One Piece Chapter 1172 Preview: Luffy and Loki Vs Imu

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

It’s been a bit of a bumpy start to 2026 for One Piece fans – lots of breaks from Shonen Jump and from Eiichiro Oda himself. But things are finally settling down, because One Piece is back this week with Chapter 1172! Now that the Loki flashback is finished, we all know huge battles are coming, and it looks like the intense action will finally begin with this new chapter.

The last chapter revealed Loki’s incredible power, and now Loki and Luffy are traveling to the Sun Realm, where the biggest fights are about to start. Things are really heating up in Elbaf, and fans are eagerly anticipating what will happen in One Piece chapter 1172.

Luffy And Loki Will Head To The Sun Realm In One Piece 1172

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  • Loki will fly up to the Sun Realm of Elbaf
  • Luffy and Loki will join the fight Vs Imu soon

The latest One Piece chapter finished the story Loki was sharing about the past. Now, readers understand the full extent of Loki’s sacrifice for his father and his country, which should allow him to move forward with fewer challenges.

You guys can go ahead. I will fly up to the Sun Realm. — Loki to the New Giant Warrior Pirates

Elbaf is facing significant danger, and everyone in the Underworld understands this. That’s why everyone is rushing to reach the Sun World as quickly as possible. The New Giant Warrior Pirates have already begun their journey back to the Sun Realm, and the Straw Hat Pirates are doing the same.

After dealing with the Draugr who fell into the Underworld, Loki and Luffy will travel to the Sun Realm on their own. Chapter 1172 of One Piece will likely show all the fighters returning to the Sun Realm.

Before major events unfold, Oda will probably reveal a bit about Imu and what’s been happening in the central part of the world. It’s likely Imu has enslaved even more people, and that Elbaf is facing imminent destruction. Fans can expect Luffy and Loki to finally intervene in Chapter 1172, confronting Imu for the first time and escalating the excitement.

Luffy and Loki Vs Imu and The Demon Army Begins

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Wow, Chapter 1172 of One Piece feels HUGE! It really seems like we’re finally kicking off the battle of Elbaf – the showdown against Imu and his terrifying demon army! Honestly, Oda’s been building this up for months, and I’m so ready to see him deliver on all the hype. I’m incredibly excited to see what happens next!

I’ve been following the story closely, and with the arrival of the Giant Warrior Pirates, the Wings of the Pirate King, and characters like Scopper, Gaban, and Chopper, it’s clear we’re heading towards some incredible battles in the coming chapters. But it seems like everything is really going to center around Luffy and Loki – they’re jumping right into a fight with the Demon Army, and that’s where the main action will be.

Allow Mu to show thee the dominance of a God! — Imu in Elbaf

Fans are really eager to see Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation again! The recent extended flashback focusing on Loki took a long time, covering events from 14 years ago. Now, it’s time for the story to return to Luffy and Loki, and many are hoping they’ll finally confront Imu in the next chapter of the manga.

Loki’s Devil Fruit Could Be Revealed In OP 1172

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  • Loki’s Devil Fruit carries legendary power
  • Even Imu is wary of Loki’s powers

One Piece fans are especially excited to learn about Loki’s Devil Fruit power, which was hinted at in Chapter 1170. While Chapter 1171 showed off the strength of his weapon, Ragnir, it’s become clear that Ragnir isn’t Loki’s primary source of power.

As a huge fan, it’s pretty clear to me that this character has somehow gotten their hands on one of the incredibly powerful Devil Fruits from Elbaf! We haven’t seen exactly which one yet, but the hints are definitely there, and it’s a game-changer!

Loki’s true Devil Fruit powers likely won’t be revealed until he battles Imu and his forces, potentially in One Piece chapter 1172. Fans are excited to see Loki reach the Sun Realm and finally demonstrate what his abilities are.

Now, Loki! Show me what that legendary power can do! — Harald to Loki

Fans have long debated whether Loki’s powers come from Fenrir or Nidhogg. Recent events suggest it’s Nidhogg, as Loki explicitly mentioned being able to fly using his abilities. Chapter 1172 of One Piece is expected to finally reveal the full extent of Loki’s powers, and from there, battles alongside the Sun God Nika promise to be even more thrilling as he demonstrates his combat skills.

The Holy Knights Will Rush Into Action In Elbaf

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In One Piece chapter 1172, while Luffy and Kuma will likely be central to the story, the Holy Knights are also important to watch. Currently, Killingham and Sommers are the two active Holy Knights on Elbaf, and they’re both incredibly strong. Fans can expect them to cause significant trouble, especially since they’re fighting alongside Imu. Being near the world’s ruler might even make them more powerful, which adds a lot of anticipation to what happens next.

I’ve been watching the Holy Knights, and honestly, most of them haven’t really impressed me, though Gunko and Shamrock are exceptions. I think Sommers and Killingham have the potential to be real power players, and I’m hoping chapter 1172 of One Piece will give them a chance to finally show what they’re capable of.

The next chapter of the manga won’t likely be the most action-packed. Now that the flashback is over, Oda will probably ease us back into the main storyline with a few chapters focused on setting the stage for the big fights. However, these chapters should still be interesting and include some exciting new information for fans to discuss.

Now that the recent breaks are over, One Piece should be able to maintain a steady release schedule. Fans can likely expect at least three weeks of new chapters before another break, giving Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates plenty of time to deliver an exciting story.

Eiichiro Oda’s popular manga, One Piece, follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, on their adventure to find the legendary treasure, the One Piece. The story is currently in its final arc. A new chapter, 1172, will be released in this week’s issue of Weekly Shonen Jump on February 1, 2026. In Japan, it will be available at midnight on Monday (11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PT). Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app, which directly supports the creator.

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2026-01-27 07:36