As the story unfolds in the world of One Piece, the anticipation surrounding Vice Admiral Smoker’s return grows stronger. With the Navy Headquarters gathering over 100 ships at Egghead, fans are left wondering about the implications of this strategic move. In this article, we will explore the possible reasons behind this gathering, the current status of Smoker, and the potential locations for his return. Join us as we delve into the exciting developments in the One Piece universe!

The Return of Smoker and the Navy’s Strategy

It’s been a while since Vice Admiral Smoker (G-5 Base Commander) last appeared in the story. The next time he shows up, I believe it will be at one of three locations:Egghead,Pirate Island Hachinosu, orCross Guild. I have a strong feeling that he will make his appearance at Egghead.

Current Status of Smoker

Smoker’s last appearance in the main story was in Chapter 793, titled “Tiger and Dog.” This was during the latter half of the Dressrosa arc, where Smoker and his team were escorting the children they rescued from Punk Hazard to Dr. Vegapunk’s research facility. At that time, he was still recovering from the injuries he sustained from Doflamingo and was lying in bed. However, by Chapter 797, he was depicted as fully healed, celebrating his recovery at a cotton candy party.

Since then, the story has progressed through arcs likeZou,Whole Cake Island,Wano Country(and the World Conference), and now toEgghead. I wonder what happened to Smoker regarding his duties as a guard for the royals during the World Conference. Was he on a mission? It’s still unclear.

Possible Locations for Smoker’s Return

His usual companion, Colonel Tashigi, has been seen at G-14 Base, which is close to Dr. Vegapunk’s research facility on Egghead. Although Tashigi is not introduced as a member ofSWORD, she is depicted as being on Pirate Island Hachinosu to rescue Colonel Kobe. She should have been summoned for the operation at Egghead, so it’s a mystery why she is at Hachinosu instead.

Could it be that Smoker is also at G-14 Base? If Tashigi is there, it would make sense for Smoker to be there too. However, this is not necessarily the case! The reason lies with the children he is treating. If Tashigi doesn’t say anything, the children won’t take their medicine. Smoker might have decided to take a separate action, leaving Tashigi behind. This suggests that Smoker’s current actions may not originate from G-14 Base. Observing the Marines in the image, they don’t seem to be the rough G-5 Marines; their attire is quite proper.

This leads to the possibility that Smoker is heading to G-5 Base instead. It seems that he has taken over as the base commander in place of Vergo (according to VIVRE CARD – ONE PIECE Encyclopedia).

Smoker and Cross Guild

What kind of place was the G-5 Base? In Chapter 652, it was described as a lawless group of Marines who “don’t listen to headquarters’ orders.” This is somewhat similar toSWORD, but the key point is that the G-5 Marines were known for mercilessly attacking pirates, earning them a lot of hatred from the pirate community.

Not only that, but there were also parents who filed missing persons reports regarding the children who went missing due to Caesar’s actions. What did the G-5 Base do for those parents? This could be an important point.

During Smoker and Tashigi’s absence, a Commodore was in charge, but he treated the parents with contempt and even kicked them, while the Marines laughed at them. They had earned a lot of hatred from the general public as well!

All of this led to the establishment of theCross Guildby Buggy, Mihawk, and Crocodile. The timing seems perfect. The G-5 Base was depicted as a place where the most hated Marines were located.

Conclusion

As we await the next developments, it will be interesting to see how Smoker’s return ties into the larger narrative involving Luffy, Kuzan, and Crocodile. The upcoming events at Egghead are sure to be thrilling!