The latest spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1177 have dropped, and they bring a surprising twist involving the Straw Hat crew’s beloved doctor. While the chapter is packed with intense battles and major confrontations, one moment has sparked more discussion than anything else: Tony Tony Chopper somehow reversed the enemy’s demonic transformation with a single slap, leaving both characters and readers questioning what just happened.
Chopper’s Monster Point Does the Impossible Against the Domi Reversi Giants
According to the full spoiler summary for Chapter 1177, titled “Fury,” the action picks up with multiple battles across Elbaph. Zoro and the giants launch attacks against the Domi Reversed Giants—warriors transformed into demonic creatures by Imu’s power. Zoro even debuts a new technique called Santōryū: Akaoni Okomega (Three Sword Style: Red Ogre Raging), slicing one of the transformed giants to pieces.
But the real shock comes when Chopper enters the fight. Facing two Domi Reversi giants, Chopper takes a Rumble Ball and transforms into his Monster Point form. He slaps one of the giants, and while the attack doesn’t seem to cause any physical damage at first, something unexpected happens—a shadow emerges from the giant’s body, and the transformation instantly reverses, returning the giant to normal.
Everyone present is confused. Even Chopper himself seems surprised by what just occurred. The moment stands out because earlier in the chapter, it was established that the only known way to break Imu’s control was through death or possibly Conqueror’s Haki. Yet Chopper accomplished it with what appeared to be a simple slap.
The Forest God Theory: Is Chopper’s Devil Fruit a Mythical Zoan?
Fans have quickly connected this moment to a long-standing theory about Chopper’s Devil Fruit. The Hito Hito no Mi that Chopper ate was always treated as a standard Zoan fruit that simply gives a reindeer human intelligence and abilities. But the events of Chapter 1177 have many questioning whether there is more to it.
The key piece of evidence comes from the Harley texts—an ancient set of scriptures revealed earlier in the Elbaph arc. One passage describes a “Forest God” who “tamed demons.” This matches exactly what happened in the latest chapter: Chopper, whose Devil Fruit has connections to nature and forests, tamed a demonized giant with a single blow.
“The forest god tamed demons.” This line from the ancient Harley texts now seems to directly connect to Chopper’s actions in Chapter 1177.
This theory gains more weight when you consider the larger pattern. Luffy’s Gomu Gomu no Mi was later revealed to actually be the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Sun God Nika. Sengoku has the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu. Both are Mythical Zoan fruits with divine connections. If Chopper’s fruit follows the same pattern, it could be the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Forest God.
Fans Connect Blackbeard’s Past Actions to Chopper’s Fruit
The theory has led fans to revisit past events with new eyes. One major point being discussed is Marshall D. Teach’s attack on Drum Island, Chopper’s homeland, years ago. At the time, it seemed like a random act of conquest. But with the possibility that Chopper’s fruit might be something far more valuable, fans are now speculating that Blackbeard was specifically searching for the Forest God fruit.
For a man obsessed with collecting powerful Devil Fruits, targeting a fruit that could counter demonic abilities would make perfect strategic sense. The fact that he didn’t find it—and that Chopper had already eaten it—adds a new layer to why Blackbeard’s crew simply left after taking over the kingdom.
What the Chapter Reveals About Chopper’s Unique Abilities
There are other details in Chapter 1177 that support the idea that Chopper’s powers are not ordinary. His Monster Point form now makes him nearly as large as a giant, a size that exceeds what a standard Zoan transformation should allow. Some fans point out that his current Monster Point is based on a refined version of Caesar Clown’s gigantification research, which itself connects to the unique environmental factors that make Elbaph’s inhabitants so large.
Another angle comes from Chopper’s Rumble Ball. The drug was originally created to allow him access to more forms than the standard three transformations of a Zoan user. Over time, Chopper has evolved to where he can access most of his forms without the drug, only needing it for Monster Point. Some fans suggest that the Rumble Ball’s consistent use may have unlocked something deeper within his fruit, potentially pushing it toward awakening.
Sanji and the Others Score Major Wins Against the God’s Knights
While Chopper’s moment is getting the most attention, the chapter also delivers significant victories for other Straw Hats. Sanji, alongside Jinbe and Franky, successfully takes down one of the God’s Knights, Killingham. The trio uses a creative approach—Sanji handles the head while Jinbe and Franky restrain the body, effectively neutralizing Killingham’s regeneration ability.
Franky comments on how the crew has grown strong enough to take on the world’s elite forces, noting that as members of an Emperor’s crew, these victories are to be expected. Jinbe warns that one enemy remains uninjured, keeping the tension high for the coming chapters.
Usopp Stands His Ground Against Imu Before Luffy’s Fury
The chapter also gives Usopp a defining moment. Facing Imu (in the form of Gunko), Usopp delivers a passionate speech about Elbaph being the land of warriors. He calls out Imu for using cowardly tactics and demands a direct fight. Usopp then fires an explosive shot directly at Imu, but the enemy moves with incredible speed, and the explosion takes down both Usopp and Brook.
When Luffy arrives at the scene and sees his fallen crewmates, his anger becomes visible. Imu addresses both Luffy and Loki, calling Luffy “Nika” and Loki “Nidhogg,” delivering a chilling message: “Nika and Nidhogg. Either choose to give up or die. This battle will divide the world.”
The editor’s note confirms the significance: “At last they meet in person.”
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Release Details for One Piece Chapter 1177
One Piece Chapter 1177 is set for official release on Sunday, March 22, 2026. There is no break next week, meaning Chapter 1178 will arrive on March 29, 2026.
Global release times:
- United States: 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. CT
- United Kingdom: 3 p.m. GMT
- Canada: 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
- Australia: 1 a.m. AEDT on March 23
- India: 7:30 p.m. IST
The chapter will be available for free on MANGA Plus and Viz Media’s Shonen Jump platforms.
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