Chapter 1145 of** “One Piece,”** titled** “Fire in the 2nd Forest of Branch 8,” **opens with a visually stunning double-color spread by anime character designer Midori Matsuda. It features the Straw Hats relaxing in a room full of televisions, watching the latest episodes of the Egghead Arc, celebrating the anime’s return.
Meanwhile, Yamato’s spin-off mini-story, “Oni Child’s Travels – Chapter 30,” continues with a heartfelt moment. Ulti is seen embracing Page One after Yamato saves them, providing a rare look at the Beast Pirates’ emotional side.
Chapter Highlights
Upper World – Mingjie
Zoro, Sanji, and Goldberg begin a meat-hunt and battle a massive dinosaur named Groggysaurus. After the fight, Sanji turns the beast into a gourmet feast. Luffy force-feeds sizzling meat to Prince Loki, demanding Shanks’ location. Loki refuses, stating Luffy hasn’t earned the right to know.
Loki then reveals he’s been targeted by the Holy Knights, suggesting that even the royal bloodlines of Elbaph are not safe from celestial threats.
Loki’s Flashback – The Ghost of Xebec
In a dark flashback, a young Loki meets the infamous Rocks D. Xebec. Though Xebec’s face remains hidden, his cruelty is clear. Loki, once eager to join the Rocks Pirates, is humiliated and nearly killed.
Whitebeard intervenes, condemning Xebec’s brutal actions. Loki reflects on his idolization of Xebec, likening it to Luffy’s admiration for Shanks—revealing a desire for greatness, even if born from suffering.
Lower World – Yangjie: Giants vs. Nightmares
On Great Eirik, the Giant Warrior Pirates fight terrifying illusions. Gaban, a former Roger Pirate, defeats a dream creature resembling Loki and ominously says, “If even Elbaph isn’t safe… this world is doomed.”
This line sends ripples through the Elbaph narrative, hinting at the possible eruption of the long-anticipated war.
Fire and Jinbe’s Heroics
A deadly blaze spreads through the forest until Jinbe arrives via a sea-cloud river and uses a powerful, unnamed Fishman Karate move to extinguish it, showcasing new techniques in the process.
Final Scene – Gunko’s Arrival
As the Straw Hats regroup aboard the Sval ship, a mysterious figure named Gunko appears on the bow. His sudden arrival stuns Nami, Usopp, Brook, and Jinbe, ending the chapter with a gripping cliffhanger.
“One Piece” will be on hiatus next week. Chapter 1146 will return in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #21/2025, releasing on April 21, 2025.