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. Curiously, he is dressed in Wano attire (but retains his mask) and enjoys a moment of relaxation drinking with his subordinates and some geishas.
Shanks' Twin Brother?
The chapter begins exactly where the previous one ended, with Loki questioning Shamrock about his resemblance to Shanks the Red-Haired . Shamrock confirms the unthinkable: he is Shanks' older twin brother , but they grew up separately. 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 resentment towards 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 flees 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 surrounding Shanks
At Aurust Castle , Luffy becomes furious upon hearing that the giant guards were attacked by Shanks. He refuses to believe it and insists that Shanks is a just and honorable man. Nami laughs at Luffy's exasperated reaction and compares it to her own loyalty to the late Bell-mère .
The conversation leads to the hypothesis that someone resembling Shanks might be the one truly responsible for the attack. Luffy then mentions that he never heard Shanks talk about his family and that his real "family" were the Roger Pirates – with the exception of 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 fossilized mural in the tree's bark. Ripley suggests 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 similar to Emeth , and a creature with strange ears . This raises questions, as the drawings do not appear to depict giants , which would be expected in Elbaph.
The hidden truth in the book "Harley"
In the Owl Library , Saul brings Robin a book called "Harley ," containing sacred texts from Elbaph. The book has a sun symbol on the cover, similar to the one seen in Kuma in her 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 immediately becomes interested and begins to read, revealing a cryptographic text that may contain clues about the Lost 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 Serpent of Hellfire.
- The Second World:
- The forest deity sent demons to fight against the Sun.
- The people of the Moon and the Half-Moon dreamed of something greater.
- Men killed the Sun and became gods.
- The sea deity became enraged.
- The Third World (present day):
- In chaos, there is emptiness.
- The Sun God dances and laughs, bringing the world to its end.
- The sun will return, and then a new morning will dawn.
This last passage suggests a rebirth of the Sun God , a concept that may 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 planting seeds for future events. The Harley 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 officially premieres on Monday, February 2nd, 2025, at midnight (Japan Standard Time – JST). However, fans can watch the chapter for free on the Viz Media and Manga Plus , which offer the first three and last chapters at no cost. For readers in the West, the publication will occur on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, at the following times:
- 11:00 AM (Brasilia Time)
- 8 AM (Pacific Time)
- 10:00 AM (Central Time)
- 4 PM (GMT)
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