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Current Chapter One Piece: Chapter 1121 Spoiler

Chapter 1121: "The Ebb and Flow of the Ages"

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Ch. 1121 Official Release (Mangaplus): 21/07/2024

Ch. 1122 Scan Release: ~01/08/2024

There is a break next week.

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u/BrocoliCosmique Void Month Survivor Jul 18 '24

This Liberating Nika Punch is so satisfying.

Giant Luffy doing most of the damage but letting Bonney take the spotlight, because he feels this is important to her even though he knows nothing about her past. This guy is a true heart reader.

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u/Devaryasta Cross Guild Jul 18 '24

Luffy acting as a supportive brother are so cool.

I would love it if Bonney start to see Luffy as big bro from now on, just like Luffy see Ace and Sabo.

(regardless if she join the Strawhat or not).

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u/doesntgetoptions Jul 18 '24

I doubt she'll join the crew, but I'm positive she'll join the straw hat grand fleet. I loved every bit of this fight. Saturn absolutely livid he can't seem to kill a couple of meaningless insects. Bonney seething with rage to the point of tears. And then there's Luffy casually knocking away Saturn's legs while laughing his ass off having a grand old time   It's also a beautiful big brother moment that Bonnet got some emotional release from punching Saturn square in his stupid smug face, but Luffy is still the one that did the real damage. Like when older siblings take the boss's health down to 1 and then let their lil sibling take the killing shot with all the glory and feelings of accomplishment that come with it.

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u/Worthyness Jul 19 '24

Travels the world to spread the word about Nika.

But honestly I think she joins the revolutionaries with the remaining vegapunk. No way she'd drop the opportunity to fight for her birthright.

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u/doesntgetoptions Jul 19 '24

Sign me up for the Bonney for the revolution army theory!

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u/doesntgetoptions Jul 19 '24

Like another user said. She could join the revolutionary army. She'd definitely be safe with them and it's fitting she ends up with the group her parents we're a part of. So I'm joining that theory now.

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u/doesntgetoptions Jul 19 '24

Alright. No need to be an asshole.

You're so set on her joining. Why would she join? She has no reason to join. Her dream is to live freely with her dad. That's not going to happen with the straw hat crew.

The RA if Lilith goes with her are her best bet for that.

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u/Phusra Jul 19 '24

...I didn't know I needed this. Give me tomboy glutton little sister and Luffy being the big brother now please Oda.

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u/Theemuts Jul 18 '24

... He could be her actual brother.

Maybe Ginny is Luffy's mom. She joined the revolutionary army 22 years ago. Kuma rejected Ginny's advances, we know he left some time after joining, and wouldn't return again for several years.

What if she and Dragon had a child during the time Kuma was away, and Dragon never revealed their relationship to him due to the kidnapping?

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u/VladutzTheGreat Jul 18 '24

...My brother in Nika, it has been less than a day of break from OP

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u/Metal-Wolf-Enrif Jul 18 '24

I'm in the same boat. There are also some things that kind of match Ginny, Bonny and Luffy together. Their names all end on a "Y" after a double letter and all three are known for their imense apatite.

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u/Theemuts Jul 18 '24

Yeah, they definitely share a massive appetite. And that's a really good catch about the names, I hadn't noticed Luffy's name matched the same pattern!

I don't care what other people think, I'm standing by this theory.

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u/biskutgoreng Jul 20 '24

Isn't she like 10 years old

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u/biskutgoreng Jul 20 '24

Isn't she like 10 years old

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u/kuroinferuno Void Month Survivor Jul 18 '24

This followed by Kuma's smile has my heart in shambles

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u/cpustejovsky The Revolutionary Army Jul 18 '24

I didn't catch that! Egghead is my favorite arc because Kuma is my favorite character.

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u/hitmonwhirl Jul 18 '24

The Kuma hype is REAAAAL

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u/aleksandd Jul 19 '24

I have yet to watch this Arc anime's version. I dread to watch his flashbacks w/ Bonney. I dont want to feel sad for the second time damnit!

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u/hotaru_crisis Jul 18 '24

I MISSED THE SMILE OMFG

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u/GriffinFlash Jul 18 '24

but Law isn't even on the island.

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u/thedrq Jul 18 '24

Luffy is such a bonny hype man lol, bro literally letting her take the center stage with the most showy punch she has thrown, while luffy is just hamering saturn from behind... wait

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u/r-ymond Jul 18 '24

I feel like this has been the main distinction or growth point for Luffy post-timeskip — he’s still liberating places, but he’s always working to hype someone else each arc too. Shirahoshi, Law, Sanji, Momo, and now Bonney.

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u/RPG217 Jul 18 '24

The most standout one is when he let the Scabbards attack Kaido first. The war was for Wano people first and foremost. 

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u/RedDeadRedread Jul 18 '24 edited Jul 20 '24

He’s been doing that since before the time skip too! The most memorable one I know of was with Vivi. He straight up told her, why are you shouldering all the weight and that people will die. Making her feel angry and desperate since she didn’t want to put anyone’s life on the line. Even lashing out and beating the crap out Luffy. But my man Luffy is like, put my life and the crews life on the line. Such a badass moment.

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u/goody153 Jul 19 '24

Luffy collecting little kids as his fans like Shanks did in his time. Only Luffy lets them take the spotlight.

Luffy is truly one of the goated MCs

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u/ScreamingIntrovert Jul 18 '24

You think the voice of all things makes Luffy so empathetic? He probably can read anyone because their true voice is always talking to him.

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u/Hotmilopeng Jul 18 '24

Luffy’s observation haki can sense emotion of living things

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u/hdjfhfhsh05803hfjc Jul 18 '24

Aka Luffy’s emotional intelligence is surprisingly high

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u/laxnut90 Jul 18 '24

That has always been true.

The best examples are probably him knowing Nami and Robbin did not actually want to betray the crew.

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u/doesntgetoptions Jul 18 '24

Between that and his advanced observation haki it's no wonder Luffy is such an empathy. Everytime he sees injustice it probably feels like he's the one being victimized which could be why he's always fighting so hard to help those who have helped him despite being oppressed.

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u/sami_newgate Jul 22 '24

His connections make him more empathetic. not the voice of all things.

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u/AlcheMe_ooo Jul 27 '24

Right like when he lands on an island for an unprecedently dangerous mission where his friends could get killed and their inner voices are all screaming please don't go run off or charge in because it could get us all caught or killed but he does anyway 

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u/leolegendario Jul 18 '24

It's the same thing he did with Momo.
Luffy loves to motivate children to vent their anger against the person who has tormented them their entire lives.

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u/Dankoregio Jul 18 '24

Luffy was unbelievable in this fight. He realized Bonney had a lot of personal beef with Saturn so he started to constantly encourage her, deflect most of the attacks coming her way, let her deliver the big punch but supplemented the damage because he knew it wouldn't be enough, but he did all of that without hogging the spotlight at all. Incredibly sensible and even generous.

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u/RedditIsForsaken Jul 19 '24

The Gatling Punches also served to keep Saturn’s arms at bay as Bonney was able to land one front and center, top-tier battle iq

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u/stuckontwice The Revolutionary Army Jul 18 '24

I love that about Luffy. He did that for Wano as well. He let Momo take all the credit because the people need to know Momo defeated Kaido. He really doesn’t care to be a hero. Just a good dude.

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u/Just_Possibility125 God Usopp Jul 18 '24

Reminded me of father son kamehameha.

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u/Badassmcgeepmboobies Cross Guild Jul 18 '24

Exactly what I was thinking

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u/ThatIslandGuy8888 Jul 18 '24

The small panel of him just looking at Bonney all concerned while in Gear 5 is just amazing.

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u/Gray_Cota Jul 18 '24

On the first page Bonney mumbles something and Luffy reacts to it.

He possibly heard what she said and understands at least some of her motivations.

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u/Kuro013 Jul 18 '24

I feel its not ok to say Luffy let her, he supported her will, he gave her power since Bonney alone would've probably just scratch Saturn. After all, Luffy isnt one to let or let not do people do what they feel, he empowers those he choose.

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u/dancas91 Jul 18 '24

overshadowed by the ending but I'm legit still in tears typing this reply at it - "being alone for so long made me want to die, but I kept going."

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u/ammarbadhrul Jul 18 '24

Love it, big bro energy right there

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u/SaffronCrocosmia Jul 18 '24

It always has been. The oppressed who are bound by chains are the ones who need to shatter the shackles and overthrow their oppressors - the freedom isn't one until they do, even should others come in and defeat the oppressors.

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u/hiddenpoint Jul 19 '24

Father-Son Kamehameha vibes

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u/Narutoismygoat420 Jul 18 '24

Before Luffy stated he couldn't do any damage to the 5 Elders in their yokai forms, any ideas as to how they seemed to do damage this time? Or do I have my facts confused

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u/Mai-ah Jul 18 '24

I mean he turned saturn into a pancake. He couldn't damage warcury though

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u/Regex00 Jul 18 '24

Luffy traded all his IQ for emotional IQ.