Is SWORD’s Mission to Acquire and Destroy the Ancient Weapons? | One Piece Chapter 1118 Analysis

Is SWORD’s Mission to Acquire and Destroy the Ancient Weapons? | What Does Drake Know?

What Does Drake Know?

In the Wano Country arc, Drake acknowledged that he could “never return to the Marines,” and it’s clear that the Marines now see him as a pirate. However, in reality, he’s the leader of SWORD, and CP-0 seemed aware of this, marking him as a “problem” to be eliminated.

Logically, Drake must have possessed some information that would make him a target for elimination by the World Government. It’s likely that the other SWORD members are also aware of these details. So, what exactly does Drake know?

The flashback to Kuma’s past hints at Drake’s connection to Vegapunk and Egghead Island. While Drake was initially fully aligned with the Marines, it’s possible that Vegapunk and Egghead played a role in his transition.

Moreover, I suspect that Drake’s knowledge might also involve his father, Barrels, who similarly transitioned from a Marine officer to a pirate. It’s plausible that Drake, in his quest to uncover the reasons behind his father’s shift, stumbled upon information that connects to both Vegapunk and Egghead.

And if SWORD’s mission truly is to secure and dispose of the Ancient Weapons, it’s likely that Barrels and Drake discovered that the World Government possesses these weapons.

Imu-sama’s possession of the Ancient Weapons is still shrouded in mystery, but if they were unearthed from somewhere, there must be those who were involved in that excavation. It’s no surprise if those involved were silenced to cover it up…

Given that this is likely connected to the Void Century, and the World Government refuses to acknowledge its existence, as suggested by Vegapunk’s message, it’s understandable why those with knowledge of the Ancient Weapons might be eliminated.

Drake might not have fully understood the danger posed by the Ancient Weapons, but after hearing Vegapunk’s message, he likely now grasps both the significance of these weapons and the true meaning of his and his father’s situations.

So, what actions will SWORD take moving forward?