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One Piece chapter 1178: Chaos in Elbaf Village — what is in it

Elbaf arc · 14 pages · 28 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 1178 title page is a cover illustration requested by Nana Kaonita.
  • p1Luffy and Loki confront Gunko on a grassy cliff.
  • p2Rumors describe a giant ship from Elbaf that attacked only World Government ships.
  • p3Giant creature searches for a tiny escaped target during the attack.
  • p4Black horned creature appears from a female figure.
  • p4Creature references Rocks in dialogue.
  • p4Luffy is the small curly-haired figure being thrown.
  • p5Creature reacts strongly to the name Rocks.
  • p5Luffy attempts Gomu Gomu no technique.
  • p5Creature uses Kuri Riri ability to reduce Luffy's size.
  • p6Luffy uses Dawn Gatling with Busoshoku coating.
  • p6Hammer wielder intervenes with Ragnir attack.
  • p6Creature is struck by multiple punches before countering.
  • p7Elbaf fishermen village is on fire.
  • p7Loki previously defeated monsters in the village.
  • p7Luffy uses Niflheim spinning kick technique.
  • p7Zeus is summoned to produce rain.
  • p8Western Village is actively burning with castle and buildings on fire.
  • p8Demonic transformations affect Elbaf warriors and are reversible under specific conditions.
  • p8Zoro is present and engaged during the village battle.
  • p9No enemies detected in Alcohol Village or Arti-Gang Village.
  • p9Fires continue spreading despite absence of enemies.
  • p9Owl Library is located within the burning Western Village area.
  • p9Saul and Robin are together observing the village situation.
  • p10Owl Library shelves are completely empty with no burned books present.
  • p10Fire damage is evident throughout the Owl Library structure.
  • p10Biblio the owl is absent from the library.
  • p10Saul and Robin are investigating the Owl Library ruins together.
  • p11Explosions occur at the edge of Western Village.
  • p11A heart-like creature is present and pulsing near injured giants.
  • p11Luffy and Loki are positioned on opposite sides of the scene.
  • p11Loki appears injured and frustrated.
  • p12Scene takes place at Pangea Castle entrance in Holy Land Mary Geoise.
  • p12Imu is shown withdrawing from the Holy Land for a brief time.
  • p12A subordinate bows and responds directly to Imu.
  • p12Butterfly symbols appear beside the Chamber of Flowers entrance.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Cover request text states Kid being chased by a bull in a bullfight scene.
  • p1Distant voice calls out to Luffy with neutral tone.
  • p1Shouted greeting 'HEEEY!!' with energetic intent from off-panel.
  • p1Command 'TAKE CARE OF THEM!!' issued during melee with urgent mood.
  • p1Nami cries out in alarm about Usopp and Brook.
  • p1Retort 'THAT'S THE POT CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK' delivered with defiant mood.
  • p1Loki declares intent to wreck everything with aggressive posture.
  • p1Suggestion to stay back if things worsen spoken with caution.
  • p2Narration describes hidden movement in deep fog and giant captain size.
  • p2Narration mentions giant ship sighted years ago targeting World Government vessels.
  • p2Giant declares 'I'M THE ONE WHO'S GONNA BLOW HER AWAY!!!' with destructive intent.
  • p3Narration states rumors were told as if true.
  • p3Narration mentions reported sightings of giant flying creature.
  • p3Voice concludes 'I SEE... IT MAKES SENSE NOW.' with realization tone.
  • p3Giant thinks 'SHE GOT AWAY... WHERE IS SHE! SHE'S SO TINY!!' with frustration.
  • p3Usopp shouts about someone over there and daring to attack with angry mood.
  • p3Shock exclamation 'WHAT!!!' from reacting character.
  • p4Crowd voices shout in alarm about something emerging from a female figure, linking it to Rocks.
  • p4Creature declares that targets shall hate each other, spoken with commanding tone.
  • p4Creature offers greater strength in exchange for a portion of lifespan, calm and transactional.
  • p4Creature begins saying Reversi and Domi with dramatic emphasis.
  • p5Creature angrily questions Luffy about mentioning Rocks earlier.
  • p5Luffy yells in surprise that the attack did not hurt.
  • p5Luffy initiates Gomu Gomu no attack with stretched arm.
  • p5Creature counters with Kuri Riri while shrinking Luffy.
  • p5Luffy complains that he is now too small to fight.
  • p6Luffy shouts Dawn Gatling while delivering rapid black punches.
  • p6Voices yell Ku Riri and tell Luffy to get out of the way.
  • p6Hammer wielder calls out Ragnir during swing.
  • p7Villagers complain about cleanup and credit Loki for defeating monsters.
  • p7Nami tells Zeus to keep the rain coming.
  • p7Luffy comments on the spinning attack technique while performing Niflheim.
  • p7Luffy continues with Ippon Zeo and Umi-Gumo moves.
  • p7Hammer wielder and others react to the ongoing fight.
  • p8Chopper yells in panic during demonic transformation, high distress mood.
  • p8Zoro calmly instructs Chopper to leave the situation to him, confident intent.
  • p8Lion mink explains that demons revert after being swallowed by evil but remain unpredictable when punched, analytical tone.
  • p8Elbaf warriors report successful reversal of demonic state but note incomplete resistance, relieved yet uncertain mood.
  • p8Background warrior questions if the fight is over while expressing concern for others.
  • p9Scouts report no enemies found in Alcohol Village or Arti-Gang Village but note ongoing fires, urgent tone.
  • p9Orders are issued to confirm demon status and locations while extinguishing remaining fires, commanding intent.
  • p9Saul questions the meaning of the events with confused expression.
  • p9Woman beside Saul calls his name in worried tone.
  • p10Saul notes absence of burned books and completely empty shelves, observant tone.
  • p10Observer confirms visible fire damage despite lack of burned books.
  • p10Robin expresses hope while questioning Biblio's current location.
  • p10Saul suggests Biblio may have escaped with the books but urges not to lose hope.
  • p10Warrior reports that Biblio the owl is also missing from the library.
  • p11Injured giant groans in pain repeatedly.
  • p11Voice urges the head to come over, commanding tone.
  • p11Loki mutters in frustration while holding chest.
  • p11Squirrel-like figure calls out 'KURI-RI' in distress.
  • p11Luffy tells Loki to go to the village himself and refuses to retrieve anything, while noting Loki's appearance and requesting food.
  • p12Bowing subordinate affirms "Yes, Imu-sama" with deep bow posture showing obedience.
  • p12Bowing subordinate mentions "Goro-sei..." with trailing ellipsis indicating hesitation or interruption.
  • p12Imu declares "For a brief time" in a large bubble with calm authoritative tone.
  • p12Imu states "Mu shall withdraw from the Holy Land..." indicating temporary departure intent.
  • p12Unknown narrator questions "Is Imu's destination that place...?!" with shock emphasis.