The One Piece fandom is absolutely buzzing—and for good reason. One Piece Chapter 1163, titled “Promise,” delivers one of the most cinematic, high-stakes battles in the God Valley flashback, bringing together some of the series’ most iconic figures.
From Rocks D. Xebec to Roger, Garp, Whitebeard, Kaido, and Big Mom, Eiichiro Oda orchestrates a clash that feels like the ultimate showdown of the Old Era.
⚠️ Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers from One Piece Chapter 1163. Reader discretion is advised.
The chapter opens on a lighter note with Luffy shown performing parkour with monkeys—a playful prelude before the chaos erupts. The main story picks up right where the last chapter left off: Rocks, Kaido, and Whitebeard confront Imu, who now fully controls Saturn’s body.
A shocking twist occurs when Imu addresses Rocks as “Davy Jones.” Rocks immediately rejects the title but cryptically acknowledges, “What is promised must be fulfilled.” This moment, paired with the chapter’s title, hints at the hidden oaths of the Void Century and possibly ties to the mysterious D. lineage and Joy Boy. Fans speculate that “Davy Jones” could be a dark counterpart to Joy Boy, symbolizing the other side of freedom and laughter on the seas.
The chaos escalates further as Big Mom enters the battlefield. Oda finally showcases her alongside Kaido and Rocks, creating a trio whose combined Haki splits the skies. Their attacks are visually stunning, rivaling legendary battles like Marineford and Onigashima.
However, their alliance is short-lived. The narrative shifts to the Roger Pirates clashing with the Rocks Pirates, with side skirmishes such as John versus Ganzui. Even at the height of their power, internal betrayal within Rocks’ crew demonstrates that their downfall was always looming.