Released 5 Jul 2026 · 12 pages · Elbaf arc

One Piece Chapter 1187: The Cause

What happens in chapter 1187

Luffy lands a kick on the horned warrior but is countered by black flame creatures and further strikes. A massive hammer is swung wildly as characters debate an ice barrier that begins to melt after the warrior is stabbed. Luffy faces ongoing attacks while a giant woman known as the Rain God fights to protect children. Two older men discuss Zoro's location and plans to retrieve children from West Village.

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  1. p.1Luffy lands powerful kick on horned warrior.
  2. p.7Conversation references one of the three demons and a straw hat.
  3. p.11Luffy affirms goal to become King of the Pirates.
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The Cause

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The One Piece logo dominates the top of the page with its signature skull and crossbones design. Below it, the chapter title reads CHAPTER 1187: THE CAUSE. The main illustration shows Reiju in a forested mountain landscape, sternly scolding a group of swans. She holds a small ugly duckling protectively in her arms while pointing accusingly at the swans with her other hand. One swan has a stack of eggs on its head and looks shocked, another covers its face, and a third stands nearby. The caption at the bottom reads: COVER REQUEST BY NEBOBO D:420 LAND: "REIJU STERNLY SCOLDING SOME SWANS TO PROTECT AN UGLY DUCKLING". Oda Eiichiro's signature appears below the panel.
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Luffy, wearing a horned helmet, grins wildly with intense eyes as he delivers a powerful kick. His foot connects with a massive impact against a horned warrior's face, sending the warrior flying backward with a shocked expression. The warrior's crown-like helmet is visible as he yells in pain. Large onomatopoeia "ドカン!!" explodes across the bottom of the page. Text in the panel declares "LUFFY SOCKS IMU!!" as the warrior is launched through the air over a forested landscape.
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Small black flame creatures with grinning faces fly through the air with "FWOOSH" effects. Luffy, still in his horned helmet, is struck and sent flying amid a massive explosion that tears through the forest, with "ドカン" and impact lines filling the panel. In the next sequence, Luffy lands and confronts the horned warrior, who is breathing heavily. Dialogue unfolds: Luffy shouts "RELAX?! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU'RE TALKING TO?!" and "WHOA!!" while the warrior responds "YOU SEEM REAL BEAT UP! RELAX FOR A BIT!" and "BUT THAT'S ONLY THANKS TO ALL THE DAMAGE I ALREADY DEALT HIM. HUFF... HUFF... YOU MAY HAVE GOT A GOOD ONE IN..." The warrior adds "WEEZ... WEEZ..." and "BASTARD..." as Luffy retorts with surprise.
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The horned warrior is hurled through the air by a powerful strike, with "ドカン" effects and motion lines. Luffy's face appears in close-up with wide eyes as he declares "STIGMA!" with a note that Kanji is "RESENTFUL DEMON SWORD". Black flame creatures swarm around the warrior. The warrior, now with a black flame on his face, reacts with "IT'S NOT REALLY HOT? IT DOESN'T EVEN HURT THAT MUCH, WHAT WITH THIS BLACK FIRE?!" and "WHOA, WHOA, WHOA!! HUH?" while thinking "HUH... HUH...". He observes "WOW... THIS GUY'S EVEN MORE SCARY UP CLOSE!!" as Luffy is sent flying again. The warrior yells "DAMN IT!! WHAT IS THIS STUFF? IT'S SPREADING...!!" and the flames declare "WE'RE TO AIM ABOVE THE BELLY..." and "WHERE THE SWORD PIERCED HIM A MOMENT AGO... GO!! GO!!".
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A massive spiked hammer slams down with explosive force, shattering the ground and sending shockwaves through the air. "GYAAH!!" and "KYAAH!!" ring out as figures are hurled backward amid clouds of dust and debris. In the chaos, a horned warrior grips the weapon while others react in panic. "IT JUST WON'T BREAK!!" "WHAT'S WITH THIS THING?!" "WHETHER IT'S ICE OR NOT, WOULDN'T SHE HAVE ALREADY SUFFOCATED BY NOW...?" "OH?!" "IT'S MORE LIKE DIAMOND OR SOMETHING..." "THIS CAN'T REALLY BE MADE OF ICE, CAN IT?!" "WEEZ... WEEZ... NOTHING'S WORKING!" A curly-haired girl covers her mouth in shock. "ENOUGH!! YOU'RE RIGHT... WHEN I TOUCH IT... I'M NOT REALLY SURE..." "IT'S DEFINITELY COLD!!" "HEY, YOU'RE RIGHT..." "OR ACTUALLY, I'M NOT REALLY SURE, BUT..." "DUMMY!" "OUCH!" Loki appears in the fray as the hammer swings wildly. "WATCH OUT!! THE HAMMER!!" "HUH?!" "LOKI!!"
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The hammer flies through the air after a powerful strike. "WHOA!!" "SQUEAK!! SQUEAK!!" A small creature squeaks in alarm. "GUSH" "KOFF!!" Blood spatters as the horned figure is struck in the chest. "WAS HE BEATEN?!" "NO WAY?!" "HE'S BEEN STABBED IN THE CHEST!!" The ice begins to crack and melt. "THE ICE HAS STARTED TO MELT!!" "HEY, LOOK!!" "WHOA!!" Princess Shuri reacts with wide eyes. "PRINCESS SHURI...!!"
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A small winged figure soars through the air. "FWOOSH" "WHOA!!" Luffy appears in close-up, eyes wide as a dark creature clings to him. "RING" A mysterious ring sound echoes. Luffy's expression shifts to determination. A massive dark form leaps forward with "LEAP!" as the horned warrior and others react amid the rocky terrain. "ばっ" The action intensifies with motion lines and impact effects.
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Two older men converse. "CAUSE HE'LL BE DEAD!!!" "OH? MAY I ASK WHY?" "ONE OF THE THREE DEMONS..." "A STRAW HAT!!" A map labels locations: "ZORO'S LOCATION...", "WEST VILLAGE", "SEA CLOUD PORT. WEST VILLAGE", "HARBOR", "BRANCH", "SCHOOL LIBRARY". "IS THAT SO? WHAT A COINCIDENCE. ONE OF MY ASSOCIATES IS ALSO SWINGING BY THE VILLAGE..." "MY ASSOCIATE SHOULD BE BRINGING THEM OVER FROM THE VILLAGE ANY MINUTE NOW!! THEN WE'LL BE OUT OF YOUR HAIR." "OH, SORRY ABOUT THAT!! WE'RE JUST HERE TO PICK UP TEN OR TWENTY KIDS AT MOST...!!" "YOU BASTARDS RUINED OUR REUNION FEAST WITH OUR OLD FRIENDS!" "WEREN'T YOU JUST AT THE VILLAGE?! WHAT'RE YOU DOING HERE? LOOKIN' FOR A BEATING?!" A spiky-haired man grins. "...JUST HOW AWESOME WE ARE RIGHT NOW!!!" "GIHA HAHA, YOU REALLY HAVE NO IDEA..." "BUT I DON'T THINK YOUR GUY WILL BE THE ONE COMING BACK." A small figure stands near a monument as a cloaked man looms. "！！"
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A massive figure in a wide hat looms amid swirling bubbles and debris as warriors clash below. "THAT'S ANOTHER PAIN TO DEAL WITH... THAT MONSTER IS A WOMAN AND I CAN'T KICK IT...!!" someone shouts. The giant woman cries, "BUT I CAN'T SAVE THE BRATS MYSELF BECAUSE OF PROBLEM TWO: I CAN'T STAND THE SIGHT OF IT..." Explosions and motion lines fill the scene. "AND THE WARRIORS WON'T STOP AT ANYTHING UNTIL THE KIDS ARE SAFE..." reads a caption. In smaller panels, children scream: "...IT'S OKAY IF I DON'T JOIN THE FIGHT... BECAUSE I KNOW..." "THEN THERE'S PROBLEM THREE... WHILE I CAN'T STAND TO SEE A WOMAN CRY..." "I'M SOWWY, I GOT CAWT AGAIN!! MOOOM-MMMY!!" "COLON!!" "RIPLEY!!" A warrior yells, "DAMN IT...!! LEAVE HIM ALONE!!" The giant woman continues, "THEIR MOTHERS ARE CRYING THEIR EYES OUT... THAT'S A PAIN TO DEAL WITH..."
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A fierce battle erupts as a horned warrior strikes a small figure. "THE CAUSE OF ALL THIS IS REALLY YOU! EVEN IF THE GIANTS LOSE SIGHT OF YOU...!!" the attacker roars. Luffy, bloodied but grinning, retorts while dodging blows. "GOOD GRIEF, YOU REALLY ARE TOUGH." A massive impact sends debris flying. "YOU CAN'T OUTRUN ME!!" the warrior presses. Luffy leaps across rooftops: "THERE'S NO WAY YOU CAN BEAT ME!! YOUR ASSESSMENT IS RIGHT THOUGH, IF I WAS OUT OF COMMISSION, MY ABILITY WOULD DISSIPATE!" The warrior counters, "I'M ENDING THIS HERE... YOU FOOL! THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOUGH AND IMMORTAL!"
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Shanks glares with intensity. "I KNOW YOUR WEAKNESS!!" he declares. The giant woman swings her weapon: "ONWARD, RAIN GOD!! TAKE THOSE BRATS AWAY! SO GO AHEAD AND TRY! LET'S SEE IF YOU CAN TAKE OUT THE RAIN GOD!!" Luffy soars through the air on a cloud-like form. "HOW TERRIFYING!!" someone exclaims. Shanks narrows his eyes: "SO YOU'RE SAYING..." The giant woman laughs wildly, "HAHAHA!! OH HO?! HOW INTERESTING!!" Luffy charges with a burst of energy. "...YOU CAN USE CONQUEROR'S HAKI?!" Shanks is shocked. "GO AHEAD THEN!! KILL ME!!" the giant woman taunts as massive impacts shake the battlefield.
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A dramatic color spread shows Luffy leaping toward a massive horned figure labeled "SHANKS VS MONKEY D. LUFFY". Text reads: "SO THOU HAST FINALLY REVEALED THYSELF, JOY BOY!! ...THE PIRATE KING!!!" Shanks and allies react in shock. "YOU SHOULD BE METICULOUS IF YOU INTEND TO HAVE HIS BACK!! YOUR CAPTAIN IS ONE OF THE FOUR EMPERORS..." Luffy shouts, "THE NAME'S LUFFY...!! DON'T GO CALLING ME WHATEVER YOU WANT! THE MAN WHO'S GONNA BE KING OF THE PIRATES!!" Shanks replies, "DO I REALLY NOT HAVE CONQUEROR'S HAKI?! HEY, OLD MAN! WHAT ABOUT ME?! MY BAD... BUT SOMEHOW... REALLY?! YOU HAVE THE TRAITS OF ONE WHO MIGHT... A KING... YOU SEEM TO BE BURDENED WITH PAINFUL UNCERTAINTY. ...TO MAKE LUFFY... YOU MUST BE A KING YOURSELF IF YOU TRULY WISH..." The page ends with "CH.1187 /END".
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Chapter 1187 summary

Luffy lands a kick on the horned warrior but is countered by black flame creatures and further strikes. A massive hammer is swung wildly as characters debate an ice barrier that begins to melt after the warrior is stabbed. Luffy faces ongoing attacks while a giant woman known as the Rain God fights to protect children. Two older men discuss Zoro's location and plans to retrieve children from West Village. The chapter culminates in a color spread where Shanks confronts Luffy, revealing traits of Conqueror's Haki.

11 key facts · 12 characters

Key facts in chapter 1187

  • Luffy lands powerful kick on horned warrior. Explosion sends Luffy flying through forest.
  • Black flame creatures appear during fight. Explosion damages forest area. Luffy and horned warrior exchange words after blast.
  • Luffy names the black fire effect as Stigma during the confrontation.
  • Black fire spreads across the horned warrior after the hammer strike.
  • Horned warrior receives direct chest strike causing blood loss. Ice structure starts melting after the battle sequence.
  • Luffy encounters a dark horned creature that clings to him. A small winged figure is present in the same scene.
  • Map shows locations including Zoro's location and West Village. Conversation references one of the three demons and a straw hat.
  • Giant woman is identified as a monster causing issues for warriors. Scene involves conflict over protecting kids from a giant threat.
  • Luffy fights horned warrior while visibly bloodied. Battle occurs among stone buildings with collateral damage. Luffy uses agile movement to evade direct strikes.
  • Shanks appears in close-up during battle with giant. Giant woman wields large weapon while Luffy engages her. Luffy demonstrates Conqueror's Haki capability in combat.
  • Color spread features Luffy confronting horned figure labeled Shanks vs Luffy. Chapter 1187 color page includes Joy Boy and Pirate King references. Luffy affirms goal to become King of the Pirates.
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  • Luffy wearing horned helmet with wide grin and intense eyes during kick. Luffy's foot making direct impact on horned warrior's face. Horned warrior with long hair showing shocked open mouth expression. Close-up panel of Luffy's determined face with helmet details. Large explosion panel with Luffy sent flying backward. Massive impact SFX and radiating lines from explosion center. Forest trees and clouds visible in background of explosion. Luffy upside down in mid-air from blast force. Horned warrior silhouette partially visible in explosion.
  • Small black flame creatures with grinning faces flying through air. FWOOSH SFX near flame creatures and Luffy. Luffy in horned helmet reacting with surprise and sweat drops. Large explosion panel with ドカン SFX tearing through forest. Luffy and horned warrior both affected by blast. Horned warrior with weapon standing amid smoke and flames. Dialogue bubbles showing conversation between Luffy and warrior. Warrior with braided hair and helmet showing pained expression. Black flame creature near warrior's shoulder.
  • Horned warrior hurled through air with motion lines and explosion effects after heavy impact. Luffy shown in extreme close-up with wide eyes and intense expression. Black flame motif visible near Luffy's face during declaration. Ring SFX placed beside Luffy's close-up panel. Sequence panels depict airborne horned figure and distant hammer wielder. Luffy's gaze directed forward with open mouth posture. Horned warrior silhouette against rocky terrain background. Motion lines emphasize forceful strike trajectory.
  • Massive spiked hammer slams into ground creating shockwaves and dust clouds. Multiple figures hurled backward by impact force. Horned warrior with flowing hair and armor shown mid-strike. Black flame effects spreading across horned figure's body. Luffy lying on ground with flames around his form. Close-up of horned warrior's face showing alarm and sweat. Hammer wielder's arm and weapon dominate foreground. Debris and dust fill the air around impact zone. Background figures react with open mouths and raised hands.
  • Hammer flies through air after being struck. Small creature shown squeaking in alarm with open mouth. Blood spatters from horned figure's chest wound. Horned warrior lies on ground with visible chest injury. Ice structure begins melting with dripping liquid. Skull-faced figure reacts with wide eyes and open mouth. Princess Shuri identified in panel with surprised expression. Background figures observe the melting ice and fallen warrior. Motion lines and impact effects surround the airborne hammer.
  • Small winged figure soars through air above clouds with dynamic motion lines. Luffy in close-up with wide eyes and open mouth as dark horned creature clings to his face and shoulder. Ring sound effect with musical note appears near Luffy's eye close-up. Luffy's expression shifts from shock to narrowed determined eyes and gritted teeth. Dark creature shown with horns and shadowy form clinging tightly. Motion lines and impact effects around Luffy's head during creature contact. Luffy's hat and necklace visible in close-up panels. Small winged figure appears distant in upper panel with trailing motion. Luffy shown leaping or falling through foliage in lower panel with outstretched pose. SFX placement emphasizes sudden ring and impact moments.
  • Two older men shown in close-up conversation with expressive faces and sunglasses. Map panel labels Zoro's location, West Village, Sea Cloud Port, Harbor, Branch, and School Library. Ship sails near waterfall in background of map area. Large exclamation effects and motion lines during combat scene below. Man with sunglasses and curly hair sits on barrel with phone-like device. Elderly man with long hair and coat stands with hands on hips. Small child-like figure stands near large exclamation marks on ground. Background shows tower structure and hilly landscape. Combat panel shows spiked structure and multiple figures clashing.
  • Giant woman in wide hat looms over scene with bubbles and debris swirling. Warriors clash below giant figure amid destruction. Giant woman shown with flowing hair and large hat dominating panel. Multiple small figures including children and fighters scattered in chaos. Speech bubbles indicate pain to deal with and inability to kick monster. Map insets show West Village, Harbor, Tree Route, and School with rain effects. Close-ups of crying faces and determined expressions on warriors. Giant woman depicted with tears and emotional outburst. SFX and impact lines emphasize scale and movement of giant. Background architecture and trees damaged by events.
  • Horned warrior in scaled armor swings weapon at small bloodied figure with intense motion lines. Luffy bloodied across face and body yet grinning widely during direct clash. Large impact SFX crosses and speed lines dominate central panel of attack. Small figure dodges or counters with staff-like weapon amid debris. Background shows stone buildings and distant explosions from battle. Close-up of Luffy face with gritted teeth and sweat drops. Horned attacker shown upside-down in dynamic strike pose. Multiple small SFX bursts around weapon impacts and body hits. Luffy silhouette leaping between structures in lower panel. Attacker face twisted in rage with visible horns and dark hair. Stone architecture with arches and walls damaged by stray attacks. Luffy posture low and agile while blood trails from wounds.
  • Shanks close-up with intense glare and sweat on face. Giant horned woman in ornate headdress swings massive weapon. Luffy rides cloud-like form while holding weapon toward giant. Shanks speech bubble positioned beside giant's attack. Close-up of giant's face with wide eyes and open mouth. Shanks reacts with surprise and sweat drops. Luffy silhouette surrounded by impact SFX and debris. Giant labeled with Rain God reference in dialogue context. Shanks face shows realization about Conqueror's Haki. Luffy in mid-air dynamic pose with black hair flowing. Background rocks and structures breaking from force. Shanks scarf and coat details visible in close-up.
  • Luffy leaping toward massive horned figure in color spread composition. Large title text reads SHANKS VS MONKEY D. LUFFY across center. Horned figure has flowing hair and horns with dramatic shading. Luffy in white outfit with flames or aura around body. Text box states So thou hast finally revealed thyself Joy Boy. Additional text declares the Pirate King. Small panels show shocked expressions from background characters. Close-up of Luffy face with intense eyes and open mouth. Shanks face shown with sweat and serious expression. Text about qualities of a king and special cover mention. Luffy declares he will be King of the Pirates. Shanks warns against calling him whatever one wants. Multiple reaction panels with sweat drops and wide eyes. Luffy silhouette against large circular background element.

Theories built on chapter 1187

Elbaf arc

  1. 1184We're All Bones When We Die
  2. 1185Y'all Better Buzz Off
  3. 1186Once More
  4. 1187The Cause
  5. 1188Void
  6. 1189King of the World
  7. 1190One Whose Death Is Celebrated

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