One Piece Chapter 1173: Release date and everything we need to know 

With the way the story has been developing in rapid pace, fans are now waiting to read One Piece Chapter 1173. Right now, the Elbaph arc is at its peak as the final battle seems to be around the corner. Tension among everyone is at an all-time high, and yet nobody seems to be willing to take a step back. Everyone in the Starw Hat crew is currently scattered all across the battlefield, and that is making the anticipation build up. After a dense, setup-heavy Chapter 1172, the next chapter is expected to turn pressure into payoff.

According to official sources, it is confirmed that One Piece Chapter 1172 is going to be released on February 8, 2026. Readers who have been keeping up with the series or those who want to catch up on the manga, it is avaialbe to read digitally on Shueisha Manga Plus and Viz Media. The chapters here are free to read, and the platform also releases the latest chapters as soon as they become available.

Recap of Chapter 1172

The title of the latest chapter is "The Elbaph I Dreamed Of," and, as the name suggests, the people of the island will finally be united for a common cause. Eiichiro Oda has taken his time providing his readers with information about the entire crisis taking place on the island.

Meanwhile, Gabban took his time to explain the kind of threat that the Knights of God possess. These antagonists are pure evil as they plan to kidnap 10 giant children and hold them as hostages to Mary Geoise. They want to do this so that the Elbaph will have to give in and work with the World Government as their battle slaves.

But the chapter’s emotional core belonged to Jarul. Using a Den Den Mushi broadcast, he publicly exposed the World Government’s betrayal from fourteen years ago, and with that, Loki is free from the burden he was carrying. His speech reignited Elbaph’s warrior spirit and ended with a declaration that sent chills through the arc: Elbaph is ready to declare war.

Finally, the One Piece Chapter 1172 closed with Zoro arriving at the village alongside Hajrudin and Stansen, confidently stating he “has a plan,” a line that instantly became fandom bait.

What to expect from One Piece Chapter 1173? (Speculative)

With how the latest chapter ended, there are a few possibilities that are being discussed in the anime forum on what One Piece Chapter 1173 could cover:

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• First, Zoro’s so-called “plan” is expected to be revealed in One Piece Chapter 1173. Given his history, it will likely be played for laughs, but still work. Many fans suspect it involves reigniting Dorry and Brogy’s legendary rivalry to halt their demonized advance, buying time without directly fighting them.
• Sanji is strongly positioned to free the captured Straw Hats near the Walrus School and Owl Library. Chapter 1172 made it clear the library’s destruction deeply affected Robin, and that emotional beat feels primed for immediate payoff.
• There is also a strong chance the chapter shifts from setup to confrontation. The Knights of God, particularly Sommers and Killingham, have been looming threats, and One Piece Chapter 1173 could finally start locking in matchups rather than moving pieces around the board.

While there is no confirmation on what One Piece Chapter 1173 could cover, one thing is for sure: the Elbaph island is actively making moves to make sure that their story is not one of tragedy anymore. Jarul’s words definitely had a major impact as they ended up uniting the giants, and the World Government’s cruelty is now fully exposed.

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