One Piece Chapter 1168 Preview: Shanks And Harald

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This article contains spoilers from the One Piece manga.

Everyone is eagerly anticipating One Piece chapter 1168, especially what will happen with the ongoing flashback to Elbaf. With Shanks now taking center stage alongside Harald, it’s becoming clear that these two characters will be the main focus as the flashback nears its conclusion.

Now that Shanks has been established as a powerful figure akin to a ‘God’s Blade’, he and Harald are likely to form a stronger bond. This development seems to be foreshadowing the death of the King of Elbaf. Fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter, 1168, and hoping Oda, the author, will meet their expectations.

One Piece Chapter 1168 Will Build Shanks And Harald’s Relationship

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The last chapter of the manga showed Shanks and Harald meeting for the first time. Right away, Harald acted like he’d known both Shanks and Shamrock for years. This suggests Harald actually met Shanks when Roger visited Elbaf before Roger died, and chapter 1168 of One Piece will likely explain this connection.

Don’t mistake me for being your equal. I’ll surpass even a Holy Knight much quicker than you ever will. — Shanks to Harald

Harald likely understands that Shanks was pretending to be upset about the lower world. The upcoming One Piece chapter 1168 will probably feature a significant conversation between Shanks and Harald, something hinted at when Shanks met Gaban. Shanks mentioned they discussed certain topics in the Holy Land, but couldn’t be completely open about them, which led to his visit to Elbaf 14 years ago.

Viewers can expect these two characters to have a private conversation where they discuss sensitive topics. These will likely include the mysterious Sun God Nika, hidden truths about the World Government, and their vision for the future of the world.

Shanks And Harald Will Discuss Forbidden Topics

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In One Piece chapter 1168, Shanks and Harald will likely focus their conversation on Nika, a figure greatly revered in Elbaf. They might also discuss Rocks D. Xebec, as he was a close friend of Harald and an enemy of the World Government.

We became quite close in Marijoa, but we couldn’t talk freely there. — Shanks to King Gaban

I’m so excited to see where Shanks is going with all of this! He’s determined to uncover the secrets of the world and fulfill Roger’s dream, and that’s why getting information from Harald is so crucial. I have a feeling Harald won’t spill everything in the next chapter, but it’s going to perfectly set up the story of what happened 14 years ago – specifically, Shanks’ journey to Elbaf and the shocking death of the King of Elbaf! It’s going to be huge!

Harald Will Realize The Evil of The World Government In One Piece Chapter 1168

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One Piece chapter 1168 is moving the story closer to revealing the death of the popular King of Elbaf. It’s becoming increasingly obvious, as the current flashback takes place 15 years in the past and we know he died 14 years ago.

Harald has one year left to live, and he needs to uncover the sinister secrets of the World Government. After talking with Shanks, they’re likely to discover the truth about the organization’s plans. Harald will probably then work to disrupt the World Government’s attempt to control Elbaf and enslave the Giants, turning them into soldiers.

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Readers will recall that Sommers previously indicated events were unfolding as intended, but Harald unexpectedly disrupted everything. Before his death, he sabotaged the World Government’s plans, ultimately saving his nation from disaster. Chapter 1168 of One Piece will likely reveal how this happened, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release.

The newest chapter of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece will be available in this week’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. Chapter 1168 is scheduled to release on December 7, 2025. In Japan, it will be released at midnight on Monday, which translates to 11:00 AM Eastern Time or 8:00 AM Pacific Time. Readers can access the chapter for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app.

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2025-12-02 00:34