One Piece Prepares Luffy for the Ultimate Battle to Determine the True Sun God

The upcoming release of One Piece chapter 1128 is scheduled for October 7, 2024, and spoilers for the chapter have already surfaced. To the surprise of fans, the chapter introduces a new Sun God, distinct from Luffy’s Gear transformations, and is suggested to relate to Chopper’s monster point. This development could potentially indicate that the Straw Hat captain might need to battle for his title as the embodiment of this God.

However, the chapter reveals that the situation currently faced by the Straw Hats is merely an illusion. This implies that the newly introduced Sun God could also be an illusion, disconnected from the historical figure tied to Luffy’s Devil Fruit. Additionally, the design of this new Sun God features a deer adorning its head or obscuring its face, suggesting it could be a counterfeit.

Disclaimer: This article includes potential spoilers for One Piece chapter 1128 and the author’s interpretations.

One Piece: Luffy Faces New Challenges as a New Sun God Emerges

Monkey D Luffy as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation) — Monkey D Luffy as depicted in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

According to spoilers for One Piece chapter 1128, the Straw Hat Pirates managed to escape the LEGO Castle and arrive at a nearby village, only to discover it was populated by humans rather than giants, indicating they were not on Elbaf Island.

While exploring the village, the chapter introduces a mysterious giant figure referred to as the ‘Sun God.’ This Sun God aggressively pursues the Straw Hats and slams them against a wall that houses Tony Tony Chopper. The crew then attempts to ride the same giant cat that they encountered in the previous chapter.

Luffy's devil fruit as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation) — Luffy’s Devil Fruit as depicted in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Apart from the plot twist that the Straw Hat Pirates are entangled in an illusion, One Piece chapter 1128 makes a significant introduction: a new ‘Sun God.’ Luffy’s Gum-Gum Fruit (later identified as the Human-Human Fruit) in its awakened form (Gear 5) grants the ability to turn objects into rubber.

In addition, Luffy’s behavior while in this form closely mirrors that of the Sun God. As the Straw Hats are seen fleeing from this entity, the next chapter may feature Monkey D Luffy engaging in battle against it, as he currently embodies the will of the Sun God.

Does This New Sun God Expand the Historical Lore?

The Sun God's silhouette as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation) — The silhouette of the Sun God as depicted in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Based on the spoilers shared earlier in the chapter, the encounters faced by the Straw Hat Pirates over the last two chapters were mere illusions. Thus, the new Sun God could also be an imaginative scare tactic against the crew.

Moreover, during Who’s-Who’s speech, the silhouette of the Sun God did not exhibit a deer’s face, leading to speculation that this new Sun God may not relate to the historically recognized Sun God. While this remains a theory, readers are encouraged to await official confirmations or additional spoilers (full summary) in the future.

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