This article contains spoilers from the One Piece manga.
One Piece chapter 1168 is just around the corner and fans absolutely cannot wait to see what happens next in the incredible Elbaf flashback, especially as Shanks has now taken over as the most important character in the story alongside Harald. It's quite clear that these two characters will be the focus of the flashback going forward, and with that the flashback itself will begin to end.
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With Shanks has been introduced as a God Blade in the previous chapter, he and Harald will grow closer togetherto which all will lead the king of Elbaf's final death. One Piece fans absolutely can't wait for what comes next in chapter 1168, and hopefully Oda lives up to fans' high expectations.
One Piece Chapter 1168 will build shaft and Harald's relationship
In the previous chapter of the manga, fans saw Shanks and Harald meet for the very first time. Right after their meeting, it was quite strange to see that Harald almost felt like he knew both Shanks and Shamrock from a long time ago. This means that Harald met Shanks when Roger visited Elbaf sometime before his death. This will most likely be touched on in One Piece chapter 1168.
Don't think we're on the same level. I will be behind a holy knight much faster than you. — Shaft to Harald
Harald probably already knows that Shanks fakes his loathing of the lower world. One Piece chapter 1168 will most likely give fans a big conversation between Shanks and Haraldwhich has already been confirmed from when Shanks met Gaban. He clearly stated that he and Harald talked about some things in the Holy Land but could not speak freely, which was why Shanks visited Elbaf 14 years ago.
Fans will definitely see these two talking privately and discuss some taboo subjects, such as Sun god NikaThe deep secrets of the World Government, and most importantly, the world that must be built in the future.
Shanks and Harald will discuss forbidden topics
Quite easily, the most forbidden topic that Shanks and Harald will discuss One Piece chapter 1168 will be around Nikawho is heavily worshiped in Elbaf. Meanwhile, Rocks D. Xebec may also come up at this point in the story. This is because Rocks was Harald's best friend and he stood against the government.
We became quite close in Marijoa, but we couldn't talk freely there. — Shanks to King Gaban
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Meanwhile, Shanks wants to find out the truth about the world and continue Roger's will, which is precisely why he needs to know everything he can from Harald. It is highly likely that Harald will not reveal everything to Shanks in One Piece chapter 1168, which is then cancelled Shank's trip to Elbaf 14 years ago and the king of Elbaf's death.
Harald will realize the evil of the world government in one piece of chapter 1168
One Piece Chapter 1168 will bring fans one step closer the death of the beloved king of Elbaf. This is pretty clear at this point in the story, as he died 14 years ago, and right now the flashback is from the events of 15 years ago.
In just one year, Harald will officially die. This means, at this point, Harald must begin to realize the darkness that lurks behind the world government. After his conversation with Shanks, the two may find out the truth about the World Government and after that Harald will likely sabotage the operation world government to take over Elbaf and turn the giants into slave warriors.
Fans already know this because Sommers clearly stated earlier in the arc that things went according to plan, but Harald decided to screw it up in the end. This means that before he died, he destroyed the World Government's plans and saved his country from a tragic fate. All of this will most likely be cancelled One Piece chapter 1168and the fans absolutely cannot wait.
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece will be featured in this week's Weekly Shonen Jump Issue. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1168 is December 7, 2025. In Japan, One Piece is released at 12:00 JST on Monday, which is 11:00 EST or 8:00 PT. Fans can read the chapter for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps.
