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Chapter 840: "Iron Mask"

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 their bodies had been physically and intellectually enhanced using genetic manipulation, and that, through training, the siblings would develop the strength to 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.

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