In “One Piece” Chapter 1139, “Mountain-Eater:
the storyline goes deeper into the rich tapestry of the One Piece universe, introducing important characters and laying the groundwork for major confrontations. The chapter is a mix of exploration, revelation, and ever-present adventitious themes, as in the hallmark of the series. tcb scans
Cover Story:
The cover page features “Oni Child Yamato’s Golden Harvest Surrogate Pilgrimage, Vol. 25: ‘We captured a rebellious duo.'” This illustration showcases Yamato, adorned in traditional attire, standing triumphantly over two subdued figures. The subdued figures, though silhouetted, bear distinctive features—horns and familiar clothing—that suggest they are Page One and Ulti, former adversaries from the Beast Pirates. Yamato’s expression is one of pride, hinting at a successful endeavor during this pilgrimage. tcb scans
Main Story:
The chapter starts in the massive space of Aurust Castle. Luffy, with Zoro, Nami, and Road, are moving to find the key for Prince Loki’s restraint. The giant guard, looking way above them, says they do not know where the key is. The group is left to explore further into the castle.As they navigate the ornate hallways, the group stumbles upon the grand “throne room.The room is beautifully architectural with high ceilings and intricate designs. Attention immediately draws to a glaring hole in the ceiling, through which a beam of sunlight shines down on a huge magic circle etched onto the floor. tcb scans
Luffy, ever the curious adventurer, points to the circle and inquires, “What is that?”
Nami, with her vast knowledge, responds, “It’s like a magic circle you’d see in some books. A certain type of ritual in some countries, those that can summon demons or something.”
Road, visibly uneasy, adds, “Why is something like that in the ‘royal chamber’? It’s creepy.!!”
Luffy, scratching his head, muses, “I feel like. I have seen something like this recently.”
Suddenly, a voice resonates through the chamber, addressing Luffy directly, “Straw Hat Luffy.”
Startled, Luffy exclaims, “Huh!? Who was that!? The demon!?”
Nami, trying to maintain composure, retorts, “Demons don’t exist! Who is it?”
Road, his imagination running wild, speculates, “Could it be the spirits of the dead–!!?”
Before they can react further, a massive axe hurtles towards them. Road narrowly evades the weapon, while Luffy and Zoro instinctively leap into action. Luffy catches Nami mid-air, ensuring her safety, before setting her down gently.
Their eyes are drawn to the throne, where a figure sits with an air of authority. The man, exuding a formidable presence, is none other than Scopper Gaban, a legendary pirate from the Roger Pirates. His distinctive features—wild hair, signature sunglasses, and a prominent scar shaped like a flame on his forehead—make his identity unmistakable. tcb scans
Road, recognizing him, exclaims, “Mr. Ya! What are you doing here?”
Gaban with a hint of nostalgia says, “I could sense an abnormal Haki earlier that is now gone. But the pleasant surprise was finding you here. I’ve heard stories about your exploits, Luffy. Defeating Kaido isn’t easy at all. Makes me want to visit Wano again.”
Nami gathers pieces of information together and asks, “Wait, you are Ripley’s husband and Colon’s father?”
Gaban nods, “Races have mixed plenty of times in history. Love knows no boundaries. I consider myself a Missionary of Love.”
Luffy, grinning, says, “Sounds like something Sanji would say when he gets old.”
Luffy changes the subject, “We’re looking for the key to Loki’s cuffs.”
Gaban’s expression darkens. “Do you know what kind of man Loki is? What will you do if the worst happens?”
Luffy, undeterred, declares, “I’ll defeat him.”
Gaban elaborates on Loki’s strength and the potential devastation he could cause. However, Luffy and Zoro, impatient with lengthy explanations, begin to walk away, prompting Nami to chastise them for their rudeness.
Gaban, caught off guard, smiles as memories of his time with Gol D. Roger and Silvers Rayleigh come rushing back. He then tells Road to push the royal throne, which opens a hidden passage leading to a secret treasure room beneath. tcb scans
Meanwhile, back in the village, Oimo is entertaining Usopp and the others with tales of Gaban’s legendary feats. He recalls how Gaban earned the nickname “Mountain-Eater” after single-handedly defeating a powerful group with only two axes, leaving no tree standing on the mountain. tcb scans
Returning to the castle, Road carries Luffy and the others to the treasure room. Inside, they find the key to Loki’s cuffs. Gaban, standing before them, challenges Luffy to a duel for the key, setting the stage for an epic confrontation. tcb scans
This chapter masterfully weaves character development, world-building, and the promise of exciting battle together into the very heart of “One Piece.” The introduction of Scopper Gaban adds new depth to the lore and helps explain the past legends to the current generation of pirates. As such, readers are left eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these newfound challenges and alliances as the story continues to unfold. tcb scans
