One Piece returned from its break with a fantastic episode in episode #1169, and it left plenty to be excited about for episodes #1170 and beyond. Episode #1169 officially begins the second half of One Piece’s 2026 run, and as strong as the first half was, the second half is already poised to be even bigger.
As Luffy, Zoro, and Nami continued looking for Loki’s key, they came across a mysterious man who was more than willing to help with their quest. That help came at a price, however, and it was probably too big to be worth the risk, as unbeknownst to them, the man was one of the strongest and deadliest people Luffy had ever met. It was a perfect, intense way to bring people back into the action, and hopefully, episode #1170 will be even better.
What Time One Piece Episode 1170 Releases
As with previous episodes, the One Piece anime streams new episodes weekly on Crunchyroll and Netflix, which can be accessed through their apps, websites, or third-party websites like Amazon Prime. As such, assuming there are no delays, One Piece episode #1170 should premiere on Crunchyroll on Sunday, July 19, at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST), 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), and 5:00 PM British Summer Time (BST), with the same episode debuting the following Saturday on Netflix, as well.
What Happened In One Piece Episode 1169?
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In One Piece episode #1169, “The Legend Lurking in Elbaph – The Identity of the Mountain-Eater”, Luffy’s search for Loki’s key brought the group to the throne, where they stumbled upon the magic circle the Holy Knights of God were summoned to. As they pondered that, a human revealed himself to the group, with Rodo identifying him as Ripley’s husband, Mr. Ya. Mr. Ya then went into a speech about how love was free from the restrictions of race, but Luffy basically ignored him and asked if he knew where Loki’s key was.
While Mr. Ya liked Luffy’s attitude, he pointed out that Loki was incredibly dangerous to the point that only Shanks could defeat him, but Luffy insisted that he could just beat him up if anything happened and ignored whatever else Mr. Ya had to say. Surprisingly, Mr. Ya liked that and brought them to the treasure room where Loki’s key was being held, but in a sudden twist, he said that Luffy would have to fight him if he wanted the key.
Meanwhile, back at the banquet, the Straw Hats and the giants started talking about the Roger Pirates, which prompted the giants to talk about their other legendary member besides Roger and Rayleigh. He was a man seen as Rayleigh’s equal and Roger’s left-hand man, and he earned the nickname “Mountain-Eater” for cutting down all the trees on a mountain while protecting Roger from an army of pirates. That man is the legendary pirate Scopper Gaban, and unbeknownst to Luffy, that was the true identity of Mr. Ya.
One Piece Perfectly Sets Up Luffy’s Biggest Fight Yet
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In addition to having great story beats and how Gaban’s reveal pays off a plot point that had been developing for years, One Piece episode #1169 was also another episode with stunning artwork and direction, courtesy of industry veteran Kenichi Takeshita. It all did a perfect job of setting up the upcoming fight between Luffy and Gaban, and if the trailer is to be believed, it’s set to be a visual masterpiece in every regard.
Grand Line · Pirate Adventure Edition The One Piece Anime Quiz
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01
Monkey D. Luffy is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and dreams of becoming King of the Pirates. He gained his signature stretching abilities by eating a Devil Fruit as a child. What was this fruit originally believed to be called?
✓ Correct! The Gomu Gomu no Mi (Gum-Gum Fruit) was what Luffy’s Devil Fruit was believed to be — a Paramecia-type fruit that turned his body into rubber. Luffy accidentally ate it from the treasure chest of the Red Hair Pirates when he was a child in Foosha Village.
✗ That answer missed like a Gum-Gum Pistol in a storm! The answer is the Gomu Gomu no Mi. The Mera Mera no Mi is the Flame-Flame Fruit eaten by Ace, the Bara Bara no Mi is Buggy’s Chop-Chop Fruit, and the Hana Hana no Mi is Robin’s Flower-Flower Fruit.
02
The One Piece world is divided by a massive geological formation that runs around the entire globe, separating the oceans. What is this continent-like structure called?
✓ Correct! The Red Line is a massive continent that circles the globe vertically, dividing the world’s oceans into four seas: North Blue, South Blue, East Blue, and West Blue. It intersects with the Grand Line at two points, including the holy land of Mary Geoise.
✗ That answer missed like a Gum-Gum Pistol in a storm! The answer is the Red Line. The Grand Line is the ocean route where pirates compete, the Calm Belt is a windless sea surrounding it full of Sea Kings, and Reverse Mountain is the entry point to the Grand Line. The Red Line is the massive continent dividing the world.
03
In the One Piece world, there is a spiritual power that allows users to sense others’ presence, predict attacks, and even exert their willpower over others. What is this power called?
✓ Correct! Haki is a mysterious power that exists in every living being in the One Piece world. It comes in three types: Observation Haki (sensing), Armament Haki (invisible armor), and the rare Conqueror’s Haki (dominating willpower), which only one in a million people possess.
✗ That answer missed like a Gum-Gum Pistol in a storm! The answer is Haki. Chakra is the energy system from Naruto, Nen is from Hunter x Hunter, and Ki is from Dragon Ball. Haki is One Piece’s unique power system with three distinct forms: Observation, Armament, and Conqueror’s.
04
The Seven Warlords of the Sea (Shichibukai) were powerful pirates who worked for the World Government in exchange for pardons. Which of these characters was NOT one of the original Seven Warlords?
✓ Correct! Kaido was never a Warlord — he was one of the Four Emperors (Yonko), the most powerful pirates ruling the New World. Known as “the Strongest Creature in the World,” Kaido ruled over Wano Country with the Beast Pirates. Mihawk, Crocodile, and Doflamingo were all Warlords.
✗ That answer missed like a Gum-Gum Pistol in a storm! The answer is Kaido. Mihawk (the world’s greatest swordsman), Crocodile (the desert king of Alabasta), and Doflamingo (the Heavenly Demon) were all Warlords. Kaido was a Yonko — an Emperor of the Sea — a rank above the Warlords entirely.
05
The Marineford War arc is considered one of the most emotional and pivotal arcs in One Piece. Luffy desperately fought to save someone important to him from execution. Who was Luffy trying to save?
✓ Correct! Portgas D. Ace, Luffy’s sworn older brother, was captured by the Marines and sentenced to public execution at Marineford. Luffy broke into Impel Down prison and then stormed Marineford itself in a desperate attempt to save Ace, leading to one of the most heartbreaking moments in anime history.
✗ That answer missed like a Gum-Gum Pistol in a storm! The answer is Portgas D. Ace. Nico Robin was rescued during the Enies Lobby arc, Zoro is rarely in that kind of danger, and Sabo was believed dead at the time. Ace’s execution at Marineford triggered an all-out war between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marines.
06
Roronoa Zoro is the first member to join Luffy’s crew and serves as the Straw Hats’ swordsman. He has a unique fighting style. How many swords does Zoro wield in his signature technique?
✓ Correct! Zoro is famous for his Santoryu (Three Sword Style), wielding one sword in each hand and a third in his mouth. This unique fighting style makes him one of the most distinctive swordsmen in all of anime. His dream is to become the world’s greatest swordsman by defeating Dracule Mihawk.
✗ That answer missed like a Gum-Gum Pistol in a storm! The answer is three. Zoro’s signature Santoryu (Three Sword Style) involves wielding one sword in each hand and gripping the third in his mouth. While he can fight with one or two swords, his three-sword technique is his most iconic and powerful combat form.
07
The World Government in One Piece is controlled by a mysterious group of individuals who sit at the very top of its power structure, above even the Admirals and the Fleet Admiral. What are they called?
✓ Correct! The Five Elders (Gorosei) are the highest-ranking leaders of the World Government, residing in the holy land of Mary Geoise. They command all military and political power, including the authority to order a Buster Call. Their true nature and abilities have only recently been revealed in the series.
✗ That answer missed like a Gum-Gum Pistol in a storm! The answer is the Five Elders (Gorosei). The Celestial Dragons are descendants of the founding kings but don’t rule directly, the Revolutionary Army opposes the government, and the Yonko are pirate emperors outside government control. The Gorosei sit at the absolute top.
08
It was revealed that Luffy’s Devil Fruit is not actually the Gomu Gomu no Mi, but a mythical Zoan-type fruit with a much more significant true name. What is the fruit’s real identity?
✓ Correct! The Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Sun God Nika is a Mythical Zoan-type fruit that the World Government had been hunting for 800 years. When Luffy awakened it during the Wano arc, he unlocked Gear 5 — gaining the power of “the most ridiculous ability in the world” with limitless imagination-based combat.
✗ That answer missed like a Gum-Gum Pistol in a storm! The answer is the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Sun God Nika. The Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Phoenix belongs to Marco, the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu was Kaido’s dragon fruit, and the Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi no Makami was Yamato’s fruit. Luffy’s true fruit is the legendary Sun God Nika.
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Are you King of the Pirates — or still swabbing the deck?
The second half of One Piece’s 2026 run will be when the Elbaph arc truly gets going, and with it starting with Luffy having to fight one of the Roger Pirates, saying that it’s starting on a high note would be nothing short of an understatement. One Piece episode #1170 has nothing but hype attached to it, and hopefully, it will more than live up to it in every regard.
Be sure to watch One Piece episode #1170 when it premieres on Sunday, July 19 on Crunchyroll.
