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One Piece chapter 1169: The Covenant of the Full Knight — what is in it

Elbaf arc · 19 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Cover of Weekly Shonen Jump issue 24 features Monkey D. Luffy as central figure
  • p2Color spread depicts legendary Rocks Pirates crew in group pose
  • p3Scene set fourteen years ago at Gyaban's house in realm of the sun Elbaf just before fateful massacre
  • p4Prince Loki returns to Quest Castle Elbaf causing panic among soldiers
  • p5Loki has lived for 143 years.
  • p5Loki is rampaging inside an Elbaf stone hall.
  • p5Elbaf soldiers are present and reacting to Loki's actions.
  • p6Harald appears as a massive silhouette during the clash.
  • p6Loki is being attacked by multiple soldiers.
  • p6Regeneration is occurring on Loki's body.
  • p7Harald and the speaker share a pact with the Holy Land.
  • p7The pact prevents defying orders from the Great One.
  • p7A deeper covenant with the Knights of God is discussed.
  • p8The covenant grants the ability to travel via Abyss Pentagram.
  • p8Full knights receive inhuman strength and immortality.
  • p8Harald is considering joining a deeper covenant.
  • p9Harald fights while covered in stab wounds.
  • p9Soldiers react to Harald attacking allies.
  • p10Harald kneels bloodied after breaking into throne room.
  • p10Elder Jarul witnesses Harald's confession amid rubble.
  • p11Harald admits being tricked by the government.
  • p11Onlookers react in horror to Harald's confession.
  • p12Harald urges Loki to kill him and take the throne.
  • p12Confrontation occurs with Elbaf castle visible in background.
  • p13Loki rampages inside castle after transformation.
  • p13Harald lies defeated and bloodied on chamber floor.
  • p13Guards attempt to seal chamber doors to contain the situation.
  • p14Loki smashes floor and sends Harald flying.
  • p14Scaly giant appears and claims ownership of the Devil Fruit.
  • p14Loki expresses reluctance to consume the Devil Fruit.
  • p15Elder Jarul wields the legendary sword Ragnir in the fight.
  • p15Loki and scaly giant engage in direct physical clash.
  • p15Harald desperately tries to stop the fruit from being taken.
  • p16Jarul is sent flying by a massive impact but survives due to helmet.
  • p16Harald displays glowing eyes and rampages uncontrollably.
  • p16Gyaban appears on the battlefield observing the chaos.
  • p17Shanks shows visible tension while reacting to the armored giant's immortality comment.
  • p17The forbidden devil fruit is stored inside a heavy chest passed down in Elbaf.
  • p17A cloaked figure appears in an ancient stone doorway after the chest opens.
  • p17A surprise attack with a large black object strikes the horned giant warrior.

What is said, page by page

  • p3Voice recalls Garp's words about a kid staying out of Navy's clutches
  • p3Shanks reacts with shock exclaiming Captain Roger has a son
  • p3Young man states the kid might become Pirate King of new era
  • p3Shanks replies who knows with Captain Roger's blood flowing through him
  • p3Cloaked swordsman notes he basically had a little brother there
  • p3Cloaked swordsman adds most burdened with high expectations fail to reach top
  • p4Soldiers shout 'IT'S LOKI!!' then correct to 'PRINCE LOKI!! HE'S RETURNED!'
  • p4Voice states Elder Jarul just arrived too
  • p4Soldier says he was just chaining you as ordered
  • p4Another demands why did you do that
  • p4Soldiers address Loki as 'YOUR MAJESTY'
  • p5Loki declares his body is a walking hazard that will make the country suffer as long as he lives, in desperate tone
  • p5Loki questions whether the power is messing with his thoughts and if disobedience is impossible forever
  • p5Loki orders Elbaf soldiers to kill him immediately, expressing urgent suicidal intent
  • p5Narration states the last 143 years of Loki's life in reflective context
  • p5Loki yells that it will all be for nothing before being completely taken over
  • p6Soldiers shout in panic asking Harald what he is doing
  • p6Harald internally realizes he is truly immortal
  • p6Loki cries out asking how he is supposed to die now
  • p6Someone orders all soldiers to run away
  • p6Voice yells to stop the attack while regeneration is mentioned
  • p7Speaker explains both are bound by shallow Holy Land pact to serve the Great One
  • p7Speaker states that away from the Holy Land they could only talk
  • p7Speaker notes they cannot defy orders even in range under the shallow-sea covenant
  • p7Speaker mentions Harald would be happy to join the Knights of God if Elbaf enters deeper covenant
  • p7Figure questions if entering deeper covenant is a problem
  • p8Cloaked swordsman explains the Great One's voice reaches anywhere making disobedience impossible
  • p8Cloaked swordsman describes Abyss Pentagram granting travel, inhuman strength and immortality
  • p8Cloaked swordsman refers to the covenant of a full knight
  • p8Bearded man states he does not think Harald should join
  • p8Dark-haired man notes those guys have boundless appetite for greed
  • p9Opponent yells at Harald to come to his senses during sword clash with urgent intent.
  • p9Opponent questions Harald's sudden strength and survival after stab wounds in shocked tone.
  • p9Soldiers panic that Loki caused the rampage and rush to aid the king.
  • p10Harald begs Loki to listen as his sanity slips beyond control in desperate tone.
  • p10Harald confesses unforgivable actions and slain guards to Elder Jarul.
  • p10Harald asks to tell Elbaf people about his stained hands.
  • p11Harald reveals government wanted him to enslave Elbaf people as warriors.
  • p11Harald states he was tricked from the start and never intended Elbaf subjugation.
  • p11Harald declares he is the worst king and asks Loki to eat the secret treasure.
  • p12Harald demands Loki kill him to become a hero and secure Elbaf's future.
  • p12Loki insists only securing Elbaf's future matters and urges Harald to act.
  • p12Harald states he does not care how he is remembered.
  • p13Guard accuses Loki of no longer being the Harald they knew with accusatory tone.
  • p13Loki declares himself vassal to the Great One and states original Harald is gone.
  • p13Guards vow the truth of events will die with them and block all escape.
  • p14Loki shouts for everyone to run while reaching out.
  • p14Loki declares he will deliver the country into the hands of Lord Imu.
  • p14Scaly giant claims the fruit is his and warns Loki against eating it.
  • p14Loki complains about being forced to eat the Devil Fruit and lose swimming ability.
  • p15Harald urges Loki to prevent the enemy from obtaining the fruit.
  • p15Scaly giant warns that eating the fruit would end the world.
  • p15Elder Jarul states he must return the legendary sword given long ago.
  • p15Loki declares intent to eat the fruit and take up Ragnir.
  • p15Harald shouts he will not allow the action.
  • p16Warrior questions what happened to Jarul.
  • p16Jarul replies his helmet saved him.
  • p16Gyaban is called out by name in surprise.
  • p16Warriors plead for Harald to open his eyes and see his actions.
  • p16Warriors state they are in a real pinch and beg Harald to stop.
  • p17Shanks internally questions if there is truly no way to free someone from forced orders, conveying frustration and helplessness.
  • p17Armored giant boasts feeling superior now due to immortality and directly addresses Shanks about the benefit.
  • p17Narration identifies the revealed item as the forbidden devil fruit passed down within Elbaf.
  • p17Horned giant yells in shock asking what the attacking object is during the surprise strike.