One Piece chapter 1161 delivers one of the most thrilling moments in the God Valley flashback — and this time, Monkey D. Garp takes the spotlight. Titled “The Song of Love that Blew Through the Shower of Arrows”, this chapter consists of 19 pages, including a beautiful color spread of the Straw Hats playing with a giant claw machine against a lion.
The chapter opens with all-out war across God Valley. Dragon is seen running away with baby Shanks and Shamrock, only to be struck by a laser beam and knocked to the ground.
This introduces Saint Maffey of the Knights of God, who was ordered to bring the children back before Garling finds out.
Despite his injuries, Dragon refuses to give up and sees saving the babies as his way to atone for taking part in the deadly “murder game.”
Just as Maffey is about to strike him down, Whitebeard suddenly appears — alongside Shiki, Big Mom, and Kaido. What follows is a spectacular clash as they fight off a horde of Hachinosu pirates looking to make a name for themselves by taking down the Rocks Pirates.
The highlight of One Piece 1161 comes when Garp senses that the “big shots” are nearby. Without hesitation, he smashes the ground with a powerful punch, forcing Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido to dodge.
Kaido seems eager to fight Garp, but Whitebeard and Big Mom prefer not to waste time and try to escape. Linlin still launches a massive attack by fusing Zeus and Prometheus, unleashing her Heavenly Fire Breeze technique.
But Garp doesn’t even flinch.
Garp taunts her:
“This fire isn’t even hot enough to roast a prime rib, Linlin!!”
This moment cements Garp’s title as the “Hero of the Marines”, proving that even against future Yonko at their peak, he was a force of nature who stood unfazed.