One Piece Chapter 1168 Spoilers: Ida’s Tragic Death, Shanks’ Deep Sea Pact Reveal, and Elbaph’s Turning Point

December 3, 2025
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Spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1168 have finally surfaced, and Eiichiro Oda once again delivers an emotional blow to the story. Last week’s chapter centered around Harald, Ida, Loki, and the people of Elbaf, highlighting Ida’s tragic fate as she lay poisoned by her own people for refusing to become queen. Her life was already hanging by a thin thread, and fans feared the inevitable.

To make things even more unfortunate, the chapter ends with news of a break next week. After the God Valley Incident finally wrapped up, the story has now fully returned to Elbaf lore — and now more than ever, the ending of One Piece is starting to feel very close.

Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers from One Piece Chapter 1168. Reader discretion is advised.

Ida’s death shakes Elbaph, and Loki suffers in silence

One Piece Chapter 1168, titled Elbaph Snow, confirms the heartbreaking moment everyone feared — Ida has succumbed to the poison and dies. It is easily one of the most emotional scenes in recent memory, and readers should prepare for devastation. Her passing hits several characters hard:

Harald and Hajrudin cry openly over her death
Loki suffers silently in prison while the woman he considered his true mother dies

Loki’s quiet grief becomes the emotional core of the chapter. Across the flashbacks, Oda has shaped Loki into one of the most tragic figures in the story: rejected by his biological mother, nearly killed at birth, and emotionally bonded to Ida — the only person who treated him as family. Losing her while imprisoned turns his pain into something nearly unbearable and many fans are already calling this Oda’s strongest tragedy in years.

Shanks was meant to receive the Deep Sea Pact

One of the biggest revelations in One Piece Chapter 1168 involves Shanks. It is now confirmed that 14 years ago, Shanks was meant to receive the Deep Sea Pact — a powerful promotion that would have allowed him to become one of the individuals capable of bearing the deeper responsibilities of the “God’s Knight” system.

However, Shanks never showed up. Because of that, the World Government chose Harald as the replacement, allowing him to be promoted and eventually become a Knight of God.

This raises even more mystery around Shanks:

Why did he refuse the promotion?
What is his connection to the Holy Land and Imu?
Did he intentionally reject the system?

Social media is already exploding with speculation, with many believing this moment marks the beginning of Shanks distancing himself from Imu’s influence — and perhaps a first look into his true goals.

Harald gains immortality and a God’s command that changes Elbaph forever

Harald’s promotion grants him immense power and immortality, once again confirming that the “contracts of God” are tied to eternal life. But immortality comes with a devastating cost. In this chapter, Imu orders Harald to:

Create the Abyss Circle in Elbaf
Build a giant army for the World Government

This moment marks Harald’s irreversible shift in loyalty. His dream of bringing Elbaf into the World Government now becomes a catastrophic burden for his own people. Many are now convinced that Harald was not killed by Loki — but rather executed by his own soldiers after losing his immortality.

Loki and Jarul arrive at the castle as the flashback approaches its climax

The chapter closes with Loki and Jarul reaching the castle, signaling that everything is about to reach its breaking point. Their arrival is expected to set the stage for:

Loki vs. Harald
The truth behind Harald’s “great mistake”
The final days before Elbaf separates from the World Government
Possible answers regarding Shanks’ escape from the Holy Land

With a break confirmed next week, fans will have to wait before the emotional climax unfolds.

Final Thoughts on One Piece Chapter 1168

One Piece Chapter 1168 blends tragedy, lore expansion, and political manipulation into a chilling narrative. Ida’s death becomes the catalyst that pushes every major figure — Loki, Harald, and even Shanks — toward their defining decisions. This chapter may mark not just the turning point of the Elbaf arc, but potentially the entire story of One Piece