Eiichiro Oda's legendary manga series One Piece continues its momentum with Chapter 1186, titled 'Once More.' This installment finally concludes the emotionally wrenching flashback detailing the past of Straw Hat musician Brook and his deep ties to the fallen Esperia Kingdom.
The previous chapters unveiled the dark history of how a mysterious mist poisoned the kingdom after a visit from a Celestial Dragon, leaving King Reuben unable to pay the World Government's tribute. Rather than sacrificing his people, the king chose open rebellion. Chapter 1186 picks up directly at the shocking moment Brook witnesses Princess Shuri—now donning horns and wings—fatally stabbing her father, claiming it was the only way to stop the war.
Spilings and Plot Developments
The latest chapter also exposes major genealogical ties, revealing that Gunko's biological father is none other than Holy Knight Saint Manmayer Growlo. After leaving Brook for dead following a brutal head wound, Growlo and Gunko depart. When Brook eventually regains consciousness, the sheer psychological trauma forces him to cope by convincing himself the entire tragedy was merely a bad dream.
Shifting back to the current timeline, the narrative escalates into a massive confrontation between Imu and Prince Loki. Just as Imu reflects on memories from 800 years ago, Monkey D. Luffy crashes the party in spectacular fashion, landing a devastating punch directly to Imu's face reminiscent of his iconic strike against Saint Charlos at Sabaody Archipelago.
Release Date and Schedule
Fans eager to read the official release can access it on Manga Plus. Below is the international schedule for the release:
- Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 7am PT
- 11am Eastern Time
- 4pm British Time
- 5pm European Time
- 8:30pm Indian Time
- 11pm Philippine Time
Fortunately, Eiichiro Oda is taking no breaks next week, meaning the manga will maintain its regular publication schedule.
