One Piece Chapter 1168 Preview and Prediction: Tragedy in Elbaf and Shanks’ Hidden Past Sparks Massive Fan Discussion

December 2, 2025
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Sorenamoo
Posted in Jejepangan Manga

Recap of One Piece Chapter 1167

Chapter 1167 is already being hailed as one of the most memorable entries in the Elbaf storyline. At its center is Harald and his service to the World Government. Ida’s worsening condition adds tension throughout the chapter, but the biggest surprise appears when Shanks steps into the story, shedding new light on the timeline after the God Valley Incident.

Harald makes a painful decision—choosing to atone for Elbaf’s past by becoming a weapon of justice for the World Government. In response, the Five Elders grant him the “Shallow Covenant,” known as the lowest tier among the Knights of God’s magical contract system.

The chapter also reveals crucial information about Shanks during his years as a Devoted Blade of God, including:

His knowledge of the Holy Land’s hidden secrets
His ambitions to rise in the ranks
His involvement in Fisher Tiger’s slave escape
His cold confrontation with Harald

Together, these scenes portray a far more complicated relationship between Shanks and the Celestial Dragons than fans ever imagined.

On the other side of the story, Ida’s health crisis becomes the emotional core of the chapter. She refuses to summon Harald, believing he must not be distracted from his duty—even while her life hangs in the balance. Soon, the truth is revealed: Ida’s condition is not natural. The Estrid village poisoned her because they feared she would one day become queen.

This tragic twist pushes Loki past his breaking point. Seeing Ida—whom he deeply loves as a mother—fade away drives him into a rampage. His grief foreshadows a future moment in the story where giants will misjudge him and label him a cursed child, deepening the long-term tragedy surrounding his character.