Latest One Piece Spoilers Reveal Monkey D. Garp’s Status, Confirming Fan Theories

One Piece chapter 1126 is scheduled for release on September 16, 2024, with spoilers already surfacing. The latest chapter returned its focus to the Straw Hat Pirates while intensifying the storyline on Hachinose Island. Notably, the life status of Vice-Admiral Monkey D. Garp has been confirmed, heightening the intrigue surrounding the series.

Garp’s status was previously marked as ‘unknown’ following his clash with Kuzan, but recent spoilers indicate he is alive, albeit injured. This revelation aligns with fans’ expectations, especially since Saul was confirmed alive during the Egghead Island arc. Even though the plot has attempted to draw attention to Sengoku and Smoker, Garp’s survival was anticipated.

Disclaimer: This article may contain potential spoilers from the One Piece manga series and reflects the author’s opinion.

One Piece: Why Garp Being Alive Was Anticipated by Fans

Kuzan as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The spoilers for One Piece chapter 1126 shifted the focus from the Straw Hat Pirates’ antics aboard the Great Eirik (The Ship of the Giants) to Hachinose Island, where the aftermath of the SWORD infiltration was evident as repairs were underway.

Additionally, Marshall D. Teech has made a comeback after a failed attempt to steal Trafalgar D. Law’s devil fruit. Blackbeard expressed his frustration towards Pizarro for allowing Koby and Gecko Moria to escape, marking the escape of the Thriller Bark Pirates’ captain from Blackbeard’s grasp.

Subsequently, Blackbeard’s focus shifted to Kuzan, who had captured Monkey D. Garp, now restrained with heavy chains and wounded. Kuzan initially intended to kill the Vice Admiral; however, Pizarro interjected, suggesting that conflicts be resolved more peacefully.

Garp vs Kuzan as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

During the Egghead Island arc, members of SWORD infiltrated Hachinose Island with the goal of rescuing Koby from the Blackbeard Pirates. The secret organization strategically gathered the island’s populace to allow Garp an opportunity to strike with his Galaxy Impact.

Just as the rescue seemed imminent, Kuzan intervened, freezing Hibari and initiating a battle. Despite Garp’s overwhelming strength, Kuzan, with the aid of Shiryu, eventually gained the upper hand, using his ‘Ice Ball’ technique to freeze Garp.

Jaguar D Saul as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The spoilers for One Piece chapter 1126 affirm Garp’s survival, drawing parallels to Kuzan’s Ice Ball and his ‘Ice Time Capsule,’ used on Saul during the Ohara Incident arc when Nico Robin escaped. Kuzan’s actions were a ruse to mislead the World Government, as Vegapunk Shaka later revealed that Saul survived somewhere in the Grand Line. This speculation was well-founded, given Saul’s storyline and Garp’s pivotal role in the narrative.

The focus on Sengoku’s concerns for his friend also served to misdirect readers. Smoker, connected to Tashigi and SWORD, was on his way to assist Garp, who ultimately survived the ordeal.