One Piece Chapter 1184 Preview: Brook and Candelle’s Past

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With chapter 1183 of One Piece now available in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #26 (released May 24, 2026), fans are eagerly awaiting chapter 1184. Good news for fans: there won’t be a break in the manga’s release schedule! Chapter 1184 is scheduled to come out in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump issue #27 on May 31, 2026.

I’m so excited, this chapter is finally digging into Brook’s past! It’s been a year in the making, with the author, Eiichiro Oda, carefully setting things up. We’re going to learn all about Brook’s connections to characters like Shuri – the current Gunko of the Holy Knights – and Queen Candelle, who we just met in the latest chapter on May 24th. Honestly, I’ve been waiting for this backstory to unfold and I can’t wait to see how it all connects!

One Piece Chapter 1184 Will Continue Brook’s Backstory

Chapter 1184 of One Piece will likely continue to reveal the history of Brook and Shuri, as their story is becoming increasingly important to the overall plot of the Elbaph arc. Brook just started explaining his past with Shuri, and there’s still much to be uncovered. The next few chapters will probably focus on Brook’s time in the Esperia Kingdom, 70 years ago. As we saw in Chapter 1183, Brook was a leader in the Esperia Kingdom’s Raider Squad, serving directly under King Reuven, a man Brook deeply respects and feels indebted to. It will be interesting to see how King Reuven impacts Brook’s story, especially considering their friendly but competitive relationship regarding Queen Candelle, who was further developed in Chapter 1183.

Chapter 1183 of One Piece revealed that Lady Candelle used to lead the Battle Convoy of Esperia, a kingdom that no longer exists. This makes her a very important figure, and many will likely try to control her. The Moulon Family recently attempted to capture Candelle, as shown in the previous chapter, but Brook defeated them all with a single attack using his Three-Pace Hum Notch Slash.

Don’t worry, sir. She’s incredibly resilient, and they won’t be able to hold her. Honestly, I’m surprised it took them this long to realize what happened – I took care of everyone before the ship even left the harbor. – Brook, One Piece Chapter #1183

Although the main antagonist, known as the Don, hasn’t appeared in the story yet, chapter 1184 of One Piece could finally reveal him as Eiichiro Oda develops the backstories of Candelle and Brooke.

Candelle and Brook’s Fight in Skills Will Get Attention From The Author

The latest chapter of One Piece, chapter 1183, ended with a powerful focus on Brook and Lady Candelle’s backstory. The chapter revealed that Brook was a leader within the army protecting the Kingdom of Esperia, while Lady Candelle was strong enough to lead the entire kingdom’s battle convoy. Both were incredibly powerful individuals who shared a love of music. The exact nature of their past connection and relationship remains a mystery, and fans will have to wait to see how the author, Oda, develops their story.

Chapter 1184 hints at a rivalry between two skilled warriors and musicians, which could be the beginning of a romantic connection for Candelle and Brooke. Regardless of how that plays out, the main storyline seems to be established: Shuri and Kendel are probably going to Marijoa with the King for a Reverie, and ultimately, they’re likely to meet a tragic end, with Shuri bearing most of the responsibility.

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The Holy Knights Could Take An Interest In Esperia Kingdom

Chapter 1184 of One Piece might bring the Holy Knights back into the main story of this flashback. Brook is familiar with these individuals – in fact, he was the only one who knew about them when they were first mentioned in Elbaf, suggesting he’s had past interactions with them.

In One Piece chapter 1183, Brook confirmed that Princess Shuri traveled to the Holy Land of Marijoa but lost contact with her kingdom, Esperia, which is now gone. This suggests the Holy Knights will be important to the unfolding flashback, and we may see more of them revealed.

Brook wonders if the woman he’s referring to is still alive, calculating she’d be around 77 years old now. He remembers her as a princess from his home country, and they lost touch when she journeyed to the sacred land of Marijoa.

This idea would also add interesting layers to the story’s central mystery surrounding the Holy Knights, which the author has been developing. For example, a romance between a Holy Knight and Lady Candelle could lead to an alliance between Esperia and the World Government, potentially culminating in a disastrous Reverie.

One Piece 1184 Could Finally Set Up The Esperia Incident

Chapter 1184 of One Piece might begin setting the stage for a major event called the Esperia Incident, similar to how the God Valley incident unfolded 38 years prior. We learned in the previous chapter that Brook is originally from the kingdom of Esperia, which no longer exists, suggesting it was destroyed long ago, just like God Valley.

Something significant clearly occurred on Brook’s home island. Considering Princess Shuri’s transformation into a Celestial Dragon, her subsequent brainwashing, Candelle’s disappearance, and the King’s death – reportedly at Shuri’s hand – the story becomes clearer. It seems a similar event to what happened to Rocks D. Xebec in God Valley likely took place in Esperia seventy years ago.

It’s going to be fascinating to see where the story goes next, but everything suggests this grand flashback will end with the devastating Esperia Incident, which will destroy a nation and leave Brook completely alone. This event will ultimately explain how Brook formed the Rumbar Pirates and met Yorkie, who would become a close companion for many years.

You can read One Piece Chapter 1184 on Manga Plus, Shonen Jump, and Viz Media starting at 11 AM Eastern Time on Sunday, May 31st, 2026. That’s 12 AM Japan Standard Time on Monday, June 1st, 2026.

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2026-05-26 04:35