Following a week-long hiatus, early leaks and plot details for One Piece Chapter 1189 have surfaced online. Picking up after the dramatic cliffhanger of the previous issue—where Imu pierced Luffy with a blade and belittled his power—here is a breakdown of everything fans need to know about the upcoming chapter’s events.
Breakdown of One Piece Chapter 1189 Leaks
The leaked information and story beats for the upcoming manga chapter are detailed below.
Imu attacks Luffy with the Sea God Sword
Entitled “King of the World,” the chapter opens by continuing the intense clash between Luffy and the supreme leader of the World Government, Imu. According to the leaks, Imu conjures the Sea God Sword, delivering another strike to the Straw Hat captain and using two blades to pin him against a nearby tree. Meanwhile, back with the crew, Usopp suddenly senses that his captain is in grave danger.
Shanks’ Past Warning on a Coming War
The narrative then shifts to show that Gunko, the Holy Knight, remains unconscious even after the ice encasing her melts. This prompts a flashback from Loki, who reflects on a conversation with Shanks that took place the same day Elbaph’s King Harald (Loki’s father) passed away. During their talk, Shanks warned the giant prince that the World Government was actively preparing for an impending global war against the true King of the World.
Gaban Intervenes to Save Luffy
The focus returns to the battlefield as Imu arms Saint Sommers with the “Sword of Wrath” to tackle Zoro, while granting Saint Killingham the “Spear of Holy Command” to aid in his fight against Sanji. The leaks note that these formidable weapons originally belonged to the 19 monarchs from 800 years ago. As the chapter reaches its climax, Imu moves in for the kill against Luffy using the Xingtian axe, only for Gaban to suddenly arrive and intercept the fatal blow.