The new chapter 1139 of One Piece brought valuable spoiler information, titled "The Mountain Eater" , the chapter returns with the legendary character of the Roger Pirates ! On the cover we have Who's Who attacking Page One and Ulti.
Cover Story: Yamato's Ogre Son's Golden Harvest, Vol. 25: “ The two rebels have been captured. ” We see two shadowy figures being led before Who's Who, who is about to draw his katana to punish them. The silhouettes and horns suggest they are Ulti and Page One.
Exploration at Aurust Castle
However, the chapter begins with Luffy and his group exploring the gigantic Aurust Castle in search of the key to Loki's chains. After searching unsuccessfully, they find the throne room, where there is a huge magic circle on the floor and a hole in the ceiling. An unknown voice interrupts the mysterious atmosphere, calling out for Luffy.
The encounter with Ya-san in chapter 1139
A mysterious man then appears seated on the throne: Ya-san , a former Elbaph pirate who reveals he sensed an abnormal Haki in the castle. He quickly reveals he knows Luffy and mentions his feat in defeating Kaido. Ya-san, with his striking appearance—long hair, sunglasses, braided beard, and a flame-shaped scar—is recognized as Scopper Gaban , a former member of the Roger Pirates.
Gaban argues with Luffy about the risks of freeing Loki, but is ignored by the Straw Hat Pirates and Zoro. This triggers a nostalgic flashback of him with Roger and Rayleigh, highlighting the former Pirate King's fiery personality.
The revelation of the mountain eater
Meanwhile, in the village, Oimo tells Usopp about a legendary member of the Roger Pirates, known as the "Mountain Eater" for having single-handedly destroyed an entire army using only two axes. This man is none other than Scopper Gaban himself.
The Lost Treasure and the Final Challenge
The group finds a secret passage beneath the throne, leading them to the treasure room. To Nami's frustration, all the chests are empty except for a single key in the center. Before Luffy can retrieve it, Gaban intervenes, declaring that "Loki's Release" is something even villains wouldn't want. The Lost Treasure and the Final Challenge
The chapter ends with Gaban challenging Luffy to take the key from him, in an epic scene that highlights his claim to fame: “The Pirate King’s Left Hand” .
One Piece 1139: Release Date
One Piece Chapter 1139 officially premieres on Monday, February 9, 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)
Hiatus next week: One Piece returns in Weekly Shonen Jump on February 24, 2025.
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