One Piece Chapter 1117: The Return of Missing Characters After 25 Years Leaves Fans Hyped

Fans with keen eyes have noticed the appearance of several One Piece characters in the latest chapter after a 25-year absence, causing much excitement. Be warned, spoilers for One Piece chapter 1117 ahead.

As we reach the final saga of One Piece, numerous familiar characters are making a short comeback as Dr. Vegapunk makes his big announcement during the ending of the Egghead Island Saga. If you pay attention, you may even catch a glimpse of two pirates who have not been seen in 25 years.

In most cases, fans can anticipate the return of characters that are important to the current storyline as a saga nears its grand finale. However, One Piece defies this pattern by unexpectedly introducing a notorious and often humorous character.

One Piece chapter 1117 krieg pirates make an appearance for the first time in 25 years

The Krieg Pirates make their first appearance in One Piece in 25 years.

During the Baratie arc in chapter 67, Gin and the Krieg Pirates were last seen facing defeat from the still-developing Straw Hat Pirate crew. They expressed their determination to return to the seas, with Captain Don Krieg’s first mate, Gin, making a promise to Sanji that they would meet again on the Grand Line in the future.

It has been 25 years since the disappearance of the Krieg Pirates or Gin, and there has been no sign of their return until now. In One Piece Chapter 1117, during Vegapunk’s address to the world, we catch a glimpse of some familiar faces in the opening panel. On the left, Pearl can be seen in his shield suit, while on the right side, behind the text, Don Krieg and Gin make an appearance.

One Piece fans have humorously speculated that any enigmatic, faceless figure “might just be Gin”making his long-awaited comeback. Since their departure, Gin and the Krieg Pirates have become a popular meme among the One Piece community, making their sudden reappearance much to the delight of fans.

In a Reddit thread discussing the latest chapter, a fan enthusiastically exclaims, “The Krieg Pirates have arrived! Gin, Pearl, and Krieg can be seen in panel one. They’ve reached Blackbeard’s Pirate Island in the new world!”This confirms that the crew has successfully made it to their destination.

Some speculate whether or not Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, is aware of the jokes surrounding the character Gin. One person jokingly addresses Oda, saying, “You mad lad, I can’t stop laughing at the ‘Gin is coming back’ memes. But seriously, this is the first time we’ve seen them in a long time, isn’t it?”

One Piece chapter 1117 mont blanc cricket make an appearance in first panel

In addition, Mont Blanc Cricket and his group of salvaging misfits are set to appear, marking their first appearance in 20 years since the conclusion of the Sky Island Saga. This serves as proof that they are all alive and thriving. It’s surprising that, despite weeks of speculation and brainstorming on various methods of exploring the ocean floor, no one has mentioned the potential involvement of Cricket and the Saruyama Alliance.

Despite not being seen in action since the Dressrosa Saga, Smoker appears to be making a move as events unfold on Egghead. His destination remains a mystery, but fans can anticipate exciting developments in the upcoming chapter of One Piece.