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One Piece chapter 1172: Elbaf's Past Revealed — what is in it

Elbaf arc · 15 pages · 39 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Page 0 is the chapter cover illustration.
  • p0Central figure is Jewelry Bonney in exaggerated makeup scene.
  • p2Lift carries group toward Sun Realm during stormy conditions.
  • p2Three enemies are present above the lift.
  • p3Three humans caused the incident in Elbaf.
  • p3Children cannot resist due to a strange arrow ability.
  • p4One enemy is named Summers with Thorn-Thorn Fruit powers.
  • p4Vines can wrap children and become transparent.
  • p5Giants identify intruders as possessing three specific abilities.
  • p5The children are described as moving openly in daylight.
  • p5The location is identified as the Sun Realm.
  • p6Dorry and Brogy led an earlier charge that was defeated.
  • p6Hajrudin and Kashi survive the monster attacks.
  • p7Elder Jarul is under attack by crazed giants.
  • p7Ripley pursues the children toward the harbor.
  • p8Bjorn is confirmed taken as a hostage.
  • p8Fire spreads from both the school and the library.
  • p9Map marks Branch No. 8 as a key route across Elbaf.
  • p9West Village contains Jarul's location.
  • p9Library is shown burning during the events.
  • p9Multiple named giants are positioned along the path to the harbor.
  • p10Events are set 14 years in the past during King Harald's reign.
  • p10Elder Jarul witnessed key events involving Harald.
  • p10A large-scale attack occurred at the castle 14 years ago.
  • p11King Harald was killed by a demon according to Jarul's account.
  • p11Loki is accused but later defended as innocent of the murder.
  • p11Jarul withheld information for 14 years to protect Elbaf.
  • p12A winged woman in military attire appears above Elbaf.
  • p12A boy with a diving helmet and large weapon is present in the sky scene.
  • p12Elder Jarul refuses to submit Elbaf to external control.
  • p13Jarul publicly declares Elbaf's opposition to the World Government.
  • p13Usopp is positioned among the giants and claims to have a plan.
  • p13The winged woman references Harald's past strength during the confrontation.
  • p13Giants raise weapons in open resistance during the scene.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Cover request text describes swans rummaging through cosmetics and applying makeup, playful mood, functions as page caption.
  • p2Narration states the lift ascends to the Sun Realm, informative tone, sets location context.
  • p2Bearded helmeted warrior explains leverage plan to turn Elbaf warriors into battle thralls using children as shields and taking them to the Holy Land, serious intent, strategic discussion.
  • p2Group notes three foes above and clear objective to abduct ten children from Elbaf, urgent mood, planning context.
  • p3Braided woman apologizes with no excuse, regretful mood, personal accountability context.
  • p3Helmeted warrior reacts in shock that three humans overpowered even Giant Warrior Pirates and Ya-san, alarmed tone, battle aftermath discussion.
  • p3Elderly man describes strange arrow ability preventing children from resisting and identifies one of the three as a woman, explanatory mood, ability analysis context.
  • p3Long-haired man questions how three people their size can move giant children, confused intent, size disparity discussion.
  • p3Narration warns that reaching a ship and escaping to sea would end everything, urgent mood, escape prevention context.
  • p4Group identifies one foe as Summers who ate the Thorn-Thorn Fruit and can manipulate sharp vines, informative tone, enemy ability context.
  • p4Discussion notes children are as tough as iron and will become pin cushions if line formation breaks, warning mood, tactical concern context.
  • p4Vines can become transparent and wrap around children, cruel intent described, escape prevention detail.
  • p4Elder warns that kids' scary findings have come to life to block escape and last foe can make nightmares real, fearful mood, power escalation context.
  • p5Bearded giant explains intruders possess three abilities and have created a twisted game, determined to rescue the children.
  • p5Braided-hair giantess states the children appear to waddle freely yet cannot be stopped by anyone.
  • p5Bearded giant suggests trapping, crushing or eating the immortal intruders as possible solutions.
  • p5Giant in helmet calls the plan promising while another announces arrival at the Sun Realm.
  • p6Shocked giant reports Dorry and Brogy were shot down by monsters while leading the charge.
  • p6Voice questions if the creature is the Great Eirik.
  • p6Warriors exclaim there are no limits to the nightmare monsters.
  • p6Kashi greets Hajrudin and asks what is happening after returning from the realm of the dead.
  • p7Pleading voice states attackers are trying to kill Elder Jarul and have gone crazy.
  • p7Striped-hood figure calls out to Rodo about the situation.
  • p7Kashi reports no word on Dorry and Brogy while noting the children may have reached the harbor.
  • p7Ripley and others are mentioned as having gone after the children.
  • p8Striped-hood giant cries that his little brother is one of the hostages.
  • p8Voice shouts Rodo's name in desperation.
  • p8Long-haired woman declares she will join the fight to rescue the hostage.
  • p8Goggled man confirms Dorry and Brogy have gone crazy and asks about the school fire.
  • p8Kashi is asked which way the school is while Nami and others are noted as nearby.
  • p9Horned giant commands vile creatures to leave with aggressive intent.
  • p9Woman urges children to hold on during rescue effort.
  • p9Horned-hat giant declares Elbaf warriors do not whine while leading hostages.
  • p9Small child protests they are not warriors.
  • p9Giants state Dorry and Brogy refuse to listen to Jarul.
  • p9Giant refuses to retreat and insists on telling Elbaf something important.
  • p9Possessed giant is identified as attacking West Village.
  • p9Straw Hats are noted near the burning library.
  • p10Elder Jarul declares he will reveal everything before dying.
  • p10Elder Jarul addresses the people of Elbaf directly.
  • p10Den Den Mushi produces a mechanical sound.
  • p10Narration states Harald attempted to join the World Government.
  • p10Narration recalls Harald believed in uniting Elbaf with the world.
  • p10Narration identifies the late King Harald.
  • p10Narration sets the flashback 14 years ago on a fateful day.
  • p10Narration notes Harald's efforts were shunned and betrayed.
  • p11Narration states Harald fought to his last breath to protect Elbaf.
  • p11Narration reveals Harald and soldiers were killed by a demon.
  • p11Elder Jarul claims he witnessed the killings personally.
  • p11Narration explains fear that people would seek revenge and cause war.
  • p11Elder Jarul admits he stayed silent to avoid the demon gaining power.
  • p11Horned giant questions whether Loki killed the king.
  • p11Crowd member tells Jarul not to get carried away.
  • p11Speaker states Loki may be boorish but is innocent.
  • p11Speaker claims Loki took the people's anger upon himself by leaving.
  • p12Winged woman states the matter requires great power once more.
  • p12Unseen speaker warns three new demons have appeared to subjugate the nation.
  • p12Elder Jarul declares the Elbaf he admires will never bend the knee.
  • p12Child warns others to cover their ears.
  • p12Elder Jarul affirms he will not subject his people to slavery.
  • p12Speaker warns against underestimating the current threat.
  • p12Speaker insists the group will not repeat Harald's mistake.
  • p12Speaker tells demons to release the children and face the speaker instead.
  • p13Jarul declares all Elbaf will stand against the World Government from this day forward with fierce determination.
  • p13Winged woman acknowledges Harald as the strongest being from these waters and questions if his power would make them bow.
  • p13Usopp reassures others not to worry because he has a plan while smiling confidently.
  • p13Giants shout they will protect the peace and never submit to dominion.