Chapter 840

Chapter 840 is titled "Iron Mask".

Cover Page
Fan Request: "Chopper eats from pots of honey with Bepo, Kumashi, the Hiking Bear, and Bartholomew Kuma just like Pooh the Bear would"

Short Summary
In the laboratory of the Germa castle, Yonji reveals to Sanji that Germa 66's soldiers are all clones of past exceptional soldiers, developed using the joint research of Judge and Vegapunk. Ichiji and Niji then enter the laboratory, and Sanji attacks Niji for beating Cosette. Using Zeff as a threat, Niji retaliates and overpowers Sanji. Ichiji reminds Sanji of his position as their family's failure, leading Sanji to reminisce further about his childhood.

In Sanji's recollection of their early childhood, the Vinsmoke children were informed by their father that they had been physically and intellectually enhanced using genetic manipulation, and that, through training, they would develop the strength lead Germa 66 to new glories. However, Sanji was continually outpaced by his siblings, leading them to bully him. Eventually, intent on erasing Sanji's existence from his plans, Judge held a state wake to "mourn" Sanji's accidential death; simultaneously, he had soldiers place an iron mask on Sanji and lock him in a dungeon, causing Sanji to break down and apologize piteously for being born weak.

Chapter Notes

 * It is revealed that Judge and Vegapunk used to be partners until Vegapunk was arrested for discovering the blueprint of life.
 * The soldiers in Germa 66 are cloned humans but are unaware of this.
 * Sanji attacks Niji but is once again knocked down.
 * Niji is confirmed to be the one who attacked Cosette.
 * More of the Vinsmoke Family past is revealed:
 * It is revealed that Sanji and his brothers were genetically modified since they were kids.
 * Sanji was considered a failed specimen, being a regular human.
 * It is revealed that Sanji's mother passed away.
 * Reiju stated her reason for laughing at the abused Sanji was to avoid such a painful experience herself.
 * In the past, Judge abandoned Sanji in a dungeon and claimed that he died in an accident.