Following a one-week hiatus, early plot leaks and spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1189 have surfaced online. Picking up after the tense cliffhanger of the previous chapter—where Imu pierced Luffy with a sword and belittled the Straw Hat captain’s strength—here is a breakdown of everything fans can expect in the upcoming chapter.
Chapter 1189 Spoilers & Plot Leaks
"King of the World"
Titled "King of the World," the chapter opens by diving straight back into the intense clash between Luffy and the supreme leader of the World Government, Imu. Leaks indicate that Imu summons the "Sea god sword" and strikes Luffy once more, eventually using a pair of blades to pin the Straw Hat captain against a tree. Meanwhile, miles away, Usopp experiences a sudden, ominous premonition that his captain is in grave danger.
Shanks’ Past Warning on a Coming War
The narrative then shifts to Gunko, the Holy Knight, who remains unconscious even after the ice encasing her melts. This leads Loki into a flashback, recalling a conversation he shared with Shanks on the very day King Harald—Loki’s father and the ruler of Elbaph—died. During their talk, Shanks warned the giant prince that the World Government was actively preparing for an impending global war, with the ultimate enemy being none other than the King of the World himself.
Imu’s Ancient Weapons and Gaban’s Arrival
Back on the battlefield, Imu arms his subordinates: Saint Sommers is handed the "Sword of Wrath" to take on Zoro, while Saint Killingham is given the "Spear of Holy Command" to aid him in his fight against Sanji. The spoilers reveal that these formidable weapons originally belonged to the 19 kings from 800 years ago.
As the chapter races toward its climax, Imu raises the "Xingtian axe" and moves in to deliver the fatal blow to Luffy. Just in the nick of time, however, Scopper Gaban arrives on the scene and blocks the deadly attack.