One Piece Chapter 1174 Preview: Luffy And Loki Vs Imu

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The Elbaf arc in One Piece is getting increasingly exciting, and fans are eagerly awaiting chapter 1174. This chapter promises a major counter-attack by the Giants and the Straw Hat Pirates against Imu’s forces. Following last week’s intense battle with Zoro facing off against the demon army, we can expect more chaotic fights throughout the land, along with revelations about characters like Gunko.

Chapter 1174 of One Piece is expected to be a significant improvement over the previous one. Knowing this is likely the last chapter before the author takes a break, it should be particularly impactful, especially since the two chapters following the Loki flashback weren’t very exciting.

Dorry and Brogy Fight Each Other in One Piece Chapter 1174

An Age-old Rivalry Begins Again

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One Piece chapter 1174 will likely highlight Dorry and Brogy, the two giant pirate captains. After Zoro stumbled into their territory and nearly lost his life, he narrowly escaped, causing Dorry and Brogy to turn on each other. This moment could be very important for the story’s Elbaf arc. As established earlier, Dorry and Brogy are rival co-captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates, and their demon forms accidentally attacking each other might reignite their competition. This rivalry could be exactly what Elbaf needs to move forward.

Dorry and Brogy are always evenly matched and pose the greatest danger among the Domi Reversi Giants. If they’re occupied fighting each other, the rest of Elbaf is generally safe. Zoro unintentionally caused them to battle, which significantly improves the chances of his team successfully rescuing Elder Jarul – their main goal.

Tell me, is it okay if I cut down those Giants? — Zoro to Hajrudin and Stansen

It looks like Zoro is now free to focus on the other issues happening in Elbaf, specifically Saint Killingham. This guy is a skilled fighter and has already caused a lot of trouble. If they can take care of Killingham in the next few chapters, it seems like Elbaf will finally be able to regroup and start fighting back effectively.

Princess Shuri and Brook’s Past Could Be Revealed

Shuri Became Imu’s Puppet Long Ago

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Chapter 1174 of One Piece will probably delve into the history of Brook and Shuri. The previous chapter showed Brook attempting to connect with Gunko, which briefly allowed Princess Shuri to resist Imu’s control and free the Straw Hats, including Brook himself. However, Imu quickly regained control using their powerful Devil Fruit and Conqueror’s Haki. Now, Imu has targeted Brook, but their conflict isn’t finished. Brook is expected to continue questioning Imu, potentially causing Shuri to break free again and allowing him to help his crew reach Elbaf.

I had hoped I would never have to think of you ever again. — Brook to Shuri

In One Piece chapter 1174, Oda might show a brief scene from Brook’s past with Gunko. It’s important for Oda to reveal their history, as their relationship hasn’t been explained yet. We currently only know Brook owed a great debt to Gunko’s father, and that Gunko killed him while seemingly distressed. These events likely connect to Imu, who may have manipulated Gunko—similar to how they controlled King Harald—and then orchestrated the king’s death.

Since then, Shuri has been living disguised as Gunko in the Holy Land of Marijoa. Fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming clash between Brook and Gunko, hoping it will uncover more about a mysterious past.

The Straw Hats Will Save The Library

While Brooke keeps Gunko busy, Oda will probably have the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates focus on saving the Owl’s Library and the school in Elbaf. The Giants originally burned them down to protect their people, but now it seems a full-scale rescue mission for the children is underway. The Straw Hats will do everything they can to extinguish the fires and secure the future of Elbaf. Jinbei, with his ability to control water, is likely to be the one who handles the firefighting. At the same time, Sanji might be the one to challenge Saint Sommers and free Nico Robin.

Luffy And Loki Could Join The Battle In One Chapter 1174

Nika Vs Imu Could Begin Soon

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The major conflicts on Elbaf have already started, but Luffy and Loki haven’t been seen yet, and chapter 1174 of One Piece will likely address this. We last saw Loki in the Underworld, where he demonstrated the immense power of his hammer, Ragnir, by defeating a Draugr with a single hit. Both Loki and Luffy have remained in the Underworld since then, and it’s time for them to join the fight in the Sun Realm and help against Imu’s army.

Fans are predicting Loki will appear in One Piece chapter 1174. Since the story in the Underworld is currently slowing down, it’s a good time to shift focus to Loki and potentially pair him with Luffy. This would also be a natural opportunity to reveal the full details of Loki’s Devil Fruit powers, which have only been hinted at so far. Chapter 1174 could be a key moment, finally showing what Loki’s abilities are.

Meanwhile, Luffy will travel with Loki to the Sun Realm, leading to his first encounter with Imu—a clash the story has been subtly preparing for. Imu fears the power of Nika, and Luffy, as the embodiment of the Sun God Nika, is about to face his greatest enemy. The next few chapters of One Piece promise to be incredibly significant because of this.

One Piece Chapter 1174 Release Date

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One Piece Chapter 1174 will be released on February 15, 2026, depending on your time zone. It will be available at 12 AM Japan Standard Time on Monday, February 16th, which translates to 11:00 AM Eastern Time or 8:00 AM Pacific Time on February 15th. You can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app through Viz Media. Keep in mind that the current story arc has finished its three-chapter run, so there will be a break next week. One Piece will resume with Chapter 1175 in two weeks.

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2026-02-10 01:35