What role does Pythagoras play in the Egghead Arc of One Piece?
Pythagoras, or Punk-04, is an ally to the Straw Hat Pirates in the Egghead Arc of One Piece. As one of Dr. Vegapunk's six satellites, he represents 'wisdom'. His duties involve compiling and analyzing data from Vegapunk's inventions. During a clash in Vegapunk's lab, he evaluates the Seraphim S-Shark's performance. Pythagoras' death occurs in this arc, caused by his creation, the S-Snake.
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How does Pythagoras embody the aspect of 'wisdom' in Dr. Vegapunk's satellites?
As Dr. Vegapunk's 'wisdom' satellite, Pythagoras demonstrates wisdom through his calm, analytical approach to observing Vegapunk's inventions, recording and examining test data for scientific implications. He seeks peaceful solutions, makes rapid observations and conclusions from Vegapunk's inventions, and is responsible for compiling and analyzing data.
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What unique features does Pythagoras have as a mechanical being in One Piece?
In One Piece, Pythagoras is a mechanical entity with the unique ability to observe and analyze Vegapunk's inventions, particularly noting potential Lineage Factor traits in combat. As one of Dr. Vegapunk's six satellites, he symbolizes 'wisdom' and was an ally to the Straw Hat Pirates in the Egghead Arc. His death was caused by his creation, S-Snake.
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How does Pythagoras interact with the Straw Hat Pirates?
Pythagoras, also recognized as Vegapunk, encounters the Straw Hat Pirates within his laboratory. He scrutinizes the combat performance of the Seraphim S-Shark against the pirates, deducing potential Lineage Factor traits. Upon the arrival of CP0, Pythagoras warns the pirates and denies the agents access as per Shaka's directive. His demise is attributed to York and S-Snake.
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Appearance[]
Pythagoras is a large mechanical being. His head was a sphere with a turn-key protruding from the top and a space in the front containing his eyes which always appeared drowsy; his head could detach from the main body and move independently with a set of retractable arms and legs. Pythagoras' main body was metallic, with the top part being red and the bottom cream. His designation, Punk-04, was printed on his left breast and the kanji for "wisdom" (知?) was printed on the center of its chest. His arms, hands, and legs were composed of bendable metal rods.[1]
After his original body's destruction, Pythagoras survived by reconvening into Edison's body, who reconstructed the combined Vegapunk with Edison's head, Atlas's left arm, Pythagoras's right arm, and Shaka's torso and legs.[4]
Being Vegapunk's "wisdom" satellite, Pythagoras has shown to be calm and highly interested in observing the performances of Vegapunk's inventions. He is devoted to recording data from these tests and examining the potential scientific implications and can grow very excited when situations arise that provide exceptional data.[1]
Pythagoras also tends to resort to peaceful solutions, as he was trying to reason with the CP0 agents that were sent to kill Vegapunk and his satellites, trying to create excuses for them not to land on Egghead. He even advised Lilith not to make things worse when she got angry at their repeated requests for permission to dock, knowing impulsive reactions could lead to them just coming to the island anyway.[5] In addition, he also tended to keep good relations between the satellites as he was consistently trying to mediate between Lilith and Shaka, when they were arguing about CP0's breach into the Labophase and if they should respond peacefully or violently. But even outside of conflicts, Pythagoras always tries to keep his fellow satellites safe. When Vegapunk was recording a message about the truth of the world alongside Shaka and Pythagoras, Pythagoras always worries about Vegapunk burning his tongue on a Vegacoffee and scolding Shaka for purposefully letting it happen, seemingly being seriously worried about Vegapunk burning his tongue.
Abilities and Powers[]
Being a satellite of Vegapunk, Pythagoras has been a contributor to the genius scientist's numerous technological developments.[3] Pythagoras is extremely intelligent, being capable of drawing a large number of theories and conclusions just by witnessing Vegapunk's inventions in action; when observing one of the Seraphim in combat, Pythagoras quickly made observations regarding potential Lineage Factor traits. It also seems to be part of Pythagoras' duties to compile and analyze data.[1]
History[]
Past[]
During a visit to Mary Geoise, as a memory of Vegapunk, Pythagoras experienced the cruelty of the World Nobles.[6]
When Pythagoras, Shaka, and Stella discovered odd discrepancies in the Mother Flame's energy output, Shaka deduced that the culprit logically must be one of the Vegapunks, and that the three of them were the only ones that had alibis. The three concluded that they would have to continue observing in order to get more information. One week later, Pythagoras revealed that he had discovered the culprit to be York, citing that her memories uploaded to Punk Records were invalid, and that the Den Den Mushi recordings of the Mother Flame room were tampered with. Pythagoras also stated that he had discovered a White Den Den Mushi, leading to the conclusion that York had been hiding her transmissions. A day later, the Lulusia Kingdom was obliterated through what Vegapunk assumed was an Ancient Weapon, and he had Pythagoras monitor changes in the sea level and any transmissions leaving Egghead. Shaka suggested fleeing the island, but Vegapunk reminded him of the World Government's influence over the entire planet, and that escape would be impossible. When Vegapunk explained that their deaths were immanent and likely necessary, Shaka and Pythagoras fearlessly stated their intentions to join him in his plan to reveal their knowledge on the Void Century to the world.
Shaka, Pythagoras, and Vegapunk prepare to erase their memories.
A few days later, Pythagoras assisted Vegapunk in his recording. Realizing that their behaviors would be perceived as strange by the other Vegapunks, the trio decided the best course of action would be to erase their memories, in order to ensure their plans would remain undiscovered. After doing so, the three read a message Vegapunk had written just prior to them, and were naturally shocked by the overload of information that they had just forgotten being revealed once again in such a short time.[7]
Final Saga[]
Egghead Arc[]
When some of the Straw Hat Pirates entered Vegapunk's laboratory, they were attacked by the SeraphimS-Shark and Pythagoras watched S-Shark's performance, constantly analyzing and evaluating the Seraphim's performance as well as the battle's progress, alongside Lilith and Edison before Shaka arrived to stop it.[1]
When CP0 requested permission to dock at Egghead, Pythagoras promptly went to Shaka, fearing that the World Government agents would find out about the pirates on their island and as a possible result, the following punishment by the World Government. Lilith offered to simply hand over the pirates, but Shaka ordered the agents to be denied landing and prepare for battle because the government agents would not simply accept the refusal.[8] Pythagoras tried to reason with the group, stating that their delivery of S-Bear would be appreciated but they could not let them dock, knowing fully well that they were there to kill them, even advising Lilith not to make things work by provoking them. He later watched the Sea Beast Weapons devour their ship, concluding they must have used the Seraphim's powers to reach the island.[5]
After CP0 had been subdued, Pythagoras went to look for the missing Vegapunk Stella on Shaka's orders. While he was searching for the Stella, Pythagoras was approached from behind by S-Snake, and an explosion went off in the laboratory,[9] which he survived by detaching his head from his body. He then met up with Usopp, Franky, Lilith, and York who went there to investigate the explosion. Usopp aimed at him, so Pythagoras explained to them that he is his head. Before he can say that S-Snake is an enemy, he witnessed her turn York into stone. S-Snake then fires a beam at them, throwing them off the platform. Lilith held Pythagoras and used her DOM shoes to land safely. Pythagoras panicked when Lilith was unable to contact Shaka.[10]
S-Snake crushes Pythagoras, destroying his body.
The four managed to get back on the platform. Pythagoras praised Lilith for weakening S-Snake using a Bubble Gun. In response, S-Snake fires another beam at them, but they managed to dodge it.[11] After S-Snake petrified the three, Pythagoras got mad and asked her why she did it and who ordered her, but she just stepped on his head and caused it to explode.[12] Although his body was destroyed, Pythagoras survived, and reconvened into Edison's body alongside Shaka and Atlas.[4]
Pythagoras' initial concepts featured a lankier design, a design with flexible legs, and a design appearing very similarly to an egg.[2]
Trivia[]
Pythagoras's name may be based on Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher widely known because of the Pythagorean theorem which was named after him.
Pythagoras's name may also be based on Pythagoras, the name of one of the Earth moon's craters named after the real-world philosopher. This trait is shared with fellow satellites Edison and Atlas.
Pythagoras' design is based off Robocon from the Japanese television series Ganbare!! Robocon.[13]
Pythagoras' favorite food is vegetable juice, though he lets York eat most of his meals.[2]
