chapter 1140 promises much, but the recent chapter has already leaked online and brought important information about the universe created by Eiichiro Oda . With its official release scheduled for February 9th at 4 PM on Manga Plus , this new chapter promises to be a turning point in the Erbaf before the scheduled break.
Scopper Gaban: The Return of a Legend

The big surprise of the chapter is the appearance of Scopper Gaban , one of the lieutenants of the legendary Gol D. Roger . Known as the "left-hand man" of the Pirate King, Gaban has been missing for years, but it is now revealed that he lives in Erbaf . This introduction adds a fascinating layer to the story and further expands the past of Roger's iconic crew. However, we can expect a showdown to retrieve Loki's mysterious key.
The Mystery of Loki's Key

The leaks also reveal that Gaban is Koron's father and Ripley's partner, as well as calling himself the "Minister of Love ." He appears to play a vital role in the events of Erbaf, guarding important secrets, including the key to Loki's chains , stored in the castle's treasure room.
The chapter concludes with an unexpected confrontation: Luffy will need to defeat Gaban to obtain the key . This duel promises to be crucial for the protagonist's development, pitting him against a legendary figure from Roger's era.
Oda goes on hiatus before chapter 1140
After four consecutive chapters, Eiichiro Oda announced a hiatus , taking time to recharge and build suspense for upcoming events. With the return of such an important character and an unexpected confrontation, the Erbaf gains even more intensity.
One Piece 1140: Release Date
One Piece chapter 1140 officially premieres on Monday, February 23, 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 23, 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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