One Piece Chapter 1171 Review FLASHBACK IS OVER 🥳🥳

January 18, 2026·12 min·1 clip

The One Piece flashback ends as Loki faces blame for his father's death and a mysterious weapon emerges.

Jake opens by framing the chapter as a major narrative turning point: the Elbaf flashback is ending and the story is returning to the present. The cover page shows Zoro being given a cat ear headband by a cat, which Jake finds endearing given Zoro's typically tough personality. In the flashback, following Harrow's death, Babin warns of the danger posed by Harrow's powers and asks Zoro if he knew what the devil fruit could do—Zoro confesses ignorance but says he feared what would happen to Loki without Harrow there. Shanks reflects on Harrow's excitement about becoming a God's Knight and joining the World Government, then recalls the dismissive attitude the World Government held toward the giants—calling them 'not even people.' This memory enrages him and he grips his arm tightly. Babin stops him and tells Shanks not to be ashamed of his birth or his past. Shanks regrets not warning Harrow about the Covenant sooner and blames himself for the death. Babin pushes back, telling Shanks that he had every value in his life and he should redirect his anger toward fighting for something. Loki mourns his father's death alone. Moving to Marijua, Imu acknowledges the death of an ancient giant with disbelief. The Five Elders suggest investigating the abyss Harrow created, but Imu refuses, saying it would cost more knights. Imu declares Harrow was an aberration among Elbaf's people, who are historically savage warriors, and that Elbaf would never join the World Government—because, Imu states, 'Elbaf is of the D.' Jake pauses to note this as a significant lore hint connecting Elbaf to the Will of D clan mythology. Back in Elbaf's throne room, Loki meets with Gabren, Shanks, and Jarl and is told of Harald's death. Loki tells Jarl he cannot reveal the truth, knowing it will tarnish his reputation further, but says he has accepted it. Back in the present, the full flashback closes as Loki tells Arrudin the truth—he never killed Harald, but Elbaf blamed him anyway. Gabun, who knows the full story, confirms the World Government and the knights manipulated Harald's death. Gabun offers to fill others in but Loki declines, saying he just wants to protect his homeland. Gabun removes Loki's cuffs, and they agree to fight together. Loki listens to the whole account with a serious, unreadable expression. Arjun and his crew apologize to Loki for mistakenly blaming him. Luffy asks to ride Loki's shoulder to watch him fight—Loki agrees. Loki then leaps into the air, calls on Ragnir, and freezes the entire battlefield, leaving everyone speechless. Jake closes expressing excitement about Loki and Ragnir's power, and asking listeners to share their thoughts.

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