Released 23 Jun 2024 · 14 pages · Egghead arc

One Piece Chapter 1118: Being Free

What happens in chapter 1118

Panic erupts on a wooden ship when a massive metal creature crashes into it, splintering the hull and forcing the crew to jump overboard. Underwater thoughts question the absence of Joy Boy as a giant boar-like beast surfaces amid the waves and startles onlookers.

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  1. p.2Metal creature attacks and damages a wooden ship at sea.
  2. p.9A fiery explosion occurs near the eating scene.
  3. p.12Two Nika-like figures are visible in the final panels.
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The title page displays Yamato standing boldly on a cliff edge, club in one hand and pipe in the other, a musical note floating nearby. Behind stretches a sprawling shrine town with a massive torii gate and distant buildings under a cloudy sky. The large caption at the bottom reads "ONI-CHILD YAMATO AND THE HOLY INARI SHRINE PILGRIMAGE - VOL. 8" followed by the quote "SETTING OFF!" Oda Eiichiro's name appears prominently below.
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Color illustration page featuring Luffy lounging with a smoking pipe, a woman with butterfly tattoo, and a yellow cat in a hat. Notes box contains Oda Eiichiro's comment: "I WAS ASKED TO DESIGN THE KEY VISUALS FOR GLAY'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE!! I FOUND THAT HORROR VERY TOUCHING!! - (ODA EIICHIRO)".
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Panic erupts on a wooden ship as a massive metal creature crashes into it. Crew members shout "IT'S GONNA SINK THE SHIP!" "IS THAT A METAL CREATUREI!" and "JUMP OVER-BOARD!" with "TOTAL PANIC!!" filling the air. The ship splinters violently under the impact with "U WAAAH!!" and huge sound effects. In the churning water below, a figure clings to debris asking "Where are you...I" while nearby bubbles and fragments show "CLUB... CLUBA..." "ZISH..." "ZISH..." and "NAME WAS... KRAKRAK..."
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The giant metal figure floats amid debris, speech bubbles calling "Joy Boy..." "CLUB... CLUBA!!" and "Where did you goI" Underwater panels show small figures with thoughts "How strange..." "How very strange..." "I wanted our paths to cross..." "You were here, right, Joy BoyI" On the surface a massive boar-like beast emerges from the sea, startling onlookers who yell ".....!!" "NOW... WHAT THE HELL IS THATI!" "WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH THIS CRAZY ISLANDI!" "A GIANT BOARI! A MAMMOTHI!" as ships rock in the waves.
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Crowds react in shock to the sudden broadcast cutoff. "COULD'VE CAUSED THE BROADCAST'S TERMINATIONI" someone wonders as static fills the screen. "DID SOMETHING GO WRONG...I" "HE WAS CUT OFF MID-SENTENCE," another notes. A man in a patterned coat exclaims, "NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT, WHAT COULD'VE KILLED A GENIUS LIKE VEGAPUNK IN THE FIRST PLACEI!" Nearby voices debate: "STRAW HAT LUFFY WAS HOLDING HIM HOSTAGE!" "NO, NO WAY! REMEMBER WHAT WAS HAPPENING BEFORE ALL THIS!" "...BUT THE GOVERNMENT WOULDN'T JUST ERASE HIM... WOULD THEYI" "HE DID SAY HE COMMITTED GRAVE SINS..." "...DON'T TELL ME... SOMEONE'S HAD HIM KILLEDI!" A figure declares, "THIS IS OBVIOUSLY THE WORK OF THOSE DASTARDLY PIRATES!" In a smaller panel, York speaks her name. Others react with "OH COME ON!!" and "SO IT REALLY WAS LUFFY-LAND." A final voice insists, "THE WORLD GOVERNMENT WOULD NEVER KILL OFF THE WORLD'S GREATEST MIND. EVEN IF HE DID BREAK A FEW LAWS!!"
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York reacts with surprise amid the chaos. "...OTHER THAN ME..." "VEGAPUNKS..." "HOW MANY OF YOU VEGAPUNKS SURVIVEDI" "WHAT'S UPI!" "HUHI!" "YORK!!" A close-up shows her sweating as she checks records. Two small figures labeled 05 and 02 appear: "THERE'S ONLY TWO LEFT!" York reports, "I JUST CHECKED WHO'S STILL INTERFACING WITH PUNK RECORDS...!!" In the next scene, massive sea creatures attack as voices discuss: "PUNK RECORDS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO FUNCTION AND GROW EVEN AFTER THE STELLA'S TERMINATION." "YES..." "SHALL WE ELIMINATE THEMI" "LILITH IS STILL UP ON THIS STRATUM!" "AND ATLAS IS DOWN AT THE NORTHEAST COAST!" "WE CAN BENEFIT FROM IT THROUGH YORK..." "THE OTHER TWO 'GENIUSES' ARE NOTHING BUT LOOSE ENDS!!" A giant shark-like beast lunges with a loud "ゴォオオオオオオ!!!"
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The Thousand Sunny and allied ships flee through rough seas amid massive splashes and "オオオオオオオオ!!!" sound effects. "SET SAIL!!" "LET'S GET OUTTA HERE!" "YAAAH!!" A small craft leaps as someone yells "OOPS-A-DAISY!" with "がしゃっ!!" A massive armored figure shouts, "WE'RE HOPPING ON!!" while another cries "CAP'NS!!" Below, the armored giant laughs wildly, "OF COURSE!! GABA BA BA BA BA BA!!" as a long-haired man cheers "WHEW!" and "YOU MADE IT!!" A background figure yells "LUFFY!!!"
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Luffy stands triumphantly atop a giant's massive ship, arms raised and laughing. "IT'S SOOOO HUGE!!" "WOAH!! SO THIS IS A GIANT'S SHIP!" He looks around asking, "WHERE'S USOPPI! ISN'T HE HEREI! WHAT ABOUT CHOPPERI!" The giant grins widely. Below, Vice Admiral Doll and Vice Admiral Bluegrass confront Jewelry Bonney. Doll yells, "THERE'S NO WAY WE CAN LET THEM ESCAPE WHEN WE HAVE THIS MANY BATTLESHIPS!!" "DAMN IT ALL!! CHASE THEM DOWN!!" Bluegrass adds, "THE GIANTS ARE TOO TOUGH!! ARE YOU TWO GONNA BE OKAYI!" Bonney sits on the ground, glaring and muttering, "BONNEY... THAT BITCH!!" A small creature squeaks "SQUEEEK!" as Bluegrass notes, "IT'S SO FRUSTRATING TO BE RENDERED HELPLESS LIKE THIS. HER ABILITY IS INCREDIBLE!!"
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On the deck of the escaping ship, Sanji calls upward, "SANJI HERE!! WE'VE SUCCESSFULLY SET OFF, NAMI! HOW'S IT LOOKING UP THEREI" Nami, perched high with a confident grin, replies to the marines below, "YOU MARINES ARE GONNA BE IN HOT WATER FOR LETTING ME GET AWAY, HUHI" while laughing "GYA GYA GYA GYA!!" and noting "YOU LOOK PRETTY BEATEN UP, KASHI!!" The giant Kashi shouts back "OIMO!! KASHI!!" as Oimo answers "WE'LL BE RIGHT BEHIND YOU!" A voice yells "STRAW HAT!! I'VE BEEN ITCHING TO SEE YOU AGAIN!!" In the next section Nami, now wearing headphones, declares "OF COURSE!! NAMI-SAN, ROBIN-CHAN, AND LILITH-CHAN ARE MY TOP PRIORITY!!" while explaining "BUT WE MAY NEED YOU GUYS TO HELP US LAND SAFELY!! WE'LL BE ABLE TO LAUNCH INTO THE OCEAN THANKS TO EDISON..." Suddenly an exclamation "!!I" rings out as someone warns "SOMETHING'S COMING FROM ABOVE THE ISLAND!" A crew member shouts "I'LL MAKE SURE THE SHIP ISN'T DAMAGED!" while another yells "WHY NOT SAVE EVERYONEI!" and "EVEN IF YOU SINK, NOTHING COULD STOP ME FROM RESCUING YOU LADIES!!" A final voice adds "STOP FORGETTING THE REST OF US!"
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A massive creature looms as dialogue continues: "BUT I WASN'T PLANNING ON SERVING THIS ALL IN ONE GO..." The captains warned me about your appetite. That's why I had a bunch of food ready..." "OH MY!! YOU MUST BE STRAW HAT LUFFY!!" "ANOTHER ELDER...!! THEY'RE REALLY COMING AFTER US NOW, HUHI" A small figure apologizes "SORRY!! I GOTTA FILL UP NOW; JUST COOK SOME MORE FOR LATER!" while laughing "GOGYA GYA! YOU REALLY EAT A LOT, DON'TCHAI!" The giant eater roars with delight amid scattered food. In the lower panel a fiery explosion erupts with the cry "SO HOT!!" as a massive beast attacks, roaring "RWAWR!!!" while a voice commands "PROTECT THE LITTLE PEOPLE!!"
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The ship burns as crew members shout "PUT OUT THE FLAMES!! WE CAN'T LET THE SAILS CATCH FIRE!!" and "UWAHH!!" while another calls "BJORN! SIG!! YOU GUYS HANGING IN THEREI!" On the ground level a girl yells "THEY'LL BURN!! LET'S MOVE VEGAPUNK AND DADDY!" as a small figure says "I'LL CARRY THEM!!" A voice answers "IT'S BLISTERING! I OWE YOU ONE!!" while another asks "IS THAT A BIRD MONSTERI! WHAT THE--I!" and "THANKS FOR HAVING OUR BACKS, GIANTS!!" In the final panels a stern figure declares "HMI!...WILL BE PERMITTED TO ESCAPE!!" as another warns "NOT A SINGLE ONE OF YOU..." while a giant adds "IF THEY CAN FLY, THEY CAN CHASE US TO THE ENDS OF THE WORLD!!" and "GUESS NO IGNORING THESE MONSTERS!!"
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The sea shakes violently with repeated "DON-PO-TO-TO-TO" and "DON-DON-DON-DON" sounds as the ship rocks. A voice yells "ALL RIGHT!! MY BELLY'S FULL! LET'S GO!" while another screams "UWAAAAHH!! IT'S ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE!!" Bonney appears shouting "BONNEY!!" and "WOW!! NIKA!!" as Luffy's transformed figure answers "AGAIN, I'VE GOT NO IDEA WHO YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT!!" Panels show rising water and chaos with cries of "THIS IS BAD!!" "ARE THE SEA LEVELS REALLY STILL RISING...I" "NO WAY!! IS WHAT WE HEARD TRUEI!" A close-up of Bonney states "DISTORTED FUTURE...!!" while Luffy replies "OF COURSE YOU CAN!! I DON'T KNOW HOW YOUR POWERS WORK, BUT I'M SURE YOU'VE GOT THIS!!" Other voices shout "C'MON! DON'TCHA WANNA BLOW THESE GUYS OUTTA THE WATERI!" "WE CAN'T BOTH DANCE AROUND LIKE THIS, YOU BLOCKHEAD!! WHO'S GONNA PUT OUT THE FIRESI! GABA BA BA!!" "IT'S LIKE A FESTIVE BEAT!!" and "OH, THAT'S JUST HOW I LOOK WHEN I'M TOTALLY FREE!!" A final line reads "I COULDN'T KEEP UP WITH YOU IN THAT FORM..."
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Bonney bursts forward in a massive dynamic leap, fist extended toward the viewer as she shouts "YEAH!" and declares "...WHERE I'M TOTALLY FREE!!" A voice laughs wildly nearby: "WAH HYA HYA HYA HYA! THAT'S THE SPIRIT, BONNEY!" Multiple sound effects explode across the page: "DON-DO-TO-TO ドンドットト♪" and "ドンドットト♪" punctuate her movement and smaller action panels. Inset scenes show a young girl reacting with wide eyes, while other bubbles read "YOU CAN REST NOW, GINNY..." and "I SWEAR... I'LL RAISE HER WELL." Additional panels depict urgent figures saying "WE MUST HURRY!" and "I SENSE SOMETHING IS AMISS." A small chibi-like figure appears amid debris with "CH-CHK..." and "There you are..." A bottom panel shows a determined face in a box. The page concludes with scattered reactions: "I DID IT!" "WHAT THE HELL ARE THEYI!" "WOAH! TWO NIKAS!!" and "THEY'VE BECOME ALBINO GIANTSI" as the chapter ends with the "ONE PIECE CH. 1118 / END" marker.
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One Piece Chapter 1118: Being Free

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Chapter 1118 summary

Panic erupts on a wooden ship when a massive metal creature crashes into it, splintering the hull and forcing the crew to jump overboard. Underwater thoughts question the absence of Joy Boy as a giant boar-like beast surfaces amid the waves and startles onlookers. Crowds react in shock to the abrupt end of Vegapunk's broadcast, debating the cause of his death and whether the Straw Hats bear responsibility, until York speaks. York checks the records and reports that only Vegapunk 05 and Vegapunk 02 remain connected to Punk Records. Sea creatures attack while voices discuss eliminating the remaining Vegapunks, including Lilith and Atlas. The Thousand Sunny and allied ships flee through rough seas as an armored giant and the crew escape.

29 key facts · 39 characters

Key facts in chapter 1118

  • p0Title page for chapter 1118 features Yamato at a shrine cliff.
  • p2Metal creature attacks and damages a wooden ship at sea.
  • p3Giant boar-like beast surfaces near damaged ships after metal creature appears.
  • p4Crowd reacts to sudden end of Vegapunk broadcast in a town square.
  • p5York confirms only two Vegapunks left connected to Punk Records.
  • p5Punk Records is programmed to keep functioning after Stella termination.
  • p5Lilith is still up on this stratum and Atlas is down at the northeast coast.
  • p6Thousand Sunny and allied ships are escaping through rough seas.
  • p6Armored giant and long-haired man successfully board during escape.
  • p7Luffy is standing on a giant's ship celebrating its size.
  • p7Vice Admirals Doll and Bluegrass confront Bonney on the scene.
  • p8Nami is positioned high on the escaping ship directing operations.
  • p8Giants Oimo and Kashi are following the main ship.
  • p9Luffy is actively eating a large quantity of prepared food.
  • p9A giant boar-like creature is present and interacting with Luffy.
  • p9A fiery explosion occurs near the eating scene.
  • p9Characters reference Elders pursuing the group.
  • p10The ship is on fire with sails at risk.
  • p10Vegapunk is being evacuated from the burning area.
  • p10A giant bird monster is present in the sky.
  • p10Giants are assisting the crew during the escape attempt.
  • p11The sea is shaking with repeated earthquake effects.
  • p11Sea levels are rising around the ship.
  • p11Luffy has finished eating and is ready to move.
  • p11Bonney refers to Luffy as Nika.
  • p12Bonney makes a dynamic forward leap with fist raised.
  • p12Bonney expresses a desire for total freedom.
  • p12A young girl is referenced in memory panels.
  • p12Two Nika-like figures are visible in the final panels.
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  • p0Yamato stands boldly on cliff edge with club in one hand and pipe in the other, smiling widely with horns visible.
  • p0Musical note floats near Yamato indicating cheerful mood.
  • p0Massive torii gate dominates background shrine town under cloudy sky.
  • p0Sprawling buildings and distant cliffs form layered shrine landscape.
  • p0Large bottom caption reads ONI-CHILD YAMATO AND THE HOLY INARI SHRINE PILGRIMAGE - VOL. 8 with quote SETTING OFF!
  • p0One Piece logo with skull and crossed bones appears at top center.
  • p0Chapter title BEING FREE displayed below logo.
  • p0Oda Eiichiro name printed prominently at bottom.
  • p0Yamato wears striped arm guards, dark skirt, and backpack-like bundle.
  • p0Small crowd of figures visible at base of cliff near torii gate.
  • p0Wind lines and cloud swirls emphasize dynamic pose and open sky.
  • p2Massive metal creature crashes into wooden ship causing violent splintering.
  • p2Crew members show panic with wide eyes, open mouths, and raised arms.
  • p2Large SFX U WAAAH!! and TOTAL PANIC!! dominate impact panel.
  • p2Ship debris and waves fill lower section with churning water.
  • p2Figure clings to floating debris in water below ship.
  • p2Bubbles and fragments display CLUB... CLUBA... ZISH... ZISH... NAME WAS... KRAKRAK...
  • p2Metal creature has rounded armored body and visible limbs.
  • p2Multiple crew members lean over railing shouting warnings.
  • p2Water splashes and broken planks scatter across foreground.
  • p3Giant metal figure floats above water amid scattered debris.
  • p3Speech bubbles call Joy Boy... CLUB... CLUBA!! and Where did you go!
  • p3Underwater panels show small figures with thought bubbles How strange... and I wanted our paths to cross...
  • p3Massive boar-like beast emerges from sea with open jaws and tusks.
  • p3Ships rock violently in waves near the giant boar.
  • p3Onlookers react with shock SFX .....!! and exclamations about the creature.
  • p3Boar has dark shading, large eye, and prominent teeth.
  • p3Metal figure has damaged sections and extended limbs.
  • p3Bubbles and fragments trail behind submerged metal figure.
  • p4Crowd gathers in town square reacting to static-filled broadcast screen.
  • p4Man with glasses stands with arms crossed in foreground.
  • p4York appears in lower panel with surprised expression.
  • p4Buildings with domes and palm trees form background architecture.
  • p4Speech bubbles debate broadcast termination and Vegapunk death.
  • p4Static lines and broken screen indicate interrupted transmission.
  • p4Various crowd members show shock with open mouths and raised hands.
  • p4York identified in speech bubble near lower left panel.
  • p4Large SFX and motion lines emphasize sudden cutoff.
  • p5York with pigtails and goggles on head shows sweat drops and wide-eyed shocked expression while facing left.
  • p5Two small labeled figures 05 and 02 stand side by side with neutral and smiling faces.
  • p5York leans forward with gritted teeth and intense gaze while checking records.
  • p5Giant sea creatures with open jaws and sharp teeth surge through water toward structures.
  • p5Multiple speech bubbles float above chaotic splash panels with sea monster silhouettes.
  • p5York appears in close-up with furrowed brows and sweat lines on cheeks.
  • p5Background shows mechanical Punk Records interface with circular patterns and labels.
  • p5Large SFX characters dominate lower panel amid crashing waves and monster bodies.
  • p5Sea creatures depicted with striped patterns and massive fins breaking surface.
  • p6Thousand Sunny with skull figurehead sails through rough seas with large splashes.
  • p6Multiple ships including allied vessels flee amid massive wave impacts.
  • p6Armored giant with helmet and open mouth shouts while boarding a ship.
  • p6Long-haired man raises arm and cheers with wide grin.
  • p6Small craft leaps from water with SFX and motion lines.
  • p6Background figure yells Luffy name from lower left panel.
  • p6Armored giant laughs with exaggerated open mouth and wild expression.
  • p6Ships show damage and water spray across multiple panels.
  • p6Large SFX characters emphasize chaotic sea escape sequence.
  • p7Luffy stands atop giant ship with arms raised and laughing expression.
  • p7Giant warrior with helmet grins widely while holding Luffy.
  • p7Luffy looks around asking about Usopp and Chopper.
  • p7Vice Admiral Doll with dark hair and earrings glares angrily.
  • p7Vice Admiral Bluegrass stands beside small creature with sweat drops.
  • p7Bonney sits on ground with glare and clenched fist.
  • p7Marine battleships visible in background during chase.
  • p7Giant ship deck shows multiple crew members and weapons.
  • p7Small creature labeled with squeak SFX near Bonney.
  • p8Nami stands on deck with confident grin and pointing pose.
  • p8Sanji calls upward from lower deck near giant crew.
  • p8Giant Oimo and Kashi appear with open mouths and shouting expressions.
  • p8Nami wears dark outfit with gloves and headphones.
  • p8Background shows damaged ship parts and marine vessels.
  • p8Nami laughs with open mouth and dynamic hair movement.
  • p8Sanji and giants positioned below Nami on multi-level deck.
  • p8Later panels show Nami with serious expression discussing landing.
  • p8Small creature and other crew visible near damaged ship section.
  • p9Luffy lies on floor eating massive pile of food with wide eyes and open mouth, sweat drops visible.
  • p9Giant boar-like creature looms over scene with wide grin and outstretched hands.
  • p9Scattered food debris and broken plates cover the ground around eaters.
  • p9Fiery explosion erupts in lower panel with flames and impact lines.
  • p9Small cook figure in foreground reacts with hat and sweat during blast.
  • p9Unknown woman with long hair stands in background with neutral expression.
  • p9Large creature mouth open in roar pose with SFX RWAWR placed near head.
  • p9Panel composition shows top-down close-ups of eyes and creature silhouette.
  • p9Luffy posture shows reclined eating with arms reaching for more food.
  • p9Explosion panel emphasizes heat with large SO HOT text and motion lines.
  • p10Burning ship with flames on sails and hull, multiple vessels visible in background.
  • p10Crew members on deck shouting with open mouths and raised arms.
  • p10Girl with curly hair points toward Vegapunk while yelling.
  • p10Small figure carries Vegapunk and another person away from fire.
  • p10Giant bird-like monster flies overhead with wings spread.
  • p10Stern armored figure in lower panel declares escape will not be permitted.
  • p10Explosions and impact lines surround the burning ship.
  • p10Multiple crew faces show panic with sweat and wide eyes.
  • p10Giants stand in background providing support.
  • p10Panel layout splits ship view above and ground reactions below.
  • p11Ship rocking violently on turbulent sea with large DON sound effects.
  • p11Luffy stands with full belly declaring readiness to go.
  • p11Bonney appears with excited expression shouting about Nika.
  • p11Sea levels visibly rising with water splashing over rocks.
  • p11Multiple characters show panic with open mouths and sweat.
  • p11Close-up of Bonney's face with wide eyes and sweat drops.
  • p11Luffy transformed figure denies knowing who Nika is.
  • p11Background shows rising water and chaotic waves.
  • p11SFX DON-DON-DON repeated across panels indicating earthquakes.
  • p11Panel composition emphasizes shaking ship and water movement.
  • p12Bonney leaps forward dynamically with fist extended toward viewer.
  • p12Bonney smiling widely with curly hair and determined expression.
  • p12Large fist close-up dominates foreground with motion lines.
  • p12Multiple DON-DO-TO-TO musical SFX scattered across panels.
  • p12Inset panel shows young girl with wide eyes and tears.
  • p12Background shows ancient building and falling debris.
  • p12Luffy silhouette visible in small panel with chibi style.
  • p12Bonney declares freedom in large speech bubble.
  • p12Wild laughter SFX from off-panel character encouraging Bonney.
  • p12Final panels show chaos with two Nika-like figures and giants.

Theories built on chapter 1118

Egghead arc

  1. 1115Continental Fragments
  2. 1116Conflict
  3. 1117Mo-
  4. 1118Being Free
  5. 1119Emeth
  6. 1120Atlas
  7. 1121The Ebb and Flow of the Ages

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