One Piece Chapter 1138 brings bombshell revelations and a significant expansion of the series' mythology. Titled "Harley ," which in Japanese means "sacred text," the chapter delves into unexpected connections between Shanks , a mysterious book, and the Void Century .
The Story of Capa: Yamato and Who's Who
On the cover, we see Yamato and his group encountering Who's Who at a secret base. Interestingly, he's dressed in Wano clothing (but keeps his mask on) and enjoying a relaxing moment drinking with his subordinates and some geisha.
Shanks' Twin Brother?
The chapter begins exactly where the previous one ended, with Loki questioning Shamrock about his resemblance to Red-Haired Shanks . Shamrock confirms the unthinkable: he is Shanks's older twin brother , but they grew up apart. He also mentions that Shanks was once in Mary Geoise , but chose to live in the " filthy underworld ."
This revelation shocks Loki, who harbors a deep grudge against the two brothers and vows revenge. However, Shamrock is undeterred and summons a Cerberus from his sword. This being, reminiscent of the zombie of Moria, is even more menacing, with three heads and swords in its mouth. It orders a devastating attack against Loki and escapes on a bird created by Gunko .
Before they leave, Shamrock gives orders to capture the children and asks Gunko to summon someone else for the mission.
Luffy and the confusion about Shanks
At Aurust Castle , Luffy is furious upon hearing that the giant guards have been attacked by Shanks. He refuses to believe it and insists that Shanks is a just and honorable person. Nami laughs at Luffy's heated reaction and compares it to her own loyalty to the late Bell-mère .
The conversation leads to the hypothesis that someone resembling Shanks may be the one responsible for the attack. Thus, Luffy mentions that he never heard Shanks talk about his family and that his real "family" was the Roger Pirates —minus Buggy , of course.
Meanwhile, the scene cuts to a mysterious man who had previously appeared drinking with Crocus . He is now approaching Aurust Castle.
Franky and the Mystery of Adam's Treasure Tree
Franky is examining Adam's Treasure Tree with Ripley when he comes across a gigantic mural fossilized in the tree's bark. Ripley suggests that they are children's drawings from 800 to 900 years ago , possibly from the Void Century .
The mural contains images of a mermaid princess , a robot resembling Emeth , and a creature with strange ears . This raises questions, as the drawings do not appear to depict giants , which would be expected on Elbaph.
The truth hidden in the book “Harley”
In the Owl's Library , Saul brings Robin a book called "Harley ," containing sacred texts from Elbaph. The book has a sun symbol Kuma 's church in his flashback.
However, Saul explains that the Sun God is an entity mentioned in various legends around the world and that the book "Harley" contains three chapters, each representing a "world ." The third chapter supposedly describes the present and what is yet to come .
Robin is immediately interested and begins reading, revealing cryptic text that may contain clues about the Void Century and Joy Boy .
The Three Worlds of “Harley” in One Piece
- The First World:
- Humanity touched the forbidden Sun and was punished by an enraged deity and the Hellflame Serpent.
- The Second World:
- The deity of the Forest sent demons to fight the Sun.
- People of the Moon and Half-Moon dreamed of something greater.
- Men killed the Sun and became gods.
- The deity of the Sea became enraged.
- The Third World (current):
- In chaos, there is emptiness.
- The Sun God dances and laughs, bringing the world to an end.
- The Sun will return, and then a new morning will arise.
This last excerpt suggests a rebirth of the Sun God , a concept that could be linked to Nika , Joy Boy or even Luffy.
Conclusion
One Piece Chapter 1138 delivers significant revelations about Shanks, Elbaph, and the world's past , while also planting seeds for future events. Harley's book may hold the key to understanding the Void Century and predicting what will happen next in the plot.
Is the truth about Shanks and Shamrock about to be revealed? How does this mythology about the Sun God connect to Luffy?
One Piece 1138: Release Date
One Piece Chapter 1138 will officially premiere on Monday, February 2, 2025, at midnight JST. However, fans can catch up on the chapter for free on the Viz Media and Manga Plus , which offer the first three and last chapters free of charge. For Western readers, the release will take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the following times:
- 11am (Brasília time)
- 8:00 AM (Pacific Time)
- 10:00 AM (Central Time)
- 4:00 PM (GMT)
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