Released 26 Jul 2026 · 14 pages · Elbaf arc

One Piece Chapter 1189: King of the World

What happens in chapter 1189

Luffy is struck hard by Imu and sent flying, his Haki weakening as he faces Loki's flaming sword attacks. The Straw Hats and allies including Usopp, Nami, Chopper, Brook, Hajrudin, and Saul react to the chaos, with concerns over Princess Shuri and fast-moving giants. Shanks intervenes in a confrontation with Loki over revenge against the World Government and the existence of a King of the World.

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  1. p.1Luffy is shown taking a direct hit and reeling from black flames and smoke.
  2. p.8Shanks confronts Loki about the target of revenge.
  3. p.13Multiple named weapons are used in the ongoing sword exchange.
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King of the World

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The cover illustration shows Nami standing angrily with sweat drops, pointing to the right while lecturing three monkey-like creatures sitting on the ground. The left monkey has a serious expression and is bound with ropes and chains. The middle monkey laughs heartily with heart-shaped eyes and holds a bottle. The right monkey also laughs with heart eyes. In the background are a damaged building, hanging laundry, and a village scene. At the bottom, text reads: "(COVER REQUEST BY TOSHIKA ZOO: THE THREE PROVERBIAL WISE MONKEYS SIT IN SEIZA AS NAMI LECTURES THEM FOR THEIR MISCHIEF)". Large text at the top reads "ONE PIECE" with the chapter title "CHAPTER 1189: KING OF THE WORLD" and author credit "ODA EIICHIRO" at the bottom.
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Luffy, engulfed in black smoke and flames, reels backward with a pained expression after taking a hit, mouth open wide. A speech bubble says "AH..." and another "HUFF...". Narration notes "LUFFY AFTER JUST ONE HIT FROM IMU...?!". In the next panels, Luffy is sent flying through the air with "HUFF..." and "NRGH... AHH..." while impact sounds "ゴリゴゴゴ..." echo. A close-up shows a wide eye with a serious gaze. Below, a massive horned creature with flaming eyes and dark aura attacks, shouting "GYAH!!!" as it strikes toward a small figure near a large tree. The creature is hurled back violently with huge impact text "ビスッ!!!".
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Usopp, wearing a horned helmet, looks shocked and asks "HM? WHAT'S WRONG, USOPP?!" while Nami stands nearby with a worried expression. A panel shows Luffy being struck. In a wide landscape view, Usopp stands with arms raised as smoke and flames rise in the distance; Nami says "IT'S LUFFY..." and Usopp replies "I'M JUST WORRIED IF HE'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT...". A voice off-panel shouts "WHAT?! WHY'RE YOU BEING SO OMINOUS ALL OF A SUDDEN?!". Nearby, a small bear-like creature and others react with concern. Speech bubbles continue: "WHO THE HELL ARE YOU SAYING HE DEFEATED...?!", "GRR!! HEY, FISHMAN!! HUFF... HUFF...", "ALL I CAN SAY FOR SURE IS THAT LUFFY'S HAKI SUDDENLY WEAKENED JUST NOW...!!", "DON'T FORGET HIS OPPONENT DEFEATED A LARGE GIANT, NAMI.", and "OF COURSE HE'LL BE FINE...!!" as Nami looks on anxiously.
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Intense action erupts as Chopper in a large form battles alongside others, with impact sounds "GUOH!!", "G'AAAH!!!", and "POOF!". A guard point is declared. Brook appears, shouting "IT IS YOU, ISN'T IT?!" while addressing a skeletal figure. Other panels show concern for Princess Shuri thawing too quickly. Brook asks "TELL ME... ABOUT THAT TIME... WHAT HAPPENED BACK THEN...?" and warns "STAY BACK!! DON'T GET IN THE WAY!!" as a small creature squeaks frantically. A large character grabs Princess Shuri. In another area, Hajrudin carries someone while Chopper is praised. Multiple characters shout in panic as they are carried at high speed, with cries of "KYAAH!!", "UWAAAH!!", and "HAJRUDIN, WE'RE GOING TOO FAST!!" amid motion lines and impacts.
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A horned warrior glares furiously as he shouts at the fallen figure. "Hajruin, it's a waste for you to make a stand here!!" The massive black-haired warrior lies sprawled on the rocky ground, bloodied and gasping. Nearby voices cry out in panic: "What did you come here for?!" "You guys will make my injuries worse!" "There's blood everywhere!! This is bad!!" A small creature huddles in fear. In the next panels a bearded giant stares in shock. "Do you really think this is a position they just decided on at the Reverie? Their goal is to totally subjugate Elbaf by force... Even if we rescue the children, it'd be just a temporary reprieve..." He then roars, "But the kids...!!! Go back up Loki!!" Loki, the towering horned giant, struggles violently amid smoke and debris while someone yells "Loki...!!" A long-haired observer questions, "Do you have any idea who that guy is...?!" Another voice adds, "That can't be the whole story, right? That man is likely at the heart of this..."
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The battlefield stretches across a devastated landscape as Loki towers with a flaming sword. A voice answers weakly, "Yeah... sort of...!!!" Loki swings the massive blade while declaring, "It seems thou art unable to move... How many slashes can thou endure before perishing?" He identifies his foe: "Monkey D. Luffy...!! Such a detestable name to mu... And yet thou hast two elder siblings who go by different names." The sword pulses with dark energy as Luffy remains pinned and struggling. Loki continues his assault, the blade crackling with flames and life force. Background figures watch from a distant structure while the giant presses his attack relentlessly.
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Loki reveals more about Luffy's family while gripping his sword. "And the other is a prominent member of the Revolutionary Army... A brother slain by the Navy..." A massive impact erupts as a horned woman screams "UWAAAAA AAAAAH!!!" The blade strikes with tremendous force, sending shockwaves through the trees. "FRAGARACH!!" reads the impact lettering. The long-haired observer stares in disbelief. "He must be the one that we spoke of..." A close-up shows the woman's intense gaze as she mutters, "What an ill-mannered trio of siblings...!!!"
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Inside a grand hall a long-haired man with scars speaks with resolve. "I'll make sure those pops and those soldiers have no regrets!!" Loki looms in the background with his flaming weapon. The scarred man, Shanks, continues, "With this ability... Red-hair mentioned him back then..." Loki demands, "Are you really gonna stand in my way when I want payback for my dad?" Shanks replies, "What are you talking about, red-hair? Hold on, Loki, I know you're angry, but you can't do that now." Loki retorts, "I considered Harald a friend; I'd like nothing better than to avenge him too!!" Shanks warns firmly, "Your priority should be to prepare for war!! But you have to think clearly. The government just attempted to take over Elbaf!!"
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Shanks glares with a serious expression as he questions the target. "AND JUST WHO IS THAT? WHO'S YOUR TARGET?" Loki, the horned warrior with wild hair and a black hat, roars with fury. "I'M TALKIN' ABOUT REVENGE ON THE ONES RESPONSIBLE!! THAT'S NOT WHAT I HAVE IN MIND!! THIS IS PERSONAL!! DAD AND THOSE MEN HAVE REGRETS I NEED TO LAY TO REST!! HUH?! A FULL-ON WAR WITH THE WORLD GOVERNMENT?" Shanks reacts with shock, eyes widening. "...IS KING OF THE WORLD!!" Loki continues shouting. "THE ONE WHO TRIED TO USE HARALD... ALL THOSE WORLD GOVERNMENT BASTARDS!!!" In the lower panels, Loki laughs wildly while a figure stands nearby. "EVEN IF YOU MAKE IT TO THE HOLY LAND, THE KING'S POWER IS IMMEASURABLE!! AND THAT'S IF YOU CAN MAKE IT THERE!! HA HA!! IF THERE IS A SECRET 'KING', I CAN JUST TAKE HIS HEAD AND BE DONE WITH IT!! HEY... SHANKS... IT'S OKAY IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME. WHAT ARE YOU SAYING, SHANKS?! THE WORLD GOVERNMENT HAS NO SOLE RULER, IT'D CONTRADICT EVERYTHING THEY STAND FOR... THERE IS SOMEONE WHO MANAGED IT ONCE...!!"
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Shanks speaks firmly. "WE DON'T NEED TO RUSH INTO THIS FIGHT JUST YET!!" Loki and a black horned creature react with intense expressions. A flashback shows a castle and a giant figure. "DON'T DO ANYTHING STUPID, LOKI!!" Loki yells back. "I DON'T CARE WHERE THAT PRICK IS HIDING, I'LL DESTROY EVERYTHING IN MY WAY!! SHUT IT ALREADY!! YOU DON'T GET TO BOSS ME AROUND!!" Shanks reflects. "IF THE KING OF THE WORLD REALLY HAS COME OUT TO PLAY... ABLE TO MAKE IT TO HIM...! I WASN'T EVEN... THOSE FEW YEARS I LEFT THE COUNTRY... THIS IS THE PERFECT CHANCE!!"
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A massive horned warrior declares with determination. "I'M GOING TO TAKE HIM DOWN! I HAVE NO OBJECTIONS IN THIS CASE! ...OUR FATHER'S ENEMY!!" Nearby, a woman with long hair reacts. "SAY WHAT?! YOU'RE SO SIMPLE MINDED. BUT..." A small rabbit-like creature panics amid chaos. "HUHHHHH!? YOU'RE THE ONE WHO FROZE HER?! HE SAYS HE FROZE HER BECAUSE SHE'S DANGEROUS. CHEEP!! CHEEP!! CHEEP!!! I JUST TOLD YOU NOT TO GET IN THE WAY!! IF THE WORLD HAS A KING, THEN WHAT DO THE FIVE ELDERS SERVE? THIS IS AN UNREAL CONVERSATION..." The rabbit creature stares in shock. "CHEEEP? THIS GIRL... IS LIKE A DAUGHTER TO ME!!" A skull-faced figure adds. "WELL, SHE MAY INDEED BE DANGEROUS, BUT I ASSURE YOU IT'S NOT HER FAULT!! SHE WAS BEING CONTROLLED!!"
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Saul stands tall on a cliff. "HOWDY!!! SAUL!" Chopper calls out. "CHOPPER, I WANT YOU TO COME TO THE LIBRARY RIGHT AWAY!!" Robin appears with a surprised expression. "ROBIN!! SOUNDS LIKE THERE'S A LOT OF INTERESTING THINGS GOING ON HERE..." Elsewhere, a warrior with an axe faces an opponent. "APOLOGIES, BUT THIS IS THE NEXT BLADE THOU MUST SUFFER. HUFF... HUFF... OH MY..." A silhouette attacks. "NEXT IS..." The scene shifts to a fierce battle as a horned fighter named Xingtian clashes violently. "XINGTIAN!! HOW UNFORTUNATE, THE THIRD ONE UP IS... ARGH!!"
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Explosions rock the battlefield as massive swords clash. A voice cries out the names of legendary blades: "LONGINUS! STIGMA! MURAMASA! TOHU! BOHU!! NEMESIS!" The 19 World Weapons are revealed, all laid to rest long ago. A horned warrior laughs maniacally, "GIHA HA HA HA!!!" declaring himself the "KING OF HELL THREE SWORD DRAGON... 103 MERCIES!!" while striking with overwhelming force. A ship sails through sea clouds near "SEA CLOUD PORT, WESTERN VILLAGE" as impacts shake the area. Roronoa Zoro stands ready, gripping his swords. A narrator recounts the legend: "800 YEARS AGO... THE 19 KINGS WHO FORGED OUR WORLD..." A grand throne room appears with the vow of equality, swords placed around an empty throne. Zoro clashes fiercely, unleashing "GRAM!!" and "DRAGON DAMNATION!!" The horned warrior counters with wild laughter, "GIHA HA HA HA HA!!" as the power that reigns over the world is invoked. Zoro huffs, "THIS IS... THE POWER THAT REIGNS OVER THE WORLD!!"
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The brutal exchange continues. The horned warrior roars, "BUH GI GI... AEGAAAHHH!!" as he is struck. A voice declares, "BY THE ARMS THAT CONSTRUCTED THIS WORLD!! THOU SHOULDEST BE HONORED TO DIE..." while another massive blade swings. Zoro stands firm with a serious expression. The horned warrior summons "GRAM!!" proclaiming, "THIS IS THE WEAPON OF HOUSE OF SHEPPARD...!!" A massive impact erupts. In another panel, a close-up shows an intense eye and chaotic strikes. The left wing of the Pirate King arrives amid the fray. Zoro calls out "LONGINUS!" as a new fighter appears, "MEET THE WEAPON OF HOUSE OF RIMOSHIRO...!!" Blades clash violently with debris flying. The chapter ends with "ONE PIECE CH.1189 END BREAK NEXT WEEK".
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One Piece Chapter 1189: King of the World

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Chapter 1189 summary

Luffy is struck hard by Imu and sent flying, his Haki weakening as he faces Loki's flaming sword attacks. The Straw Hats and allies including Usopp, Nami, Chopper, Brook, Hajrudin, and Saul react to the chaos, with concerns over Princess Shuri and fast-moving giants. Shanks intervenes in a confrontation with Loki over revenge against the World Government and the existence of a King of the World. Zoro battles a horned warrior wielding ancient weapons like Longinus and Gram on a battlefield near Sea Cloud Port. The chapter ends with intense sword clashes and the revelation of the 19 World Weapons.

13 key facts · 18 characters

Key facts in chapter 1189

  • Luffy is shown taking a direct hit and reeling from black flames and smoke.
  • Usopp and Nami react to Luffy taking a heavy blow in the distance.
  • Chopper uses Guard Point form in active combat on rocky terrain. Brook directly addresses a horned warrior during the confrontation. Princess Shuri is present and being protected amid the fight.
  • Hajrudin is injured and fallen during the confrontation with Loki. Loki wields a flaming sword on the battlefield. The scene occurs on a devastated rocky landscape in Elbaf.
  • Loki wields a flaming sword that drains life force during the fight. Luffy is on the ground and struggling to move in the battlefield. Loki recognizes Luffy by name and references his family.
  • Loki discusses Luffy family members including a Revolutionary Army brother. A brother was slain by the Navy according to Loki.
  • Shanks speaks with resolve about honoring fallen allies. Loki holds a flaming weapon while confronting Shanks.
  • Shanks confronts Loki about the target of revenge. Loki specifies revenge on those responsible for his father's death.
  • Shanks appears with facial scars during a tense discussion. A flashback shows a castle and giant figure connected to Loki.
  • Horned warrior declares the target is their father's enemy. A woman with long hair reacts to the warrior's declaration.
  • Saul stands on a cliff and calls to Chopper. Robin reacts with surprise to the ongoing events.
  • 19 World Weapons are named and shown as legendary blades. The weapons were laid to rest by the 19 kings who forged the world. The Great One revived an omen granting access to the weapons. Swords were placed around an empty throne to mark an oath of equality.
  • GRAM is identified as the weapon of House of Sheppard. LONGINUS is identified as the weapon of House of Rimoshifu. The left wing of the Pirate King arrives on the battlefield. Multiple named weapons are used in the ongoing sword exchange.
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  • Luffy is engulfed in black smoke and flames while reeling backward. Luffy shows pained expression with wide open mouth and visible teeth. Speech bubble contains AH... near Luffy's head. Speech bubble contains HUFF... on the left side of the panel. Narration text states LUFFY AFTER JUST ONE HIT FROM IMU...?! Close-up panel shows intense eye with light reflection. Luffy is struck and sent flying near a large tree trunk. Large SFX reads GYAH!!! during the impact. Dark flame-like shapes with eye patterns surround the attacker. Luffy's body is twisted with smoke and fire effects trailing.
  • Usopp wears a horned helmet and shows shocked expression with open mouth. Nami stands nearby with worried expression and sweat drops. Wide landscape panel shows Usopp with arms raised looking toward distant fight. Luffy is visible in the background being struck amid flames and smoke. Speech bubble from Usopp reads HM? WHAT'S WRONG, USOPP?! Nami expresses worry about Luffy being alright. Horned warrior figure appears with black smoke near face. Small animal-like creature with spiral shell is present in lower panel. Multiple characters react with shock to Luffy's sudden weakening. Background shows rocky terrain and distant smoke from battle.
  • Chopper in massive woolly Guard Point form with horns and hooves charging forward amid explosions. Multiple large impact SFX GUOH!! G'AAAH!!! and POOF! placed across central action panels. Brook skeleton figure with afro and coat pointing forward with open mouth in confrontation pose. Princess Shuri figure carried by armored horned warrior with goggles and fur trim. Small Chopper head visible inside Guard Point wool with determined expression. Debris rocks and dust clouds filling chaotic battle foreground and background. Horned warrior in striped armor swinging weapon toward fallen black-haired figure. Brook age 11 silhouette visible in smaller panel with surprised posture. Guard Point declaration text in bold stylized letters dominating lower left panel. Fallen massive black-haired warrior sprawled on rocky ground with blood and sweat lines. Multiple speech bubbles overlapping action lines indicating rapid exchanges. Background figures in Elbaf-style clothing reacting to central clash.
  • Horned warrior in helmet glares with furious open-mouth expression from close-up panel. Massive black-haired Hajrudin lies bloodied and gasping on rocky ground with sweat drops. Loki figure with long beard and horns reacts with wide eyes and open mouth in shock. Flaming sword held by Loki visible in background panels with life-force effect lines. Multiple huff huff SFX near fallen warrior indicating heavy breathing. Blood splatter marks across Hajrudin body and ground. Loki silhouette towering over battlefield with sword raised. Children figures visible in distant background near trees. Rocky devastated landscape with scattered debris and impact craters. Hajrudin armor and fur clothing torn and bloodied from injuries. Loki beard and hair flowing with motion lines during shout.
  • Loki towers with flaming sword raised high against cloudy sky background. Luffy face visible in upper right panel with gritted teeth and strained expression. Flaming sword blade emits black flame shapes and life-force effect lines. Loki spotted fur clothing and large belt with skull buckle shown in full body. Luffy silhouette lying near broken structures in lower right panel. Multiple huff SFX near Loki indicating exhaustion or strain. Sword tip pointed toward Luffy with motion and impact lines. Loki horns and flowing hair emphasized in dramatic low-angle composition. Background shows devastated landscape with trees and distant structures. Luffy hair and face details visible under debris with blood marks. Flame patterns on sword extend outward in dynamic arcs.
  • Horned woman with wide eyes and open mouth screams in shock during massive impact. Loki grips sword tightly while revealing family details. Large SFX impact erupts across panels with debris and smoke. Tree-like background elements shatter from force. Luffy-like figure shown with sweat drops and open mouth in reaction. Horned warrior silhouette looms with weapon in background. Multiple small panels show close-up facial reactions and motion lines. Skull and dark shapes visible near impact zone. Woman's hair flows wildly with motion emphasis.
  • Long-haired scarred man stands with resolved posture in grand hall. Loki looms in background holding flaming weapon. Shanks shown with serious glare and scarred face. Grand hall architecture with arches visible in background. Flaming weapon emits smoke and fire effects. Multiple panels show close-ups of facial expressions and hand gestures. Shanks has long hair and visible scars on face. Loki wears black hat and has wild hair with horns. Background figures and debris scattered in hall.
  • Shanks glares intensely with serious expression and scars visible. Loki roars with fury showing wide open mouth and wild hair. Loki wears black hat and horned helmet-like headgear. Multiple speech bubbles emphasize confrontation between two figures. Background shows damaged hall walls and debris. Shanks has long hair flowing with motion lines. Loki's weapon emits flames and smoke. Close-up panels focus on eyes and facial tension. Shanks questions target with direct gaze.
  • Shanks with scarred face and intense gaze speaks with firm posture. Loki and black horned creature show wide eyes and aggressive open-mouth reactions. Flashback panel depicts a detailed castle surrounded by trees and bubbles. Giant bearded figure appears in flashback with stern expression. Shanks has visible sweat drops and tense neck muscles. Black horned creature has spiky hair and sharp teeth in close-up. Panel composition splits Shanks on left with reaction close-ups on right. Castle flashback uses circular panel borders with light rays. Shanks wears open shirt revealing chest scars and stubble. Background dots and motion lines emphasize flashback transition.
  • Massive horned warrior with helmet and goggles declares with determined glare. Long-haired woman reacts with shocked open mouth and sweat drops. Horned warrior has thick beard and armored shoulder pads. Background shows rocky terrain and distant figures. Woman has curly hair and leans forward in surprise. Panel uses large close-up on warrior's face for emphasis. Small speech bubbles indicate quick back-and-forth reactions. Warrior's helmet features curved horns and metal plating. Woman's posture shows disbelief with raised hands.
  • Saul stands tall on a cliff with large hat and outstretched arm. Chopper calls out with surprised expression from below. Robin appears with wide eyes and crossed arms in shock. Cliffside shows rocky texture and distant buildings. Robin has dark hair and light clothing with motion lines. Saul's silhouette emphasizes height against the sky. Chopper wears hat and has small body in foreground. Background includes trees and architectural structures. Panel uses dynamic angles for greeting moment. Robin shows sweat drops indicating surprise.
  • Massive sword clash with multiple blades crossing amid large explosions and impact lines. Speech bubbles listing weapon names LONGINUS STIGMA MURAMASA TOHU BOHU NEMESIS in bold lettering. Text box stating THE 19 WORLD WEAPONS... THEY WERE ALL LAID TO REST THERE. Horned warrior with wild hair and ornate clothing gripping a sword in dynamic pose. Close-up of armored figure with open mouth shouting during battle. Panel showing ship on sea cloud labeled SEA CLOUD PORT WESTERN VILLAGE with impact SFX. Zoro-like swordsman standing on rocky terrain holding sword overhead. Large throne room panel with empty throne and cross symbol above stairs. Text panel explaining 800 YEARS AGO THE 19 KINGS WHO FORGED OUR WORLD. Curly-haired swordsman with headband and sunglasses exhaling with HUFF SFX. Multiple impact SFX and motion lines emphasizing sword strikes. Background figure in dark cloak wielding sword against explosions.
  • Horned warrior with open mouth roaring in pain amid impact SFX and smoke. Multiple swords piercing the horned warrior's body during clash. Large speech bubble declaring BY THE ARMS THAT CONSTRUCTED THIS WORLD. Text box labeling GRAM as weapon of House of Sheppard. Close-up of stern-faced man with headband and sunglasses observing the fight. Panel showing black creature with multiple eyes and horns in background. Text stating THE LEFT WING OF THE PIRATE KING HAS ARRIVED. Young swordsman with dark hair shouting LONGINUS while wielding ornate blade. Text box labeling LONGINUS as weapon of House of Rimoshifu. Explosive impact panels with debris and motion lines around clashing figures. Small panel of Luffy-like face with wide eye visible in corner. Chapter end panel with ONE PIECE logo and BREAK NEXT WEEK text.

Theories built on chapter 1189

Elbaf arc

  1. 1186Once More
  2. 1187The Cause
  3. 1188Void
  4. 1189King of the World
  5. 1190One Whose Death Is Celebrated
  6. 1191Loki Is Here
  7. 1192We Won't Stand for It!!!

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