The latest spoilers for the One Piece manga are out, and Chapter 1175 brings some satisfying moments for fans of the Monster Trio. The chapter, titled “Nidhogg,” shows just how easily the two wings of the Pirate King handle a power that was supposed to be a major threat. Sanji and Zoro step up at the exact right moment to free their crewmate and the children of Elbaf, making a Holy Knight’s ultimate weapon look completely useless.
The Elbaf arc has been building toward a huge confrontation, and this chapter delivers the payoff. With Luffy also showing off a new Gear 5 technique, the Straw Hat captains proves why they are the ones who carry the crew in battles. Here is a complete breakdown of what happens in One Piece Chapter 1175 and why this release is such a big deal for the story.
The Wings of the Pirate King Show Their Strength
The chapter opens with a tense situation. Nico Robin was trapped by Sommers’ thorny vines, and things were not looking good. But Sanji moves fast and uses Diable Jambe to burn away all the thorns wrapped around Robin. This moment is important because Sommers’ power comes from his Devil Fruit, the Iba Iba no Mi, which lets him control dangerous thorns that are not easy to break .
What makes this scene stand out is how simple Sanji makes it look. He kicks once, and the vines are gone. Robin is free. It sends a clear message that Sommers’ attacks do not work on someone with Sanji’s level of heat and skill.
At the same time, Sommers gets angry that his plan is falling apart. He decides to shoot more thorns at the injured parents of the giant children. But the kids bravely line up in front to protect their mothers and fathers. Just when it looks bad, Zoro arrives and blocks every single thorn without any trouble .
Luffy watches and shouts, “Good job Zoro!! I knew I can trust you!!” He even proudly tells Sommers that Zoro is from his crew and makes sure the Holy Knight remembers the name . This is classic Straw Hat teamwork — Sanji saves Robin, Zoro saves the kids, and Luffy handles the enemy.
Luffy’s New Gear 5 Attack Shocks Sommers
After Zoro handles the defense, Luffy goes on the offense. He uses a brand new technique called Gomu Gomu no Dawn Thor Rifle. This is a Gear 5 version of the Thor Rifle attack he used back in Dressrosa. The difference now is the scale.
Luffy grabs lightning from a cloud with one hand and uses his other hand like a telescope to aim at Sommers. Then he lands a massive electrified punch that hits Sommers across his whole body . The attack is so strong that Sommers’ body breaks apart. He literally loses teeth and his face splits from the force.
But the punishment does not stop there. Loki, who is in his giant dragon form, stomps on Sommers right after Luffy’s attack. For a Holy Knight who was acting like a big problem just a few chapters ago, Sommers gets taken down in a pretty humiliating way. His power looked scary at first, but against the combined strength of Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji, it was nothing special .
Loki’s Devil Fruit Finally Revealed
The chapter also gives fans huge lore drops about Elbaf. In a flashback, the elder Jarul explains what fruit Loki ate. It is the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Nidhogg. This is a Mythical Zoan type that turns the user into a thunder dragon .
Jarul shares some key details about this fruit. No matter who eats it, they become the largest dragon in the world. But the full size depends on the user’s original body. A normal human cannot bring out the fruit’s true potential. A giant can do better. But only an Ancient Giant like Loki can unlock its maximum power .
There is also a legend connected to this fruit. A long time ago, a God of War from Elbaf had the Nidhogg power. This god carried a weapon named Ragnir and fought against the Sun God. Beside him was a loyal friend called Ratatoskr, the Ice Squirrel. When the God of War died, Ratatoskr’s spirit went into the hammer Ragnir, which is why the weapon now protects the Devil Fruit until someone worthy comes along .
This lore connects directly to things fans saw earlier in the arc. The ice attack from Chapter 1171 was actually Ragnir’s power, coming from the Ice Squirrel spirit inside the weapon .
Loki Destroys the Nightmare Monsters
While Luffy deals with Sommers, Loki handles the rest of the battlefield. The MMA (dream) monsters that were causing chaos across Elbaf get wiped out by Loki’s lightning powers. He uses a massive attack called Thor Heim, which creates a huge explosion with both normal and black lightning. This destroys most of the monsters in one go .
This scene does two things. It shows that Loki is incredibly powerful, even compared to other strong characters. His casual breath attack is already being compared to Kaido’s Bolo Breath by fans . It also clears the way for the next phase of the battle. With the monsters gone, the focus can shift back to the Holy Knights and whatever Imu decides to do next.
Imu Takes Notice of Loki
The chapter ends back in Mary Geoise. Imu stands in the Room of Flowers and watches what is happening on Elbaf. Seeing Loki in his Nidhogg form, Imu finally speaks. “I see… Nidhogg… That’s where thou have been all this time!!!” .
This reaction is interesting. Imu does not seem surprised or upset about Luffy’s Gear 5 form or Nika powers. Instead, the focus is entirely on Loki and his dragon form. This suggests that Loki’s Devil Fruit might be connected to something much bigger — possibly one of the Ancient Weapons or a power from the Void Century that Imu has been searching for .
The chapter ends with Imu’s furious eyes, and fans are left waiting to see what the ruler of the World Government will do next.
One Piece Chapter 1175 Release Info
Fans do not have to wait long for this chapter. One Piece Chapter 1175 releases officially on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in most countries. For readers in Japan, it arrives on Monday, March 2 .
Here are the release times for different regions:
- USA (Pacific Time): 7:00 AM on March 1
- USA (Eastern Time): 10:00 AM on March 1
- Canada: 10:00 AM on March 1
- United Kingdom: 3:00 PM on March 1
- Europe: 4:00 PM on March 1
- India: 8:30 PM on March 1
- Philippines: 11:00 PM on March 1
- Australia: 2:00 AM on March 2
You can read the new chapter for free on Viz Media and Manga Plus by Shueisha right when it drops. And there is good news — there is no break next week, so Chapter 1176 will follow on schedule .
What This Means for the Story
This chapter confirms a few things about where One Piece is heading. First, the Monster Trio is still the core of the Straw Hats’ fighting power. Sanji and Zoro handled Sommers’ thorns without breaking a sweat, even though Jinbe could not deal with them earlier . This shows the gap in combat roles within the crew — Zoro and Sanji are the main damage dealers, while others like Jinbe provide support.
Second, the Elbaf lore is becoming central to the final saga. The connection between Nidhogg, the Sun God, and the God of War gives more pieces to the Void Century puzzle. With Imu now focused on Loki, it seems the ancient giant will play a huge role in the coming battles.
Third, Sommers is down but probably not out. His body got broken by Luffy and stomped by Loki, but Holy Knights seem hard to kill. Fans expect him to regenerate and maybe face Sanji in a real one-on-one fight later .
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Why Fans Are Talking About This Chapter
The spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1175 have sparked a lot of discussion online. Many readers are happy to see Zoro and Sanji get respect after some chapters where they had less to do. Freeing Robin and the kids are classic hero moments that fit their characters perfectly.
Others are talking about the power scaling. If Sommers’ thorns were supposed to be this unbeatable weapon, and both Sanji’s fire and Zoro’s blades cut through them easily, then the Wings of the Pirate King are stronger than fans maybe realized. Luffy’s new Dawn Thor Rifle also shows he keeps growing, even after mastering Gear 5.
The biggest talking point might be Imu’s reaction. Ignoring Nika and focusing on Nidhogg raises questions about what Imu really fears. Is Loki the key to something Imu has been hunting for centuries? Fans will have to wait for future chapters to find out.
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With Imu now fully aware of Loki’s location and power, the war on Elbaf is just getting started. Stay with VvipTimes for more updates, spoilers, and deep dives into the world of One Piece as the Final Saga heats up.
