any goal that he has in mind. However, both of these tasks won’t be easy to accomplish. So, Blackbeard and his crew will have to be at the top of their game. When Blackbeard will initiate his plan is unknown, but it is highly likely that it will happen in the upcoming arcs.
For now, fans need to sit back and let Eiichiro Oda work his magic. The author has made an excellent start to the Final Saga, and there is absolutely no doubt that things will continue to get better.
