One Piece Chapter 1135 Review/Recap
Ever since their introduction, fans have been speculating about the strength of the God’s Knights. They’re the elite guards that serve the despotic residents of Mary Geoise, with their leader recently taking Saturn’s place among the Elders. Oda has yet to show readers the true extent of the God’s Knights’ strength, but most fans agree that they’re dangerous. However, that might be about to change. At the end of the last chapter of One Piece, two figures arrived in Elbaph, including one who looks like Shanks. It’s not clear yet, but many fans believe these two are God’s Knights. And their presence in Warland spells trouble for everyone!
Recap
In the Owl Library, Saul introduces Robin, Bonney, Chopper and Lillith to Bibelot the owl, the head librarian. He has the power to enlarge any book that enters the library so the Giants can read it, much to everyone’s joy.
Meanwhile, Luffy tries playing with the Giant kids on a swing, only to make them cry and earn a scolding from Nami. Just as Luffy and Usopp lament how let down they are, Colon, the Giant kid from the tavern Shanks was at, charges in and attacks him. After a quick spar, Luffy’s overjoyed to know that not all the kids are spineless. In addition, it’s revealed that Colon is half-Giant, with Ripley the teacher his mother and a human pirate his father. At any rate, the Straw Hats meet back at the library with the other half of the crew getting some Elbaph outfits. Everyone splits up to do various things while the main group heads to the banquet held in honor of their arrival.
The Straw Hats and Giant Warriors celebrate together, with Luffy and Usopp overjoyed at seeing the version of Elbaph they always dreamt of. They’re also surprised to see that the oldest Giant, Jarul, has a sword in his head (LOL)!
Elsewhere, in the Aurust Castle, the two intruders (God’s Knights) are met by the guards. They ask to know where Loki is, only to be ordered to leave. In response, the bandaged woman hits one of the guards with…something that makes them keel over in pain. This time, they’re not asking for Loki’s location; they’re ordering it from them.
Review
At the moment, it’s still mere speculation that the intruders are God’s Knights, but the evidence does support this. Firstly, they arrived in Elbaph via a summoning circle similar to what the Elders used at Egghead. Secondly, one of them looks like Shanks when he seemingly appeared in Mary Geoise during the Levely. As to why they are looking for Loki, that’s remains up in the air.
If these two are indeed God’s Knights, and the theory about Loki being misunderstood is true, it’s possible they seek to apprehend him for setting back the WG’s plans for Elbaph. However, if they are God’s Knights, then they could pose a significant problem for the Giants and Straw Hats. And with the crew having split off into separate groups or partying, the timing couldn’t be worse! Elbaph might be the Straw Hat’s last safe harbor before the final war brewing on the horizon, so they need this time to prepare for what’s to come. That being said, I think the Straw Hat’s could handle the God’s Knights if they really are here.
At Least Colon is a Warrior
Identities of the intruders aside, it’s nice to know that there’s at least one Giant kid who’s got the warrior mindset. I’ve seen fans speculate about who Colon’s father might be, but I’m clueless about who it might be. However, I don’t mind not knowing. All I know is that that kid’s going places when he’s older!
This chapter managed to drop a lot of minor pieces of lore, but the one that stood out to me is the reveal that Jarul’s the oldest Giant in the world. At 408 years old, he’s possibly one or two generations away from the events of the Void Century. Due to their lives spanning centuries, many fans think that the truth of what happened during that century was passed down among the Giants. If that’s true, then Jarul might know more about what happened than anyone alive. So, we could be in for some more major lore dropping in the near future! That is, assuming Elbaph makes it through whatever’s about to happen intact.
Either way, I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next.
Happy new year, everyone!
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