Shocking Revelations: Brook’s Hidden Past and Gunko’s Royal Connection Unveiled!

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

Summary

  • Brook’s past before the Rumbar Pirates revealed.
  • Gunko is a former princess of a kingdom.
  • Gunko being mind-controlled ties her to Brook’s mysterious past.

As an observer, I can’t help but marvel at how One Piece’s Elbaf arc consistently leaves fans in awe with one surprise after another. Just when you think you’ve got a grip on things, Oda throws another curveball! In the latest chapter (1149), a jaw-dropping revelation was unveiled by none other than Oda himself. When Brook crossed paths with Gunko for the first time, it was unmistakable to fans that there was some concealed bond between them.

Now, it is officially confirmed that Brook and Gunko are indeed linked, and the connection between them is astonishing. Although Oda hasn’t fully disclosed their past yet, he has already hinted at a significant piece of truth regarding Brook and Gunko in the Thriller Bark arc of One Piece long ago.

Brook’s Past Before The Rumbar Pirates

  • Brook Served The Rumbar Pirates Long Ago
  • Brook Was A Leader Of A Battle Convoy Of A Certain Kingdom Before That

Readers are quite familiar with Brook’s history, linking him to Laboon. Approximately half a century ago, Brook was part of the Rumbar Pirates, traversing the Grand Line for an extended period. He served under Captain Yorkie, but when given permission to cross the Calm Belt, he assumed command of the crew. Brook experienced death and resurrection due to the Yomi Yomi no Mi, which is why he now appears as a skeleton.

Long ago, I served in as the leader of the battle convoy of a certain kindgom. – Brook

Prior to Brook becoming a member of the Rumbar Pirates, he was in fact the commander of a military convoy for a kingdom. During his tenure there, he received formal education and honed his combat skills. It was during this period that Brook crossed paths with Gunko; however, the nature of their relationship is yet to be revealed.

How Brook And Gunko Are Connected

Gunko Is A Former Princess Of The Kingdom

In One Piece chapter 1149, it was revealed to fans that Gunko wasn’t acting on her own volition but was instead a victim of mind control and brainwashing. Hidden memories within her should have been erased, which were brought forth when she witnessed Colon cry out for his father. A scene from the past showed Gunko crying for her father to save him, possibly indicating that she was abducted by the Celestial Dragons at this time.

Brook? You’re Brook, right? – Gunko

Fans noticed that Brook had a close relationship with the princess when she was young, suggesting he may have sung for her often and she enjoyed his music. It’s believed that Gunko once aspired to be a pirate, but she ended up getting captured by the World Government instead. This implies there was a kingdom where Brook worked, and Gunko is no other than its princess. Brook battled against the Holy Knights in this kingdom and lost, leading to the presumption that the kingdom was eventually destroyed. It wasn’t until after these events that Brook took to the seas as a pirate.

I can hardly contain my excitement, but it seems we fans have a bit of a wait ahead to uncover the full truth. For now, our beloved character Gunko is under Imu’s control. The intriguing bond between these two characters will need to be broken in the forthcoming chapters of One Piece, but it seems that event won’t transpire until Luffy and the gang return to the surface world.

One Piece 1150 Release Date

In a week’s time, we will get our hands on One Piece Chapter 1150. Typically, One Piece is released every Sunday. For readers in Japan, the chapter goes live at 12AM JST on Monday. However, most international fans will have access to it on May 11. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1150 is set for June 1, 2025. You can read the chapter without charge on Manga Plus.

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2025-05-24 22:16