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One Piece chapter 1138: A Deep Mythology Unveiled — what is in it

Elbaf arc · 16 pages · 31 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Title page for chapter 1138 titled HARLEY.
  • p1Scene follows Loki's defiance aftermath.
  • p2Long-haired man reveals he has a younger twin brother who became a pirate.
  • p3Cloaked swordsman fights giant horned beast and summons Cerberus.
  • p4Cerberus is identified by large stylized label on page.
  • p4Cloaked swordsman holds drawn sword while facing Cerberus.
  • p5Cerberus continues attacking while twisting through air.
  • p5Cloaked swordsman remains near the beast during scramble order.
  • p6Cerberus is slammed backward by cloaked swordsman.
  • p6Cloaked swordsman stands over defeated Cerberus.
  • p7Cerberus is chained and slammed into ground.
  • p7Scarred man communicates via transponder snail about hostages.
  • p8Scene takes place at Quest Castle in Elbaf.
  • p8Giants debate a recent red-haired sighting near the castle.
  • p9Nami references Bell-mère during the argument.
  • p9Group discusses Shanks' possible family connections inside castle ruins.
  • p10Scene overlooks the Treasure Tree Adam valley.
  • p10Group includes curly-haired woman and horned elder.
  • p11Mural on tree is designated cultural heritage site.
  • p11Discussion links mural to Void Century events.
  • p12Scene shifts from close-up of Robin to Walrus School exterior.
  • p12Bearded man reads from large book inside Owl Library.
  • p12Harley is identified as an old preserved tome of Elbaf legends.
  • p13Nico Robin requests to read the Harley directly.
  • p13Harley text begins with references to first world and burning earth.
  • p13Narrative mentions Nika legends share a common booming laugh element.
  • p14Harley contains prophecies divided into three worlds.
  • p14Third world prophecy mentions voice of the half moon and sun god reborn.
  • p14Second world prophecy mentions god of the forest and sea god wrath.
  • p14First world prophecy mentions sun god rose and serpent of fire.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption states shrine base belongs to Who's Who in context of Yamato pilgrimage story.
  • p1Cloaked figure questions if defiance was mere coincidence while huffing.
  • p1Second cloaked figure notes resemblance to Red-Haired Shanks.
  • p1Bandaged Marine officer states the matter has nothing to do with the cloaked man.
  • p1Cloaked figure tells Marine to mind his own business.
  • p2Cloaked figure remarks anyone would find shared faces strange.
  • p2Long-haired man notes the two are polar opposites as pirate and celestial dragon.
  • p2Long-haired man confirms the pirate is his younger twin who went astray after returning to Holy Land.
  • p2Cloaked figure admits curiosity about the resemblance.
  • p3Cloaked swordsman vows to avenge his buddies.
  • p3Opponent warns swordsman knows what he will do.
  • p3Swordsman states opponent is not worth dirtying his hands over.
  • p3Ally acknowledges the decision.
  • p3Swordsman recognizes the summoned beast as Cerberus.
  • p4Braided-haired scarred man declares it is his biting blade with serious intent.
  • p4Wide-hatted long-haired man reacts in shock asking what the creature is.
  • p5Wide-hatted man questions the nature of the creepy creature in alarm.
  • p5Cloaked swordsman orders scramble with urgent tone.
  • p5Unseen voice suggests cleaning up and moving on to captain.
  • p6Cloaked swordsman tells Cerberus to feel free to hunt him later if it survives.
  • p6Wide-hatted man shouts HOP while dodging.
  • p6Braided-haired scarred man calls out HEY!! HEY!! in reaction.
  • p7Wide-hatted man curses celestial bastards and expresses disbelief.
  • p7Cloaked swordsman exclaims damn it all during struggle.
  • p7Braided-haired scarred man asks who to call on transponder snail.
  • p7Voice on snail suggests taking children hostage for subjugation.
  • p8Horned warrior defends Shanks, stating he would never attack Elbaf without reason, angry tone.
  • p8Opposing voices insist the attacker was red-haired and recognized as Shanks, insistent mood.
  • p8Horned warrior recalls Shanks recently leaving Elbaf and questions the sighting logic, doubtful intent.
  • p8Luffy reacts with shock, questioning if the attacker could truly be Shanks, surprised mood.
  • p8Nami smiles while referencing Bell-mère, supportive context.
  • p9Voices speculate the sighting could be Shanks' brother or look-alike, uncertain tone.
  • p9Nami declares she would be offended by insults to Bell-mère, firm protective mood.
  • p9Giants cheer in agreement with Nami, excited atmosphere.
  • p9Discussion continues about Roger's crew as Shanks' real family except Buggy, reflective mood.
  • p9Luffy reacts with surprise to family discussion, wide-eyed expression.
  • p10Voice expresses surprise at Adam wood value overseas, laughing tone.
  • p10Woman jokes about selling wood on the side, playful mood.
  • p10Horned elder reacts with shock to mural discovery, yelling WAAA-?!.
  • p10Woman notes Saul's strict orders about the tree, explanatory context.
  • p11Woman states mural dates 900-800 years ago and is now cultural heritage, informative tone.
  • p11Woman suggests showing mural to Robin, excited intent.
  • p11Elder reacts with shock WAAA-?! to mural implications.
  • p11Voices note mural depicts races clashing during Void Century, analytical mood.
  • p11Elder comments that figures resemble giants, surprised observation.
  • p12Nico Robin states it was probably just some kid's dream with reflective tone.
  • p12Nico Robin continues that is why she thinks with calm intent.
  • p12Bearded man laughs loudly Kya ha ha ha while holding book.
  • p12Horned figure announces class is in session everyone listen up with energetic command.
  • p12Children cheer Waaah and Kyaah with excitement.
  • p12Bearded man notes the tome preserved rich myths and legends of Elbaf.
  • p12Bearded man adds although it spawned countless interpretations too.
  • p12Robin observes so this is the Harley with realization.
  • p13Nico Robin asks may I read it with polite request.
  • p13Bearded man exclaims ain't that the funniest thing ya ever heard with amusement.
  • p13Nico Robin notes very different versions of the Sun God.
  • p13Nico Robin states all the warriors of Elbaf believe in that is why.
  • p13Nico Robin explains legends of Nika spread silently over the world.
  • p13Nico Robin describes third world as present day type of prophecy.
  • p13Nico Robin notes only common element is booming laugh.
  • p13Bearded man reads the earth burned in endless flame from Harley.
  • p13Bearded man reads the first world from Harley.
  • p13Bearded man offers hehe I'll read aloud then with cheerful intent.
  • p14Harley text describes third world chaos reigns and sun god shall rise.
  • p14Harley text describes second world breath stirred in the abyss and sun defied.
  • p14Harley text describes first world earth burned in endless flame and darkness fell.