One Piece 1189: Imu reveals her full power in this chapter

The first spoilers for chapter 1189 of One Piece have arrived, bringing one of the most intense confrontations of the Elbaf arc. Titled "King of the World," the chapter puts Imu back in action, showcasing new weapons and leaving Luffy on the brink of death before an unexpected intervention.

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Right from the start, the cover story presents a lighthearted moment with Nami scolding Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji, who appear transformed into monkeys. Meanwhile, the main plot takes a dramatic turn when Imu uses the Sea God Sword to attack Luffy once more, trapping the protagonist against a tree with two swords. Elsewhere on the battlefield, Usopp senses that something terrible has happened to his captain.

Shanks' past returns

The spoilers also reveal that Loki recalls a conversation with Shanks on the day of Harald's death. On that occasion, Shanks states that the World Government was already preparing for a future war and identifies the true enemy as the "King of the World," a clear reference to Imu.

New weapons and an unexpected rescue

Imu distributes legendary weapons to his allies. Sommers receives the Sword of Wrath to face Zoro, while Killingham wields the Spear of Holy Command against Sanji. According to spoilers, all of these weapons belonged to the 19 kings who lived 800 years ago.

The chapter ends when Imu attempts to finish off Luffy using the Xingtian Axe, but Scopper Gaban appears at the last moment and blocks the attack, ending the chapter on a major cliffhanger.

One Piece 1189: Release Date

Therefore, chapter 1189 will premiere on July 26, 2026 on the Manga Plus.

It's worth remembering that this information is based on unofficial spoilers and may be subject to change in the final version of the manga. In the meantime, follow AnimeNews for more news about One Piece and other anime and manga