Strengthening The World Government’s Control

Vegapunk’s investigation into the Void Century and the risk of knowing what the World Government has been covering for more than 800 years, the CP0 is unleashed to kill the scientist. In due time, the order was to assassinate Vegapunk and the other bodies while sparing York to retain the knowledge of Vegapunk’s creations and preserve the Punk Records. However, the Straw Hats appearance at Egghead set off a chain of tumultuous events in the arc.

One of the Five Elders, Jaygarcia Saturn, and Admiral Kizaru are now on Egghead since the CP0 are incapable of subduing the Straw Hats. In the series of events, the surprising appearance of Bartholomeo Kuma, who has a tainted bloodline, Vegapunk’s knowledge of the Void Century, and Luffy’s awakened power of an ancient god deemed Egghead a threat to the World Government order.

What Secrets Do the Punk Records Hold?

The knowledge and secrets the Punk Records hold will disrupt the balance of power among the world government, the Revolutionary Army, and other factions. The destruction of these records could prevent certain parties from gaining access to information that could shift the balance in their favor. With the buster call order on Egghead Island, the World Government would strengthen its control over historical narratives by erasing any evidence that contradicts its established version of history.

The annihilation of the Punk Records, coupled with people representing the past like the Sun God Nika and the Buccaneer, would mean eliminating any potential threats to the government’s authority and maintaining the status quo, ensuring that the truth about the Void Century remains hidden.

A Huge Blow For Science

The Punk Records is essentially Vegapunk’s brain, storing his accumulated knowledge and scientific research. The destruction of Egghead Island along with the Punk Records would mean a massive setback, erasing decades of research breakthroughs in areas like lineage factor, the building of weapons of destruction, and potentially even the secrets of the Void Century.

On Egghead Island, the Five Elders sought to save the Punk Records and use York for his accumulated experience as one of Vegapunk’s seven bodies. In this way, they could gain a monopoly on certain scientific advancements, further widening the power gap between them and other nations. The World Government understands the essence of Vegapunk’s scientific discoveries and how they have helped retain systematic oppression worldwide.

This Could Have a Huge Impact on the One Piece World

Consequently, for scientists like Franky of the Straw Hats, the Vinsmoke family, and any other scientist, the loss of Vegapunk’s groundbreaking discoveries will lead to difficulties in replicating or building upon his work, potentially stalling scientific progress across the world.

Suppose the buster call order successfully destroys Egghead, Vegapunk’s survival will still greatly benefit the Straw Hats and the world, even with the destruction of the priceless information in the Punk Records. However, one big question that persists is whether the big-headed scientist will survive if the Punk Records, a part of his brain, is destroyed.

The Straw Hats Might Need To Make A Stand

In One Piece, the only result that comes from a buster call order is destruction. Ohara and the Straw Hat pirates once faced the buster call, and they all faced its wrath, and Egghead Island might meet the same fate. With the full might of the Marine and the presence of the Vice Admiral and Saturn, Luffy and his crew will find it hard to leave the Island unscathed. However, the presence of the giants might have just tilted the scale of war to the Straw Hats’ side. The unknown element remains: will Vegapunk die if Punk Records, which is a huge part of his brain, is destroyed? If the destruction of the Punk Records will lead to the scientist’s demise, the Straw Hats pirates might decide to stand their ground to save the scientist. It is imminent that Vegapunk knows too much, and whichever side he chooses will have the upper hand to fight against the World Government.

Moreover, some other elements to consider with the buster call are;

• Will the buster call be a full-fledged invasion or a targeted attack since Saturn and Kizaru are still on the Island?
• If Vegapunk has a contingency plan (like a Punk Record backup), since the scientist is known for foresight, the Punk Record destruction means nothing and all the Straw Hats will only need to escape the Island.
• The Straw Hats might have a chance to stop the full might of the buster call with the intervention of the giants, hence the survival of Punk Records.